Dennis DeYoung

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Dennis DeYoung
DeYoung performing in 2019
Background information
Born	(1947-02-18) February 18, 1947 (age 77) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Rock progressive rock pop rock soft rock hard rock Broadway
Occupations	Singer songwriter musician record producer
Instruments	Vocals keyboards
Years active	1961–present
Formerly of	Styx
Website	dennisdeyoung.com

Dennis DeYoung (born February 18, 1947)^[1] is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He was a founding member of the rock band Styx and served as its primary lead vocalist and keyboardist from 1972 until 1999. DeYoung was the band's most prolific and successful writer, having been credited as the writer of more Styx songs than any other band member. DeYoung penned seven of the band's eight Billboard top 10 singles as well as a solo top 10 single.