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On This Day: February 22 1983 Styx Released Kilroy Was Here

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On This Day: February 22 1983 Styx Released Kilroy Was Here.

On this day February 22 1983 Styx released their eleventh studio album Kilroy Was Here, a concept album that blended rock, sci-fi, and theatrical storytelling. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, fueled by the success of its most famous track Mr Roboto.

Inspired by concerns over music censorship, Kilroy Was Here told the story of a dystopian future where rock music was outlawed. The album was a bold departure from Styx’s traditional progressive rock sound, incorporating...
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