Kansas - Live - Carry On Wayward Son (Rosemont,Illinois)1996

[@BL-to1pf]

I saw Kansas every time they played Phoenix and every show was amazing! Watching Steve run around the stage while singing those high parts then run across the stage to do hand stands on his Hammond sent the crowd crazy! One year when my ex wife was 8 months pregnant we came in the back door so I could deliver some guitar and bass strings and drum heads for the band we ran into Steve before the show and he invited us into the tour bus and we talked to Steve for about 20 min so my wife could sit in the air conditioning and relax before going in. He was most gracious and real personable. My son was born about a month later.

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Steve Walsh was definitely *SOARING HIGHER* that night.

[@TonyTwoTimes86]

I'd like to add another thumbs up for your screen name. Very funny.

[@dgcmusi]

That’s when I’m high, that is how I play ,and I do it the best, that’s all I need for a reason…

[@autk]

That bull ...he's always been athletic

[@CR1992..]

come on people quit bitching. The man is singing the most famous song his band has made, he is proud and doing what all musicians should, "play every show as if it is their last," nothing wrong with his tricks while playing his keys. He is so into it that he probably didn't know what was happening to him ask any musician who has been playing gigs for many years and they'll tell you great performances do things to you, plus it's not just a song but a freaking anthem.

[@jacquetrosper7780]

Cr1992. Right On!! Steve knows what the hell he is doing

[@elijah2078]

Has there ever been a better front man? I haven't seen him. Steve Walsh was 110% all the time!!!

[@autk]

FACTS

[@DowneyOrrick]

To be in that good of shape nearly 20 years after Kansas’ prime is quite impressive! Gotta love Steve’s showmanship while singing these songs, which of course is no easy task in itself! Super underrated

[@kitjones9188]

Lots of Coke

[@thomasdaniels6824]

​@@kitjones9188Tons of coke

[@ricenglish4556]

He playing with the vocal melody too much. It's sloppy.

[@danroberts9050]

Wanna know what's OVERrated? The word "underrated". Yep. I hear it used way too much and wayyyy too inappropriately. It's lost all meaning. You're talk about one of the most successful bands in the history of the universe and calling any part of them underrated (especially "Super underrated) is a gross misuse of the word.

[@DowneyOrrick]

@@danroberts9050 coke is overrated

[@TUBELSLIDER]

You have to take in consideration during this time period many bands had "front men" that mainly sang and riled up the audience. I think Steve was compelled to do the same. Look at AeroSmith's Steve Tyler, Queen's Freddie Mercury, Bad Company's Paul Rogers, Poison's Bret Michels, etc. etc. Concerts became more than just the music. You had to entertain the crowd...and Steve Walsh became quite the entertainer!!! Not only did he write much of the lyrics and music, he sang his ass off, played the keys unbelievably well, played congas and kept the crowd wanting more!

[@autk]

He started this in 78 where were you

[@danieleidet7131]

So much talent. Listen to those live, not pre recorded, vocals. Sweet Jesus…

[@afronprime51]

A headstand on the keyboard.....WHAT A WILDMAN.

[@truckrboat]

When I saw them in 1980 he did that at the end of the song during the big “bam bam!!!!! Of the drums and guitar and keys, he hit the first notes and went up on his hands like that and the place went nuts!!

[@Mr.Robert1]

They did it again fantastic this is what rock music is today's music sucks as soon as rap music came into the picture it was all downhill I don't know what we have now I still listen to classic rock that's my favorite always and forever

[@capella7942]

Kansas, my favorite band! :D

[@andrewnickerson6574]

And all you people talking about Steve Walsh and his drug addiction last time I checked he still walking on this Earth let's name many other singers that never survived their first 10 years of life in a rock and roll band how about Jim Morrison Jimi Hendrix Janis Joplin Kurt Cobain should I keep going thank God for Steve Walsh

[@Elvira00000]

Thank you for telling it like it is!

[@wjf1950]

Great point Andrew, Steve is a rock god, no matter what he partied on!!

