Tributes to the music that has influenced various bands and musicians have been some of the more interesting collections to hit the racks over the last few years. Collections like Duran Duran's "Thank You," Erasure's "Other People's Songs" and Hall and Oates latest set "Our Kind of Soul" offer new interpretations of each group's most cherished tunes.

Another recent entry into this catagory is from Chicago's very own Styx. "Big Bang Theory," released May 10 puts a new spin on such all-time classics as The Who's "I Can See For Miles," Procal Harum's "A Salty Dog," Lovin' Spoonful "Summer In The City," Jimi Hendrix' "Manic Depression," Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath," Crosby Stills and Nash's "Find The Cost Of Freedom," and The Beatles "I Am The Walrus."

Add to the aforementioned grabbag of great tunes Styx own hits "The Best Of Times," "Lady," "Mr. Roboto," "Don't Let It End," "Come Sail Away," and their number one song "Babe," and you have the ingredients for an evening of singalong magic.

Appearing this weekend for two nights at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Styx unites original members Chuck Panozzo, James "JY" Young and Tommy Shaw with Todd Sucherman, Lawrence Gowan and Ricky Phillips to continue on the musical voyage they began 33 years ago. Mapped out along their journey to now are 27 albums, many of which boast at least one chart-topper sourrounded by a variety of musical concepts that explore thoughts both deep and familiar. 1977's triple platinum "The Grand Illusion" and 1983's platinum "Kilroy Was Here" are two particular jewels that will surely be represented at the show. That's right. "Come sail away" live and "Don't Let It End."

Styx takes the stage Friday and Saturday night, May 20 -21. Showtime, as always, is 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 each. Visit www.amphitheater.org for more information about this and other great upcoming shows at "The Fred."

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