Podcasts about Leftoverture

Start Artist Song Time Album Year Intro Track One Kansas 0:01:31 Kansas Carry On Wayward Son 5:15 Leftoverture 1976 2 Track Two Camel 0:07:02 Camel Chord Change 6:32 Moonmadness 1976 3 Track Three Bebop Deluxe 0:13:58 Be Bop Deluxe Ships In The Night 3:55 Sunburst Finish 1976 4 Track Four Queen 0:18:14 Queen Somebody to […]

Episode 133 is here! This week on the Rock Roulette Podcast, we're wrapping up our review of Kansas' Leftoverture. Does the second half of this prog-rock classic keep the magic alive? Tune in for our final thoughts!

Episode 132 is live, and the wheel has spoken! This week on the Rock Roulette Podcast, we're diving into Leftoverture by Kansas. Does this 1976 prog-rock classic still carry on? Tune in to hear our thoughts on its epic sound and musicianship!

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https://youtube.com/live/J7CErq6jWd4 Here's the book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/49sWgQ9 RED ON BLACK: The Listener's Guide to Sammy Hagar takes fans on an in-depth journey through the Red Rocker's remarkable recording career. WITH A FOREWORD BY GREG RENOFF, author of Van Halen Rising, this book is a definitive guide to Sammy Hagar's music, from his 1976 solo debut Nine on a Ten Scale to 2022's Crazy Times. Tim Durling reviews every solo album and dives into Hagar's pivotal roles with Montrose, Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and beyond. Fans will also find insights on Sammy's collaborations with the Waboritas, The Circle, and HSAS, along with his covers and the artists who've covered his songs. Whether you're a lifelong Redhead or just love cranking up the volume to 55 (or more), this guide is for you! Praise for Tim Durling's Previous Works: "Most rock fans know Kansas for Leftoverture and Point of Know Return—but there's so much more to discover. Tim's book, Let It Be Your Guide, is full of fantastic insights into a band often described as both overrated and underrated. A must-read for Kansas fans!" —Bill Flanigan "Tim's Let It Be Your Guide explores the entire Kansas discography with passion and depth, asking thoughtful questions that make fans hear these classics in a whole new way. Another must-read!" —Cesare Cetra "Down For The Count is a phenomenal overview of Y&T's career. A deep dive into the albums of an underappreciated band."* —Jerry Attwooll "Tim Durling's Down For The Count gives Y&T the spotlight they deserve, reviewing their entire catalog with incredible detail. A must-read for all hard rock and metal fans!" —Artie Silva "If you're a music fan or collector, UNSPOOLED is essential. Even if you don't collect 8-tracks, you'll enjoy this nostalgic journey. The book is beautifully designed and packed with incredible stories." —Chris Preston "Tim's UNSPOOLED is both educational and entertaining—a rare combo! I was inspired to start my own 8-track collection after reading it. A must-have for music collectors!" —John T. Snow “Exclusively Van Halen" is the ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. Step into the world of rock and roll legends as we delve deep into the history, music, and trivia surrounding one of the most iconic bands of all time. Join us as we explore Van Halen's storied career, from their electrifying performances to the making of their timeless hits. Get to know the band members, their inspirations, and the stories behind the songs that have rocked generations. But that's not all – tune in for exciting giveaways where you can win exclusive Van Halen merchandise and more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering the magic of Van Halen, this show promises to keep you entertained, informed, and rocking out from start to finish. Get ready to jump into the world of "Exclusively Van Halen" and experience the music like never before. We talk all things Van Halen! #vanhalen #johnnybeaneTV #eddievanhalen #exclusivelyvanhalen #bestofallworlds #timdurling #sammyhagar #alexvanhalen

Evan and Amanda talk "Leftoverture" by Kansas. Happy Tuesday! Find us on Facebook: The Worst Podcast on Mars Find us on Instagram: worstpodonmars Send us an email!: worstpodonmars@gmail.com

