KANSAS - Houston Audio Visions tour - 12-9-80 high quality file

[@dibber43]

THE best line-up Kansas EVER had...Walsh, Steinhardt, Livgren, Ehart, Williams, and Hope.

[@nunyabidness9301]

Saw this show back in Wichita. Jefferson Starship opened. Video doesn't do any justice to the sound they had live. Possibly the best live sound engineering around at the time.

[@warrenrayledbetter9957]

The ONLY REAL Kansas lineup as far as I am concerned.

[@dgcmusi]

Absolutely…the Original 6

[@Gortman1]

Livgren was the artist behind most of the writing. I believe that he left before audio visions.

[@lonewolf2608]

​@@Gortman1Steve Walsh left after Audio Visions and started his band "Streets". Him and Livgren were butting heads over creativity and with Livgren becoming a Christian. John Elefante replaced Walsh. Robby left after Vinyl Confessions. Kerry didn't leave until after Drastic Measures to form AD.

[@bennylai5186]

The best American progressive rock band ever! Back when they were young, unlimited energy.

[@CLGMusicMedia]

I was a HUGE fan of Kansas in my early years. My love for them grounded me in progressive rock and opened the door for all kinds of greatness...most notably Rush's early years up through Signals and fusion/jazz artists like Allan Holdsworth, the Dixie Dregs, Billy Cobham, etc.

[@philtrippet2180]

I could not agree with you more.

[@nathandodge665]

Zappa was better

[@bobm.3518]

@@nathandodge665 Sorry, I have to respectfully disagree with you here. Kansas has SO many talented musicians, while Zappa had, well, Frank Zappa. Kansas also turned me on to Rush as well, same as @Benny Lai.

[@nathandodge665]

@@bobm.3518 All of Zappa's people were extremely talented. people like Steve Vai, chester Thompson, Eddie jobson,terry bozzio, Ruth underwood, George duke, Lowell George, the brecker bros,jeanluc pointy, your comment shows you know nothing about Zappa.

[@tom-zk9iz]

,,,, Had a tear in my eye when I hear Robbie and Steve sing the first song.... Rest in peace Robbie Steinhardt.

[@suijuris7921]

I met Robbie at a bottle club in Tampa at about 4:00 am. I saw the unmistakable hair at a pinball machine and thought, is that him? We talked for a few minutes. He later grabbed his violin from his car and went up on stage with the solo guitartist act, and they played dust in the wind. One of those once in a lifetime experiences. R.I.P. 😢

[@waynehancock3204]

Steve and Robbie singing together is the best.

[@scientificdevil4672]

They were so good singing together. This was the first time I saw them live. Best show ever. RIP Robbie

[@pastorrobbgoodman5084]

Yes indeed. No doubt about it. Always wanted to see Stevie Nicks sing with group. That would have been amazing. I'd pay any amount of money is them perform together!!! ❤❤❤

[@Alex-ec2tm]

Kansas band song for America album ​@@pastorrobbgoodman5084

[@tzimmer38]

As Rich Williams said about Walsh " We didn't know what we had with Steve until years later." Incredible singer in his day and still a great songwriter.

[@misterghee1]

Where were their heads at not realisinGer and his mastership on... Just Enjoy today I say😊

[@madhatter2012]

I read somewhere they hired him as a keyboard player and didn't know he could sing the way he did until they asked him if he'd try to sing a song they were working on. He said something like, "Well, I guess I'll try". And then... BOOM!

[@rosskendall3310]

Kansas auditioned over 20 keyboard players to replace Steve Walsh. That speaks volumes in itself! Incredible talent is his youth! Wish he could have stayed young forever!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Rich also said Steve in his opinion was in top 3 of Rock singers ever.

[@Tom-ok2rh]

@@VIDEOHEREBOB Steve Walsh should be on everyone’s top rock vocalists of all time..Steve Walsh of Kansas..Lou Gramm of Foreigner..Dennis DeYoung of Styx..Steve Perry of Journey..Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin..the 70s had a slew of them

[@mmp64]

Kerry Livgren is ridiculously talented.

[@brucewilkison5753]

The ALL were. And each integral to the sound of Kansas, which was far greater than the sum of its parts!

