Omg I loved the Styx concert! I was completely blown away by your proformance on the Keyboards.
I myself take Piano Lessons and I have been inspired by your playing and by the original Styx keyboardist. Watching you play was the best day of my summer. I thought I would never get to see Styx play and I did and it was the best concert I've ever been too. Thanks for being my inspiration.
Admiring Fan
Tabby

I can't help but see the influence styx has on younger fans and you most of all. It truly warms my heart, cause I grew up with styx I have been to so many shows since i was 15 it is not funny, I lost count,but it truly does me good to see the young folks getting smart to styx and your music!! Bless you for your talent, humor and showmanship, it truly is a gift. Pardon me for saying truly so much. Hi marlene hope you are well. Keep up the good work.

I took my son to watch Styx perform for our rib fest here in Fargo, ND in May of 2006. He was so excited to see you guys perform and for getting two picks and a drumstick anyway you put on a great show thanks

Well, if this is as close to talking to you as I am gonna get (so far anyway) I am gonna give it a go with hopes of you reading my entry.

I have been a fan since the start of your career. I am now in my mid 30's and never have lost the dream if meeting u someday. My childhood was nothing but Gowan. The first time seeing u live was in the basement of U of Guelph. Luckly, the next time u played at the University we made it all the way to an auditorium! Hell'ya we have seen the light. I was there ridiculously early...well at least everyone else thought so. haha I had a shirt made that said Gowan's #1 on the front and fan on the back. Nobody seemed to get it but me...again, o well. I loved it. Watched another amazing show right from the front lines. Anyhoo, I have a girlfriend who was the girl that always seemed to get what I wanted b4 me if I even got (whatever it may be) at all. During the concert she started to get too hot and eventuly passed out. The security took her to the back to get her sorted. After the concert was over we found her. Well, doesn't she just inform me that she met u behind the stage. U sat and talked to her and made sure she was ok. Didn't my we little 15 year old heart break. I cried all the next day. Coudn't believe it happed again. Needless to say I survived for another day, so that in JR High I could make my Air Band debut as Gowan. I performed Jet white. Not sure if u remeber, but I had my sister make me a shirt that u used to wear. It was black and grey. Black shirt with a grey box center and a strip of grey sewn on the diagonal in the centre. I of course did NOT forget my red G earing that my dad cut out with his jigsaw. I had the Gowan doo including the red sprayed on the bangs. I even have a picture to prove this.

boy this is getting long....U still awake?

Jump to a few months ago. I live in Kitchener and u were here on our local radio station doing an interview. I am listening to the station and here that a girl has come into the station too meet ya. Loser Olivia....why the hell didn't I think of that. I rush to work (boooo work) Call the station to tell u my wee (ok maybe not sooo wee)story of pure love and devotion to you. lol I call again, and again and again. WAAAAA I didn't get threw. I am not at all kidding when I tell u, all the old feeling's of the day Allison met u and I didn't came rushing back. Last night I was watching old videos I recorded as a kid finding an old interview with u and Denise Donlen ( ooo the 80's hair on her) Criminal Mind is a wonderfull haunting song that I still can not seem to get enought of. I decided there and then I was gonna make this, now huge entry in your guestbook. Needing u to know that I exist and that I am now and will alwyas be (in my humble opinion) Gowan's #1.....fan

As long as I can remember, I have always liked your unique way of writing, and performing your music. If you really get the chance to read this message, I'll be blown away. I am 21 years old, and live north of Cobourg Ontario.

I just wanted to write and to wish you well! Thank you for enhancing the world of music.

Sincerely, Anelisa Morgan.

Hi Larry, I saw you and the guys in Camden, NJ last month, and I'm going to see you guys again in Hershey, PA. I have to say, you guys are so great. I've been a Styx fan for many years, and now, I think the band is even better with you part of it. You are such an amazing talent, both keyboard and vocals. It was a pleasure seeing you perform. Please, come back to the PA, NJ area again.

Saw you in Pittsburgh on 7/7/07 from the front row. You guys were great as usual. Can't wait until you come back to town again. See you then.