Episode 150 – Styx & Kansas Part 3, 1976 – Crystal Ball and Leftoverture In this episode, the group covers 1976 in the combo Styx / Kansas timeline. Crystal Ball sees the introduction of Tommy Shaw to the Styx lineup. Some of the results are immediately remarkable and some of the results are as uneven as the rest of the catalog to this point. Crystal Ball shows a band that is still working to perfect their formula. Leftoverture, on the other hand, is an album for the ages. Kansas were able to craft a timeless classic from a potentially devastating set of circumstances. Leftoverture was the album that broke Kansas as stars and the songs hold up. Enjoy our conversation on these two enjoyable albums from 1976. X (formerly Twitter): @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Matthew and Kyle attempt to "Carry On" with Season 5 as they talk about the 1976 Kansas classic, 'Leftoverture'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/audiojudo You can also buy some swag with our logo on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/audio-judo-podcast As always, let us know what you think by emailing info(at)audiojudo(dot)com. Website: https://www.audiojudo.com Get in touch on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiojudo Twitter: @audiojudo Instagram: @audio_judo We are proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. If you like our show check out other music related podcasts at https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Kyle attempt to "Carry On" with Season 5 as they talk about the 1976 Kansas classic, 'Leftoverture'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter for as little as $1/month: https://www.patreon.com/audiojudo You can also buy some swag with our logo on it: https://www.teepublic.com/user/audio-judo-podcast As always, let us know what you think by emailing info(at)audiojudo(dot)com. Website: https://www.audiojudo.com Get in touch on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiojudo Twitter: @audiojudo Instagram: @audio_judo We are proud members of the Pantheon Podcast Network. If you like our show check out other music related podcasts at https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For their latest journey down hard rock and heavy metal's many-faceted highway, the Sadmen's destination was that utopian land of pianos, synthesisers, Moogs and mellotrons. Yes, friends, having done vocalists, singers and bass players, it was time to pay tribute to some of the ivory tinklers who help to make up rock's great tapestry. But if you thought we were going all Tony Banks, Jon Lord, Rick Wakeman or Richard Wright on you, think again, fans. Yes, in this episode we do touch on some obvious waypoints, but of Genesis, Purple/Whitesnake, Yes and Floyd there is no sign (or is there?) And though Mark and Rich go fully prog rock (or 'prock' as no-one ever calls it), Steve manages to keep it real with a big slice of late-70s hard rock. With three albums released over a period of just seven years, we start back in 1972 with Uriah Heep who, at this point were shelling albums like peas, yet still managed to trump early successes like Look At Yourself and Salisbury, with the huge cornucopia of Ken Hensley-inspired sound that was Demons And Wizards (their 4th album in just 23 months - and release #5 would follow just 6 short months later). We follow that another fourth release, this time from Kansas, and an album full of material that, staggeringly, wasn't deemed good enough for the band's previous two issues. Yes, folks, the clue is in the name - 1976's Leftoverture (though the 'after the mayor's ball' nature of the track listing didn't stop it becoming widely recognised as Kansas' seminal release) features the sloppy seconds from Song For America and Masque. Enter, then, one Kerry Livgren (among many others) on keyboard duty. And you know we said there wasn't a sign of Deep Purple in this show? Well of course, there is, as Steve rolls up with Ian Gillan, now fronting his own eponymously titled band and their second release, Mr Universe, from 1979. On keyboards, and widely appreciated as the man who steered his honey-larynxed boss off a jazz-fusion march into oblivion, one Colin Towns - a man so mercurial that he counts the theme tune to Angelina Ballerina among his many TV theme credits. So ... it's fair to say an eclectic show lay ahead ...    