[@1_hopelesshuman]

Kerry has a true God given gift. Both musically and verbally. He has reached many over his career in a very positive way. I know this because I am one of those people. And I’d say at least 50% of my Facebook friends are people who have been touched by his music both instrumentally and/or lyrically. He’s a genius no matter how you slice it.

[@1_hopelesshuman]

Yeah when they first started it wouldn’t have taken off w/o all 6 original members. I’m glad they are keeping it alive with ample talent in 2024 but the fact that they are welcoming everyone who wants to take part in this 50th anniversary tour. I was fortunate enough to see both Kerry & Dave play “Hold On” & “Carry On” with the band including both Rich and Phil in Kansas City last summer.

[@t-bo-lesotho]

@@1_hopelesshuman He's very articulate, insightful, and substantive in interviews. I love hearing what he has to say.

[@TechGently]

He just released a rework of his Ground Zero song last year (close to a Kansas song), and his son Jake is one heck of a singer!. Big love for the entire Kansas family, they still communicate to this day. While other bands feud, not Kansas.

[@esquistoazul1]

I never ever get tired of listening to one of the great groups of all time !

[@christopherkup2112]

Hoping Kansas takes this video and clean it up and properly release it on Blu-ray. We need something to document the classic period of this great band!

[@billroberts7586]

I don't think I've ever seen a musician give 150%, body, soul, voice, like Steve Walsh is giving in this footage. My goodness.

[@patrickhomer9430]

Steve is stunning, his voice is perfect, sooooo beautiful. I watch and just shake my head in wonder. How damn incredibly good these guys are. This band was brilliant in every way. Amazing it was decades ago and I love them more. I’ve never seen this video, it’s incredible. Best band ever ever ever! Oh and I love the story about Steven Tyler being so pissed off that Kansas stole the audience’s love that he started unplugging Kansas’ equipment. He was so jealous and damn near got his ass kicked.

[@kaybee4143]

I watched their documentary "Miracles Out of Nowhere". I love the story about them getting their big break opening for Aerosmith. Their show in Topeka, KS ran over their allotted time because the fans kept calling them back on stage for encores. Steven Tyler got so pissed off that he started ripping out the electrical power cords to their equipment, though, Kansas' crew was one step ahead of him. They had run dummy power cables on stage and just kept on playing as he became more and more enraged. They had heard about his antics from other bands. After the show, I recall, bassist Dave Hope (big guy) went into Aerosmith's dressing room and threatened to kick Steven Tyler's ass three ways into next Thursday. Aerosmith promised it would never happen again...It never did.

[@russell_szabados]

@Kay Bee unfortunately, all of that about Steven Tyler appears to be true. I've heard similar stories about it happening to Rush and KISS, both of whom opened for Aerosmith in the mid-70's, and both of whom blew Aerosmith off the stage. An Aerosmith documentary said that In those days, Steven Tyler was a heroin addict *and* a narcissist who thought he and his band were better than the Stones...he let success go to his head. My gosh, can you imagine dealing with a jerk like that? Sounds like a nightmare. But karma came early for him...from 1979 to 1986, Steven Tyler's life was a miserable mess until he finally got off the hard drugs. Funny how God and the universe make sure no sin goes unpunished.

[@garyberuck5636]

Steven Tyler had nerve. No body does that , I'm glad Dave put him in his place

[@russell_szabados]

@@garyberuck5636 yeah, me too. Behavior like that needs to be called out, no matter who it is. Even if the one being an asshole doesn't hear you or doesn't care, if enough people tell someone like that to "Screw Off!" , EVENTUALLY they'll get the message. Either way, doing what's right is always worthwhile.

[@togue777]

"Smokin Dave" laying down the law. I love it.

[@ButlerCountyBlueDot]

Rich was a big guy, too. And we know Steve and Phil can kick. Robby could wield his bow. Ha.

[@jakeym5]

How is this band not in the rock and roll hall of fame. Can’t be a hall of fame without Kansas.

[@jessicaguerrero3189]

Most definitely!!!!!! Seen them once years ago, original lineup.😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@mikew8552]

Because the Rock Hall actively keeps "progressive rock" groups out. YES only got in because of the fan vote.

[@markrobinson8410]

Rock hall of fame is stupid, foreigner and styx are not in and they have multi platinum albums

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

@@markrobinson8410 pointer sisters either

[@rockymntdan1]

It's not a "rock" hall of fame. Quit talking about them, they don't deserve acknowledgment.

