I hear you're a pianist...

hi from Peterborough.

sounds like you are having a blast with Styx. Last time we saw you (Market Hall in Peterborough? or was it Festival of Lights?), that gig was just about to start.

what would it take to play Peterborough? say at the Memorial Centre? the Pete's arena? I'm guessing Showplace and Market Hall would be a bit too small!! I could do some work at this end to help make it happen. The rock acts seem to get the biggest crowds at Festival of Lights, so it's likely that there'd be no problem with ticket sales.

Hi from Angie too.

all the best can you email me directly? feels weird to discuss this in a guest book. In fact if this can be forwarded to Lawrence instead of entered in the guest book I'd really appreciate it.

Mary

But I made the attempt, lol. Hope this note finds you well. I still want to see you and the rest of Styx at Billy Bob's this year. It would be wonderful to meet you.

I LOVE YOU!!!

XOXO

~ Ciana

Hey LG!

Just wanted to drop you a note. I grew up listening to you since Strange Animal came out. I was 5years old! I knew the words to your songs then and can brake out into song right now if asked or not... ;)

A few years ago for x-mas a friend gave me your "Best of..." album and I fell in love with you all over again. I was 17 or so at the time and for a film class I did a music video to your verson of These Eyes. (thanks to you I aced it!)

What I loved about your liner notes what that you left a spot for us... your fans and that if we should ever meet you, you would sign it. We'll I heard you on the radio a year later. You were on 99.9 and you sang a few songs and told us that you would be at the waterfront playing a free concert. I dragged my brother down to Queen's Quay and got the best seat. When you came out I thought I was going to cry. You... were there, really there. Your entire concert was so amazing!

As you sang you kept smiling at me. I sang every song along with you. At one point I tried to give you a rose that I brought you. You tried to get me on stage but the security wouldn't allow it. All I could wonder is how even better that night might have been if I got to sing with you on stage!

But I still got to meet you afterwards. You were so sweet to stay behind after the show and sign everyone's items. So when I finally got up to you... you said that you were excited to meet me. That you were happy and yet surprised that I knew all your songs. That you disappointed that I couldn't join you on stage. You signed my cd. "Love that Criminal Mind." I was over the moon!

I then today... Criminal Mind came on the radio and I was instantly reminded of that moment in my life. Thank you for being you. Thank you for not forgetting your fans. You Rock!

Roseanne

Hi, Larry!

I'd like to send you this little message to let you know how dissappointed we are that you are not showing up at Rama's entertainment site this spring so far. I hope this is just an oversight on my part because your loyal fans up here will surely miss you dearly!

Missing you from Barrie

Luv Blanca

Hi Larry, Just a note to tell you how much I've enjoyed browsing through your website, and fan pages. It was interesting catching up on how one of the old Neil McNeil boys is doing. Best of luck in all of your endeavors. Dave Stolte.

Dear Larry,

Since the first time I saw you on stage around 1985, it was at Mistassini, Lac St Jean, qc.

Then, I've been there for a couple of times. A second shot in Mistassini, then a year later at Centre Georges Vezin in Chicoutimi.

Then, Le D'Auteuil in the Old Quebec.

Finally....Le Capitole, just acrossed the old quebec fortress.

Thanks for every fine memories that you ve given to me.

Hope to see you soon and finally have the chance to talk to you in person.

Because the nignt at le D Auteuil, in the old Quebec.
You were staying late after to sign up soe shirts and albums....But we had to leave.

I%3Cll never forget how you played %3C%3Crevolution%3E%3E from the Beatles.

Thanks again and feel free to write.

Kindest regards.

Andre Lavoie

My hubby and I went to see you perform with STYX at Oroville, Ca.All I can say is BRAVO! to you and the guys! What a performer you are, dynamic, and so capable. I am hoping that you will journey our way again in the future, a little venue, but you are well appriciated. Take care on your journeys.