I live in Trois-Rivieres. I guest you know my city because you came many times few years ago.We mist you . We hope to see you again in Quebec.
How is your french?

Greetings from the United States Air Force. I'm Jackie, I'm 26, and I'm an Officer in the USAF. I was looking forward to seeing your show in Oklahoma City on September 5th (with my friend Renee, another Officer). We're stationed at Tinker AFB. However, duty calls. She's going to Korea for a few weeks and I'm headed to Washington for Survival School. I'll be out in the woods behaving like a "strange animal" if you will, and then get thrown into a mock POW camp, where I won't be treated very "ladylike". Needless to say, I'd much rather be at your show (had front row tickets for the first time in my life) then behaving like MacGyver in a National Forest. But all is not lost. Renee and I going to attempt to meet up in Auburn, WA on September 26th, after our commitments have been met. If we can score some tickets to the show, we'll see you there. I have a strange need to hear Suite Madame Blue right now. In any case, rock the hell out of the folks in Oklahoma (they need it :)), wish we could have been there. Thanks for the show you did in Waukegan, IL last year (the place where I skidded to a stop entering this planet), and I look forward to a wonderful evening of rock in Washington (hopefully) on the 26th. BTW, I'm groovin' to "Guerilla Soldier" and "Soul's Road" right now. Also, as we say in the Air Force, thanks for all you do. And a Happy Psychic Sunday to ya... I looked it up, It's supposedly a legit holiday. :)

Cheers,
JD

I'm looking forward to seeing you guys rock again at Walnut Creek Ampitheater in Raleigh, NC on August 21!!! Just wanted you to know how glad I am Styx found you - this is the best Styx ever, and I have been a loyal fan since the very beginning. You have an amazing talent both vocally and on the keyboards. It is a great pleasure seeing you perform!

Hi Gowan! I live in St.Marys Ontario and I'm 13 years old

I am a huge fan. I have been a fan since I heard your music for the first time when I first became a Jon Anderson fan. About a year ago I bought a CD called in Elven Lands. It was based on the writing of J.R.R. Tolkein [ he is my favorite author]. It featured jon on it and I soon became a fan of him and Yes. I soon heard Moonlight Desires and was blown away. That I think is your best song. Then I got Strange Animal and have been a fan ever since. I love your music and your lyrics. My favorite songs besides Moonlight Desires are Strange Animal, Walking on Air, City of The Angles and All The Lovers in the world. I'm so glad such a talented man is a Canadain like myslef. And my parents have seen you live in London Ontario. You are amazing and one of the greatest music minds EVER. The only project I didn't like was the Hip Hop cover of Criminal Mind [ love the origanal version though].

I also am overjoyed that your a member of Styx. I am a very big fan of Prog rock and Hard Rock. Some other bands I like are Led Zeppelin, Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd, The Who, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Demons and Wizards, Blind Gaurdian, Deep Purple and AC/DC. But I listted most of the prog rock first.

Just wanted to let you know that you rock and have another fan.
Luke Dickey
PS: I was wondering where I could buy sheet music of your amazing songs for piano.
Bye [ you rock].

hope you're good. I hit you up on your myspace page.

Ray

Hi Larry! Living in Indianapolis these days. Was in TO for Christmas and to Neil McNeil Golf Tournament. Saw Russ Stachiw and gang at tournament. Hope all is well. Are you planning on passing through soon? Take Care!!

Hi Lawrence!I just wanted to say hi and I also wanted to tell you that I saw the Everything,All the Time video!I loved it so much and I thought it was very enjoyable to watch!

Keep on rockin and rollin!

Amanda :-)

My boyfriend got me into Styx nearly a year ago when he asked me if I wanted to go see Styx and Foreigner in St. Louis, I went and had a blast. We went again in St. Louis right after Christmas, then again on the fourth of July to see Styx and Def Leppard. I've always had a blast at the concerts, I love your singing, and I have to say that your keyboard is pretty amazing. Seeing you guys live has given Ryan and I something really cool that we can do together and have a great time, I just wanted to say thanks and keep it up, next time you're in St. Louis we'll be standing in the crowd cheering you on.