[@billtolles7406]

Kansas is American Rock royalty!! #KansasBand

[@afvet5075]

Steve Walsh has one of those unmistakable voices that is generational. You can immediately recognize that it is Kansas. HOF worthy.😊

[@dibber43]

Steve Walsh is one of my ALL time favorite rock singers!!! Amazing band!!!

[@MrFreekbrother]

America's proud version of Yes, Genesis and King Krimson, all rolled into one.

[@stevenreich8623]

Yeah, there was always something about the melodies, harmonies, and rhythms of Kansas that always sounded so "American" as compared to the English prog bands.

[@budfoon]

I think of them more as America's Gentle Giant - but yes - OUR prog rock band!

[@danburnes722]

Saw them in 1978, 1979, and 1980. What a great string of shows, each having unique stage shows and set lists.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Walsh's incredible voice was like a trumpet. Range, tone, pitch, soul, belting, all of it. Love this band! His A5 falsetto at 22:19 and again at 28:30 is amazing!

[@MichaelWalline-vp9vs]

I grew up in Kansas and with KANSAS, starting with a gig in the middle of country. They gave away free beer to everyone to pump up the crowd because the promoters would be there. From that night on, if they were jamming within 500 miles, we were there. Saw them once after Steve left, but not the same. There is no way to explain to someone the way they filled an arena with sound in the 70-80's...it was mind blowing. I have all the old vinyl from when they were still KANSAS.

[@merlepatterson]

I remember my brother coming back home after seeing Kansas in Seattle back in 1977(8?) and talking about the "Frizzy haired guy on the violin and the singer jumping around on the keyboard"

[@PhilosopherNewport]

01. Intro 02. Point Of Know Return (Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Robby Steinhardt) 03. Icarus - Born On Wings Of Steel (Kerry Livgren) 04. Paradox (K. Livgren, S. Walsh) 05. Hopelessly Human (K. Livgren) 06. Cheyenne Anthem (K. Livgren) 07. Dust In The Wind (K. Livgren) 08. You Think You've Got It Made (S. Walsh, Marie Walsh) 09. Mask Of The Great Deceiver (K. Livgren) 10. Miracles Out Of Nowhere (K. Livgren) 11. Loner (S. Walsh) 12. Anything For You (S. Walsh) 13. Don't Open Your Eyes (S. Walsh, Rich Williams, K. Livgren, P. Ehart, Dave Hope) 14. Got To Rock On (S. Walsh) 15. No One Together ((K. Livgren) 16. Hold On (K. Livgren) 17. Relentless (K. Livgren) 18. Portrait (He Knew) (K. Livgren, S. Walsh) 19. Carry On Wayward Son (K. Livgren)

[@X976V3T]

thank you - excellent work.

[@vaneipontes3824]

Thx For Posting Track-list 🎶🎼⚡🔥😎

[@amerocker]

Just what I was looking for. 👍

[@briano.1503]

Thank you! ✌💀👍🇺🇸🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@chrisamerriman]

Thank you so much!

[@terrieladow6423]

One of the most unique bands of all time......and still, all these years later, I am still loving them!! ❤

[@duanemcknight3895]

I'm still loving the inovative style of how it was put together. True musical composers.

[@jimschorgl9848]

Listen to them two or three times a week

[@dibber43]

"And all your money won't another minute buy." One of THE greatest lyrics of all time, sung by one of THE greatest singers of all time.

[@TKCJITLOA]

Miracles out of nowhere…wow!!! And the into Loner was excellent. Kerry just wow-wow on the guitar. So much talent on that stage. I saw them twice live. Once with Pablo Cruise who was really wonderful live also.

[@ericnelson9111]

How on Earth was Steve able to jump around like while singing so well? Anytime I get winded, I can't sing for crap. Let alone sing as amazingly as Steve does. AND play the freaking keyboards. Absolutely phenomenal!

[@toddlee2571]

Coke

[@ericnelson9111]

@@toddlee2571 It was really a rhetorical question. There are not many people with the talent of Steve Walsh. So it's a marvel that he could perform in that manner. Coke or not.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

I would say with I high degree of certainty, Steve had some vocal lessons or training.

[@ericnelson9111]

@@VIDEOHEREBOB Some people are complete naturals and can just do it. They don't even realize how difficult it is for most people.

