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 broadcast on CBC in a television special.

Not that press conference attendees got shafted. Four of the songs to be inducted into the hall of fame were given new life at the conference thanks to live performances from four young Canadian artists.

Rockstar: INXS winner Suzie McNeil opened the show with an energetic rendition of Les Emmerson’s Signs. Later, Quebecois singers Cindy Daniel and Dave Bourgeois hit the stage to perform Andre Lejeune’s Une Promesse, and Claude Dubois’s Le Labrador, respectively. Sugar Jones alumna Julie Crochetiere wrapped everything up with a beautiful solo performance of Paul Anka’s Put Your Head On My Shoulder that had guests chatting about her talent long after she left the stage.

The real star of the conference, though, was Gowan, whose valiant efforts to speak French were both amusing and commendable. “English is my second language,” he joked during introductions. As long as the gala in March includes Gowan, the CSHF should have no problem attracting listeners and viewers."

Hi Lawrence!I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Your #1 fan,Amanda :-)

Hello Lawrence...

Just wanted to wish you and your family all the best over this holiday season!... Merry Christmas and hope to see you visit Ottawa come 2008!!!!

Lilli

First year to miss JM's Christmas concert with you singing! Thank you Mother Nature. oh well it's a Great Dirty World eh! Too bad Rudolph just was running.. He is suppose to fly! Then I could have hitched a ride. Anyway just wanted to wish you, family and CLAN a very blessed holiday and may the Angels bless you with good health, happiness and continued success in 2008. Santa is on my do do list..Ho Ho Ho.. Low Maintence eh! HUM X D-ANN G X P.S.Tell John two Celtic angelic lasses just lost $150 any chance..I guess not...Bye

I always like Strange Animal and Criminal Mind, but I never new who it was by until I saw you on the episode of cribs. Then later I heard your song Moonlight Desires on a Degrassi High episode. My fiancee went and bought the greatest hits cd. I found more songs I knew on it, but I would have to say my favorite song on the cd is Moonlight Desires. Thanks for making such good music! Hope you have a concert in London or Kitchener sometime, I will definity go!

Lawrence,
I know we have told you how happy we are and how much fun we have had this past week, but I am compelled to tell you again what a wild ride it has been! Your performance at John McDermott's Christmas Show last night was nothing short of incredible, and you were so right about the weather being frightful! But I do think it would have taken much more than the storm to prevent us from being a part of such a wonderful show! You did such an awesome job on Run Run Rudolph, that gorgeous silver guitar and your playing were fabulous!
Joan and I are still on cloud 9 and refuse to come down - Thank you so much for these unforgettable memories.
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas.. (again lol) and we hope that you recieved your cards okay.
All My Best To You,
~Lori~

Merry Christmas Larry, I hope you have a great holiday. I missed your local performances this month due to an unexpected illness (you know it must have been bad for me to miss seeing you). Anyway I am on the mend and looking forward to seeing
you in the new year.
Stay safe and healthy throughout this holiday season and all my best to you and family,
Carol

Hello Larry,

Sorry I missed your latest 29th birthday; funny but I'm having one of those also this coming Wednesday : ) Hope you had a wonderful day and got everything you wanted. I wanted to wish you great shows tomorrow with the tall silver curled John and company in Toronto. How I wish I could be there. It's the best Christmas show around! Have fun and keep a watchful eye on any Junos you might have with you; the Boy Singer is still wanting one! : )

God bless and be careful traveling in the messy weather that is expected.

Barbara in NYC

Well Mr G, you have outdone yourself yet again. Of all the times I have watched you perform Strange Animal (and you know that's a lot of times) I have never seen anything like what you, Terry and Peter pulled off last night. Not only was it great to see the 3 of you onstage together again, but Strange Animal performed with a Les Paul twist was a treat never to be forgotten. On a night of spectacular performances, you still stole the show, it was amazing!
Watching you realize you had an extra backup singer was pretty cool too, by the way. Thanks for another very special night, feeling quite spoiled seeing you 3 times in 2 weeks, so great to have you home. See you Sunday!
Joan

Hi Lawrence,
I listened to my favourite Cd of yours tonight, Solo Live: No Kilt Tonight, and I love the King Chanticleer Rag song that you play. I also love playing the piano and have tried to find the song EVERYWHERE but have yet to find it. If you have any knowledge of where I may be able to find this piece or any advice on how I may be able to find it, I would LOVE it.
Thanks so making such great music.
Hope to hear new stuff from you soon! :)

Julia

Hi Larry,

It has been a while since you wrote new material. When can we expect new Gowan solo album again. Any plans?

It's time to get your old bandmates together again.

Lawrence,
I cannot begin to describe the magic that flooded Jeff Healeys last night. It was so beautiful to be a part of such a special evening of amazing talent, such as yourself. You were brilliant as always and it was so nice to see you here at home.
I know that somewhere out there, John is looking at you with ultimate pride. The whole night was just mind-blowing.
I talked to Greg G for awhile after I got home and he was very wound up and happy, and had some very nice things to say about you. He is so proud of you as well and said the show was, and I quote " Pretty Bloody Good!".
Thank you for spending some time with us, it's always a pleasure! We had such a great time!
Looking forward to seeing you Wednesday night for Andy Kim, that will be spectacular too!
Take good care, and thank you again.
~Lori~

It has been two years since we have had the pleasure of seeing you in person, and we are still stressing over the withdrawal of it (Please come see us in Winnipeg again!!). But this Christmas thoughts of people that have helped to shaped our family have been in our minds a lot of late. So we just couldn't go another day without reaching out to you to say "Hi" and "Happy Holidays". Your inspirational spirit, talent, and sense of (dare I say it) wacky sense of humor (oops I did dare!) hold some fond memories for us. All the best to you and those who are special to you. You are a special person to us.