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Kansas are a legendary group with a total of 9 gold albums, 1 platinum album, 3 multi-platinum albums and a platinum live album too! They've had a million selling single and have appeared on the US Billboard charts for over 200 weeks! They're a name everyone in classic rock knows thanks to albums like "Leftoverture" and "Point of Know Return" and big hits like "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry on Wayward Son". My guest today is the bands guitarist, RICH WILLIAMS, a founding member of the group. He talks about his career in depth from the beginnings, the hits right through to the newly announced 50th Anniversary tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1973, the “garage band” from Topeka was discovered by Wally Gold, signed by Don Kirshner, and released their debut album in 1974. KANSAS has gone on to compile a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums. KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,' and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.' Most recently, KANSAS has released two Billboard charting albums with 2016's The Prelude Implicit and 2020's The Absence of Presence.   Kown as America's preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band's illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan favorites, and deep cuts rarely performed live.   KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road is scheduled to premiere on June 2, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA and conclude on January 28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.    Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go are on sale now and  Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com & https://bnds.us/7g0lja. (links for those are in the show notes if you are on audio and in the video decryption if you are on YouTube)   To further celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS's sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.' Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here - https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas   “I'm incredibly excited about the 50th Anniversary Tour,” adds lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I tell people I'm not allowed to create a setlist, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of KANSAS, but also some songs that haven't been performed live in decades.”   KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.   KANSAS is set to perform its “KANSAS Classics” set during concert dates in March, April, and May of 2023.   KANSAS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR – ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD CONFIRMED DATES*:   DATE CITY VENUE June 2, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center for the Performing Arts June 3, 2023 Baltimore, MD The Lyric Baltimore June 9, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 10, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 16, 2023 Fort Wayne, IN Embassy Theatre June 17, 2023 Detroit, MI Fisher Theatre June 29, 2023 Toronto, ON Massey Hall July 1, 2023 Rochester, NY Kodak Center July 7, 2023 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre July 8, 2023 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall July 14, 2023 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre July 15, 2023 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre July 21, 2023 Wausau, WI The Grand Theater July 22, 2023 Milwaukee, WI The Riverside Theater July 27, 2023 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre July 29, 2023 St. Louis, MO The Fabulous Fox Theatre August 4, 2023 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place August 5, 2023 Omaha, NE Orpheum Theater August 18, 2023 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre August 19, 2023 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium August 25, 2023 Denver, CO The Paramount Theatre August 26, 2023 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater September 6, 2023 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre September 8, 2023 Seattle, WA The Paramount Theater September 9, 2023 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall September 12, 2023 Boise, ID Morrison Center for the Performing Arts September 14, 2023 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre September 16, 2023 Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre September 17, 2023 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre September 20, 2023 To Be Announced September 22, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium September 24, 2023 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre October 12, 2023 Worcester, MA The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2023 Brookville, NY Tilles Center for the Performing Arts October 20, 2023 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts October 21, 2023 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land October 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall October 27, 2023 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre November 3, 2023 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium November 4, 2023 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center December 1, 2023 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre December 2, 2023 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre January 12, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre January 13, 2024 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center January 19, 2024 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall January 20, 2024 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall January 27, 2024 Melbourne, FL Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts January 28, 2024 Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts   *Two additional dates to be announced    KANSAS CLASSICS TOUR DATES**: DATE CITY VENUE March 11, 2023 Tampa, FL Busch Gardens March 17, 2023 Shawnee, OK Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center March 23, 2023 Winterhaven, CA Quechan Casino March 24, 2023 Pala, CA Pala Casino March 25, 2023 Queen Creek, AZ The Good Life Festival April 1, 2023 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino Resort with Blue Oyster Cult April 20, 2023 Marion, IL Marion Cultural & Civic Center April 22, 2023 Forrest City, AR EACC Fine Arts Center May 19, 2023 Decatur, IL The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater May 21, 2023 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater   ** More dates to be announced   For more information on KANSAS and the Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour please visit:  www.kansasband.com www.facebook.com/kansasband www.twitter.com/kansasband www.instagram.com/kansasband www.youtube.com/kansas

