Chuck Panozzo's
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2011 Styx - Yes Tour
Chuck is posting on Facebook to give fans some aspects of the tour for fans.
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Dec 28, 2011 | |
Dec 28, 2011 | there are three future musician's in this kindregarten class Front Row 3rd from right - Chuck Panozzo |
Dec 27, 2011 | On 12/31/12 I'm posting a original pic of the TRADEWIND's it's part of my 50th year in Music --- |
Dec 10, 2011 | On Mon Nite I'll be attending the Brian Neal charity event "Dancing with the Star's" No I won't be dancing LOL Brian foundtion is making it possible for individuals with HIV/AIDS to have free accesss to the gym and a nutrional plan for healthier and quality of life... |
Nov 15, 2011 | I just finished a interview about A Day In America Living wilt HIV for Frontiers Mag If u haunt noticed I speak openly about HIV to help educate everyone about . I thank everyone who reads my posts . Chuck |
Nov 04, 2011 | After a really fun gig at the RIALTO - the tour bus arrived in Lexington - |
Nov 03, 2011 | What a fun time I've had here in Chicago - met with some friends - and we performed on Rosie's ...Im not sure when that will air - Styx the Fans and Rosie all had a great time :) |
Nov 02, 2011 | I arrived to a beautiful day here in Chicago :) Last night I met my very good HS and College friend Michael for dinner . Today Styx tapes the Rosie O' show ....later Chuck |
Oct 29, 2011 | On Fri. 10/28 I gave a interview to Out Magazine for to talk about a photo essay project about "A Day with HIV in America - A Day with HIV in America captures the collective portrait of those living with HIV. I believe the stories help remove the stigma of HIV ....Chuck |
Oct 14, 2011 | Today I'm giving 3 phone interviews - there all for newspapers |
Oct 13, 2011 | For the 2nd year in a row I've been asked to participate in "Positively Aware's A Day with HIV in American campaign" This is my 20th year being HIV POZ ...and my 40th touring year with Styx |
Oct 13, 2011 | today I'm off to Myrtle Beach and 3 Styx gig's ! |
Oct 10, 2011 | We Rocked DC ! |
Oct 09, 2011 | It's a beautiful day here in DC - I'm looking forward to to nights gig |
Oct 08, 2011 | It's a rainy morning here in S Fl - I leave today for DC and the Taste OF DC |
Oct 06, 2011 | 'Chuck Factor' weighs in as Styx wild card |
Sep 01, 2011 | I'm dedicating my performance to my Dad - he was a major influence in my life - |
Aug 26, 2011 | I gave this interview on my day off . |
Aug 25, 2011 | I leave for Philadelphia today .... Looks like I'll be chasing the Storm ! |
Aug 22, 2011 | I just finished givining a interview for a Classic Rock Station in Canada ! |
Aug 11, 2011 | Yesterday I gave a intereview for HIV+ magazine - the topic HIV Infections in Young Rising Let's not loose another generation to a preventable disease ! |
Aug 03, 2011 | It's 8:45 pm JY and I are sitting back stage only to be interrupted as usual to get ready : ) |
Aug 03, 2011 | styx newsletter 2011 we are at a San Fransico Airport ! this is a Radio Show !!! Also the Last Show with YES 5:45 depart for 9:30 -10:48 Styx on Stage After Show return to Hotel and Sleep Fast next gig Wasua , Wisconsin |
Aug 03, 2011 | 11:40 pm I'm in my bunk texting after a incredible evening at the Greek Theatre ! Time to take my meds - I know there's a long drive a head . Later this to night we do it all again! |
Aug 02, 2011 | It's 8:14 and I'm texting while Man in the Wilderness is performed. The dressing room looks like a frat house lol clothes everywhere ! I use this quiet time get ready to here " Chuckie are U ready " Like Sponge Bob "I'm Ready ! " |
Aug 02, 2011 | To night Styx performs at the Greek Theatre I'm dedicating my performance to my Lofrano cousins Bob Carolyn Carm and Jim ! |