From Cheryl,Russ,Crystal,and Ashley

Hi Larry, sad, that I can´t be there in Toronto
But when do you make a tour through germany? In Bremen or in Hamburg?
I miss to see you live!!!
Do you answer also personally e- mails?
Would love to recive a Photo with your signature "for Britta" or something like this.
Makes the waiting for your concert in germany a bit easier.smile :-)
Best wishes and very big kisses for you.
ys
Britta

I heard about this one recently too... it was announced to be at the Princess of Wales Theatre as an afternoon show:

JOHN McDERMOTT
Sunday December 16, 2007

The Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St. West
Toronto, Ontario

Performance Schedule
Sunday December 16, 2007; 2:00PM %26 7:30PM

Running Time: TBA

A Family Christmas with John McDermott and Friends

What would the holiday season be without a John McDermott concert? A Toronto tradition, A Family Christmas with John McDermott and Friends is an annual celebration of the season filled with song and laughter. This year John takes over the beautiful Princess of Wales Theatre for two performances: Sunday December 16, 2007 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

Joining John will be rising international vocalist Giorgia Fumanti; the a cappella group The Mistletones; guitarist and vocalist Pavlo, who merges the diverse music of the Mediterranean, from flamenco to bouzouki, into an unforgettable sound; the incomparable pop singer/songwriter Gowan; Lorne Elliott; and the Arrogant Worms.

http://www.mirvish.com/SalesAgent/
(scroll down for the links to tickets)

Hey Larry.... Carm emailed me about the show last week (as she'll be performing with Kim again this year) and I figured Terry was highly involved again. I realized that you would be attending and checked out the site to see if it was shared with the fans as of yet.

If anyone is looking for more info, it's presented by Mix 99.9
http://www.999mixfm.com/events/102/621794/the+andy+kim+christmas+show

Stacey

Hey Larry, it's Gerry here to wish you a belated Happy Birthday. Did you just turn 50, or am I descending into Alzheimer's land? Whatever the chronological date, you remain both ageless and timeless in my mind, old friend. I'm reminded of our first phone
communication, prior to my meeting with you and subsequently joining Rhinegold. I was standing in a phone booth on a cold night, and we made small talk, until you asked "Do you like Yes?" To which I replied "Of course.They're my favorite band". After
that, I really wanted to both meet and jam with you, Pat and Danny, which we did. The next year and a half was filled with great performances like the Moustache in Montreal; The Luna Pizza in Oromocto; Zapata's in Halifax and many more. More than any
particular gig, I remember our daily (9 AM, all you rockers??) rehearsals, during which we doggedly perfected our parts and band
arrangements, and talked about taking the world by storm - as soon as we could get a record deal!!! It's too bad your Gowan and Styx fans have never heard your early compositions like Madame Malabar, Trail of a Jade, The Undertaker's Funeral, Galaxy Dancer, Comic Strip Boogie etc. Your Rhinegold music was as brilliant as your subsequent solo work, in my opinion. You were just way too far ahead of your time, way back in 1978. And because of record company lack of interest, your fans have been deprived of a vast body of unreleased material, which I'm sure they'd eat up like dessert! Anyhow, happy 29th (officially), all the very best to Jan and the kids, and continued success with Styx. You DESERVE it!

A bit late on the birthday wishes but have been thinking of you a lot as of late. Hope you're well and rock on Dude!
(PS-I'm sure you know 5 bazillion people now...and I haven't seen you since the solo days...with my girlfriend Stephanie...all over ontario and Quebec. I'm sure the memories are more vivid for me. lol Those were fun times! You'll always be a memory bank of fond memories for me. Thanks.

Hi ya Larry,

Jen here, your Gowanimal in Seattle who interviewed you for the Orange County Register in 2002. I'm home in Seattle now and still keeping tabs on your rocking. I'm glad you had a great birthday. We sang to you in the car on the way to dad's for Thanksgiving. Did you hear us? I about passed out when I heard you were touring with Def Leppard. Talk about flashback. I had to miss the show or I might have exploded from the excitement. Why explode, you ask your longest American fan? Well, let me explain. On Sept. 19, 2007, my husband and I welcomed a baby daughter into the world. I was aiming for Nov. 22, but that would have been an 11-month pregnancy, not to mention excruciatingly uncomfortable. I'll try better next time...

Love and other indoor sports soul brother,

Jen

I was sadly called away to a family emergency last week, and so missed your special day, but the emergency brought home to me how important your music has been in my life in providing strength in difficult times and joy at all times. Wishing you such joy, health and happiness always!

Jo

Hope you had a wonderful day!!! I truly enjoyed the your message and got a good laugh, no wonder walmart was out of the dolls lol................just can't find good gowan merchandise here anymore. Have a great vacation from the road with your family and may you all be blessed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAWRENCE

I've always been a fan of your music. Criminal Mind my fav. Was wondering when you would be working your way back around the Toronto, Barrie are for another show. Have never had a chance to see you live but am now finally putting my foot down and making the time since kids are older.
Claire :)

Of all the pictures I've seen of Mr. Gowan, with often times lovely girls, I was thrilled to be dragged to the tv tonight to watch 'Cribs' at the prodding of my sixteen year old son, to see not only a beautiful home, but to see the best, most beautiful woman ever standing right there beside him. His wife, Jan.

Think of her often, especially during Octoberfest. It's just not the same without her.

x0x0x

Paddy - From Kitchener

Happy Birthday Larry,

Over the past 22 years, your music has been so important to me. I have had the pleasure to see you live 17 times and to have met you so often that I was starting to feel like a stalker. It was great going to the sound checks and hanging out back stage. The calls from BoB Roper and the invitations to special shows were great. My wife and I drove accross Ontario and Quebec to see a lot of shows. Still to this day I go back to those albums(can we still call them albums)and every song reminds me of a time in my life or a show that I went to. I can totaly understand those Elvis fans that are so stuck on his music for their whole lives. Don't get wrong my hair is not like it was in 1987 and don't wear my Strange Animal attire anymore(HA-HA)but the music still means so much to me. On your last solo tour you were playing many of the songs that were going to be on your next solo album but then you became a member of a little band called Styx. Many of those song were sung in my shower for months and eventually my aging memory let them slide away. Will those song ever resurface for the Gowan Army that still awaits for your next solo album. Thanks for the great music over years and I always look forward to some new stuff. Happy Birthday and ROCK ON!!!!!!!!! I know you are not ready to get that piano bar in B.C.
Marc Champagne

It was so nice to wake up this morning, sit down at the kitchen table, have a little brekkie and look down at my morning newspaper and see your wonderful smile looking back at me. What a terrific way to start the day! Wished I had been at the re-opening ......... I might have asked you to dance. lol. Well at least I could have watched you cause I never would have approached. Hope you have many more evenings to enjoy with your family during your hiatus. Time to recharge so that the fans can once again see you in 2008!