Hello Lawrence! Happy Valentine's Day to you and your wife!! I hope you are together today in California. Although, I am sure you must be busy getting ready for tonight's show. I am still super bummed out that I missed seeing you and the rest of the Styx boys last month at the Turning Stone in Verona, NY. I bet it was a kick ass show! I am scrounging around for your solo CDs. I still need to get the first one, Strange Animal, your Greatest Hits and the Homeland CD. I do have the DVD as well. I just received Au Quebec, you continue to amaze and delight me with your extraordinary talent! Shame on the U.S. for not taking notice of you sooner!! What I would LOVE to see from you, is an accupella live DVD. Also, don't you have a few videos from the past? You could do a DVD of those as well. I also wish Styx would do another studio CD. LONG OVER DUE! I really love Big Bang Theory and Cyclorama, but one or two new ones here and there...Not really satisfying us diehard fans! Boy, I am awful demanding, aren't I??? I just can not get enough of a good thing. Some people are addicted to smoking, drinking or even chocolate. I don't drink enough in one year to count one single one, I stay away from chocolate as much as possible and I stopped smoking over seven years ago. What I am trying to say is, you and Styx are my vice. I get such a wonderful natural high listening to and watching you guys perform, it makes me feel like a giddy teenager again.(and it's been a couple of decades since I actually was...)
Anyway, I have hogged up enough space again. I hope you consider some of my suggestions. Keep on rockin' hard, cures all that ails us, right?
Cheers,
Becky

While sitting next to a LADY, MOONLIGHT DESIRES began to creep into my CRIMINAL MIND turning me into a STRANGE ANIMAL. I AM THE WALRUS and I DON'T NEED NO DOCTOR I said to her, MISS AMERICA...nice to meet you, was her reply. COME SAIL AWAY with me to THE GRAND ILLUSION I asked. SHOW ME THE WAY as I have TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS. You're FOOLING YOURSELF if you think these are THE BEST OF TIMES I heard myself saying. We are standing at the EDGE OF THE CENTURY to a BRAVE NEW WORLD so YES I CAN she stated. You are quite the RENEGADE was all I could muster as an answer back to her. It was then that we climbed aboard the BOAT ON THE RIVER to become ONE WITH EVERYTHING. As we sailed away into the HEAVY WATER.....we heard chanting from the shoreline "KISS YOUR ASS GOODBYE!"

I finally got to see two of my all time favorites when Styx came to Kamloops in Sept/07. I took my 14 year old daughter (her 1st concert) as she is also a huge fan of both Styx and Gowan. Now they are coming closer to home for me (Prince George BC) and this time my son (nine years old) who also loves your music, gets to go. My wife and son along with my daughter and myself are all very excited to see you guys in March. It's funny, I have waited for 30 years to see you guys and now I get to see twice in less than 6 months. Would love to get an autograph if at all possible.
Cheers

Hi! My name is Lindsay and I am 19. I recently saw you perform at the saddledome on your tour with Def Leppard. It was the most amazing concert I have ever been to; you are such an incredible performer. What made it even more amazing, was that your concert was finally able to help my mom conquer her fear of flying to come out to Calgary and visit me from Ottawa (for her first time) so that we could go to the concert together. My mom introduced me to your music a few years ago and ever since then I have been so influenced by you as an artist. I first saw your moonlight desires music video on a tape that my mom recorded from much music while she was on maternity leave when she was pregnant with me in 1988. I'm so happy that she introduced me to you, and that in turn it was you who was able to bring her to me (I have lived on the other side of the country from her now for almost 2 years now while I go to university). So for that, I thank you so much, it meant the world to me that my mom (who also happens to be my best friend) and I could experience your concert together. I can't wait for you to return in March; I have already bought tickets for the show here in Calgary on March 19th. Since it is a smaller place with general admission, will you be doing any autograph sessions or anything? I really hope so; it would be so incredible to meet you, being the artist who has had the biggest influence on my life. Thanks again and I really hope I get to meet you sometime!
-Lindsay xo

I saw the concert at Turning Stone Casino on Jan. 25, 2008
I was at Stage Table 10, directly in front of you. Just want to thank you for handing me your water bottle!!! I will keep it forever!!! I also got a pick from Tommy Shaw (and his water too), James Young and Ricky Phillips, and got to high-five all of you except the drummer. You are so totally awesome with the keyboards, and you yourself.....so handsome!!! I'm sure I will see you again!!! Sharon from Massena, NY (upstate Northern NY, along the Canadian border).