[@matijavasic731]

The truth is Steve had his demons, but we all have our own. The most important thing is that he was, and is, a genuinely amazing person and unbelievable singer and musician. I'm a singer/guitarist and I don't think I've ever heard anyone ever sing with Steve's timbre and intensity while hitting notes pitch perfect with unbelievable tone

[@franciscomanuelplana7083]

Steve...what a showman! Awesome version of an icom of rock.

[@davidmoro208]

My God he sure had it in 1996

[@FirebrandVOCALS]

Its the Steve Walsh Olympics again :-)

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

Chicago my city going nuts for Kansas we LOVE Kansas ! Bravo guys , man this was so powerful, the band is so tight better than the original recording and Ehart's drum solo , man 💥⚡🔥🌟

[@u.s.patriot3415]

Steve Walsh, one of Rock's all time best lead singers...PERIOD!

[@danroberts9050]

One of?? Excuse me? Who else is anywhere close to his level?

[@DaffierPig6843]

@@danroberts9050I can name hundreds of singers better than Steve Walsh

[@danroberts9050]

@@DaffierPig6843 OK fine. Hundreds you say. Let's see a list. This should be good. Failure to produce a list with literally "hundreds of singers better than Steve Walsh" will constitute failure and that will make you a failure. Let's see it!

[@autk]

​@@DaffierPig6843no you can't

[@stevezoutman7533]

Greg Robert was an excellent addition to the band there for a while played everything from keyboards to violin. hope he's doing well

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

Damn ! 👏👏👇❤️🌟I'm exhausted just watching this , fantastic 😍

[@frankmiranda6274]

Damn the electricity from the crowd the show kansas put on i wish i could have been there to see it live. Love this chicago crowd they were in it from before the band even played a note

[@jaberwocky6669]

Dude's a BEAST on the ivories!

[@richardlarson9459]

I saw Kansa at the height of their popularity in 1978. Man, they put on the most amazing show. Walsh was a great showman. He was electric, bouncing all over the place. I don't know what his history was, if he ever did any drugs, etc. but he looked like he had an endless supply of energy.

[@richmatula931]

People who don't know shouldn't talk. I worked for the sound company that toured with Kansas. Saw them perform from inches away. Just real guys real music no bullshit. And drugs.... Um no.

[@rickyon]

I saw Kansas and Styx on this tour as well in Columbia, Md. Kansas opened then also. Both bands were awesome!

[@wataboutya9310]

Me too, only in Tampa Fla. Both shook the rafters!

[@LuvIzAhl]

THIS is what Rock is All About! Talent, fun and Expertise ~ United into One experience.

[@javiermoretti1825]

Steve did that handstand on the keyboard when I saw Kansas back in 1981!

[@autk]

And in 77!

[@Elvira00000]

Kansas is fantastic live and still is. Love seeing Steve get up to his antics on stage. He's a force to be reckoned with!

[@richardyoung641]

What an amazing vocal!!!

[@strattuner]

he just had to express himself this way,he is a genius vocalist,keyboardist and as most genius's are excentric he is no exception,but MAN CAN HE WAIL

[@behmja]

the coke had to express itself

[@autk]

​@@behmja wrong this is an idiotic narrative

[@andrewnickerson6574]

You can't replace Steve Walsh anybody talking about cocaine the guy was an amazing singer and performer I've seen sticks I've seen Boston Boston was boring they just stood around I love them they don't perform like Kansas Styx all they do is fight

[@pyschoman9450]

great singer too!!

[@redSectorA]

Good on the sound guy for turning down the keyboards haha

[@t2rnus]

Legendary!

[@DougHinVA]

the singer is insanely talented and cool... a natural showoff

[@rafaeld337]

One of the greatest front man! Awesome!!!!

[@TopJimmyWinn]

My favorite tour!

[@StickmanCyclops]

This is highly entertaining.............Believe me, in the 90's grunge hey-day, those dumbasses weren't dancing around. Eddie Vedder was a vocalist who (sucked and) sat on a stool. This is energetic. Hilarious as hell! Funnier than Kiss now!

