Bassist Ricky Phillips has left Styx.
Phillips said in a statement, “My last 20+ years of touring and recording with my friends in Styx has come to an end.”
He added, “I am taking a break from the road. I’m not retiring, just taking a break.”
Styx wished Phillips well saying in a statement, “It was a joy to spend two decades with Ricky Phillips in Styx and we wish him all the best in his next adventure. He’ll always be a part of the Styx family and we’ll miss his presence on our stage and in our touring lives.”