[@danquinnell3502]

Yeah.. and play the keyboard at the same time…. I fe ar we will never see this level of skill, talent and creativity again.

[@mauromontobbio8522]

Steve Walsh Is a Beast....a hell of a performer! He and Boston's Brad Delp (R.i.p.) are two of my all time fave Rock vocalists ❤️

[@jacobsviolin8409]

Yes

[@markstein1916]

Borne on Wings of Steel.... perhaps the most dynamic and beautiful rock song ever constructed. And so masterfully executed by this legendary original lineup. Rock Gods with a classical influence.... there will never be another Kansas.

[@scottconnelly5491]

I saw them on this tour! I was 14 and was blown away!! Steve Walsh could not be contained!! I will never forget it! Thank you for this!

[@autk]

Me 2, in Huntsville Alabama, Walsh was incredible he didn't miss, the entire band was happy and engaged, glad I witnessed the end of an era, continued following every iteration, but this was the Zenith.

[@patriciap2853]

I was also 14, saw them in Madison WI-- unforgettable!

[@martinwilliams1085]

Me also. What a show that was. L.A. Forum....still have the ticket stub.

[@fretfix1]

Me three...saw them in Jacksonville, FL 2 nights before this show. John Lennon was killed on their day off in between...

[@rodneyhood2269]

I was fortunate to see them three times over the years. First time in 1977, they were opening for Rush. Kansas was touring Leftoverture. And Rush was touring 2112. Saw them again in about 1983 at Six Flags in Atlanta. Then a few weeks later, saw them on a co- headlining tour with Heart. Kansas never disappointed. A truly great live band.

[@patmayer7222]

Yep!...saw them,1977, leftoverture,,,East troy,Alpine Valley...with Todd Rungren,,,,,great show,,afternoon show,outside,,,weed everywhere,,😯the violin was panned (swept) left,right,,incredible effect....the whole album was played,,..best ever...,,,,land o' lakes,wi.

[@Jolid63]

Tou lucky b**tard! :D Living in Sweden we whern't spoiled with tours like that...

[@togue777]

Leftoverture and 2112. I can't imagine. A prog dream if ever there was one.

[@dynjarren8355]

I remember when Boston came out with their debut and then Kansas. It was an amazing time for music. Both groups came out of nowhere basically. I was stunned at how good the music was and still is. The music has held up after all these years. It was an embarrassment of richs. I guess we were spoiled back then because it’s all over now. We didn’t know it couldn’t last and how good we had it. Now with hindsight it’s obvious we were living through a golden age of Rock. Never to be repeated or heard again. Thanks for reminding me of how great music used to be.

[@Bagelrob399]

@dynjarren8355 Looking at history it showed me that music had it's moments and technology had a lot to do with it. During Mozart's times, several new woodwind instruments were developed and composers like Mozart wrote music for them. Mozart died young and people like Beethoven would get the game for Mozart's music to a degree. So there was a musical revival during that period. Another time happened during around 1850 when brass instruments now a valves in which they had full chromatic range. That enable composers like John Phillip Sousa to become famous for his brass band march's. Musicians in general never made much money, except stable times of economic security. That time was a great time for music with a lot of great music. Technology kinda ruined it to a degree. Nowadays they can make anybody sound like a pro, even if they can't sing or play an instrument. Of course the music is simpler and not quite as interesting. But since the 50's, technology has been making huge advances in electronic music, recording. But it kinda slowed down and that's why you don't hear any new bands performing music like this, there is no market for it unfortunately.

[@SM-bm6jo]

Kansas came before Boston. The year Boston debuted their first album Kansas released their THIRD.

[@Bagelrob399]

@@SM-bm6jo That's right. It was 76 when Boston released their debut album. Kansas released their debut album in 74,. Song for America and Masque both came out in 75. And in 76 Leftoverture came out. So they was on their 4th album when Boston came out. I had to research it on Wikipedia.

[@highlife0586]

I was a Kansas fan around the years of "Song For America". I also loved "Icarus", "The Wall" (which made me cry sometimes). There are other songs by Kansas that I don't recall at this time. RIP Robby Steinhardt.