[@rdkkeyboardist]

I read some amazing things about Greg Robert. First, according to the article, the entire time he played with Kansas he had a broken neck. Second, he had never played keyboards until he joined Kansas. Third, after he quit Kansas, he went to work for a private company, like selling insurance. The guy is one incredible musician if all that is true!

[@thebiddler6907]

Lemme give you a little "insider info" on Greg Robert: 1. He has actually broken his neck twice in his life and didn't realize it during both times. 2. He HAD played keyboard prior to joining Kansas and was inspired to take up the keys after hearing Gregg Rolie live in concert in the 70's. 3. After he quit the band he went into the real estate business in the Atlanta area and was one of the top realtors in his region. 4. He also founded a charity called the Swansong Foundation that teaches autistic children and their families about the joys of sailing. 5. From 2015 to late 2017 he served his country as an Able Seaman with Military Sealift Command, a subcommand of the US Navy that resupplies ships at sea through a process called underway replenishment. 6. He currently lives in Houston, TX.

[@elrocco100]

@@thebiddler6907 no hand stands for the keyboard player with The stiff neck, LoL l watched Kansas back in 2007 inn winter haven, flA. And these guys while missing several original members they rocked The prince ship, and yes Steve looked sober no handstands, and he's on money again

[@johnny3d962]

Man I seen these guys in 1978 then again in 92, never seen Steve with this much energy, I have to ask WTF is this dude on?!?!?

[@markovincek1835]

He Is just happy

[@faunwillow]

❤… Carry on, my wayward son There'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary head to rest Don't you cry no more … Once I rose above the noise and confusion Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion I was soaring ever higher But I flew too high Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man Though my mind could think, I still was a mad man I hear the voices when I'm dreaming I can hear them say … Carry on, my wayward son There'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary head to rest Don't you cry no more … Masquerading as a man with a reason My charade is the event of the season And if I claim to be a wise man, well It surely means that I don't know On a stormy sea of moving emotion Tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean I set a course for winds of fortune But I hear the voices say … Carry on my wayward son There'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary head to rest Don't you cry no more, no … Carry on, you will always remember Carry on, nothing equals the splendor Now your life's no longer empty Surely heaven waits for you … Carry on, my wayward son There'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary head to rest Don't you cry, don't you cry no more … No more Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Kerry Livgren ❤

[@rickyon]

That was the whole reason for having Greg Robert in the band. He played most of the keyboard parts so Walsh could jump around like a madman. When he went back to really playing the keys it took him a while to get it back together and of course no more acrobatics!

[@thebiddler6907]

Greg Robert played almost all of they keyboard parts during live performances. When people see Steve banging around on HIS keyboard, it's completely off. What the audience hears is Greg Robert.

[@bocohrt8506]

Saw this show at Woodlands Pavillion with Styx. Both bands were awesome.

[@denisehedden13]

🥀🖤Awesome Song Amazing Tune🖤🥀🤘

[@edvaldoleite339]

essa banda é qualquer coisa que impressiona

[@geraldhartley]

I wanted to see the solo at 5:38... too bad the camera operator was focusing on Steve's antics at that moment! :)

[@DRUMMINMOFO1]

Steve was on 🔥

[@michpackfan]

I never ever seen a guy go so wild as the lead singer/keyboards

[@thebiddler6907]

Steve's keyboards are off. That's 100% Greg Robert you're hearing.

[@TheDp1965]

EPIC!

[@fraroc]

Steve played the backup keys while Greg Robert played lead.

[@thebiddler6907]

Steve didn't play anything. His keyboard was off during most of their concerts.

[@imranatheistformer-muslim3884]

A headstand on the keyboard! "Impressive. Most impressive. Obi Wan has taught him well"...How old was steve here?

