This week (February 28th) marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of
Kilroy Was Here, the eleventh studio album from American rock band Styx. The title of this Platinum seller comes from a famous piece of graffiti from World War II. The record charted at number 67 in the UK, number 6 in Sweden, and number 3 in both Norway and on the US Billboard Hot 200.
The band members each took on a persona for this concept album. Keyboardist/vocalist Dennis DeYoung was Kilroy, bassist Chuck Panozzo was Lt. Vanish, drummer John Panozzo was Colonel Hyde, guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw was Jonathan Chance, and guitarist/vocalist James Young was Dr. Righteous. The group was also backed by a five man horn section.
