Kansas - Throwing Mountains

[@RipCityJB]

I'm watching this with wine in my belly and tears in my eyes. Is it "Carry On"? No, but it's KANSAS in 2020 playing music that no one else plays. Absolutely awesome!

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

I thought like you did this is KANSAS 2020 and oh its SO nice to have something great to come of this crazy year that makes me smile.

[@JimNicotero]

Ditto man, ditto

[@JimNicotero]

Ditto

[@jonp4846]

It's better than "Carry On" which I've listened to countless times.

[@flupetepak]

them and Blue Oyster Cult in 2020, makes one feel warm inside.

[@christinascibetta1043]

I saw Kansas in the early 80s and it remains one of the best concerts i have ever seen! Handstands on the keyboards!

[@phillipr7556]

Yes I've seen them many times and remember Steve doing a handstand on the keyboard that was so cool

[@sebjulien3]

I saw hundreds of bands live in my life. But when Kansas came years ago in Quebec city with Styx, everyone in the crowd wasn't making any noise because they where too flabbergasted of how these guys controls everything in their sound. How tight they where. It was almost frightening to the normies. Controlling the velocity with their instruments all at the same time and no it wasn't the console guy lowering the volume, it was them. No mistake anywhere, notes for notes. For once we where able to hear the keyboard and vocals. One of the best prog band I have ever seen, and with Yes, Threshold and Rush they where the most tight. And I have seen them all in the last 42 years. Probably will never see them again. They came again this year but I was too sick because of Lyme disease to go see them. But boy I would have love to see that again.

[@alexfloate2420]

Rush, Styx, Kansas...my favorites among all the bands I love.

[@timp21117]

My wife and I saw Kansas in WV last summer, and if you closed your eyes, you'd have sworn that you were listening to Leftoverture on your turntable. Every chord, note, lyric, etc., was dead on. I can't wait to see them again whenever we are out of our COVID prison!

[@alexfloate2420]

@@timp21117 Saw them in Pittsburgh Oct 2018 where they did POKR complete, and it was fantastic. They have a great line-up that makes the old Kansas sound like the old Kansas, but also makes the new music sound very relevant and interesting.

[@andypaulus9420]

I saw them 2018 for the eight time. If you closed your eyes you'd swear its Steve Walsh up there.

[@JonathanHiller]

@@andypaulus9420 I don't think Ronnie sounds all that much like Steve, but he does the songs justice and respects Steve's legacy with the band. I love both of them for what they have brought to the band. Ronnie's all kinds of awesome, just like Steve was.

[@edwardbuxton2060]

Kansas has been my favorite band since I was 15 years old....62 now. This band got me through my angst teenage years and the lyrics continue to resonate as I progress through life. I saw them live for the first time in Arizona back in 1996. Thank you, thank you for continuing. The Kansas sound and vibe continue!!!

[@catholicdad]

They still got it! Fan for 43 years. Wheatheads rule!

[@bobthepsychic3853]

#KANSASThrowingMountains #KANSASforRockHall2021

[@marcelosoto-quiroga1965]

Same! Got into Kansas thanks to POKR back in '78 when I was 15... cried when they disbanded in the 80s. But the greatest always return and fortunately we could enjoy older geniuses in the wake of the century and still today.

[@ronnieroetto6608]

Always a fan.

[@jasminehall2897]

Lifetime fan always a regular on my "so..mine" playlist and I'm barely 30

[@jefffisher3455]

This song is a breathtaking miracle, as have so many Kansas songs have been in my life!

[@Jpeterson7]

I'm stunned by it. It's classic but fresh.

[@lordflyerofdragonsruston5097]

U l Pukifhhbi

[@lordflyerofdragonsruston5097]

Herb I Ki

[@jasminehall2897]

I'm so blown away by this i love the "hair bands" honestly wish I could have been at there original shows but meh the 90s were ok because my family was a little old school but always interested in new forms of music

[@tomrumler3577]

@@jasminehall2897 ... their shows in the 70's , with the original line-up , were EPIC !!!!

