Chuck Panozzo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Chuck Panozzo

American musician

Date of Birth: 20-Sep-1948

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Chuck Panozzo

  • Charles Salvatore "Chuck" Panozzo (born September 20, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American musician best known as the bass player for the rock band Styx.
  • A longtime member of Styx, he founded the group with his fraternal twin brother, drummer John Panozzo, who died in July 1996, and singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung.
  • He toured part-time from 1999 to 2003, and currently tours with Styx on a regular basis. Chuck Panozzo is openly gay and has been out since 2001.
  • That year, he also announced that he is living with HIV, and has been involved in campaigning for AIDS awareness and gay rights.
  • In 2006, he spoke with Frontiers for the first time about his decision to come out.
  • The following year he released his autobiography The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life With Styx.

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