I always love when you hit the stage with your energy and your talent. Unfortunatly I'm not able to as much as I would like, my domestic engineering duties get in the way. Lucky for me I've found the gowangirl page on YouTube. If you or any others want to see how wonderful you and the boys are here's a link www.youtube.com/gowangirl

As always travel safe and Rock Hard!!!!

I was at the show in Peekskill, NY. Wednesday night. It was wonderful, as usual.
I have to smile now when I picture you showing my friend and I where we should stand near the stage. I really didn't feel comfortable blocking the folks in the front row knowing they paid $120 each for their seats. Don't know if you remember it, but it was sweet of you to point out a good spot to be our standing area.
I can't imagine life without Styx concerts God bless you guys!

u are the best ever u are my faverit u and tommy shaw well i am in svhool .. bye love adriana

hey my name is adriana frizell i am 14 i was at the teledo concert it was so fun i love styx it is the best bad ever ... love adriana from ohio

Hello Mr Gowen
We have great seats to see STYX perform in Verona this Saturday. This will be #12 for me. Anyways one of my friends who will be joining us and has never seen Styx before and said he was on the Styx web site and told me that Styx will be performing without the lead singer. I set him straight and told him he was about 10 years off on that one. The current I would have to say Co-lead singer is just fine. Lookin forward to a fantastic rock show this Saturday.
Dana
PS: Is there a Summer Tour in line for STYX ?

Hello
I have met you long ago when you were in Cowansville Quebec. I will be going again to see you when you are in Quebec city with Styx, Reo Speedwagon and Def Leppard. YOU are the main reason why I am going to this show and I am asking you to please do, at least, one of the original GOWAN songs - like Criminal Mind, Moonlight Desires or anyone you like the most.

Thanks !

Ed

Hello Gowan, I just wanted to say hello. I sa you guys Styx at the House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach , S.C. on 1/19/08 you guys were awesome as usual. Anytime Styx is playing close by me I go. Thanks for the good times and memories you give me. Terry C.

Hi Gowan. First of all, happy new year from Quebec. I want to ask something but i really dont know where to go for this. I want to buy music sheet from the song "a criminal mind". Can you tell me where i could get those? (if i can!). I live in Laval (near montreal)

Thx..

I just wanted to say "hello" and "Happy New Year!" It's been a long time since I've seen you and spoken to you. Nine years but who's counting LOL. Since you can't see my face I'll refresh your memory with a few events I met you at. The first time I met you, was when I did an intereview for the SAIT radio station in 1994 on the "...but you can call me Larry" tour. My friend Michelle came to the interview with me that day, and you dubbed us "The Michelle's". I've had the pleasure of visiting with you at various events over the years. Including when you had the lunch at Teatro to promote "The Good Catches Up". You always remembered me and I always had a nice chat with you. The last time I had the pleasure of talking to you, was at The Drink in 1999. It was just before you joined Styx. I was at your show in Calgary on Sept 30. But alas I was unable to go backstage to say "hello". It was great seeing you perform again, but I must admit it was a bit of a tease. After waiting so long to see you perform, a half an hour just didn't cut it. I really hope you do a "Strange Animal" reunion tour, I thought I read somewhere you're toying with the idea? Anyway I just wanted to say "hello" and I hope that I will have the pleasure of seeing you again some day soon. Take care. Michelle :)
Ps. Incase your wondering where I got my nickname on my email. I have a passion for old classic cars, and a dream to restore one someday and my friends came up with that nickname because of it.

had the HONOUR of setting up for you #@#@ years ago (don't want to date myself) when you played a show in petawawa,ontario and got a chance to meet you then (in fact you or the band borrowed my tennis raquets to play tennis before the show0 and got to see what a nice guy you actually are. saw you once with styx and am looking forward to seeing you again this time along with reo speedwagon and def leopard.

