Styx

Tommy Shaw says Ricky Phillips' departure "still aches."

"Will I have a smile on my face when I go to my grave if I haven't made it in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Sure."

It's been silent among the former bandmates for 25 years.

Ricky Phillips says he'll "always cherish the adventurous days" with the group.

Former Babys and Bad English vocalist John Waite is also part of the trek.

The keyboardist and singer replaced Dennis DeYoung in 1999.

No. 3 hit is often cited as the moment when their relationship with Dennis DeYoung fractured beyond repair.

His bold venture created a schism within the band.

'Cyclorama' marked the start a new chapter after splitting with their co-founding frontman.

"Five decades of Styx and the world still exists," he tells UCR. "We didn’t kill it."