Happy belated birthday Lawrence,

I did in fact make a posting yesterday but sadly my system froze up just as I hit saved. sure sure you might say but it indeed was the first thing i wanted to do when I woke up Thursday morning.

I hope you had a fantastic day and thank you so much for all the joy you have given all of us throughout the years.

It's really great to read all the wishes that were given, some long time fans, some new. You are truely the man most loved, cherished and admired.

Happy Birthday

Love from one of your #1 fans
Norma-Lee

Salut Lawrence,

un petit bonjour du frère de Sly (resto Maestro St-Sauveur).
I'm presently listening to Grand Illusion with REO....you are on track. It's very good.
Come to see us in Quebec or St-Sauveur.
....et joyeuses fetes.

Luc.

Hi Larry,

I know your birthday was yesterday. But you see, it'n not that I forgot about it. Never!!! I just thought that if I posted my message a day later, you would notice it more than if it was among the others. Clever girl, will you say? And you'll be right! Ah ah ah! So I wish you a happy birthday hangover! I'm still looking for my Gowan doll...where can it be...I had it last year...anyway, you'll get your whacks in spirit!

Nathalie xoxo

Hi Lawrence,

"You say it's your birthday....da da da da da da da da....happy birthday to ya...." Oh, got musically distracted there by the fab four. I know you've already posted and are probably out celebrating with family and friends tonight. Meant to post earlier but had a house full of people for T'day. I hope you've relaxed today and are having fun tonight. I found my thoughts of you today connected to Thanksgiving because I am very grateful for your music and the person that you are. I can't say it any better than others who have written today about your kindness and generosity of time and spirit. We all appreciate you so much. My daughter Crystal and I enjoyed the show last month so much at the Wild Horse Salloon in Nashville. I was surprised at how Crystal spoke up to telling you all about the wreck she'd been in. You were very sweet to her and I thank you. I thought of 10 things I wished I'd said when you left. I hadn't had the chance to speak to you in almost 2 years and then I didn't use my chance. But then again here's a big thank you for reading your guest book. We feel a connection and I'm sure many artists wouldn't bother. Now you need to bring back the Q %26 A's!!

So have a great day and celebrate all weekend. If you happen to be at Tommy's induction ceremony in Montgomery, Alabama next February, I'll see you there. Take care my friend.

Birthday love and Kentucky hugs,
Pattie "Little Face"

From the other side of the mirror.
Wishing all your dreams come true
"D"

bonne fête!
happy birthday!
hyvää syntymäpäivää!
joyeux anniversaire!

Have fun and all that wonderful stuff.
And my best friend Jordyn says Happy Birthday as well.

P.S; Come to Vancouver again! T'was excellent.

Hi Larry, I wanted to add my voice to those who are wishing (and singing) you Happy Birthday. You are so special to so many, to those of us who have the pleasure of knowing you, and those who know you through the music. Hope your day brings you as much joy and happiness as you have brought to all of us.
Happy, Happy Birthday Larry.
All the best
Joan
ps Guess you didn't get the Memo, people are supposed to look OLDER on their birthday..or have you found the Fountain of Youth in the River Styx?

I am so proud that I am among many to have the pleasure in wishing you a happy birthday!!
With each passing year, your kindness, warmth and generosity, never cease to amaze me. You have touched the lives of so many!
So, Joan and Nancy and I are going out tonight to celebrate your special day, and it's because of you that I have these two very special friends in my life.
And if you feel like reading even more beautiful birthday comments, please stop by the Strange Animals (myspace site). It really has felt like a birthday party today moderating that page!
Http://myspace.com/GowansStrangeAnimals

And by the way..where shall we stand in line for those whacks? (LOL)
Happy Birthday, Lawrence!
~Lori~

Hi, Larry!
Well, it looks like you have already read all of our warmest wishes to you on this special day, and I have read your silly little message to us. Lost my voice since last week, so I can't sing Happy B/Day loud enough for you to hear, so made a special request on our local radio station 107.5 Kool FM and asked them to play "All the lovers in the World" and to send you my warmest wishes over the air. Lori at the station just complied with my request and played this wonderful song of yours. They are located in the Kozlov Centre where I met you the very first time after an interview with Rock 95 on the first leg of your tour back in 1990. Miss not talking to you in person anymore....but I do hope you'll be back at Rama next year!

All the very best to you, and remember "If you live by the calendar, your days will be numbered...! Looks like you don't fall into that trap anyways.

Love
Blanca

Happy birthday! And Happy Thanksgiving, all in one!
Party party.

Happy Birthday Lawrence!! :D
I hope you're having fun on your special day.
I also hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving! :)
Keep on rockin!
Rachel

I thought I should add this note to the guest book in response to all your birthday wishes, quote:

"If anyone out there in the great dirty world is feeling inspired enough to sing a little song today, I've taken the liberty of supplying you all with a lyric sheet : Happy Birthday to you, You live in a zoo, You look like a monkey, And you smell like... Please stop this childishness right now and sing it properly... ( I'll wait. And please feel free to use " dear Gowan " in the last line.. ) Excellent. That was lovely. I can't believe you remembered... Now if you'd like to move on to the next traditional Rite of Passage ( the whacks, of course ) since we are conducting this ceremony via internet,you shall have to improvise. Please follow these instructions:
1. Take out your Gowan dolls ( not the one you stick the pins in, the one you blow-up... get serious )
2. Raise your right or left hand
3. Administer a good dose of butt-slapping
4. When your hand is entirely red and raw ( or just before you sense the rupturing of blood-vessels ) you will have reached the correct number of years required 5. I hope you're proud of yourself. ( at least I still have my dignity ).
The End... or is it ? Thank-you all for your birthday greetings and to those in the USA : Happy Thanksgiving ! I hope you enjoyed the party. Do come again. Lawrence Gowan"

Wanted to say Happy Birthday! Have a Great "Special" Day!
See Ya Soon!
Hugs,
Deb and Sheryl

Wishing you all the best as you celebrate your birthday! Best wishes for many,many more!
See you on the road in '08-
Cindy

I WILL HOIST A TIM HORTON'S FOR YOU TODAY

ALL THE BEST

BB

Happy Birthday Larry,
Hope you have a great day!
Thank you for another great year of music and laughter!
Carol Andrews
and Friends and Fans From The Gowan Gamut

Happy happy happy happy birthday! :)

Hi Larry,

Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday! Thanks for the decades of joy you've brought to my life. :)

Hope to see you soon!

