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Why John Curulewski Left Styx Soon after Styx released their 1975 album Equinox, co-founding guitarist and singer John Curulewksi quit the band. Officially, the surprise move came about because he wanted to spend more time with his family, but as is often the case, the truth was more complex – and more predictable to some of his bandmates. Equinox, Styx’s fifth album, was their first on a major label, and with the success of their 1973 single “Lady” – which had led directly to a contract with A&M – they were looking forward to building on their achievements. Instead, some of ...

Guitarist and singer John Curulewski left Styx in 1975, just after the release of ‘Equinox.'

45 Years Ago: Styx Finds Their Final Puzzle Piece in Tommy Shaw Earlier that year, the band had broken through thanks to "Lady," a two-year old song from  Styx II. Even though Styx had released a pair of albums since then, WLS, the most powerful rock station in their hometown of Chicago, had been playing it nightly during DJ John Landecker's show to give the local band greater exposure. WLS' national influence, as well as the song's propulsive, bolero-influenced second chorus, helped the tune reach No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of "Lady" attracted the major labels, and St...