Died On This Date (July 16, 1996) John Panozzo / Drummer For Styx
themusicsover John Panozzo
September 20, 1948 – July 16, 1996
John Panozzo and his fraternal twin brother Chuck were founding members of iconic ’70s rock band, Styx. With Chuck on bass and John behind the drums, they were the musical backbone of the band that went on to record many of classic rock’s most beloved songs. Unfortunately like so many rock musicians of the era, drug and alcohol abuse began to wreak havoc on John’s liver resulting in cirrhosis forcing him into early retirement. The effects lead to his eventual death of gastrointestinal hemorrhaging at the age of 47.
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