Kansas

Kansas is an American rock band formed in Topeka, Kansas, in 1973. They became popular during the 1970s, first through album‑oriented rock radio and later with hit singles such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” The band has produced nine gold albums, three multi‑platinum albums (Leftoverture 5×, Point of Know Return 4×, and The Best of Kansas 4×), one additional platinum studio album (Monolith), one platinum double live album (Two for the Show), and the million‑selling single “Dust in the Wind.” Kansas appeared on the US Billboard charts for more than 200 weeks throughout the 1970s and 1980s and performed to sold‑out arenas and stadiums across North America, Europe and Japan. “Carry On Wayward Son” was among the most‑played tracks on US classic‑rock radio in the mid‑1990s. Jason Ankeny of AllMusic has referred to Kansas as staples of classic‑rock radio. In 1969, Don Montre and Kerry Livgren (guitars, keyboards, synthesizers) were performing in a band called The Reasons Why in Topeka. After leaving to form the band Saratoga with Lynn Meredith and Dan Wright, they began performing Livgren’s original material, with Scott Kessler on bass and Zeke Lowe on drums. In 1970, they changed the band’s name to Kansas and merged with members of the rival Topeka progressive‑rock group White Clover. White Clover members Dave Hope (bass) and Phil Ehart (drums, percussion) joined Livgren, vocalists Meredith and Greg Allen, keyboardists Montre and Wright, and saxophonist Larry Baker.
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Dust In The Wind

On the Other Side

Carry On My Wayward Son

All I Wanted

Lonely Wind

Down The Road (live 1976)

Death Of Mother Nature Suite

Anthem

Belexes

The Wall

Song For America

Loner

Play The Game Tonight

What’s On My Mind

Magnum Opus

Sparks Of The Tempest

Portrait

Point Of Know Return

Closet Chronicles

Rhythm in the Spirit

Miracles Out Of Nowhere

The Pinnacle

Journey From Mariabronn

Song For America 1975 Full Album

Leftoverture 1976 Full Album

Point of Know Return 1977 Full Album

Two for the Show 1978 Full Album

Monolith 1979 Full Album

Audio-Visions 1980 Full Album

Freaks Of Nature 1995 full album

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