Steelers and Styx: 'Renegade' tradition has become 'a gift that …
Dec 23, 2020 · Oh, mama, what a scene Tommy Shaw beheld as he stepped onto the terrace outside a private box at Heinz Field on that Sunday afternoon in 2008. Pittsburgh was frigid that day, but the Steelers...
Tommy Shaw on the Styx hit "Renegade" | GuitarPlayer
Dec 16, 2024 · That's made Pittsburgh a "second home" for "Renegade" writer Tommy Shaw, who recalls that the tradition was started by team executive Mike Marchinsky at the suggestion of his wife. "They were trying to think of something to play," explains Shaw, who will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his joining Styx next year.
Why Do the Steelers Play Renegade? The Story Behind the
Nov 10, 2024 · “Renegade” isn’t just a song, it has a storied legacy tied to the Steelers. Here’s how this classic track became a tradition in Pittsburgh, amping up players and fans alike game after game.
Why do Steelers play 'Renegade'? Explaining Styx tradition at …
Oct 28, 2024 · The Pittsburgh faithful go crazy whenever the Styx song 'Renegade' plays. Here's why.
Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: The Origin Of 'Renegade'
Oct 5, 2024 · Tommy Shaw of Styx describes writing the song in 1978—basically, a stream-of-consciousness moment. The origin starts with the opening of the new stadium in 2001. The Steelers wanted to use...
Skidding Steelers must emerge from late funk
3 days ago · The intro is always the same. The video board briefly fades to black, the crowd goes silent and the voice of lead singer Tommy Shaw intones “Oh Mama, I’m in fear for my life from the long arm of the law.”. What typically follows is an explosion of sound set to highlights of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense mashing opponents synced up with the track’s iconic drum beat.
Did You Know: “Renegade” by Styx Was Written in Michigan
Oct 3, 2024 · Tommy Shaw, the lead vocalist of Styx, has recounted a number of times that Renegade was written here in Michigan. "I wrote it on piano, believe it or not..." Shaw said in an interview with AXStv below.
Renegade by Styx - Songfacts
This is a huge song for the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, which typically plays it in the second half when the team is on defense, accompanied by a jumbotron video designed to pump up the crowd. As the song builds, the fans and players get hyped up, going into a frenzy when the scream comes in and the track picks up.
Tommy Shaw on the Styx hit “Renegade” - Archyde
Dec 17, 2024 · Styx’s iconic song “Renegade” is a staple on rock radio, but its also become a powerful anthem for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. For years, the driving anthem has been played between the third and fourth quarters of Steelers home games at …
Oh Mama: ‘Renegade’ Hitmaker Styx To Perform ... - Steelers Depot
Dec 7, 2023 · Under the lights for a nationally televised game, all of the levers are being pulled to make sure it is a special atmosphere in Pittsburgh. When they choose to play Renegade late in this game,...