"Too Much Time on My Hands" is a song by American rock band Styx, formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972, released as the second single from their tenth album "Paradise Theatre". It was written and sung by Tommy Shaw. It was Shaw's only top 10 single as a writer and vocalist with Styx. "Paradise Theatre" was released in January 1981. It was the band's most commercially successful album, peaking at #1 for 3 weeks on the "Billboard 200".

The inspiration was an unemployed man Shaw's met in a bar in Niles, Michigan, U.S. "Sitting on a barstool, talking like a damn fool. Got the twelve o'clock news blues", "Given up hope for the afternoon soaps and a cold bottle of brew."

"Too Much Time on My Hands" has been regarded as one of Shaw's best singles. Classic Rock critic Malcolm Dome rated it as Styx 6th greatest song, saying that it shows a "new wave aptitude" linking Styx's 1970s material with 1980s music.

Current and former members of Styx (who is still touring as of 2023) include: Dennis DeYoung (former member born February 18, 1947) keyboards, vocals. James "J.Y." Young (born November 14, 1949) guitar, backing vocals. Tommy Shaw (born September 11, 1953) lead vocals, guitar. Chuck Panozzo (born September 20, 1948) currently part-time bass player. John Panozzo (former member September 20, 1948 – July 16, 1996) drums. Todd Sucherman (born May 2, 1969) drums since 1995. Lawrence Gowan (born 22 November 1956) keyboards/vocals and Ricky Phillips (born October 7, 1951) bass.

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