It's been five years since Damn Yankees last got together for a performance on stage and many fans have been waiting for them to reunite for new music and go on tour. However, it appears that a reunion won't happen anytime soon as explained by Tommy Shaw.
Speaking to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation," the frontman crushed the hopes and dreams of fans for the group to reunite as he confirmed that he won't be teaming up with his former bandmates as they already amassed massive success in the past and he'd like to "keep it like that." (via Ultimate Classic Rock)
The musician then noted that all of them had a fantastic run with Damn Yankees after putting out two records, leading them to "go back" to their regular jobs.
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Damn Yankees Reunion Tour Not Happening Due to Busy Schedules?
Elsewhere in the interview, Shaw further explained that the individual band members' schedules might be one of the most significant reasons why they couldn't get together at one stage.
He noted that Miichael Cartellone is a permanent member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the band will not push through a show without him as it "wouldn't be right."
On the other hand, his current group, Styx, is busy having 90 to 120 shows annually, and he has to take a break to spend time with his family.
Although a reunion tour isn't possible for the band, Tommy Shaw is happy about their success in the past.
" "We had big records; we sold a lot of records. We got a lot of airplay, and I just don't know how we would be able to fit all that in. I wouldn't want to tell the guys in my band, 'Sorry, guys. We can't play any shows for a few months.' 'Cause, that's what everybody wants to do." he added.
Damn Yankees History
Per the outlet, Shaw founded the group along with members Ted Nugent, Jack Blades, and Michael Cartellone. They had a successful career after being established in 1989.
Their self-titled album, which was released in 1990, amassed many listeners as it went double platinum and had successful hits like "High Enough."
Damn Yankees dropped the follow-up album "Don't Tread" in 1992. The band was supposed to release a third album by the end of the decade, but it was never heard by the public, but they were still paid $1 million for it to be shelved.
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