I will see you in tampa!!! I will have on a Larry Gowan Fan Club t-shirt i.e yahoo groups modertaor here!!!! I look forward to another great show. Be safe on the road the band is always in my thought and prayers.

I love you Gowan!!!!You are so beautiful!!!you are the best singer in the world!!
Bonne chance avec Styx!!!

oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Saw you guys play the Bell Centre in Montreal Tuesday night and all I can say is WOW! I've been a fan for many years and this was my first show. It was so cool to see you sing Criminal Mind as well as tearing through the Styx catalogue. My ears are still ringing. I was also very grateful for the opportunity to buy an autographed cd of the band. Thanks for coming and I hope we'll see you guys again soon. Montreal loves you!!

You are so GOOD!!!!!!!!!

Hi lawrence, My son saw you in fort wayne indiana on june 1 and he loved it so much he wanted to go to the show in indy for his birthday on july 6..(hes 13) we had a blast, I kept telling him how talented you are and that we will come back when you return(hopefully to fort wayne which is much closer to where we live in angola) We listen to your music alot and cant wait for the next show......is there any way of getting an autograph from you? our address is 324 bittersweet court, Angola, Indiana 46703
thanks for a great time that night-you guys are soooo cool!! lol, shannon

Thanks for that wonderful show you gave us last night !! I am only 14 years old and never had the chance to see you or Styx live and I have to say it was truly amazing. Like many of us, I just went crazy went you played those first notes of Criminal Mind that was just awsome !!! And also, thanks for doing the effort of talking french, not many people do it and that was really special. And oh thanks for singing Harmonium "Pour un instant" as well !!:):) You rock !!!

Long life to Classic Rock and long life to STYX !

You are a natural awesome performer!! You are hot!!...., very sexy and have an awesome voice!! Your ability to reach people's heart is unforgettable!!
Bravo! Encore! Encore! Encore! xxx Nicole - 41.

wow...It was so great to be there...ouf..!!!to see Styx and you Larry. I have enjoyed every songs and when you sang "Criminal Mind"....my heart simply went out to you at that moment...I don't think you saw me in the crowd even if I was very close ...All those years of your concerts as Gowan came right back in my heart...
...Sorry but I'm full of emotion...
I simply love your music with Styx ,but I want to thank you for keeping singing at least one of your wonderfull songs...you know ,for an old fan as me this is so good in my heart,cause and you already know that your music has always been like a home for my soul...

big Thanks to Styx for that "wow show"
It was a very happy moment for me tonight...
Love ...as always...
Carole...xox...

Larry...with all my heart...welcome in Montreal!!!...At last!!!...xox...

Okay I was watching some "Gowangirl video". How do you play the piano and walk backwards in a circle at the same time????? Talent, Skill or Luck????

I recently saw you at Casino Rama and it was great!! Your songs Criminal Mind, Strange Animal, Moonlight Desires, has helped me get through a rough period when i was a teenager. The raw power of Criminal Mind released alot of anger from my youth. My sister in law and I enjoyed every moment when you and Styx were playing. We felt like we were transported back to when we were young. Keep up the fun and energy you have on the piano. Looking forward to when you come back through Casino Rama again.

Sir Lawrence

did you get the envelope I sent to Rama for you

Looking forward to seeing you in Oil Country

barks@981camfm.com

Hey Lawrence.I left you a message previously in June but,I just wanted to tell you that your concert at Verizon rocked!I was singing every song you guys played!!I can't wait to see you again!!

Happy 4th of July and travel safe

:-)

Just wanted to stop by and say hello to you. Hope you have a wonderful summer, safe travels and as always "Rock Hard!"

I just wanted to say that the Birmingham concert 6/21/07 was fabulous. I have seen Styx live in B'ham prior to 1999. Gowan made the show a blast. I was amazed with his ability to turn the keyboard around and play from the back of it. I play the piano and this was the most awesome thing I have ever seen. I loved the classical piece too!! Can't wait til the next show.

