This 1983 concept album, released on A&M, tells the story of rock musician Kilroy, who is betrayed by his former bandmate and imprisoned in a futuristic world where rock music is outlawed.
- The album's narrative was also adapted into a controversial 1983 television film of the same name.
- The release reached number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album was a departure from Styx's earlier sound, incorporating more synthesizers and a rock opera feel.
Styx is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, known for its arena-rock sound and thematic concept albums. Kilroy Was Here was released late in the band's classic era, following their biggest commercial successes and preceding a period of internal turmoil and lineup changes.
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