Was lucky enough to see them.. Pablo cruise opened.what a show..
@gkirms8 ай бұрын
Saw them in 1979 on their Monolith tour. What an epic concert. Saw them again on their 'Somewhere to Elsewhere' tour but it was pretty evident Steve's voice would never be the same again.
@simonbarber22978 ай бұрын
You totally skipped by their 1975 album, Song For America - kind of a major milestone in their discography.
@mrbill13907 ай бұрын
Kansas the Band website still shows them touring with the only member change being Joe Denizon in place of Ragsdale on violin. I saw this version (with Ragsdale) in Savannah just prior to Covid and they sounded almost as good as the original members. I attended the 'No Place Like Home' concert in Topeka and Steve Walsh's voice wasn't as strong as his younger years, but the harmonies and music were as tight as ever. Ronnie Platt has the range and power of Walsh in his younger years, but I don't think his voice has the same quality on the recordings. As Freddie Mercury and Brian May said, Kansas is the best live band they've seen because they can play complex music as good live as in the studio. They should definitely be in RHOF.
@docheine8 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed some of Kerry Livgren’s Christian music.
@gkirms8 ай бұрын
I never knew that they were gone. And yes, you did skip 'Song for America'. Also, a brief introduction to Proto-Kaw would have been helpful. You segue-wayed into that like it was part of the Kansas line up. Mentions of Steve Walsh's other 3 solo albums would have been nice especially his last release 'Black Butterfly'. Mention of Kerry's last solo album also, Q.A.R.
@timshelton85358 ай бұрын
There is no Kansas without Steve Walsh! IMO
@gkirms8 ай бұрын
John Elefante was a great replacement although the music they did was average at best IMO for those 2 albums which were heavily Christian influenced with both Kerry and John as Christians. John's solo efforts have been stellar though especially his album 'Revolution of Mind' with members of Kansas appearing on it. Jerome Mazza would have been a perfect replacement for Steve instead of Ronnie I think also. If you didn't know it you'd think it was Steve singing.
@stevemurrell61677 ай бұрын
Oh, you're one of those "there's no AC/DC without Bon Scott" types. Blindly loyal to the past. I've been a fan from the start and of course Kansas are best with Steve, he's one of the best vocalists ever....but I'd rather have any Kansas that none at all. Have you heard The Prelude Implicit and The Absence of Presence? Both very worthy albums. Platt does a fine job and they still sound like Kansas.....even without Livgren as well. I will admit, Elefante sucked, which was likely your point.😉
@gkirms7 ай бұрын
@@stevemurrell6167 I never said John Elefante sucked. If that was the case I would never had mentioned his album 'Revolution of Mind' and his solo output the last being 'The Amazing Grace' from 2022. Have you listened to Revolution of Mind? And I'm not one of those "without" types either. If that was the case I would have stopped listening to Kansas long ago. I was giving my opinion about certain elements of Kansas. And I do have their 2 most recent albums. I've listened to Kansas since their first album and have seen Steve early in his career and later in his career. Great Band but a great band when all the original members were together and contributing to their sound. Their best albums were with the original six members. Not taking away from other incarnations when members left but they were at their best with the original six.
@stevemurrell61677 ай бұрын
@@gkirms I didn't say you said anything about Elefante so obviously my concluding assumption was incorrect.....but I think he sucked. I do agree with you that their best albums involve the original six.
@gkirms7 ай бұрын
@@stevemurrell6167 Thank you but if think Elefante sucks you really should listen to what I suggested. Such a great album and with some Kansas alumni on it making it sound like classic Kansas. Absolutely nothing like the 2 albums he did in the 80's with them. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
@williamcampbell1637 ай бұрын
They got old.It happens to all of us ❤
@rdalev1Ай бұрын
Many if Kerrys songs had religious undertones, it didn't start with "Hold On". And in case you didn't know "Portrait He Knew was about Albert Einstein and not Jesus, as some people believed. "Closet Chronicles" was about Howard Hughs, in case anyone wanted to know.