I don't know what to say, without coming off sounding typical or lame... Let's start with I saw the One with Everything show on my local PBS station, here in Syracuse, NY, the weekend before New Year's. I can not get you, Lawrence, and Styx out of my head!! I am 43 going on 44(January 20th) and I feel like you and the boys have awakened something in me. The poor girls I work with can't decide if I need locking up or if I am just being my normal wacky self times 100! If you come into my office, you find the radio tuned to the local Classic Rock station, with me bopping away in my office chair, content and happy. I'm on cloud nine. I can't sleep. I can't think. I'm sooo darned happy, I almost can't stand myself...LOL. I have this energy that won't stop. God, I love Rock and Roll!!!!! I had to purchase a copy of the DVD, I did. I had to purchase some Gowan CD's, I have. I had to get Big Bang Theory and Cyclorama, I did this as well. Now the ultimate would be is to see you all live in concert. They would have to peel me off the ceiling at work for a month after, so I could get something accomplished, if I saw Styx.
Yes, I have discovered Styx is coming to Verona, NY to play at the Turning Stone on 1/26, but alas, I am far too broke to go. SOOOO SAAAAAD!!! If I did go, I would love to meet you. But, not this time around, Mr. Gowan. I just hope and pray that you'll be back my way. If I get hungry enough for live Lawrence Gowan, I know I can make a short trip around Lake Ontario to see you, I'm sure. I haven't seen a concert in ten years. How lame am I? Hey now!! That was a rhetorical question!
ANYWAY---Where have you been all my Rock and Roll life, Lawrence??? I wished I had heard you many years ago, yet I can catch up though... I think you are Canada's little Scottish secret, and now that you are with Styx, this side of the border is finally getting to enjoy your remarkable talent, charisma, humor, good heart and ahhem... if I don't mind saying, sexy body! Thank you Canada for share him! I must mention, in my teen years, Styx was very high on my list of favorite and most played bands at my house. I have read you are a fan of Progressive Rock. OH, me too!! Progressive Rock really gets into my soul. Now you have as well.
I guess for your other fans, I have rambled on enough. I'm just happy to see the fire in Styx and I wish you guys would get to the studio for some new tunes. Take care while you are on the road. I hope you and your family have a very happy, healthy New Year! Rock the roof off of the Turning Stone for me! Maybe the gamblers on the slots will all get lucky down the hall, as you guys vibrate the coins from the machines!! HeHe... God Bless!
I'll be a fan forever,
Becky

I just wanted to say that my boyfriend and I are big fans; we have even joke that we would love it if Gowan was our band for our wedding and sing "Moonlight Desires" for our first dance. We always remember hearing Gowan on the good ol' Degrassi High shows and usually end up getting out our old 80's music CD collections to listen to him. We believe that Gowan is one of the best musicians to come out of Canada and stay true to his heritage! You ROCK!!!

i think you would be a great replacement as Saga's new lead singer. you can bring alot to the band. you're wasting your time in Styx- their not gonna let you go further. think about your future- you should contact Saga and ask to try out and see if there's any chemistry.

Greetings from Winnipeg. This coming April will be the first time I catch both you and Styx in concert. Looking forward to the show. Going to mainly see you all play rather than Def Leppard.
Hopefully you'll get to play a longer set.

All the best.

