Styx

Styx is a progressive rock band primarily popular in the seventies and eighties. They have been phenomenally successful, with numerous hit singles and bestselling albums. They had two bestselling concert albums and three bestselling compilations. Their song Mr. Roboto is noted for its intro done entirely in Japanese. Two singles went gold. Many of their songs have become classic rock staples. They were named for the River Styx in Greek mythology, across which the deceased would have to be ferried to reach the afterlife. Member Tommy Shaw also played for Damn Yankees. Their song Rockin' the Paradise was one of the first videos ever shown on Music Television.