Cheers,

Joanne K. (not 12 anymore ;-))
xo

Hey Lawrence!I just want to wish you a Happy birthday and also a Happy Thanksgiving!!I hope everything is going good for you and I hope to see you and Styx in concert this 2008.

Amanda (-:

Dear Lawrence,

How are you? I hope you are enjoying your time off, and have gotten past your road withdrawals!
As I'm sure you know, your birthday falls on our Thanksgiving Day here in the USA. So, as I am about to cook that tofurky...I am thinking of you and your special day, and being thankful for so many blessings in my life, including you, your artistry, and your music. You have given so much of yourself, and you have truly connected, and affected me, and made such a positive and wonderful impact on my life. So, thank you once again for being such an inspiration to me in so many ways. I hope you have the most special and happiest of birthdays ever!!

On another note - since this year is the 20th anniversary of your "Great Dirty World" record, I was thinking also that this year is the 25th anniversary of your 1st LP - "GOWAN". This, of course, makes you eligible for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist!! If only I were on that committee, I would make every effort to see that you get in. No one deserves that kind of recognition more than you...you are the very best there is.

Have A Wonderful Birthday!!

With Love And Support Always,

Janet
Gowan Gamut Girl In USA

Hi Lawrence, I see everyone is wanting to wish you a birthday wish. I also want to wish you a wonderful birthday tommorrow; here in America its Thanksgiving tommorrow and I`m thankful for you and your music. Are you planning any solo music soon? Have a relaxing time off the road and I'll see you when you're back on tour(December 28th)!

I have seen you perform in London on your own and with the orchestra.
Both were amazing even better was to see you enjoying London later.
Our town is beautiful I hope you will come again. From the first video I saw I have been listening and enjoying your gifts and talents.
Your piano work is beyond beautiful.

I hear it's your birthday.

Namaste

Reiki Master Medium
Janet Row-Peterson
London Ontario
Canada

Just stopping by to wish you a very happy birthday. Hope it full of love and great memories!
Happy, Happy!
Rock Hard

Hi there. I know your a very busy man. Might add very incredible as well. I am getting married On June 28th 2008 and would love it if you could attend. Your name and music is a regular at our Sunday dinners. I think my father is your number one fan, which makes me a close second. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come for some cake and dancing, no need to preform you being there is the best thing that could happen. Thanks and I hope you can make it. We love you.

Just one amongst so many that are wishing you once again the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY WISHES now and forever more. Hope you enjoyed the book and maybe looking forward to a new one at christmas time. It has been a wonderful ten years since STYX was so insightful on asking you to enjoy their musical ensemble and I am sure they are all, as we all are too, looking forward to many more years ahead in their musical family. So on that special date this week, don't party too hardy, remember the good time and special moments of the past-present- and the future yet to come,and get out there and give us some great musical moments! How about some new solo music? Take care and Best Wishes and See You Soon! Shirley

Just wanted to say a quick hello. It seems like a lifetime ago that I first saw you perform at the Forum at Ontario Place. I had an amazing time at all the shows and clubs that Oceania and I went to, and meeting and talking to you was very special as well. You really are an incredible performer and a wonderful person! I still have a lot of pictures from way back then, from the shows and backstage as well. Have a great birthday! Best wishes and lots of love always!

Janet

Saw your note- how's the slave-hiring expedition coming? If work doesnt get any better I may send for an app! Took public transportation from Toronto's airport to Chinatown to Rama, and for several reasons it was the trip of a lifetime. [But I'm wondering- just what food is it that looked like eyeballs, purchased from large glass jars? ]Toronto seems like it would be a really neat place to live.

Wish I could have spent more than the 30 seconds allotted at the Nashville Meet and Greet. At least the venue sent me the right photos!Plus someone else's too.

Finally finding time to get her book finished

I wanted to thank you for bringing so much joy to all of us who inhabit Styxworld along with you, Tommy, Todd, JY, Ricky, Chuck, and your amazing crew. As you may know, I've been a Styx fan since 1977 (has it really been so long??), and y'all keep getting better and better! I can't wait until y'all release a new album. Hopefully you'll be back in Ft. Worth at Billy Bob's before heading back into the studio.

I love you, and wish you much luck, love, and happiness throughout the rest of this year and through all the years to come. Wishing you an early happy birthday ~

Ciana

I just want to thank you again for Toledo, OH. Me and my little brother waited outside the venue after the show by the bus and waited for 2 and a half hours in the pouring Ohio rain for an autograph...or just a glimpse or a wave...but you kindly accepted to have your picture taken with us. It made my little brother, Tim's life. He told you that you were the reason he picked up piano...he hasn't stopped talking about that night since October 26.

Thanks for being the person you are...you truly are an inspiration and a hero.

Brielle Jacobs.

As a big big fan for many years, it was an absolute thrill to see you perform live in St. Johns in 1998. Unfortunately I was with my husband, otherwise I would have done anything to go back stage! As it was I had to control my desires and feign only a benign interest in your wonderment. Please "keep on rocking in the big world"! You are a little man with a bold and beautiful sense of the heart and my soul. Please "keep on rockin in the big world", little man!