[@volkerd714]

Love SFA and Icarus. Lamplight Symphony another favorite

[@rockagola0112]

This video is a real treasure. Kansas was an incredible band. Thank you so much for this gift. I was 16 when they played this concert. Those days was imposible to have videos of Kansas here in Spain. To see this video is almost a dream for me. One of the best bands ever.

[@brokenprophet8007]

Wow, hard to find video of Kansas in the old days. Cool, thanks for posting.

[@pastorrobbgoodman5084]

Ive always been amazed with this group from a houng teenager. I played them over and over again. Steve Walsh had such enerrgetic vocals. The words were very spiritual to me. I loved all of their songs. What a incredible group. RIP those members who no longer with us. 😢

[@racinguy17]

I personally think that Steve Walsh had one of the best rock voices of all time.The range the depth sincerity the power...

[@Michael-qe6wr]

Kerry and Rich had the best guitar tone I've ever heard. I've been chasing it in my own playing since album 1.

[@kaybee4143]

Let us know when you find it. To me, it's a lot of mid-range EQ with the high and low frequencies cut.

[@ukecycle298]

Dave Hope had an incredible bass tone too!

[@Michael-qe6wr]

@ukecycle Oh, absolutely. For my taste, it was Dave, Chris Squire, and Gary Strater.

[@ukecycle298]

@@Michael-qe6wr I’ve played bass since 1980, when I was 15. The first album I ever bought was PoKR, and my ears were drawn to the bass before I even knew what it was. Dave’s always been one of my favorites, both his tone and his playing. I agree about Chris Squire, but I’m not very familiar with Gary Strater. I’ve only heard a tiny bit by him. I’d put John Wetton, John Glascock, and Geddy Lee in my list, and probably Mike Rutherford. Rutherford’s playing on early to mid period Genesis was great, but (to my ear) really odd!

[@Michael-qe6wr]

@@ukecycle298 Too many good ones to get them all. I agree with your assessment. I'm embarrassed to admit that Jaco and Vic Wooten slipped my mind. Gary Strater is no longer with us, but he played in a YES-inspired band called Starcastle.

[@OldManandtheGHome]

What a great vocalist!!! Great band, great songs, arrangements, lyrics.....everything!

[@sorgism]

The best live band I’ve ever seen.

[@ericblomquist3484]

These guys Rocked! My First show was in 82' at Popular Creek in IL. 😂

[@mikemcnally557]

Saw them the 1st time in 1975. They opened for ZZ Top. I had never heard of them. Opened with Song for America. I was hooked. Blew ZZ Top off the stage. Saw them every year for the next 5 yrs or so. Saw them a few years back not the same. Didn't play anything from their 1st 2 albums too loud. This year is their 50th anniversary if they play close enough I'm willing to give it another go

[@rossbrowning5201]

Seen Kansas blow Aerosmith off the stage...it wasn't even fair;

[@russell_szabados]

@Mike Mcnally you gotta cut them some slack man, these guys from the original lineup are in their 70's! Kerry Livgren bailed out to become a freakin born again Christian, I think Robbie Steinhardt passed away...that's two of their major songwriting & performing forces gone right there. Rich Williams has done an AMAZING job keeping this going, with and without Steve Walsh's help. THE MUSIC BUSINESS IS BRUTAL. The fact that Rich can earn a living still touring this is a miracle and THEY SHOULD BE APPLAUDED. There's only one Mick Jagger. Everyone else over 75 is NOT doing this.

[@togue777]

They did a thorough job of blowing Molly Hatchet of the stage in 1980 as well.

[@mksland3884]

Their musicianship is phenomenal and those harmonies are so sweet!

[@markstein1916]

The self-proclaimed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is neither Rock & Roll nor a Hall of Fame. "F" them.

[@patriciap2853]

THANK YOU for this. Forty-three years and it can almost seem like I'm 15 again...

[@TechGently]

We're the same age, I know what you mean!

[@MichaelMinton-w9g]

I was 17 when I saw this tour at market square arena in Indianapolis Indiana. when ever I feel down about the way this world is going, I watch this. I became a singer because of Steve Walsh. one of the best stage presence ever no one could touch him kicks and all. what a great time to grow up in.😊

[@fretfix1]

Walsh and Steinhardt are the Simon and Garfunkle of Prog. Their voices are so perfectly paired, it would ruin it to add a third voice.