[@rickyon]

45

[@sangaywangdi8641]

Steve has high midi-chlorian

[@sangaywangdi8641]

🤘

[@musicalarsonist5139]

this video is insane

[@spsimmons]

I saw Kansas open up for Styx two months before this in July of 1996 and I don't remember Steve going nuts like this.

[@Belexes]

This was the last show of the Kansas/Styx tour in front of a sold-out crowd to see Styx film a DVD when Denny was in the band. Both bands gave 110% that night.

[@billyb3725]

I saw that show too and he definitely did the handstand on his keys that night

[@javiermoretti1825]

On second look, Steve isn't really playing keyboards that night. It was the other keyboardist (I'm a classically trained pianist). I wonder why.

[@treeduck3705]

Even Rich Williams gave a Walsh sideways look at his "dancing".

[@fraroc]

I really don't know for sure, probably to carry rosin, guitar picks, violin and guitar strings, someone on Ragsdale Rules (Facebook fanpage) said that he had motorcycle keys in there.....so yeah....

[@allsaunders317]

I don't see what the dancing outrages so many so what his voice is this powerful he feels doesn't bother the crowd lives it great band

[@d.od.3463]

Well, you may think Steve's voice is powerful here, but it used to be powerful and "on key". Not so here. What the hell happened to him?

[@gc4238]

HaHa Best part.. He has talent and can kick your useless asses.. Hell yes I'm Fan..

[@albitcapinigro1107]

wow great dancing

[@gc4238]

OMG Incredible Singer.. Super Rugged Being.. Grow Up and Appreciate Princesses ..

[@spuds6423]

Good thing Rich Williams slimmed down nowadays... He looks like John Goodman's Doppelganger.

[@wannabemaxonoff9785]

Wow, unreal

[@markmarsh27]

FFS! .... WHY DOES NO ONE GET THIS RIGHT ? ..... The name of the fucking song is Carry On OUR Wayward Son.

[@andrewnickerson6574]

And by the way why would a band like Kansas open for Styx Kansas is 10 times better coming from a Kansas native anyway

[@warrencaterson4257]

I've been a Kansas fan since day one. I'm glad I missed this incarnation. Parents, keep your kids from this. Especially the keyboard slapping and handstands...

[@rickyon]

To each his own Warren. I've also been a fan since day one and I'm in several Facebook groups that boast several past and current members of the band as well as a lot of "Wheatheads" or the fans considered "insiders". This show is extremely popular with those fans and band members. Steve Walsh himself admittedly said he wished he'd never done this stuff but we loved it!

[@markserour9115]

Warren Caterson Dude, the hand stands are Walsh's trademark. He's no different than any other front man in rock history adopting a unique act.

[@obtucewillie]

I saw Kansas on their 1980 tour. Steve was doing headstands then - no big deal always a great show.

[@raechelyndawn2580]

He was amazingly sexy when he did that...

[@DaffierPig6843]

That keyboard is very very secured to the ground

[@brianzaborowski2724]

I think this guy and Elaine from Seinfeld should try out for dancing with the stars, lol.

[@TheresaSmall-sl6kb]

The Bible says whoever believe in the son of God has life He who does not have the son of God will not see his life

[@eddiejk1]

Kansas was at their best in the mid-70's, (I saw them several times), when Steve Walsh (the singer making a fool out of himself and the band in this clip) just sat behind his B-3 in his jeans & t-shirt, & played & sang his ass off, truly one of the great voices ever in rock, but only during that early period-check out ANY of the songs on the first album ("Kansas"), "Song For America", "Masque", & the album "Carry On Wayward Son" is from-"Leftoverture". He obviously lost it along the way, unfortunately.

[@AceHermes]

How big was Rich there???? Woh

[@srstacy]

Steve Walsh sounded pretty good on this one, but did he actually play anything on that keyboard, or just use it as a piece of gym equipment?

[@thebiddler6907]

Gym equipment.

[@mercedeslopez7502]

Supernatural

[@bitsabelle]

smoking boys!