@TyroneEppsАй бұрын
The best band ever😊😊😊😊
@stevemcfate19617 ай бұрын
The version with Original 6 was Kansas 3, that was when Kerry left Kansas 2 and joined the reunited White Clover when Phil came back from England. Robby Steinhardt did not join White Clover until this time, along with Walsh, prrior to that it was only Ehart, Williams and Hope and they spent some time in New Orleans before Phil left for England. Years later Kerry put the early version of Kansas back together for a couple albums and called it Proto-Kaw, with members of Kansas 1 and 2.
@keithbkАй бұрын
One addition, don't forget the 2009 release of "Native Window," which was KANSAS minus Walsh. This is every bit as much a KANSAS album as Proto-Kaw. Also, keep an eye on some of the Jon Elefante and Kerry Livgren solo material, as they bring in members of KANSAS for several songs. If you have never heard Jon Elefante's "This Is How The Story Goes (feat. Rich Williams & David Ragsdale of Kansas)," you have truly missed out on one of the greatest pieces of KANSAS material without the actual KANSAS name attached to it. Clocking in at 11 minutes, this is one great piece of music. Also, nab Robbie Steinhart's only solo album, "Not in Kansas Anymore." Sure, it's a bit late in the game, released shortly before he passed, but it's a worthy addition to the KANSAS library.
@TooSkinnyKenny6 ай бұрын
"LeftOverture" was their shining moment. Most of their other music I can take or leave.
@AnneLeighton5 ай бұрын
Good research work. Thank you. I work with Joe Deninzon, and want to help you pronounce his name better for next time. First syllable is "Den" like the Den in a house. Second syllable is "In" like the word between "Den" and "a house." and the third syllable is pronounced "Zone." like "Welcome to the Denin-Zone." The band that he's fronted all these years is pronounced like "Stratosphere-eee-us" Thanks again.
@whathappenedtothem_5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@AnneLeighton5 ай бұрын
@@whathappenedtothem_ my pleasure. And thanks for the report.
@fredricclack71375 ай бұрын
Power!
@PatrickManganelli4 ай бұрын
You forgot the second album: SONG FOR AMERICA, truely one of the best!!!
@fredricclack71375 ай бұрын
He Knew(Portrait)!
@We_Seek_Truth7 ай бұрын
Whoever is using the "Kansas" name is selling a lie. That group ceased being that group at some point long ago, I'm not sure when. Whatever is out there after that is only a tribute band.
@stevemcfate19617 ай бұрын
2 original members and Billy Greer with nearly 40 years in, and David Ragsdale with nearly 30 years in before he retired recently, is not a Tribute Band. Foreigner with no original members is a tribute band
@user-fm6rf8hs9g5 ай бұрын
You would not say that if you’ve seen them recently
@donnaerickson20214 ай бұрын
Sounds like this could be AI narrating. Anyone else think that? AI makes errors.
@davidmccall47763 ай бұрын
@@stevemcfate1961Rich Williams is the only original KANSAS member still touring as KANSAS, so it's one member away from being a true tribute band..
@stevemcfate19613 ай бұрын
@@davidmccall4776 What's your point?
@ZecaLenzi018 ай бұрын
Infelizmente sou ruim em inglês, gostaria de saber tudo o que dizem, vejio que poderia aproveitar melhor o canal. Amo música. A todos viajantes do universo.
@jason6988 ай бұрын
They moved to Oklahoma
@We_Seek_Truth7 ай бұрын
No, Kansas was blown north to Canada by that relentless south wind!
@stevemurrell61677 ай бұрын
Whatever happened to them? They're still touring FFS. Maybe "What's Happening With Kansas".....but overall, a good wrap up.
@davidk413Ай бұрын
They will be in Topeka Ks in Oct 24
@georgeford36878 ай бұрын
Wow, no Song for America. Fail
@richsalm74742 ай бұрын
Get your facts straight.
@grimtraveller79238 ай бұрын
I don't think your research is very good. You completely ignored the band's convoluted beginnings, which is crucial to understanding the band and how they came to play the kind of music they did. I generally find the videos you do to be quite monotonous. Sorry, no offence. I do appreciate your effort.
@humanbeing24208 ай бұрын
I agree. The narration is atrocious.
@stevemcfate19617 ай бұрын
yes, i corrected the early history here with a post. A couple other things he got wrong as well
@glennjulien-fg2eu7 ай бұрын
What do you mean?lol
@markgarin63555 ай бұрын
Dumb video...what happened? They got better and better. And still around. What happened to you?