[@4kansas]

KANSAS!!!!! This is F***ing awesome! The real KANSAS sound. Amazing guitar licks by Rich and Zak. Davids violin is perfection along with Ronnie’s vocals! Can’t wait for the whole album release! Thank you KANSAS once again!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Songwriting yes not the production, this sounds badly over-compressed...

[@TogonzoMedia]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 Yep, it's "hot" and there's no dynamic range here. But I think the reason for the release delay was because they realized that they can't cut a vinyl LP with this mix without the needle jumping the grove, and that triggered a collective "Oh Fuck!" moment. Either remaster the album or undo the mastering process. The quickest and cheapest solution is to undo the mastering, and give us Zak's mix clean off the board. Since this delay, I did hear -- briefly -- a version of this song that isn't hot, wasn't compressed, had dynamic range ... but it was on bright side. Phil beat his china like it owed him money.

[@Retired1958]

Awesome band ..grew up listening to Kansas 🥰😊I'm 62 yrs & still love theses guys .

[@ВладимирКозлов-ш5д]

Brother, I'm also 62 and I've been listening to guys since 1975. For me, this is the best band. The only thing is, without Steve Walsh, everything somehow smells like a Dream Theater. As it is, everything is OK. Kansas is also loved in Russia.

[@JZBelexes]

This is such a special moment. As a younger Kansas fan, new music from the band is a special, precious event. I probably won't be able to enjoy these moments all that often in my life, so I am savoring this experience. And what a good song to savor it to.

[@astrodug]

Kansas is STILL a band!

[@jtm7336]

Doug David Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes.

[@donna3465]

Kansas is still THE band!

[@FunkYeah11]

Stupid

[@jtm7336]

Glenn Gruen How so?

[@rocketrod1444]

No ...... They are secret agents to come and steal your brain ....... dont worry they wont come near you.

[@lylesmith9547]

I’ve been following Kansas since I heard Leftoverture in 76. They are still so solid, can’t wait for them to come back to Salt Lake.

[@RichMansci]

I'd even go to Wendover

[@michaelmize9346]

I saw them last night at the AT and T performing arts center in Dallas Texas. Absolutely puts audiences in a trance. Richard Williams is an all time classic!! Kansas is a Band!!!

[@TheoIam]

Ok I’m a child of the late 70’s early 80’s. Kansas Styx Boston Journey REO. Who knew that they could come back with something so awesome. This song is melodic hard and catchy. Just like classic Kansas from the 70’s. I love it. I’m there next tour.

[@JonathanHiller]

Theolam, if you haven't heard it, you should REALLY check out the last studio album they did with this lineup, The Prelude Implicit, it's an excellent album!

[@1_hopelesshuman]

This summer w/Foreigner.

[@TheoIam]

@Norm Carpenter They haven’t been cancelled?

[@merlin5729]

@@JonathanHiller David Manion was on Keys for Prelude Implicit vs. Tom Brislin for Absence of Presence

[@normfromal]

TheoIam I don’t know I haven’t heard anything about the Foreigner Kansas Europe tour being cancelled

[@thomaskolde4316]

Pretty damn good......in my opinion. Been following these guys since I was about 15 years old (Lonely Wind). I'm 61 now and they're "Throwing Mountains." They've come a long way from where Burnett's Mound is. I grew up just outside of Topeka in a small town & I go see them just about every time they come back HOME! Rock on guys! You're home town proud!

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

It was great hearing them in Wichita too lol of course we LOVED the name KANSAS!!!

[@timyoung6431]

It boggles my mind how you guys are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, your body of work through the years deserves merit! Great song, can't wait for the rest!

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

We all need to contact them and let the Hall of Fame know our band KANSAS should be there in full representation as the powerhouse they are and have always been.

[@BillyBongwaters]

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, are Idiots is why

[@timyoung6431]

@@BillyBongwaters Truth!

[@pablojose4890]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame picks "rock" performers like Whitney Houston. They are a joke!