[@markusantonio4866]

Tommy and Dennis were great too, with Styx.

[@pilesovinyl]

Awesome. This even has Walsh doing the handstands on his organ, I remember it so well. They remain one of the finest and tightest musical acts I ever saw.

[@thegood9]

Steve was so much fun to watch in concert back in the day. Never still.

[@SM-bm6jo]

Coke induced mania.

[@jeffdawson2786]

Absolutely breathtaking show. Every component of this band’s overall sound is perfectly calibrated. They were a juggernaut.

[@left0verture]

Wow. The band still rocks as hard as they ever did, but Walsh’s voice back in ‘80… not many could’ve matched his power, clarity and range. Those soaring melody lines are just flawless and effortless, never mind the physical and keyboard gymnastic routines he’s going through at the same time…

[@autk]

It was a workout for him and how he managed the tour

[@stevelentz3]

Saw this tour...changed my life. Fantastic show and musicianship. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this tour(performance) Glad it was recorded so we can all relive it all these years later.

[@fretfix1]

I saw it in Jacksonville, FL. Transcendent.

[@manuelgandara2031]

This is pure gold , I enjoy ELP, Yes and some other progressive bands but KANSAS was something else (personal opinion) they were in that same category , talented educated musicians.

[@ricardomarramarra4121]

The last tour with the originals Fantastic show . They came to Puerto Rico with that show and that was really a concert.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

This was not long before the band imploded. Such a shame. They were so damn good.

[@SM-bm6jo]

It didn't implode. Livgren became too religious to tolerate the lifestyle. Other members could not tolerate the ever-increasing religious element of Livgren's lyrics.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

@@SM-bm6jo Implosion: To fall apart from within. Don't be a simpleton. If your vocabulary isn't strong, perhaps you shouldn't embarrass yourself by commenting on social media.

[@torqueytorque8861]

Incredible performance! Steve’s voice never sounded better! Thanks for sharing.

[@russell_szabados]

Rich Williams guitar sound is the MEATWALL! He's still the best, the tightest and most reliable rhythm guitarist on the planet. 👍

[@lylesmith3506]

This was my first concert ever in Salt Lake one month before this was filmed. So damn loud but great. Good memories.

[@corpuschristi1118]

This Video is From Crowe Productions . In the Houston Summit. Thank you for putting this up so we can enjoy . I hope to see it in Blu Ray someday soon.

[@SM-bm6jo]

A snowball's chance in hell this will be available in Blu Ray. You have to have a high definition quality to begin with. This was recorded with standard video and it has deteriorated.

[@in2livinit]

Steve Walsh, one of the greatest "Accidental" voices in Rock. And a wise man for Retiring in time to enjoy it, and as an aging original vocalist, singing in his youthful register, calling a day before he shredded his voice completely.But truthfully, Steve, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WEARING ? Your Girlfriends baby doll bathrobe ??? But man, his vocals are Spot On !!!

[@SM-bm6jo]

Revisionist's history? Walsh retired many many many years after he had shredded his voice. Like a worn sock, he could no longer use the notes and ranges of their standards and had to dance all around them sounding nothing like their original delivery. Unfortunately he destroyed his voice pushing it way too hard through countless coke driven performances.

[@in2livinit]

@@SM-bm6jo Thanks for your comment. I love when folks like you comment on imperfect ppl like most of us are, who have been highly successful & created long lasting legacies. Yet can not find a single positive thing to say, only criticism.

[@lorranyramos19]

I love Steve voice. Unique!

[@TresLanes]

I never knew that in that middle instrumental part of MOON Steve plays the first 2 keyboard parts and Kerry picks up that last one on electric piano. Man, playing those 2 parts like that was CRAZY good! Makes me rethink Steve as the better keyboardist of the 2.

[@misterghee1]

Effortlessly great Jam I love mask of...nailing it 1of the excellent albums😊

[@edbernardmusic3599]

He is the better keyboardist.

[@AceHermes]

That lead in to Icarus is just stunning. Beautiful

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I saw this tour 4 months after this video was recorded at SMSU College. My first time seeing them live, and it made a HUGE impact on my life. I've been a huge fan ever since. Just went to their 50th anniversary show a couple weeks ago, and even though Rich Williams is basically the only original member left, it was still a great show. they played songs I never thought I'd see play live.