Hey Larry,

Great interview last night! I wish that there would have been more time to hear you talk. Great joke about J.Y.'s colossal ego! I really think that if I would have seen that picture of you as Spider-man it would of been pretty Hi-LARRY-ous! Overall, any time there is a chance to hear you talk I will always take advantage of it.

Second, Happy Early Burf-Day! We will all give Thanks because you were born on that 22nd day of November, which is only two days after mine. Instead of cake you can have a Tofurkey!

Third, Did you ever recieve a letter from a fan when you guys played the gig in Grand Rapids? If so I was wondering if you ever got it because I never quite heard back from you. The manager of the venue said that she gave it to the STYX management so someone has it!

I hope to hear from you soon and maybe when the tour starts up again I will see you somewhere! If it's meant to happen it will happen!
Until Then, Much Love and Happiness,
Shelby Chappell

Is it too early to wish you a Happy Birthday? I should say not! Everyone should spend a month celebrating their birthday! Will you be doing any Christmas Concerts in T.O? Hope so. Winter Solstice in Toronto will be lovely! :)
Bestest Wishes,
Rosemary

Hi Lawrence,

want to ask you if you planned a tour through Germany again.
I'm one of the biggest fans and you all would make me so happy.
And for sure thousands and thousands of other german fans....

Good luck to you, Volker

I'm sure Halloween wasn't the only thing people would be thinking if they saw you wearing that sign around your neck. ;-)

Love the last note. Perhaps you'd have better luck finding slaves if you did an open casting call on Styxworld. Just a hunch.

Great show on October 21st in West Palm Beach, by the way. I yelled over to you backstage, but it seemed you were engrossed in conversation with a heavily tattooed and pierced woman, so I quickly shut the h*ll up. Still, it was lovely seeing and hearing you as always.

Hope your holidays are terrific, even if they are quieter than you're used to. If you get really bored, you can always crash the Shaw-Blades shows. I'm sure they won't mind.

Ta-ta, Master of the Velvet pants!

Sincerely,
Zan :)

Hey Larry.. was in the 'bluffs' over the weekend and you came to mind. Good to read that you are finally on a break to sit back and enjoy. No hockey, eh? hmmm.. It was great seeing you at Rama - can't believe our friends stayed awake to see you off in the AM. Wild.
Stacey

Larry

Long time no hear, just thought that I would say Hi and hope all is well.

Mike Morin

Hi Larry, I just wanted to mention that I saw you at Casino Rama, and enjoyed your playing very much, I remember seeing you at the Piccadily Tube in Toronto, many years ago, my husband and I were so impressed by you guys, that we followed you guys around town watching you play, you deserve the recognition your getting, you are an asset to Styx, I've seen you play with them twice now and loved every minute of it, and I admire them for letting you play your own songs.

Keep on keeping on.

Cindy

LOVE THE SHOW ... IT ROCKED ... I TOOK MY 16 YEAR OLD .. HE LOVED IT TOO .... I EVEN GOT TO THE FRONT .. TOWARDS THE LAST COUPLE SONGS ... WE WERE RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU ... HEY WHERES MY PICTURE YOU TOOK OF ME .. YOU GAVE EVERYONE ELSES .... I'M STILL WAITING ...THANKS FOR A GREAT CONCERT ... I HOPING TO GO TO THE SHOW AGAIN WHEN IN DEC IN ILL ... YOU ROCK ... TRACY

Like the rest of the readings here within, I too so loved the show. It was a beautiful August evening here in Va Beach. I had exceptional close seating. I have to say I got a more than a few chills looking out over the hill behind me of the ampitheater with all the tiny flames as Come Sail Away started. My 13 yr old son was by my side, "hey mom look at all the lights, why are they doing that?" Well I lost it there with a teary kinda nostalgic melancholy came over me. Instead of hitting 50 this year, just for a moment it was like 1980 again.! no mortgage, divorces, kids, MS. Thank You. Deb

Hey Lawrence,
Saw you in Toledo, OH Friday night (October 26th).

Wanted to extend a great big THANK YOU for making our evening GREAT!
Took my 11 year old daughter, Amber, to the show. We were in the first row, right in front of you. Amber had her blue camo STYX "GOT ROCKED" t-shirt on. This was Amber's 3rd time in 3 years seeing STYX, but this concert was the BEST!

Thanks for all your personal attention to Amber and to the fans at this small venue.
Amber LOVES her STYX beachball and your water bottle (you were too funny that night)! Thanks for giving these directly to Amber so she wouldn't get trampled. It was great that you guys would pay attention to the "littlest fan".

You and Ricky were so nice to Amber while you were on stage! Ricky gave his guitar pick directly to Amber. Even JY got into the fun by peeking at Amber under your keyboard. Hopefully this was a good experience for the older guys to realize that we're corrupting the next generation with STYX music, and Classic Rock in general!

Amber's favorite song is "Come Sail Away", so it made it that much more special that we were on your side of the stage and that YOU were singing it. AND, you sound SOOO much better than Dennis! Amber still likes JY's "Miss America" and she never realized how big that man really was until he stood hovering over her head!

Thanks again for all the fun, and we hope to see you again next year (hopefully in Michigan).

Although I'm a Tommy Shaw fan first, you and Ricky have converted me and Amber, so you are now on our Fav's list cause ya both ROCK!!!

Thanks again for your kindness,
Shelli %26 Amber

Did you get your birthday card? One of the guys from the stage crew was going to delieve it for me.

Saw your show last night and as usual you were great. I was lucky enough to be right up front in front of you and I wanted to say that you look and sound awesome. I hope you guys come around this way again. I just went to the Styx my space page and they don't have enough pics of you. Thanks again for the great show.
Your doting fan
Christine

Lawrence, it was a real thrill to meet you today at the Subway in Wisconsin Dells today (10/27/07). A long time fan of Styx, I'm glad to see you guys still out there making a difference. I mentioned I recognized you from the High-Def broadcast of the concert with the Cleveland Youth Symphany and Choir. I had seen Styx in it hey-day several times in Madison (WI). One particular concert I recall was a tour with Brownsville Station, it was great. As a 50 year old, I appreciate the your music still and wanted you to know that. One of my favorite albums of all time is Crystal Ball. Greetings to Tommy and James and the rest of the band. We couldn't make to the show tonight, but perhaps next time you're in the area....