Hi Lawrence,
Well first of all i'm a big Styx fan. Second I must really be out of the loop of hearing Styx lately because I did not realize there was a new singer :) until I saw "I am the Walarus" video here on aol. I must say you did a great job on the video. Hope to hear more from you guys. Wish you would come to Roanoke, Va sometime. Last time I saw the group it was 98-00 when the new drummer Todd started and the band toured with Journey. It was in NJ in Camden and met Tommy (who gave me a guitar pick which i still have), and saw my favorite James, and spoke to Dennis Deyoung briefly. Well I hope you guys have a great tour this summer. bye for now, michelle

The Guys choice was amazing... sorry you couldn't have your big spinning keyboard!

Mr. Gowan,
I remember seeing you the first time in Buffalo NY at the Trafalmadore Cafe as a winner of a ticket from the radio station. I had heat sickness two days earlier and was afraid I would miss the show. I even promised cookies to the DJ's as a thank you for the ticket. I think they felt sorry for me because I missed calling by 1 caller to win, so they played Criminal Mind for me and said if I could get to the station before 5, they'd give me a ticket. Somehow I got it and made the show. Weird as I was at 19, I went by myself with my silly little camera and took some great shots of your performance. I espcially loved Imagine. Weird how one can remember something so vividly as that night over twenty years ago. I still have my picture of the two of us, all the other photos and my autograph on the Stange Animal LP sleeve. You probably won't recall that I asked to use the lyrics at the start of a book I was writing at the time. Every night I had my clock radio on for an hour to fall asleep to and when I first heard Criminal Mind. It woke me up out of the beginnings of sleep because it gave something real to my main evil character. I had to find out the owner of the song and when I could see him. Suddenly I was not only a fan, but had my charachter described exactly as I had thought him up. Then I was amazed to see the video. I lived in Lewiston NY at the time but got some Canadian TV and used to watch videos like any other 19 year old. Wow. Impressive. I gotta meet this guy. Attractive too, but that's besides the point. You said, "We'll see." when I asked if I could borrow the lyrics for the front page quote as many writers do. And I did finish the story and the character still remains, but not published unfortunately. I saw you again in Toronto, my friend and I took the train from Niagara to see you and I gave a letter to one of your band members as he was walking around. I guess he gave it to you. I am sure you get tons of that crap, but anyway, I just wanted to say, hey. I am now in Texas and found Criminal Mind on MySpace. Weird how this evening without Astros baseball has turned into such a take back to the 80's. I hadn't realized even you were with Styx and I see you are coming to Spring, TX in August. I'll try and make it. Wow, anyway, I have followed you some over the years, but these southerners just don't have any taste in northern music. Not even Rush! Love them too, of course. Neil actually wrote me back a post card once. How cool was that. But I actually got to meet you. Better! Anyway, thanks for sticking it out and still being there. You still look great, sound great and have a ton of energy, although I miss the blue and red hair. Loved the video of Moonlight Desires too. Well, I'll keep checking up on you and you keep doing what you do best. All the best my friend.
Karen Bean

Hi Larry,
I found a picture the other day of you and I when we met at Lulu's in Kitchener Ontario during the SoloLive days.....what great days they were and what an amazing venue. Since then, I've had the pleasure of seeing you and Styx 5 times (4 of them at Rama).

I moved to Vancouver BC 2 years ago and really missed my annual trek to see you and the guys so scheduled my vacation east this year so that I could catch the show. It was the first time I wasn't stage-side but even though, I have to say it was the best show yet (and a great way to celebrate my birthday)!! I got chills when I saw you pick up a guitar again, and when you broke into "Strange Animal" it was like old times!! Thanks so much for that - I've missed seeing you perform the old stuff.

Counting down the days till GM Place!!!!