[@clemclemson9259]

same here but the Hall is all political - there are many missing bands- ill never understand it and you are right Kansas without a doubt should be there.

[@geraldhartley]

Saw Kansas last Fall in Salt Lake City and it was shocking how great it was! I had seen them a few times before with Steve Wash so I wasn't expecting much... I was BLOWN AWAY! Ronnie has given them a new lease on life! Everyone was on top of their game. It was so tight.

[@СергійХмель-и8к]

I really love Kansas, amazing song, for so many years they create beautiful music, greetings from Ukraine

[@diamond_holly723]

Greetings from Alabama USA!

[@jasminehall2897]

Salutations from Colorado, America LOL had no idea how far kansas is known absolutely love it

[@thoughtramblermongersagemo2347]

kansas is my favorite band in this planet

[@brcs78]

ME2!!!

[@TUBELSLIDER]

Once again, Kansas proves that they still have the talent and horsepower to release great music! Kansas IS a band! Yes, we all miss the founding six members that made the band famous but, the current lineup is amazing at keeping true to the original songs and the new stuff that they are writing is the best music I've listened to in years. The Prelude Implicit is an amazing album and I can't wait to hear the rest of "The Absence of Presence"!

[@johncolling8629]

Uh, the current lineup INCLUDES two of those founding members, drummer Phil Ehart and guitarist Rich Williams (both of whom have been there since Day One), plus 35-year member bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, as well as violinist David Ragsdale, who has performed with the band off and on for nearly 30 years. Credit where credit is due, my man.

[@stephenmennella3159]

Phil And Rich still there! After 47 years!

[@crusheverything4449]

John Colling - Cool your jets, man. What he obviously meant was the original 6 guys playing together. He didn’t say there were no original members left. For a know-it-all, you’re kinda slow to catch on, eh?

[@jasminehall2897]

@@johncolling8629 well I may be young but all credit was given when it hit and is just as monumental as it was originally i mean my goodness what more do you want lmbo

[@landriver1]

My favorite band of all-time!!! Rock on Kansas😎

[@brcs78]

mE2

[@frankfossaceca9616]

Me too .I love them. Miss steve walsh so much. Greatest voice ever!!!!!!!!!!

[@diamondor1]

My husbands local band, back in 1970’s in Southern Oregon, played with these guys. Been in love with them ever since. Seen them sooooo many times live, amazing. Why the hell aren’t they in the Rock n roll hall of fame? A true travesty!

[@arthurbristol1611]

Way 2B !!! Working the positive vibe! Throwing mountains indeed. Tom Brislin has been throwing mountains for a while now, being in Yes before and in Kansas now. I get the feeling it's like throwing pebbles for him. It would be like throwing the Himalayas for me. I saw Kansas at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on the 6th of April in 2019. The attention to detail by each player was world class, flawlessly flowing through virtuoso lines, including Tom Brislin who had recently joined the group. I was elated that night, in an evening of musical perfection. I'm lifted in awe every time I reminisce. They were throwing mountains of music, including the entire Point Of No Return.

[@rickperez1336]

WOW This sound like I just stepped back into 1978! This line-up has that same signature KANSAS vibe!....Awesome! thanks guys! love this era of music! Wonderful musicianship! wonderful prog rock!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Big difference in recording techniques.

[@cinianfanian7972]

RIP Robby Steinhardt, First violinist of the band.

[@jimmyvegas1000]

I saw Kanas in the 80s and they were great and this new stuff is a true testament of there greatness.... All I can say is WOW and for the couple of people that did a thumbs down🤔what is wrong with you?

[@markgarin6355]

Great song.... they're still rocking it at 50....

[@carlsurrow5538]

It's straight fire! Hear shades of Purple, Clockwork Angels and modern day Europe while still sounding like classic Kansas

[@eefvreeland9472]

Spot on!

[@Green-Lyon]

These guys still have the magic. One of my all time favorites producing great music to this day just warms the heart.