Sincerely,
John %26 Judy Engel
Madison, WI

Hi Lawrence, thank you for being kind enough to sign the "Strange Animal" cd and take some pictures with my son and I. We drove from Indiana so we appreciate your kindness. As I told you, my friend and I will be seeing you at the Merrillville, IN show in December. We will be in the 3rd row on your side and I hope to speak to you again---we paid $200 each for our tickets, does this include backstage passes?? I'll settle for more pictures---LOL

Wanted to thank you for a wonderful night. As usual you and Styx did a wonderful show. Having a chance to meet you was a bonus. Your smile just warmed us all on a cool fall night in Michigan.

Thanks again and try to enjoy some down time.
Rock Hard

Hi,

I set my Itunes to shuffle and fell on that crazy awesome song "Strange Animal". I've realized that 80's canadian music is THE SHIT!!! Best musical job done EVER! Dude, I'vent listened all your song but the one I've heard are already legendarous! Dennys DeYoung is great but unecessary with you in Styx.

All my salutations,

Joffré

I have followed your career since day one and have been fortunate enough to see you three times in Vancouver - Expo 86, 86 Street Music Hall and at the Vancouver Cultural Centre - I was the crazy blond that ran to the stage at the end of show just so I could shake your hand, thank you for that privilege.

I was unable to see you in Vancouver this year with Styx as I was away at the time but heard nothing but fantastic reviews from a friend that was able to go. I'm very sorry that I missed that show and I'm still kicking myself in the butt for it.

I hope you do plan to come back to Vancouver some time in the future. You have always put on a great performance and your voice is incredible......plus you are still a hottie! ;)

putfile is pretty safe
I did |Danny MacAfferty from Nazereth
saw him live and all he could hear was Smow mobile Video!!!
I got 2 thumbs up.
Hope you like it Larry.
We are humble people here in the Okanagan B.C. CDN

http://media.putfile.com/Twilight-Ride

Hey Lawrence! Sorry Tommy short ciruited me the other night, I still need to hear the rest of your guitar story!! Great to see you guys, hope to see you soon.

Scott A.

Dear Lawrence. I have followed your career since you started and still remember you being awarded the Juno awards those first years. I absolutely love your single "Criminal Minds". As a poet I have written so many poems listening to that song as many others you have written and sang. Once I found out you became part of the group Styx ( My all time favourite band" it just proved the point, things can only get better. The last time you toured with Styx at Casino Rama in Orillia I was fortunate enough to stay on the penthouse floor of that hotel also. I was fortunate enough to accidently meet you when I exited the elevator after the concert. As usual you were so nice. I want to thank you for all the wonders you have done for US your fans. God Bless you and thank you from all of Canada. Sincerely Yours, Joe Henn

Hi Lawrence,

I don't know that you'll see this before tomorrow but I hope so. I have had it work out at the last minute to come to the show in Nashville Wed. and will be in a lounge seat closest to the stage but don't have any idea yet which side or where we'll be. We pick up tickets when we get there. This is going to be especially fun because I'll be there with my 25 year old daughter that we very nearly lost in a car wreck in July. So she and I are celebrating life--and she loves you too. Sure hope we're on your side. You sure can't say you've seen too much of me as this is just the 2nd time I've seen you in a year. Heck, I'm just hoping you remember me! haha

I know you have heard over the years many stories of the impact this song or that had on someone, or the importance of a song in someone's life. I referred above to the wreck my daughter had. Thsi was in July and on an evening we had 4 inches of rain very quickly. She was on her way home from work, lost control and hydroplaned. She ended up flipped over, hanging from her seat belt upside down with her head in water from the ditch she landed in. She got her seatbelt undone, crawled to the back and someone who saw it happen and stopped opened a door and pulled her out. No broken bones, just a sore shoulder. Miracle. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital that we could barely find a way to - so many flooded streets. When we got there she was tied to a back board with her head secured so she couldn't move 'til they checked her out. When I first saw her, my only baby, I didn't even want to blink. I just wanted to keep looking at that little face! Yes, you guessed it. My trademark song started playing in my head. I may even have hummed a verse as I held her hand.

Well just had to share. Hope to speak with you Wed. night. Take good care - DRIVE CAREFULLY! LOL

Kentucky hugs,
Pattie "Little Face"

I just wanted to let Gowan know he has some much adoring fans in the Niagara Region. In my opinion every solo album has gotten better and better. I'II Be There In a Minute is the sexiest song I have ever heard! I have never seen you live yet and would love the experience. I have been a big fan since the tender young age of 13 when strange animal came out. I was a friend of Kevin May your criminal in the Criminal Mind video. I almost got to see you with Styx at Art Park last year, but it didn't work out and I was sooo dissapointed. Good luck with your Styx tour, but I can't wait for more Gowan music. I also have a question about one of your songs. What were you thinking with the song Cyber Babes? I mean I know what you were thinking, but what were you thinking. It freaked me out a bit...just so you know. And one more question...do you have your Reboks on???

Okay, so the Def Leppard/Styx show on September 27th in Vancouver made my year brighter.
BRIIIIIIIIIIIILIANT. Especially when you guys started singing "the good old hockey game".
I don't want to get into it, becuase it would take the guestbook into next year.
I'm a huge fan of yours, just as 'Gowan' and in Styx.
Well, actually I got made fun of recently, I bought your 'Best of' album two nights ago.
Someone thought it would be funny to ask me why I like such a 'cheesy' canadian singer like yourself. I didn't really have an answer.
I actually wanted to smack him with the CD, but that might crack the case.

As for the show, I went for Def Leppard (they are my favourite band) but I honestly liked the Styx performance better, and I love your voice. It was my first concert. Well. Although for the parts where you were playing the keyboard, your backside was facing our general side of the venue. But we could still hear you.

love,peace%26tofurkey.

