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(CelebrityAccess) — The veteran rock band Styx introduced that Terry Gowan, brother of longtime lead vocalist Lawrence Gowan, has joined the band as their new bassist.

“It’s inside an honor and someplace past a dream come true to be becoming a member of JY, Tommy, Chuck, Will, and my brother Lawrence – and to be reacquainted with decade lengthy Gowan bandmate Todd — in taking over the mantle as the brand new bassist of the legendary STYX. Right here’s to a few years forward on the Styx journey!” Terry Gowan stated.

“I’m very happy and proud to have my brother, Terry, be part of Styx,” added Lawrence Gowan. “Terry performed on 4 of my six solo Gowan albums. He’s on information that embody among the world’s most famed musicians: Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Jon Anderson, and Alex Lifeson, in addition to touring with Gowan from 1985 to 1990 and once more 2010 to this 12 months of 2024. It’s actually nice to have him aboard!”

Gowan steps into the opening within the band’s lineup left by longtime bassist Ricky Phillips who introduced he was taking a break from Styx in March.

“My final 20+ years of touring and recording with my pals in STYX has come to an finish. I’m taking a break from the highway. I’m not retiring, simply taking a break. Presently, I’ve accepted a proposal to co-produce a venture in a studio near residence. I’ve identified since I used to be a child that reside efficiency is in my blood so, in time I’ll submit any future engagements or commitments. However for proper now, Melissa and I’ll share espresso discuss and meals from residence…with our critters shut by,” Phillips shared on Fb in March.

Information of Terry Gowan’s addition to the band comes as they’re on the highway for a sequence of reveals within the Canadian Maritimes and Quebec. Moreover, Styx is teaming up with Foreigner and particular visitor John Waite for the “Renegades & Juke Field Heroes” co-headlining tour, with dates beginning in June.