Aug 01, 2011 | I just arrived to a great weather day ! Looking forward to tomorrow nights gig ! |
Jul 31, 2011 | Styx has a long history in both Cities and I have cousins there too :) |
Jul 31, 2011 | Tomorrow I leave for LA and SF - |
Jul 27, 2011 | There was about six young guys waiting ... I walked up to them as did the rest of Styx ... From the smiles on their faces I think a life time experience was made : ) |
Jul 26, 2011 | I'm in the dressing room at Red Rocks : ) there's a huge piece of the Mt taking up a lot of space lol |
Jul 26, 2011 | My sister looks so happy -Chuick and John not so much :) |
Jul 25, 2011 | I'm off to Denver & Red Rocks ! |
Jul 21, 2011 | Chuck left the tour, but will return. This was a planned leave. |
Jul 21, 2011 | 1:32 PM I just arrived in S Fl waiting for my Luggage . |
Fan question: And we appreciate it Chuckie, wish more did!!! I have seen styx since the days with You, JY, Dennis, and Both Johns and every tour from Crystal ball to Paradise theater and on to the new version as well, Styx has always been an important part of my life, and always will be, and it is just so great that you reach out to us all! Thanks Brother!! Chuck's response: thanks for being a fan! |
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July 20, 2011 (11:17am) | Not sure how many Rockers would post that's why I do ! |
July 20, 2011 (6:18am) |
Wed 6/20 6am - the tour bus just arrived
Auburn Hill's Try to sleep 4:30 Dept for Venue 5:30 Doors ...7-7:20 Shane Alexander 7:40-9:05 pm Styx at DTE Energy Music After Show I get dropped off at Airport Hotel I rejoin Styx in Denver - the magical "Red Rocks Amphitheater" |
July 19, 2011 (11:18pm) | Next stop Motor City Detroit ! |
July 19, 2011 (11:17pm) | We back stage as exited and sweaty as our fan's to night ! |
July 19, 2011 (10:16pm) | Crystal Ball then " Chuckie's ". On |
July 19, 2011 (10:15pm) | I hope u liked this virtual backstage - Suite Madame Blue is almost over |
July 19, 2011 (9:40pm) | I'm back stage - the dressing room is mine Keith is busy and soon George and Jason will shout "are u ready yet " |
July 19, 2011 (9:36pm) | I returned from the stage The Dressing Room is Mine ! |
July 19, 2011 (9:32pm) | Backstage know the crew gives everyone a instrument Music strarts the crowd starts cheering Spots on Blue Collar Man |
July 19, 2011 (9:19pm) | The guys are dressed and George has his arms folded across his chest ! That pose makes me chuckle - the promoter and his daughter just had a photo taken with Us |
July 19, 2011 (8:40pm) | 28 minutes and counting |
July 19, 2011 (8:40pm) | We will repeat this ritual for as long as Styx has fans : ) |
July 19, 2011 (8:38pm) | One hour stage call ! That mean a lot happens - warming up changing and chat - this is as far as I'll go : ) Soon the guys will get another stage call - and a ten minute call -I walk with them to the stage - watch the audience reaction - Then it's my turn to change - the dressing room is mine lol then I get my call |
July 19, 2011 (7:46pm) | Back to the Show - Shane did his set YES is currently performing and there are at least 4 conversations happening at once in out hospitality room |
July 19, 2011 (7:15pm) | Mean while backstage Time to head for catering .... Sometimes its really good other times Not so much -this was not so much - |
Fan Question: What do you like to have back there? thankfully we have a supply of healthy food on the bus -- |
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July 19, 2011 (4:37pm) | Depart Hotel at 5 pm 32 min drive to Venue |
July 19, 2011 (1:48pm) | I see the world with a sense of humor ! Thanks for seeing that in my posts |
July 19, 2011 (11:15am) | I like to give a insight really a more personal observation on how most Rock tours day to day that turn into weeks run . |
July 19, 2011 | In response to missing the Orange Beach show: I've been on the bus since nine hours |