Hi Lawrence,
I just have to say, the last time I saw you in concert was nearly 20 yrs ago at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. This time it was a bigger venue, with Styx and i was blown away by your energy on stage, and the fact that your voice has simply gotten better over the years. I am not much of a Styx fan, but the show was phenominal - the energy you put into the performance definitely rubbed off on the others and you all had such a great rapport with the audience. It was a very enjoyable experience. I especially loved the hockey sticks, beach balls, tshirts and masses of guitar picks at the finale! Very cool. I"m sending the webmistress some photos i took that night. And I'd definitely see you guys in concert again now that I know how great you are.
donna m

you ar me song favorit

I love you Gowan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just want to say Hi..Met you twice a long time ago in Grande Prairie Alberta..Was great to talk with you and am greatful that you took time.Really enjoyed your shows and regret not going to Edmonton to see you there...perhaps next time,Cheers

I have been a styx fan since I was 14, and I yet to meet the band. LG, you are great. Maybe this time I'll meet you guys and get pics. One problem, House Of Blues won't let me bring in my camera, grrrr.
Maybe I can talk Julian D. into sneaking in my camera. Thirty years is a long time to wait to meet the great band that I love so much. LG, I love the way you take poloroid pics and hand them out, I almost got one, but some guy pushed me down and grabbed it. I guess he needed it more than I did. Remember, I'll be at HOB in Hollywood.

All I can say is...HOW STUPID AM I REALLY? I've been listening to this man's music since I was like 10 years old but never saw him live until just recently. WOW!!! I was blown away, truly. I knew he was with Styx and looked forward to seeing him with them but was never a big Styx fan at all. So how stupid am I really because the whole package simply rocked! I've been a hardcore Leppard fan for years and years and have seen them many, many (too many) times. Thank you Lawrence for a gracious kick in the ass I've needed for a while now. I was at the Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver shows and night after night couldn't wait to feast my eyes on Lawrence er, Styx lol! In fact, I'm so blown away I made sure and picked up the CD catalog for both as well as DVD's...amazing!

I simply must see you again so I will be in L.A. in February at the House of Blues, hopefully we can chat...Marlene are you in? I live in Calgary too (big smiles!)

Jen

Criminal Mind is one of my favorite songs ever but every time I listen to it, I wonder what it's really about. What were you thinking about when you wrote that song because it intrigues me a lot. I have all your albums but that one is my favorite because I'm so curious about those lyrics. Anyway love your music, love your songs. Alex

Awesome show! I had the time of my life and am now the bigest STYX fan in the world!

Janice M.
http://www.myspace.com/janice_elizabeth

WOW!!! That's about all I can say. I haven't had so much fun at a concert since I saw LG play the Bessborough Gardens in the late 80's. I took my daughter for her 15th birthday and we both had the time of our lives!! Def Leppard was great but Styx was better and when they played 'A Criminal Mind' I thought I was gonna cry (I was so hoping they would play a Gowan song or two) And the energy from LG! My daughter was shocked that he never left the stage for their whole performance. What a show! What a fabulous stage presence! Once again, WOW!!

I finally get a chance to put in a comment about a Styx show! My husband, two friends and myself were treated as special guests at the Calgary show and enjoyed every minute of visiting with Gowan (got a chance to chat with Tommy and JY as well). Gowan is such a gracious host. The show was fantastic.. but having to share the stage with Def Leppard, it was not long enough for my liking and I didn't get to hear a lot of my favourites but.... they did play A Criminal Mind, one of my all time Gowan favourites so that made up for missing some of the other tunes. I was also allowed (for a little while) to take photos so please go to http://www.gowan.org/gallery/calgary-07.htm to view them if you like.

Larry and the guys certainly have not lost their touch - a great bunch of guys and fantastic rockers as well!!!! Keep doing this as long as you are able.
Marlene

LAWRENCE MY PAL

WAY TO GO !!!!!

GREAT SHOW AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN ALBERTA SOON ( WELL BEFORE THE 2010 OLYMPICS IN B.C. O.K.)

GREAT SHOW

THANKS %26 YOU STILL HAVE A GOOD SHOT ( NEVER FORGET DONUT HOCKEY )

BB

Wow, does Gowan ever fit in well with Styx. Saw them last night and didn't even realize until they told us that Gowan was with the band now. Didn't even notice that the vocals weren't sung by the original band member. He fits the band like glove. He's perfect. It was great to see you again Lawrence!! Thank you.

Therese Ferugson

Lawrence Gowan, man what a show you all did last night in Edmonton. It sure was nice talking to you again. Its been a long time since we last met in Bosnia in 96. You put on an awsome show then as you still do now. Once again thanks for the show and keep in touch it would be nice to have a running corespondance with you. Next time you are around Edmonton drop me a line and Ill hook you up with a tour of the Base here in town i am sure those who get the chance to meet you will be verry delighted.

Keep on Rocking and take care
Kevin (the security guard)

It was 6 1/2 years and well worth the wait to see you all again (well, Ricky for the first time). Thank you for an awesome show, as I expected. Missed you by the bus, but I hope you have a good drive to Saskatoon. It's a long way, so we understand why you couldn't stop and say hello. Hopefully, you'll get back here again soon.

Jo

The greatest concert ever - Styx %26 Larry Gowan in particular was fantastic - I love Def Leppard and had bought the tickets to see them but was amazingly surprised at the fabulous show put on by Gowan and STYX.

Gowan has so much energy on stage and a wonderful voice - 'A Criminal Mind' is one of my favorites and you did not disappoint.

Again - Tremendous show - Money well spent

Great performance last night!!

I have loved Lawrence Gowan's music from the very first time that I have heard it. I thoroughly enjoy his piano playing and his voice. I have only had the opportunity to see him once in concert, but it was a very good concert. I hope to hear more of his music in the coming future.

I cannot wait for the show Monday night in Edmonton

What a way to celebrate my 47th birthday rockin to STYX and DEF LEPPARD

Can't wait to see ya

Hi there,
we spent 3 wonderful hours at the New Orleans Airport and it was 3 hours I will never forget. Drumguy Kelly sayd hi also. I loved talking with you and just being close, The pictures are great. you are funny and kind and never said I talk to much. lol. Thank you again for a wonderful day and hey, do you have any of that Toothpast left on your marker?
p.s. dont forget to love Lucy in Jamestown NY. and if you ever are in need of another knee operation look me up.