[@markharris2117]

Gentleman of the band Kansas - this new music just brings a lump in my throat every time i hear it, and i've been looping "The Absence of Presence" since receiving it from 'pre-order' status. This is just amazing song-writing coupled with the amazing craftsmanship we've all grown to appreciate since the inception of Kansas over 47 years ago. This is just exceptional, exceptional music, and clearly an immediate classic - easily a top 4 Kansas album - and what band is able to do that 40+ years into existence? none but Kansas. Thank you - this is amazing music.

[@brianboyce]

They are playing this on the current tour, what a great song!

[@ChrisSteberlPROJECTALCAZAR]

Probably the best music that has been put out in a long long time!

[@jordanfarquharson5345]

Have you heard The Prelude Implicit?

[@stinky_nut_blast]

@@jordanfarquharson5345 If it's on the same level, I'll have to get myself a copy. The last Kansas album I bought was Somewhere to Elsewhere and I thought it was quite weak.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

That was all Livgren so how could it be weak...this has a wall of sound I'm not too keen on.

[@jordanfarquharson5345]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 Say what?

[@vitorcampbell2295]

Too many times in the past I tried to climb the mountain But the inner voices laughed Too many blocks in the road I tried to find a new way But there’s nowhere else to go But now I silence the crowd And nothing can stand in my way Throwing Mountains to the sky And the shadows reveal the horizon Driving Oceans to the side And my footprints will cross the divide New pressures weighing me down I want to take the first step But I’m tethered to the doubt Too many forces collide This requires something bigger Than confidence and pride I won’t hold back anymore Nothing can stand in my way Too many time in the past I ran toward the ocean And I was frozen in my tracks So many times on the path I felt the power coursing But the lighting didn’t last But now the moment is here Nothing can stand in my way

[@modernromans]

Are you kidding me?! This sounds EPIC. Love it! And the lyrics rock too. BRAVO.

[@rogerbeutler5671]

This new stuff so reminds me of the Kansas classics from years ago. They haven't lost a step.

[@btom22259]

I can not say how happy i am to see Kansas like that again. So great!

[@scottwakefield6422]

The absolute definition of musical perfection.Kansas keep on being excellent 👍

[@Hazardteam]

Guys, i never heard about this band before, but i can tell you: I LIKE THEM SO MUCH!

[@donaldostrem4982]

You know what will be funny? When this album will be released, it will go to the top ten album charts and will be certified gold or platinum! It would be great for some rockers to out sell some rap or hip hop act! Kansas is still awesome!

[@Marctull66]

One of the outstanding tracks on this excellent new album, one of the very best that Kansas has ever recorded ! Zak Rizvi was already an ace for the band, definitely inspired by Kerry Livgren, but they recruited Tom Brislin who's not only a great keyboard player but also an inspired composer. He wrote two great songs and added more interesting lyrics. This track is almost some kind of typical proggy heavy Kansas with wonderful instrumentation from all members.

[@thomaslamb9688]

Wow!! they still have it after all the years and personnel changes!! Just saw them in Augusta, Ga. Feb.28, 2020 and was totally blown away!! Love the sound from this new album.

[@BlacklightPosterboys]

I listen to this album constantly!!!!

[@gtf2648]

Saw them for the first time live in 1979 on the Monolith tour... STILL kicking ass today

[@jessew1133]

The first 30secs of this sounds like it came from Rush's Clockwork Angels album and there are hints of that sound throughout (bass lines and keyboards). Love this tune! Listened to this at least 10x already!

[@brucesnider626]

Amazing song. Very heavy but melodic with a lot of interesting musical changes. Just pre-ordered it from Amazon.

[@derflipflop]

That is exactly what I thought as well!

[@jeremybader1592]

First thought that popped into my head

[@ruthylopez]

I thought the same thing. Obviously lots of Clockwork Angels influence on this song.

