Place Bell in Laval is already packed to the rafters, another sell-out in the books for one of Montreal’s favourite bands, Styx. As they hit the stage individually, the crowd immediately roars to life. You can’t help but think about the opening verse of their hit song, “The Grand Illusion.” “Welcome to the Grand illusion, Come on in and see what’s happening, Pay the price, get your tickets for the show.” Indeed, the people did pay the price for their tickets and were now waiting for one of the most anticipated shows to hit the city this Spring. Styx has been coming to Montreal for almost 50 years, and the band and their vocalist have strong ties to the city. Lawrence Gowan’s first #1 radio hit came in this city, and it was while opening for Styx at a show in 1997 that the seed was in...