[@AlmostReady504]

Saw them many times at "Day of Rock and Roll" festivals late 70s to early 80s. They were perfect

[@mburgess2829]

Kansas has always had fantastic lead singers throughout their entire career including today.

[@SM-bm6jo]

I am surprised how good at covering their material the current singer is. Unlike Walsh and Elefante, I don't think he is good enough for studio scrutiny but live it works.

[@togue777]

Cohesiveness exemplified. I saw this tour in Portland ME and as a young working musician I was stunned. I remember riding home that night thinking how do you compete with that shit.

[@lifeson8362]

RUSH is on top of the food chain, all others are judged accordingly 🥂

[@misterghee1]

​@@lifeson8362 hahahahanonononoYESSSSSS

[@togue777]

@@lifeson8362 I became a professional bass player/singer because of Geddy Lee and was thrilled to see them on Hemispheres tour when I was 19. I also saw my other two favorite bands Yes and Jethro Tull during the same period but for a powerful vocal and ensemble performance Kansas was a force of Nature and Steve Walsh in his prime was scary.

[@rossbrowning5201]

@@lifeson8362 obviously never heard of ELP, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Yes, Jethro Tull, Dream Theater, Deep Purple and others...you Rush groupies..

[@lifeson8362]

@@rossbrowning5201 lol, all great bands but if anyone would come close to RUSH it would be YES, Xanadu and Jacobs Ladder and La Villa are my arguments for why RUSH is Numero uno 😎🤟

[@terrieladow6423]

Soo wonderful.....your music lives on at least here in my house🎉

[@sinnerpriest456]

OMG December 12 1980, El Paso County Coliseum, my first concert, hard to believe that it’s been 43 years. Such a great experience and memories.

[@hazor777]

Wow - perfect pitch , harmonies , playing etc. Very few bands can perform this tight - even pros

[@rockinchef61]

Dave Hope bass sound Is one of the best In rock . Up with the top 10 at the least . His bass is sorely missed to this day in 2024 .

[@MC-cl9ip]

The word “Awesome”is much overused but in this case, truly appropriate. Absolutely Omer of the greatest bands ever at their peak of their career. Thanks to all the band members for their gifts to humanity. Your music will live on forever.

[@StanKeszka-zt6vh]

I have seen them 5 times live . I was so lucky at least one time in my sorry life .

[@airzillarocks]

Had the pleasure of seeing Kansas many times way back when they were in their prime - Amazing musicians and of course the stellar vocals of Walsh - One of the very best shows was in a little theater in Chattanooga Tennessee on our way to go white water rafting on the Ocoee river, we stood about five feet from the stage, incredible - This vid brings back so many cool memories, thanks for posting, good times... \m/

[@martymaggard3341]

Beautiful band so talented at every position seen them in Cincinnati ohio when Steve Walsh wore the yellow knee pads i loved Robert Plant in concert with Zep. But Walsh right up there with him The sound of my beautiful generation that will never b again it was like heaven

[@charliemac64]

I saw them less than a week before/after this show. Alvin Lee opened. Kansas played on my ship in the middle of the Indian Ocean in 1988. Loved these guys, and nothing but the best guys...

[@ericwallace8118]

Grew up in Kansas, and have seen the original band 8 or 9 times. They became my expectation of a concert performance, and few over the years could match their energy and musicianship. Drummer Phil Ehart is really under appreciated member of the band and was spectacular on solos over the years.

[@EggNebula]

Steve Walsh was The Man!

[@markrobinson8410]

Walsh was a force of nature

[@Harleyfunman]

coke killed his future

[@autk]

​@@Harleyfunmannope that's a ridiculous trope...he had a bad era following this tour, think the whiskey live in LA, but he shook it and came back strong

[@vervandavampiiria643]

Saw them on this tour. Seeing this video brings happy tears.

[@laurakali6522]

Saw them around this time in New Haven CT. What a great show.

[@SM-bm6jo]

The laser "KANSAS" was a disappointment. What a waste of money. That money could have been used elsewhere on stage lighting or just saved.