[@markphilpot4981]

Last concert I went to was Kansas, Live at the Garden in Memphis. So fine, outdoors and great sound. Not a problem for this outfit! No bad seat, anywhere! Glorious and lovely! Happy I had the tickets and the time!

[@diskisrael613benjamin3]

I have been in Israel for quite a while. Israeli music fans come from all sides of the political and music spectrum. And they show great respect. I hope this band comes here to play! If not, then Zoom one. Sounds great! Would love to see my favorite original musicians

[@kentucker8882]

Nice to see the shots of the Tennessee Theatre in this video. Go Knoxville and thank you Kansas for the new music!

[@diamond_holly723]

I thought it was the Alabama when I first glanced at it! We have the same kind of sign :) Great that y'all have a beautiful old theater too!!

[@JonathanHiller]

Nice seeing people I know in the crowd shots! I am SO happy for the band, they truly sound fantastic, and it reminds me of Kansas from back in the day.

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

Thats a very nice theatre, I would love to hear KANSAS there someday if they go back. I saw a whole lotta movies there years ago.

[@adamholtz733]

Classic rock perfection is now current rock perfection from Kansas again !!!

[@lastdaysguitar]

I want to congratulate you Phil and Rich - I will always treasure the years of Kansas with Steve (and John), Kerry, Dave and Robbie - but you've kept the magic and fire amidst these personnel changes, that is so VERY hard to do, but you've done it!

[@musicnerd8969]

The legend continues... May you all play long, loud and proud, for as long as you play, prog lives... For us who love the music you write and play, Kansas means "Bringers of Joy and Laughter through Music." I hope to see you play this new music soon. Virtuoso's all. "Play On..."

[@amkhadka89]

People are so fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to some incredible music never fading emotions that amaze us all. stay home and listen to some Kansas people. 🤘🤘

[@rushyeskansas]

Great sounding, fantastic song, exactly what I expect from a Prog-Rock band like Kansas! Very promissing album!

[@darrylthorpe4907]

THIS IS A LOVELY PIECE OF MUSIC .. WELL WRITTEN , WELL PRESENTED ..... AND AS USUAL TIGHT AS A....... YOU KNOW WHAT IN A SANDSTORM !!!!!!!!

[@opi4372]

Kansas Band - hey you oldtimers and newbies of Prog'n Roll - PLEASE stay healty and together - a damn fine line up represents my alltime fave band in 2020 ! THANK YOU SO MUCH - please produce more of this fantastic music - love all the new band members too and especially Tom Brislin Looking forward seeing you in 2021 in GERMANY

[@jreid641]

Great tune! Great band! Been following you guys since the very first album came out.

[@dougloxley7761]

I'm an Aussie and have been a massive Kansas fan since the 70s. I have a good collection of original vinyl as well as recently released cds. Greatest band ever

[@jdelacruz6854]

Man that's good. Kansas keeps being awesome. Lifetime fan here. Thank you

[@mikemiller9000]

These guys just continue to prove they have it all for over 40 YEARS! See you August 26th in Virginia Beach!

[@Ironhead80]

The bass guitar line in the chorus is kick ass.

[@crusheverything4449]

Billy Greer RULES!!!!

[@brcs78]

@@crusheverything4449 yeah,,,,he is great...

[@BlacklightPosterboys]

Older, newer members.....but still very very much still Kansas. Strange how some bands lose one member and the whole thing crumbles, these guys? This still feels like and sounds like the Kansas I’ve always loved, even better if that’s possible. Awesome new album!!!!

[@zeidenmedia]

This is awesome! I saw them in Sacramento 3 years ago. They should be in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame NOW.

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

Yep its time now.

[@vikingwolf8904]

Kansas is forever one of my biggest bands in the world. I love you ;-)

[@christys8445]

OMG I was going to type a comment but I am so awestruck, I have no words..... Be well and be safe Kansas fans and fanatics ! 😷😂💖

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

You spoke my sentiments exactly. This is the best stuff of the new KANSAS configuration, been listening since they started and this has me in awe too. In my mind I could imagine people up on the space station above us listening to it or to maybe hear it in a Star Trek series. Wow, yep, awe is a great term for my response to their doing this song.