Always June
www.myspace.com/junex6

Do I start with "I'm a big fan"? How cliche. But damn if I can think of any other way to start. The Gowan (Styx) version of Salty Dog is on my CD player in my car right now and is a great cover, one of the best from Big Bang. If I were still getting music on vinyl I bet I'd have worn the groove right out. I think I did that with the first couple of albums I got of his (still have them).
I remember sneaking into the Festival Square in Stratford, Ontario to listen to Rhinegold when they played at the Engine Shed (thanks Mr. Mahr R.I.P.). How Gowan, jumping around as he did, didn't render himself unconscious on the exposed pipes and low ceiling I will never understand. Then I saw him in Stratford again when he played my high school. WOW! A friend of mine (David Kalmusky- a professional musician now- got a chance to meet him and I hated him for it.... probably still do) I've yet to see Styx... damn.
I've never been one to write to or about celebrities (or talk about them even)so this is a real departure for me giving into the urge to touch the immortals. That said I don't know if he will even read this.
I was just playing some of LG's music today, as I do so very often and the song "Guerrilla Soldier" came on. I was struck by the appropriateness of the song to the conflicts currently (and for some time now) making headlines.
"Eighteen months in a foreign wasteland
Scenes of terror still fresh and ripe
Found a place to come face to face
Like the gutter-snipes
Whether you like it or not
There ain't no end in sight"
Our Canadian boys/girls in uniform in Afghanistan are trying to do a job in a short time that (while there were different motives) the Russians failed to do in a decade facing cultural and philosophical differences backed with road side bombs. The song seems prophetic n'est pas?
Ok compliments don and rambling over.
I've been looking all over for the video for "Dancing On My Own Ground". Anyone have any ideas where I can get a copy? I'm also looking for a guitar tab for the same (because I'm a hack player and can't figure out some of it loser that I am!)
If this does get to Mr. Gowan (I'd call you Larry but we just met) I hope that my ramblings adequately show my appreciation for a couple of decades of entertainment,joy and tears (when no one looking). Merci pour les mémoires! And.. while I love Styx (sing for the day is my favorite) I would still love to hear some new Gowan!
Steph

Hey Gowan:
Can't wait to see you October 27th at the Crystal Grand in WI Dells! You will be glad to know that my 7th grade daughter had to play and present her 3 favorite songs as part of her music class at school...and she picked Criminal Mind as #1. Her teacher loved it and so did her classmates. She had to analyze the song and tell what she specifically liked about it. She said she loved the texture of your voice and the keyboard. (This is the girl who has your picture on her nightstand!)
Unfortunately, she won't be at the Dells the 27th...and I've heard no END of grief about that!!
But her mom and dad will be there ready to ROCK!

Love ya LG...tell your Styx family we send them our best !
Cindy (and Ciara ;-))

Well i see you have a lot of new fans, thats always good. I wish i could see yall right now but i have beeen busy with work. I just wanted to say hey

Hi lawrence, my son (13) and I are going to the show in toledo ohio in october and he is a HUGE fan of yours, (me too) we would love to meet you and get a picture. we have some old styx albums that we'd like you to autograph!!! is there anyway to get passes ?? let me know via e-mail if theres ANY WAY to do this....we also saw you in indianapolis but you didnt play long enough.....Thanx!!

Hey Lawrence,

I would love to say that you are an awesome musician and performer. Keep Rockin' on the Road with Styx. And referring to your song I'll Be There In A Minute I Would love to see you in those Reeboks of yours. Until Then Much Love And Happiness.

I felt compelled to thank both you and Tommy Shaw for being such genuinely stand up and kind people. We happened to meet in line at the Denver Airport today and you were both open to my intrusion into your lives and very down to earth. You never know what kind of reaction you will get when you meet people of celebrity. The encounter can leave you feeling tarnished and take the enjoyment out of their work. You two were a class act and I will enjoy your music even more knowing that such great people are behind the experience. Thanks again and I wanted to make sure your other fans know you are the real deal.

Michael

I'm so glad you and the guys are having such a great time on tour! I saw y'all in Dallas on the first, and you were awesome! The only complaint (a minor one :)) is that there wasn't enough Styx. lol But I am eagerly awaiting your next show at Billy Bob's, and I know it'll be just as awesome!

Feel free to email me anytime. Or you can contact me at MySpace...

Love,
C

Just wanted to stop by and say you are the man! The show in Dallas last weekend was awesome! It was the first chance I've ever had to be a crazy dancin' fool in the 2nd row. I'm currently out in Spokane, WA at Air Force Survival School and happened to be watching your Muchmusic concert DVD during some down time the other day. There was a quote that you read in your interview segment (the one about perseverance) that I'm really feeling at the moment, so I'm taking it with when I go out into the field. They told us not to evade into Canada, but a bunch of us decided that we might try and make a break for it. :) In any case, if the Air Force lets me, I hope to see you guys back home in Waukegan, IL in December. I'm hoping to bring my mom to the show as a Christmas present. And I might try and sell my soul to the mayor, for a backstage pass. :)

Rock On,
JD

I have loved your captivating voice and awesome music for many years! My favourite songs are "When there's time for love" and "Moonlight Desires".
P.S. Your initials are the same as my husbands!

Since I live in Germany.It´s hard to get your Album.Not any.:-(
I would like so much .I love your musik so much. In the 9o´s I used to live in Toronto.There I got in touch with your Musik. So great!!!!!
Do you plan any Concert in Germany.Maybe in Bremen? I would like so much to see you .can send me an e-mail? All best wishes for the next tour Britta

L.G.

Would love to have you on my morning show prior to your Edmonton visit on the day of my 47th birthday.

e-mail me ( i sent you all the info to rama when you played there )

and of course I will get you an Oilers jersey to wear on stage

Looking forward to seeing you in Alberta my friend !!!!

Bruce Barker

it's been such a long time coming...i readily await your arrival to Vancouver. Finally.

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