Much love,
Susan

Hi Lawrence,

"Little Face" here to say I'm full of anticipation and excitement because I'm packing my bag to head south to Birmingham, AL for Wednesday's show. Do you know I haven't been to one of your shows since last September 15th? That didn't used to be a long time between shows before you joined, now it's an eternity. I'll be 3rd row but will do my best to work my way up front. You know I will! Let me tell you, my friend, the value of this show. 2007 has been one of the hardest years of my life, thus far. In the first month alone I was very ill TWICE, and my 92 year old mother was in the hospital for her heart and I am her sole caregiver. My sister in another state has been going through an ongoing crisis that is giving us all a nervous breakdown. And that's just MY side of the family. My husband's mother has been in and out of the psychiatric ward since Valentine's Day and tried to kill herself on Mother's Day morning (she was home-not for long obviously). So this show is going to be one major stress reliever. If you see this short little lady, your bestest fan, woopin' and hollerin' more than anyone else, you'll know why! And if we get the chance to speak, by chance, I could sure use a hug.

My Kentucky hugs to you as always,
Pattie "Little Face"

Hi, I haven't seen you in a while. Are you coming back to London soon?
I miss you, and hope to see you soon.

I saw you a few months back in concert, but before the concert you were playing on the ice in front on the bank I work at in Oklahoma - I wanted so much to see and touch your hands... but respected your privacy - I watched your hands on the monitors to see them up close - I love your music - I have touched the hands of several of the best pianists - Greg Page, Mark York and of course, the late great Anthony Burger - I feel closer to the music somehow by touching the hands that have the talent God gives out to a select few - Keep making beautiful music with Tommy - my favorite singer....Am seeing you again in Oklahoma in September - hope to get close then too....

A very warm "Hello" to you, Mr. G! This message comes a little late, but I did make my yearly trek up to Rama once again to see you and the boys! Had terrific seats, too, eighth row! However, that was still too far away and so I dragged my shy sister right up to the front of the stage towards the end. Sitting in a chair simply does not compare to the excitement experienced when standing amongst the true fans and watching you from just inches away! Also, I was absolutely thrilled to see you perform "I am a walrus" live! Just finished watching the video of this song which reminded me of the psychedelic existence of many during my younger years, an era considered wild and free spirited, but tame in comparison as to what goes on nowadays in many ways. Fabulous job by all of you! And so I'll wait another year!...Sigh!

Love always
Blanca

Dear Lawrence,
I stumbled upon this site the other day and I'm so pleased you're doing well, and with one of my favorite old bands! Years ago I returned to my first musical love - classical - and lost track of the rock scene about 1994. Listening to your old albums the past few days I recall why I was so charmed by your music. You are a very unique and talented song writer and an excellent musician. Obviously, you made the right career choice, but with an ARCT in classical performance, do you miss classical? We met years ago in Saskatoon and I still remember your sweet smile and warm hug.

An old fan wishing you good health and safe travels,

Norma

Dear Lawrence,
I'm 12 years old and I went to see you guys in KC with my parents and my older sister.I'm a really big fan of yours!I love your song a Criminal Mind and it will always be my favorite song by you.I really want to meet you sometime in the future if possible!.You guys are so AWESOME and I can't wait to see you guys again.Styx will always be my favorite band ever!!

Take care and travel safe!
:-)

I looove Gowan. Honeymoon Suite is pretty good, but GOWAN IS THE BEST. STYX is also cool. GO GOWAN!!! Larry, Lawrence, it's all good, Suiters. You'd have to have a CRIMINAL MIND to hate GOWAN. Or some kind of STRANGE ANIMAL. I can't decide. GO GOWAN. Sarah 2007 xoxox.

Thank you so much for a wonderful night. We enjoyed the show so much. You looked (and sounded) great with the guitar on Midnight Ride.

Again thank so much.
Travel safe and rock hard!

Thanks for another great show, this time Fort Wayne Indiana June 1. It takes a lot to impress my husband, who is also a professional musician, but you did that Friday night! And a special thanks for again coming out and hanging around with all us crazy fans afterwards. It means a lot to us! And thanks also for signing the whole stack of stuff I had in my bag. :)

Blessings, safe travels, and take care of yourself.
Jen
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I happened upon your website by chance. My maiden name is Gowan. I was curious whether you may be related. Is your family (ancestry) from Ireland or Scotland?