[@Jettguzman]

Wow, simply awesome, the way Kansas has been and still is.....and looking forward to a concert here In Phx in the future!!!

[@MRVC_83]

sounding great as always . i will never forget Kansas in concert long , long ago .

[@hawkone007]

This one will be a crowd favorite when touring resumes. The whole album is awesome and to experience it live will be amazing! KANSAS is a band!

[@nlikly3]

A GREAT new collaborative effort from the Wayward Sons! Listen to this in a great pair of headphones about a dozen times or so. Compositionally, lyrically, and from both performance and production standpoints it is BADA$$! These guys AREN'T just dust in the wind.

[@chipjens7298]

This is a masterpiece of music! Rock on Kansas! I’m fans of all the groups people hear influences from in this song but all I know is I can’t stop playing this song and singing along to it!

[@scottkotlaba6744]

Man o man! Love this track. Like a rollercoaster ride. All full of twist and turns and can't stop smiling though the whole song. Make me proud to be.the die hard Wheathead I am. Can't wait till June!

[@gobucks8842]

Thank you and God Bless you for continuing to carry the torch in a world that lacks good, sincere, and real music.

[@mikedan60]

Fan Tas Tik! Kansas. Wow what a great sound. Saw Kansas way back in 70's in London. They were amazing then but this! Its off the scale. Been waiting years for someone to produce an album of this quality. Just get it!

[@Bsus4films]

Proper classic prog rock with a modern sound. Love it. Thanks for existing, Kansas.

[@gregwujec5044]

You guys were amazing last night at Rivers Edge in Aurora. Your music brought me back to happier days in this world that's since gone completely mad. I loved hearing your new music too. I'm so glad I grew up when there were bands that knew how to rock and write songs with deeper meaning than the noise and vulgar mind pollution produced these days. Keep it up guys. Peace & God bless.

[@cBadArsBiker1579]

I've been a Kansas fan for over thirty years. It's been my experience to rarely like a Kansas tune during the first listen. This tune is an exception to the rule: it's prog certainly with a nice hook in the chorus.

[@4284scoop]

The preview snippets from a few weeks ago sounded tantalizing - and now this!! Epic, powerful song! The current lineup quite ably channels the authentic musical muscle and spirit of the original lineup while charting a promising course for the future. Kansas is a band and Kansas lives!

[@markgarin6355]

It's amazing that there are oldies stations playing classic rock, but few venues for classic rock and roll bands and their new music.

[@mariaceciliafp]

Reminds me of rhythm in the spirit! Love it already

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Damn, even in this new iteration, they haven't missed a step. Wonderful sound from one of the all-time great bands!

[@screechingwind114]

My younger brother had me optimistically seeing the world and how music could impact the world in a more beautiful way.

[@Nexploder446]

Glad to know I saw them in New York live back in December!

[@wendycharlton6821]

May the world heal so we can get back to some kind of normal and hear this awesome work live!

[@brianstoecker379]

Are you kidding me? It just gets better and better. Long live Kansas!

[@jasonkreisler1432]

Holy Frijoles! These guys are getting better and better. Gotta have this.

[@jirihotarek4996]

Wooow!!! I love it! This has all those great ingridents to make it classic Kansas hard rock song. Amazing! Waiting for the whole cd will be the hardest part now :-D. This really is PERFECTION.

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

Yep hurry and get it to us!!!

[@karlsikoski489]

Waiting ,no show Kansas San Antonio's, 1975, so big supporters ,first 3 albums all I wanted,.hear,sorry fleet wood mac , made you feel insecure, your better!

[@osocargm]

This new Kansas is rocking very good again, congrats

[@1badsteed]

There's no way that was 6 minutes! While I will miss Robby, Kerry and Steve, this was AWESOME!

[@SunyCartoons]

Four decades, three different lineups, still an amazing band.