[@Ken-xn3rk]

I liked Steve’s voice better in he earlier years but as you age, some singers vocal cords can change. I thought maybe he had overcome a throat issue. The first video I ever saw was his younger days wearing just full length tube socks and yellow gym shorts. I was thinking with all that he HAD to be on drugs. But maybe it was all his moving around high kicking and such. But their older years, when they had the orchestra behind them, you could tell he sounded different doing the higher notes. Still an awesome singer and musician. I prefer Steve over the Elephante guy.

[@autk]

Boo Hoo, this is a bs narrative, the drugs were behind him here Steve has ALWAYS had the rasp... Lonely Street...some folks don't have a clue

[@joebradley1520]

Over the top high level performance

[@TheManWithThePlan360]

Okay, I'll say it. How did that keyboard not break?!

[@ohmtronseedling]

i saw this tour and noticed there was a metal bar/rod that he had directly in front of the keys on the lower keyboard for support. he didn't have that in the 70's tho- his poor Hammond musta taken a licking back then.

[@Belexes]

Steve did break the display on his keys. Happened.

[@atthewhiskey]

Doing fucking HANDSTANDS / HEADSTANDS LOL

[@markserour9115]

AtThe Whiskey Easy for you to criticize. Let's see he's famous and you...who are you?

[@rickyon]

Mark, that comment can be taken two ways. You don't know his intent.

[@noppornthanompong7300]

Where were the violin man?

[@scottykei5608]

On keyboard!! xD

[@nothingheremovealong6751]

It was never the same for me after Kerry left...

[@autk]

It was never the same after Steve left, fixed it for you

[@scootergreen3]

Who's the women in the dress?

[@erinsjennings]

David Ragsdale

[@Elvira00000]

Real funny dude. That is a tail coat, which a lot of violinists wear to perform. David Ragsdale was also the violinist for Kansas.

[@Gutgulper]

The answer was A. cocaine

[@autk]

Nope

[@rickyon]

There's cocaine involved but the mad dancing is showmanship!

[@brianfoskett4410]

CHRISTIAN ROCK? :-) EPIC PERFORMANCE!!!

[@jt4599]

He's doing all that jumping around with a knee brace on. Hmm.....

[@Dannyman123]

I love this band's music, but it seems the lead singer was at a difficult point in his life here. Not being able to decide if he wants to be a coked up fitness instructor on daytime tv or a rock 'n roll singer.... Still great vid though

[@rickyon]

He cleaned up his act soon after this. The new singer that replaced him is off the charts great. The whole band is performing at the highest levels since the 70s. You should check them out.

[@scootergreen3]

Yes, I agree.

[@caixadepandora4786]

me too

[@caixadepandora4786]

For me Too :(

[@jlr022159]

He was ALWAYS like that... even before the coke. It’s just who he is.

[@ericmedina680]

I love Walsh, but he sure looked like he had too much caffeine in his system on that night, lol.

[@mikemyersemail]

"But I flew too high" . . . indeed.

[@Frank-ns2qm]

cocaine is a helluva drug

[@autk]

Nope

[@TheresaSmall-sl6kb]

❤❤ hey got great news for u The Bible says Jesus Christ died for your sinns And arose He is alive The Bible says the unpradable sin is rejecting Jesus Christ for your Lord and personal Savior There is a penalty for sin Jesus Christ said the penalty is HeLL

[@TheMaidensTrooper]

UM dude is not even playing the boards........because there isn't any sounds when his are off the boards....lmao WTF?

[@rickyon]

+Mark Schrupp UM dude, they had another keyboard player in the band at the time named Greg Robert.

[@Belexes]

Mark's right. Steve was muted FoH.

[@thebiddler6907]

@@rickyon I can guarantee that during this entire song, Steve's keyboards are off. 100% guarantee. It's ALL Greg Robert.

[@rickyon]

That's what I already said. Look up 2 comments above.

[@thebiddler6907]

@@rickyon Sorry dude I was just trying to stick up for my man Greg! I mean no offense!

[@richardlawson6787]

kansas won mr.olympia twice for a reason.....,,,,,,,,

[@michpackfan]

Who's the heavy guitar player, is he a regular?