July 19, 2011 (8:49am) | I'm riding "shot gun" on the bus this morning . It's 8:43 am and we just crossed over the State line into Indiana ! 73 miles to Indy ! |
July 19, 2011 (12:16am) | It's 12:16 am. I just boarded the tour bus . I'm in my bunk till everyone gets on . Then we all talk about the gig - I'll eat a sandwich and after watching a video it's time to get some sleep . 500 mi later Ill wake up in Indianapolis ! To be continued ...... |
July 18, 2011 | John played with Thunder- Todd plays like lightening I told Todd he know plays like Thunder and Lighting ! |
July 18, 2011 | After having yesterday off ( slept most of it It's the start of my work week . I'm texting from Kansas City - gig to nite Tomorrow Indianapolis - Wed - Detroit I'm taking a short break after that Ouch even Rockers need to go to the Dentist : ) |
July 17, 2011 | I arrived here in Kansas City around 9am from Nashville ! Ate breakfast with Jason and Amanda . |
July 16, 2011 (8:37) | I'm in the Styx trailer listening to YES At 9:05 Styx will hit the stage ! Until that happens I'm getting ready to change into my stage clothes .... The part of the trailer I'm sharing with Tommy and JY is quite ... A great time to reflect and then get ready to Rock ! |
July 16, 2011 (8:04am) | To night I dedicate my performance to My twin brother John |
July 16, 2011 (5:10am) | Sept 20, 1948 --July 16 , 1996 John Panozzo American Drummer best known for his work with the Rock band Styx . |
July 15, 2011 (9:15pm) | I just arrived in Nashville |
July 15, 2011 (11:42 am) | Styx is off to Orange Beach Al I'm off to Nashville - at 2pm I'll give a interview for a Gay Publication |
July 14, 2011 | Tues, July 11 After this show (Woodstock NY ) drive to Lagurdia Airport Hotel Wed , July 12 6:35, am Air Canada to Montreal 9-10:36 pm Styx onstage ...Thurs July 13 Delta 7am -9:59 am Atlanta 5: pm Leave for the Venue 9:25 Styx on Stage |
July 4, 2011 | Just received the 5 min call Show Time ! |
July 4, 2011 | Ok I just got the 30 min Show Time call I'll text u how the gig went .... Then I'll end what I hope u found interesting - a different side of a what touring is like : ) |
July 4, 2011 | Just did a 400 fan meet and greet! They were part of a Radio Promo ! |
July 4, 2011 | A fact about our crew : there all highly talented and skilled in every instrument it's there job to keep in the best working condition ... There are few females as Rock techs ...., Libby is one of the best lighting designers .... She calls the spot lights as well as work the board - |
July 4, 2011 | Im doing the posts from moment to moment . To share a few behind the scene moments that our fans never see ! I just played "Fooling Yourself " so one except our crew and the silhouette of Gary and Libby on sound and light : ) |
July 4, 2011 | Its one pm ... I'm sitting onstage looking out at the rows of seats that turn into the lawn. The guys are playing Man in the Wilderness ... I think I have the best seat in the house : ) |
July 4, 2011 | Just woke up in the City where it all began ! Philadelphia Freedom ! and only about 8 blocks from Independence Hall !!! |
July 3, 2011 | After hurry up and wait , I realized it was worth the wait ! |
July 3, 2011 | Tomorrow I'll have the entire schedule for the 4 th ! Usually only band members get this Info ! |
July 3, 2011 | It's 6:30 pm I'm heading back to the City . Jason sent a text " 8:30 pm in the Lobby " |
July 3, 2011 | Styx Newsletter 2011 Sun, July 03 8::30 Depart for Venue ( 30 minutes) |
July 3, 2011 | It's 12:30 and were still on the tour bus - We have a big day ahead .. Details to follow |
July 3, 2011 | In a few more Hrs the tour bus will be in Philadelphia ! I'm posting some aspects of the tour for fans who want to experience a segment of a Styx tour in Cyber ! |
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