Lawrence, thanks once again for another fantastic performance on Dec.28th in Indiana. I do hope you and STYX love that venue as much as we all do. Electrifying night! Hope you have enjoyed the reading books that have been passed along to you! Sooner or later it would be great to have a book about your musical career too. Best Wishes, Cheers, Take care and hopefully the next perfomance won't be too far off in the future!

You are truly awe inspiring. Each time I see you perform, I find that it is better than the last. You stir up something in your fans that cannot be described in a word. You are talented, and amazing. And each time I meet you I am amazed that I am shaking your hand. You are the best!

Hi Lawrence, you really spoil us; two messages within a week! I know I told you before but I'll tell you again: I can't get enough of them! I wish you and everyone you love a fabulous year 2008 with happines, love and most of all health. Hope to see you with or without Styx in Quebec City in 2008. You know, this year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the City. That would be a great present for all your Quebec City fans and you know you have a lot of fans here! Take care.

Love and Musique,

Nathaliexo

May you, your family, and the band have the BEST YEAR EVER!!! I'm looking forward to seeing Styx this year. I really want to meet all of you (I didn't get the opportunity when y'all were in Dallas back in September). Keep kickin' ass and "Rockin' the Paradise" (and all the other venues that are privileged to have you perform!)

Love,
~ C

Happy New Year to you and your family!!!! I wish many good things to make a stop in the Gowan's humble and happy home, both musically and personally. I enjoyed Styxfest! I also enjoyed seeing Styx in Springfield, MO and Bonner Springs, KS...


Micki Jo

Dear Lawrence,
This is the 3rd time this year i've seen you in concert and this was the best one so far-because my friend and I were in the 3rd row on your side-I so wanted your water bottle but some guy got it....anyways after the show we saw you outside and I have to say, you are the most gorgeous man i've ever seen!!!!!!!! Happy New Year and I can't wait to see you again in 2008! You're the best!!!!

ALL THE BEST MY FRIEND IN 2008


WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER DOWN THE ROAD FOR SURE

BB

Have appreciated your music since Strange Animal...Two of my favorite albums are "Good Catches Up" and "But You Can Call Me Larry". I appreciate that Styx is a good band, but I loved the way your music was evolving.... I hope that you have not given up the idea of a another solo record.
Sheldon from Winnipeg

Hi Larry,
Hope this finds its way to you. It's been a long time since Donut Hockey, but the sweater still fits. Any way at worst I'd like your opinion at best your help or encouragement. Around 4am Dec 9th some quarter century ago I found myself in between a song and piece of paper at the same time we were between a rock and cold place. It was my song for John Lennon.

THROUGH THE EYES OF A DOVE

I was the Walrus My best friend was Paul
Two 5 year old Beatles who knew and sung them all
We'd sing all those songs about peace and love
Looking out at our world through the eyes of a Dove

Crying to my old man, “Won't you take me to the show”
I cried even louder when he told me we were going to go
Singing’ out to the fans,
But I could feel you singing to me
When ever I close my eyes that's the memory I see

Go get your hair cut an' clean those records off the floor
Still 15 years later my mother screaming at us through closed doors
I say Ma c’mon we're singin' about peace and love
Looking out at our world through the eyes of a Dove

The games almost over,
here I’m lying in my bed
Cat's on my lap, Got some pillows behind my head
Then came the news flash,
Ah probably some planes crashed
But no, that's not what they said

Sorry man, but there's no way that you can “see”
It's not like in "63" with "Kennedy" no not today
Your' askin' me why I cried, well it feels like my closest friends just died
No, don't leave, please stay..aye

hay no no no no, na nanana...
You ask me if they'll come a time, when I'll grow tired of you

The dream isn't over,
No it's only just begun
If we can all sing together then the Universe is one\won
We'll sing all those songs about peace and love
Looking out at our world through the eyes of a Dove.
---
Yep, There's real music to it also!
Knowing that you are still as radical a neo Lennonist as I,
I'd like to send it to you.


Merry Krimble and a very New Year
David Finestone

Belated Christmas wishes and a Happy New Year to you, Marlene and your other fans!

