GOWAN

Born in Glasgow and raised in Canada, Lawrence Gowan built a successful solo career with multiple Platinum and Gold records before joining Styx in 1999 as a keyboardist and lead vocalist. A classically trained pianist, Gowan earned an ARCT from Toronto’s Royal Conservatory at age 19. He released six solo albums, including Strange Animal (1985), recorded at Ringo Starr’s home studio and certified triple Platinum in Canada. His hit “A Criminal Mind” won a Juno Award and remains a concert staple. Gowan’s work has featured collaborations with members of Yes, Rush, King Crimson, and Peter Gabriel’s band. He performed with the BBC Orchestra at Princess Diana’s memorial in 1998, and several of his songs have earned SOCAN Classic Awards. In 2011, he received a star on Scarborough’s Walk of Fame. With Styx, Gowan has recorded four albums, released live concert films, and performed over 1,600 shows worldwide.