A trio of long forgotten rock powerhouses is coming to The Bryce Jordan Center, each to prove to its followers that it still has what it takes to jolt the masses.

STYX, REO Speedwagon and special guest Survivor are scheduled to blast off at 7 p.m. Monday, in the center's first concert event of the 21st century.

STYX is considered by some to be one of the greatest bands not only of its time, but of all time. It is the only band ever to sell four consecutive triple-platinum albums.

Formed in the early '70s, STYX captured the hearts of millions with its patent power ballads and concept albums. STYX was also one of the first rock bands to cross over and score monster hits on the pop chart with such tunes as "Babe," "Lady," "Come Sail Away," "Too Much Time on My Hands" and the recently rejuvenated "Mr. Roboto."

REO Speedwagon, the band credited with inventing the monster ballad, is accompanying STYX and plans to recapture the greatness it aspired to during the early '80s.

Such unforgettable classics as "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Lovin' You" are among the many hits that have established the band as much more than just another forgotten '80s rock band.

STYX and REO Speedwagon teamed up recently and released an album titled Arch Allies: Live At Riverport.

The double CD features what fans are most likely to hear at the concert on Monday — classic hits along with a few new tunes. According to the REO Speedwagon homepage, the band will base what they play during its set on what the audience wants.

Survivor, not the most popular band on the bill, will be the special guest. The name may not ring a bell, but hits like "Eye of the Tiger," "Is This Love" and "The Burning Heart" are sure to strike a chord with even the part-time rock 'n roll fan.

Bernie Punt, director of public relations for the center, expects the majority of audience members to be in the age range of 30- to 50-years old.

"The fans that were there during the band's heyday are going to the concert because they know the bands still have the goods," Punt said.

Although the crowd is expected to be a little older than most shows at the center, Punt said he thinks many younger people who were brought up on this style of classic rock are sure to be in attendance.

Ticket sales have been "very brisk" and the center expects the crowd to be in excess of 5,000, he said.

Tickets can be purchased at the center, Eisenhower Auditorium, selected Uni-Mart ticket outlets, Commonwealth ticket outlets, or charged by phone at (800) 863-3336, locally at (814) 865-5555 or on-line at www.bjc.psu.edu.

Reserved seating tickets cost $29.50.