[@berniepaul109]

They were impressive performers, giving it their all from intro to outro without ever missing a note, and it's great that you've got the video as well to showcase their energy on stage, which is impressive by itself ! PS: And Robby Steinhardt's ending of Cheyenne Song, followed by Steve Walsh's opening to Dust in the Wind, then Steinhardt's violin, all accompanied by Livgreen on the acoustic guitar, peaking with both singers and then more violin, IT ACTUALLY MADE ME CRY ! That's how powerful their music is. (Let's see if Taylor S. can bring her fans to tears without costumes or social networks ! )

[@mellotronin54]

Walsh and Steinhart harmony's are so great . Always a treat to hear the great Livgren songs,

[@Floodland-bn3ol]

These guys were amazing live. 1980 was an interesting year. You still had some big prog rock bands and new wave creeping in.

[@russell_szabados]

1980 was when I turned 13 and some of my favorite albums of all time were released that year. Duke by Genesis, Drama by Yes, Permanent Waves by Rush, Peter Gabriel's 3rd solo record. ELP was a memory by then, with Love Beach leaving a bad taste. And I loved new wave too. The big rock stations in New York City played Talking Heads, Squeeze and The Pretenders right along side the classics and my musical taste expanded overnight.

[@SM-bm6jo]

By this stage Walsh was losing his range and instead of singing his heart out he was dialing it back to maintain a voice for the tour. Unfortunately he had damaged it by pushing it for years during live shows saturated with cocaine.

[@darrenbennion6086]

I remember Audio Visions took my mind off of the sorrow of us losing John Lennon in 1980

[@wadehampton5116]

Saw this tour in Darmstadt, W. Germany in '81. Pretty similar song list with Song For America the lead off cut. One of the best shows I've seen. Their live sound quality is amazing. Serious musicians, all.

[@ericblomquist3484]

My Second Live Concert was Kansas in 82' They Rocked The Popular Creek in South Barrington, IL

[@EDOGG62]

Such a great band... eventually saw them on the "Monolith" tour. Here's my Kansas story... so I lived in the DC/MD area bitd, and had tickets for the "Pt of Know Return" tour/show in MD... I searched for a ride and couldn't find a ride. I still have the complete ticket. Still bums me out. Ha ha.

[@gregfloh7732]

Walsh is such a great singer. RIP Robby

[@Jean-ix7lu]

Kansas 80's Live...Audio vision tour...Thank's for sharing... Loner :-)

[@joeblow2069]

When they segued from Hopelessly human to Cheyenne anthem to Dust in the wind I was almost in tears.

[@MorenoM888]

The best live band

[@joeblow2069]

Saw them on this tour in Dekalb Ill. Northern Illinois University. They were in good form and sounded great! Same song set opening with Point of no return.

[@joejohnston2035]

Best version of Icarus out there. Kerry's blistering solos

[@cindysmith9777]

The Audio Vision tour was the first Kansas concert I went to !! Was amazed ...Have seen several since. ...none without Steve ... Thanks for posting this. Brings back a lot of good memories!💞🎶🎤🎹

[@adude394]

Kansas is my favorite band ever, and I saw them on the "Audio Visions" tour in New Haven, Nov. 19, 1980. .38 Special opened, and they were excellent as well. (In fact, I seem to recall they premiered "Hold On Loosely" at that show.) I'll be seeing Kansas yet again in New Haven this coming May, albeit at a much smaller venue. But it's still gonna be a great evening of music!

[@zackscruggs4543]

Hot damn they were firing on all cylinders that night.

[@saritalevinthal3455]

Just found this post and it IS amazing! Thanks for sharing it

[@Snarkapotamus]

I saw Kansas first at a small college right after they started getting famous. Then, I just happened to be 1,000 miles from home in Houston, TX and was at this exact concert!

[@Neelloc83]

Though I had a love for many rock and roll bands before, Kansas was the first rock and roll concert I was able to go to in Spokane, Washington at the old Coliseum with my best friend on July 13th, 1979. They were beasts live! Prog rock at it's finest.I am so thankful you posted this. ❤

[@davidbdavis]

I love that you posted this. I saw this concert in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shortly after Houston. One of my favorite concerts and got to go out to the tour bus afterwards with the band.

[@davidenders9282]

seen this tour in Philly & the Monolith tour the year before. they were awesome. TY for bringing it to us.

[@kellettthomas9176]

No One Together, according to Livgren, was the most complicated song he ever wrote. Astounding! Bravo!

[@mdelta1000]

How they could decide to remove it from Monolith is beyond me!