James Vincent Young (born November 14, 1949) is an American musician who is best known as one of the guitarists in the American rock band Styx, having served as the only continuous original member of the band.

2022年11月11日 · Susan Young, wife of STYX guitarist and co-founder James "JY" Young, died on Thursday, November 10. Susan's passing was announced via a statement STYX's social media earlier

2023年11月6日 · Where would U.S. melodic rock be without James “J.Y.” Young? Over the years, the Godfather of Styx has helped the Chicago rock institution negotiate the slings and arrows of changing pop-cultural tastes to craft a discography that presents high-concept progressive rock for our every day.

Born November 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, James Young is best known for playing lead guitar and singing in the rock band Styx. He was nicknamed by Styx members and longtime fans as “JY."

In 1990, JY and Styx (without Tommy Shaw but with Glen Burtnik on guitar) reformed and recorded a new album, Edge of the Century, and toured to support it in 1991. 1992-1995 With no new Styx activity imminent, JY released two more "solo" albums, Out On A Day Pass and Raised By Wolves , touring with Michael Baran, Lou DePasqua, Hank Horton and ...

2024年1月25日 · When you ask James "JY" Young, a founding member of the Grammy award-nominated band, Styx, how he keeps touring and performing night after night practically all year long, he pauses for a...

2015年1月15日 · In this exclusive Guitar.com interview, JY spoke with us about the state of rock ‘n’ roll in 2015, overseeing the band’s DVD productions, and the possibilities for new Styx music in the digital age.

2022年6月17日 · Decades later, the members of Styx are back on the road for the latest run around the country with their former rivals in REO Speedwagon. The current lineup features Young, Shaw,...

In James Young's case, plenty. Preferring to be called JY, he has seen Styx rise from relative obscurity to superstardom, and his electrifying Stratocaster riffs have played a critical role in the band's popularity. JY, Chicago born and bred, makes no bones about the fact he's a lead guitarist.

2025年1月4日 · Guitarist James “JY” Young is the only person on the planet who can say he’s performed at every single Styx concert, ever. Young joined the explosive Chicago rock band in 1970, when it was known as TW4, and is still a key component today.