Musikhalle, Hamburg, GER (supported by Dire Straits) October 9-10, 1977 Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA (supporting Aerosmith) OctoCapitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ (supporting Be Bop Deluxe, with The Dictators)
After a whirlwind audition process, Shaw got the nod to replace co-founding guitarist/vocalist John “JC” Curulewski, who departed the band on December 6, less than a week after the release of Equinox, Styx’s pivotal fifth album and its first on A&M Records, on December 1, 1975.ĭecemMunicipal Auditorium, Zanesville, OH (Tommy Shaw's first gid with Styx) NovemCapitol Center, Largo, MD (supporting Kiss, with Mott)ĭecember 12, 1975, Tommy Shaw joined Styx. JPerry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH (Poe Ditch Music Festival, with Johnny Winter, Golden Earring, Montrose, Pure Prairie League, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Richie Havens & Outlaws)
MaErie County Fieldhouse, Erie, PA (supporting Roy Buchanan & Spirit)
