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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