This week, I’m joined by Lawrence Gowan — keyboardist and singer for Styx — for a deep dive into the stories behind some of the band’s biggest songs and their musical evolution over the last five decades.

We talk about how Styx’s sound has grown and shifted over time and what it’s like stepping into a legacy band while still carving out your own creative voice. Lawrence also reflects on his solo career, including the songs that defined it, and how writing on his own differs from collaborating within a band as storied as Styx.

Along the way, we get into his experiences writing and recording with some of the most influential names in pr ...