[@Elvira00000]

Yes, that's Rich Williams. He's been part of Kansas since the very beginning. Just saw them live in August, and he has actually slimmed down a lot. Still one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived!

[@musicalarsonist5139]

who can perform this stoned

[@Seth-de9pd]

Man...Steve was doing a lot of blow back in these days.

[@Mr100Rupees]

my man was so high here lmao

[@lurpsound4151]

I was in the Kansas crew for that tour and Steve wasn’t doing coke. Ass Clown!

[@autk]

Wrong

[@williamhewitt4748]

is that singer steve walsh?

[@rickyon]

Yes

[@jacquetrosper7780]

William Hewitt YES it was Steve.

[@tonylindemuth5319]

look in the mirror and tell me just what you see Walsh

[@jordanegler1809]

Is the second guitar player wearing tux tails and shorts??!!? This is a band that never, ever had a fashion coordinator, obviously. Guess when you can play like these guys, you can dress however you want.

[@Elvira00000]

AC/DC had a guy with tails and shorts on stage. You're right, to each his own. That guitarist, David Ragsdale, also plays violin for Kansas.

[@Daveyo747]

There is only two players left on the original band. One of them is the Drummer and the other is the heavy set dude Williams. All the rest are gone now. The other original guitar player Livren had a stroke in 2009. He was very lucky to have survived that one but it got his hands an vocal chords really bad. had the operation and they say he is pretty much recovered from it, but is not playing anymore. Walsh retired in 2014, 4 years ago. Elephante the violin player quit long time ago and also is not playing anymore. Everybody got burned out, got tired, some had medical problems and others went their way to the Church. It happens and on all bands of the 70's it is inevitable that they will quit. peace

[@rickyon]

Daveyo, you have many facts wrong and should not even be commenting on this subject. Elefante was the lead singer and did not quit. The band broke up and he has been doing other things since. Many things! He is still performing and sounds amazing. Kerry Livgren had a stroke and has recovered. He never lost his vocal cords. He sits in with the band when they play in Kansas. The band never got "burned out" or tired. They continued to tour every year and have a new singer who took over for Walsh. They added two other players and released an amazing new album in 2016 called The Prelude Implicit. The band has been touring a lot and are writing yet another new album. So as you can see you are very out of touch with what has been happening with Kansas.

[@Daveyo747]

Wow, you say many facts wrong? Were you alive in 1976? I saw them play and have a record of them from that time. Walsh was the Lead Singer and keyboard player. As I said before only 2 of the originals are still playing from 1976 today. I even was a band player myself from a different group, Chicago Express> competed with Cheap Trick, and is a friend of a famous player from Deep Purple of whom I was with during the Cal Jam 74. I am also a friend from another player who played with the Commodores in 77. End of conversation.

[@shucksful]

Daveyo747 you also don’t know SHIT about KANSAS... ANY TRUE KANSAS FAN WOULD KNOW THAT JOHN ELEPHANTE WAS THEIR REPLACEMENT SINGER AFTER WALSH LEFT THE BAND AROUND 80-82...You’re a fool...now, go comment on the Commodores. And if you get LIONEL RICHIES NAME WRONG, try to humble yourself next time, and admit it.

[@markscutti9682]

Daveyo747 Original Kansas: Steve Walsh (keyboards vocals) Kerry Livgren (keyboards guitars) Robby Steinhardt (violins vocals) Phil Ehart (drums) Richard Williams (guitars) Dave Hope (bass) For anyone who wants to comment,and have their facts straight! Kansas is a Band! Thank You!!

[@markscutti9682]

The band origins started in 1966,with Phil and Rich in a band known as The Pets.

[@blitztim6416]

What the heck is going on here. Silliness. Sounds good but painful to watch. 😟

[@ytsejam6891]

What a shame to have such amazing talent and embarrass yourself by going on stage all coked up.

[@musicalarsonist5139]

reminds me of pauly shore.