People might forget today, but there was a time in the late 1970s and early 1980s when Midwestern rockers were heavyweights on the pop charts. Specifically, rock bands from my home state of Illinois.

GRAND RAPIDS -- Dennis DeYoung, former keyboardist and singer/songwriter for Styx, recorded five solo albums, beginning in 1984, while still with the band. "I felt a responsibility to create my ...

David Osborn, senior class photo, 1982. They sold out stadiums and arenas back in the day, with their cascading hair and stylish suits. Styx always looked good but played even better, and the band's ...