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John Panozzo

1948 – 1996

American musician

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Lived 1948 – 1996 (aged 47). John Panozzo was an American musician.

John Anthony Panozzo (September 20, 1948 – July 16, 1996) was an American drummer best known for his work with rock band Styx.

Early life Panozzo was born to Tranquinino Panozzo and Elizabeth Lofrano Panozzo, both of whom were of Italian descent, and grew up in the Roseland neighborhood, the south side of Chicago, Illinois, with his fraternal twin brother, Chuck (born 20 minutes apart). Chuck and John also have an older sister, Emily. At age 7, the twins took musical lessons from their uncle in which John took an interest in drums and percussion. ). The band signed to Wooden Nickel Records and changed their name to Styx.

The band's only number one in the US was "Babe", released in 1979. Other successful songs by Styx include "Mr. Roboto", "Show Me the Way", "The Best of Times", "Don't Let It End", "Lady", and "Come Sail Away".

In 1993, Panozzo played drums on two tracks for guitarist/vocalist James Young's solo album Out on a Day Pass.

Death He died of gastrointestinal hemorrhaging and cirrhosis in Chicago due to alcoholism on July 16, 1996.

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Who was John Panozzo?

American musician

When was John Panozzo born?

John Panozzo was born on 20 September 1948 in Chicago.

When did John Panozzo die?

John Panozzo died on 16 July 1996 in Chicago.

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John Panozzo was a musician.

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John Panozzo was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Panozzo

· Wikidata: Q6251848

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