[@rogerbeutler5671]

I'd also like to add, Absence Of Presence is as good as anything you've ever done. Congrats guys.

[@jordanfarquharson5345]

How can you have heard it if it isn't out yet?

[@darinharrison112]

Another KANSAS masterpiece... I really like the mix w/ Ronnie's vocals (which sound great)! Of course, David, Billy, Phil & Rich are truly in a class by themselves in rock music royalty!

[@scottcollins88]

Still the sound, and yet new. I am grateful to their new album. Lost love of and once again found. Thank you Kansas for once more of the love of music.

[@entropyincrease]

Holy shit, the drums are fucking amazing, they sound so good after so many years, they've aged like a nice whine. such an awesome song, vocals are really really good

[@davideck3635]

Yes!!!!! That's the Kansas I know and love. Can't wait to hear the new album.

[@tuesdayzrain]

One of THE BEST bands of all time!😎🎸🎤✌

[@danielsan3681]

Agree!! 🙏❤️

[@vulcanbespock]

Saw them in concert tonight. This song sounds like older Kansas harmonies and sound! Beautiful!!

[@godwillguideme.3773]

This is GREAT! Really sounds CLASSIC! Great singer! Jamming guitar! Just a perfect song!

[@oldjack-mi8gk]

My mom used to go to the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville to watch country & western shows as a girl. This is classic.

[@gregk7012]

Saw them in July 1979 at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Mi. It was the ‘’Monolith Tour’’ BEST concert I ever saw. It’s too bad that the band is no longer the originals, but times change 🙁 I should mention but as my brother and I were sneaking off behind the building to visit the trees while we were waiting in line to get in, we almost got run over by Robbie Steinhart driving a Dodge diplomat. I’m guessing that he was in a hurry to make a last minute pick up before the concert.

[@JonathanHiller]

Two of the originals are still in the band. AND, all of the current members have been approved by all the originals, so I don't know how they could have stayed closer to the legacy of the originals any better than they have. They sound AWESOME today, both recorded AND live. I've seen them several times since this lineup came on board. I'll be seeing them again not long down the road, too. They're SO good! Also, if any of the originals are in town when the band is playing, there's an open invitation for them to join the band on stage, and they usually do for a song or two.

[@BucF16]

Saw that same Monolith tour in Tucson. Most amazing live show evah!

[@diskisrael613benjamin3]

Monolith is an incredible album!!!!

[@crusheverything4449]

Jon Hiller - There you go again, knowing it all.

[@JonathanHiller]

@@crusheverything4449 I'm only repeating what has been said by the band members themselves, including the former members.

[@markharris2117]

Phil, like the entire band, just continues to kick @$$ - zero notion of slowing down. Who else but Kansas would be able to put out a classic album in their 47th year. To Phil, Robbi, Rags, and Greer, thanks for continuing to put out amazing music at the highest levels. To Ravi and Tom ...... mercy, but thanks for channeling Steve Walsh and the immeasurable Kerry Livgren so brilliantly. You guys are amazing. See you in CO on next tour.

[@jkben7415]

Wow ! I've been a fan since 1975 listening to them on my 8 track in my 69 chevy C20. These guys always come through even with different line ups. Love Ronnie Platt and the new members....Great song guys! Thanks Rich and Phil for the strong work ethic and keeping it going. Stay strong and healthy. Never surrender!

[@danielsan3681]

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[@slidetek]

November 23, 1974, Winterland San Francisco. A band I was not familiar with was opening for Blue Oyster Cult and Jefferson Starship. They had an album out, and I could tell most of the crowd wasn't familiar with them either. TBH I wanted to see BOC, but thought I'd be polite. As they tore through their opening set, the few boos turned to cheering. This band was absolutely on fire and the crowd was into it. Their set _might_ have been 40 minutes. We hollered for an encore, but didn't get it. As BOC was playing, all I could think about were these guys I just saw. They should have reversed the order of the bands. Next morning went and grabbed "Kansas". The rest as they say, is history.

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