Really?

[Jbird]

Interestngly, I've been a prog fan for years, and Kansas had that one song. I've never seen anyone list them as a big influence, anywhere over here.
Witht the bands we have here, Kansas WHO?!?

Yngwie Malmsteen is a huge Kansas fan. He even put Carry On Wayward Son on his album of covers.

 

[Jbird]

I know Kerry Livgren and Dave Hope were really into right wing religion. But Kerry is sick and I don't think Dave is with them anymore. My guess is poor ticket sales. They are still making money off of stuff they put out in the 70s with a different lineup.

Kerry and Dave haven't been in the band since 1983. Kerry used to come back for one-off special shows occasionally, and their album Somewhere To Elsewhere, but Dave Hope has never returned. I don't think Kerry has done anything including non-Kansas projects since his massive stroke 6-7 years ago.


FWIW, I saw Kansas at the end of last year (2016) on their 40th Anniv. of Leftoverture tour, and they were fantastic. Only Rich Williams and Phil Ehart are still original recording-era members, but the new guys are excellent. Their new singer not only sounds just like Steve Walsh, he even looks alot like him.

 

[Theodore]

They should not be allowed outside the Randian hellscape that is Kansas.

 

[micwalt]

That's fucking lame.
But Song for America is a masterpiece.

 

[DFB]

Didn't Kerry get all religionousy that's why he left Kansas?
They were a great band. Song For America, Masque,Leftover. Great albums.

 

[baimun]

Probably just a better excuse to cancel the tour than "ticket sales were under performing".