Canadian Learning Television will be airing "Let It Rock" with you, Ronnie Hawkins and friends tomorrow night (New Year's Eve) at midnight ET/10 pm MT and a couple of your songs might be airing on the Favourite Songs of the 80s special on Much More Music, so we can all get our Gowan fix on New Year's Eve. Hooray!

Jo

Mr. G -

It was a pleasure seeing you guys last night in Waukegan. A friend and I waited outside to see if you would come out; but we were told it would be a good while, it was freezing cold... and we had a frosty one waiting for us up the street. We weren't looking for autographs but just wanted to let you know that we appreciate you guys taking time out of your busy schedules to come visit us in Waukegan for the past couple of years around this time. It's a real treat for me to come home on leave and go see a fabulous show 5 minutes from where I grew up, in a theater that was very much dead for the majority of my life. Unfortunately next holiday season, I will more than likely be doing my duty in "the sandbox" (personally in hopes of bringing peace, not furthering war). But I just wanted to stop by and say thanks and I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and have a hell of a good time in 2008. Keep that piano spinning, sir!

Cheers,
JD

Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy and joyous holiday and a prosperous new year. I hope to get to see and meet you sometime next year. Keep on rockin'!

Love,

~ C

... heard you were in town.

Happy Holidays.

Phil

Dear Lawrence,

I just wanted to wish you the most joyous of Christmases!! You deserve all the very best..as you have given all of us our own oasis of joy!!

I heard you last night on CFRB online, by the way, and you referenced my favorite version (1951, with Alastair Sim as Scrooge) of my favorite Christmas movie! You were such a blast!!

I hope you enjoyed all your recent gigs at home..I was not able to make it up there for them this time, but some friends were there, so that was wonderful. If I had been able to, I would not have had to search your Google, 'cos I came through and was able to visit Toronto on the way up to Casino Rama in May. I absolutely love the great city of Toronto!! Have you ever gone to a place for the first time, and it just feels so right to be there...as if you are totally at home there? It was amazing!! I'll look forward to going back, hopefully in 2008. But, in the meantime, after the Holidays, we will continue our annual first STYX show of the New Year ritual, south of the border! See you then!!

With Love And Support, Peace, Hope, And Joy,

Janet
Gowan Gamut Girl In USA

Love and hugs to you and your family this christmas, hope it will be a joyful one for you. thank you for your constant inspiration with your music. happy holidays to you Marlene as well, hope you have a great christmas and thanks for the wonderful job you do here.

To Lawrence and the Gowan/Styx fans,

Have a very Merry, Merry!!! A wonderful New Year. If your traveling stay safe.

Merry Christmas everyone,
Laura

I never get tired of your singing. Your endless gift giving (your excellent people person skills)reaches my heart. From my home to your home, sending you warm greetings for the holiday season 2007.

Nicole Paquette, facebook.com

"The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame is probably the only awards event in the world that honours its recipients twice. Artists and industry types flocked to the Le Royal Meridien King Edward hotel in downtown Toronto Thursday morning for an action-packed press conference to announce inductees into the 2008 hall of fame for the first time. Unlike most other press conferences, which are typically staid, quiet affairs, this one featured four performances from up-and-coming Canadian singers, and Styx’s Lawrence Gowan as droll host. It was a show in itself.

This year’s inductees include Alex Kramer, Andre Lejeune, Claude Dubois, and Paul Anka, and 23 well-known songs, written between 1921 and 1982. Jazz great Oscar Peterson was also named winner of the Founders Award.
But Petersen and the rest of the inductees will have to wait several months before they’ll be able to hold the CSHF award, a golden statuette based on a sculpture by Ontario artist Elizabeth Wyn Wood, in their hands.

The 5th Annual Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala won’t be held until March 1 of next year. But it promises to be a good one – in past years, the event has featured performances from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Buble, and James Taylor. Parts of the party will be bro