Kansas are a legendary group with a total of 9 gold albums, 1 platinum album, 3 multi-platinum albums and a platinum live album too. They've had a million selling single and have appeared on the US Billboard charts for over 200 weeks! They're a name everyone in classic rock knows thanks to albums like "Leftoverture" and "Point of Know Return" and big hits like "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry on Wayward Son". My guest today is the bands guitarist, RICH WILLIAMS, a founding member of the group. He talks about his career in depth from the beginnings, the hits right through to the newly announced 50th Anniversary tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 556 With Richard Williams From The Group Kansas In 1973, the “garage band” from Topeka was discovered by Wally Gold, signed by Don Kirshner, and released their debut album in 1974. KANSAS has gone on to compile a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums. KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,' and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.' Most recently, KANSAS has released two Billboard charting albums with 2016's The Prelude Implicit and 2020's The Absence of Presence. “Our entire career has been a winding journey,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “Whether it's been the ‘original' lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return, the valleys of the 90's and ‘dinosaur bands' losing steam, various lineup changes, to our most recent ‘rebirth' and success of our latest new music over the last eight years; there have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release will represent that journey and the forks along that road.” To further celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS's sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.' Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here - https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas

Welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I'm your host Ray Shasho KANSAS, America's legendary progressive rock band, will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2023. To commemorate this landmark occasion, current label InsideOutMusic are pleased to announce Another Fork In The Road – 50 Years Of Kansas for was released on December 9th in Europe & today in North America. A career-spanning collection, it features carefully selected tracks from across the band's sizable discography, as well as a new version of ‘Can I Tell You'. Originally recorded and released on their 1974 debut, the song is updated by the current line-up. It provides a full-circle perspective on the band's long and continuing history that has seen them release 16 studio albums and sell in excess of 30 million albums worldwide. "The song 'Can I Tell You' may not have been our biggest 'hit,' but it is one of the most important songs in the career of the band KANSAS." says original member and guitarist Richard Williams. "'Can I Tell You' was the first song on the demo reel we sent to Don Kirshner. Hearing that demo is what led to KANSAS getting a record deal. It felt appropriate, after fifty years, to come full circle and record it with the current lineup." Kansas will celebrate their 50th anniversary with extensive touring in North America in 2023. Please welcome legendary original guitarist and member of the classic rock group KANSAS… RICHARD WILLIAMS to Interviewing the Legends …     PURCHASE Another Fork in the Road 50 Years of KANSAS at https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas or amazon.com With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America's iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Another Fork In The Road – 50 Years Of Kansas arrives as a 3CD Digipak collection, including extensive liner notes by journalist Jeff Wagner, as well as pictures of rarely-seen memorabilia and archive material, all overseen by founding member Phil Ehart. TRACKLISTING CD-1 Can I Tell You (new 2022 version) The Absence of Presence (The Absence of Presence, 2020) Throwing Mountains (The Absence of Presence, 2020) Crowded Isolation (The Prelude Implicit, 2016) Summer (The Prelude Implicit, 2016) The Voyage of Eight Eighteen (The Prelude Implicit, 2016) Icarus II (Somewhere to Elsewhere, 2000) The Coming Dawn (Thanatopsis) (Somewhere to Elsewhere, 2000) Distant Vision (Somewhere to Elsewhere, 2000) The Wall (Always Never the Same, 1998) Dust in the Wind (Always Never the Same, 1998) Desperate Times (Freaks of Nature, 1995) Under the Knife (Freaks of Nature, 1995)   CD-2 (North American Version) Fight Fire With Fire (Drastic Measures, 1983) End of the Age (Drastic Measures, 1983) Incident on a Bridge (Drastic Measures, 1983) Play the Game Tonight (Vinyl Confessions, 1982) Crossfire (Vinyl Confessions, 1982) Windows (Vinyl Confessions, 1982) Hold On (Audio-Visions, 1980) Loner (Audio-Visions, 1980) Curtain of Iron (Audio-Visions, 1980) No One Together (Audio-Visions, 1980) On the Other Side (Monolith, 1979) Angels Have Fallen (Monolith, 1979) How My Soul Cries Out For You (Monolith, 1979) CD-3 Carry On Wayward Son (Live) (Two for the Show, 1978) Portrait (He Knew) (Point of Know Return, 1977) Sparks of the Tempest (Point of Know Return, 1977) Miracles out of Nowhere (Leftoverture, 1976) Magnum Opus (Leftoverture, 1976) Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel (Masque, 1975) Child of Innocence (Masque, 1975) Down the Road (Song for America, 1975) Song for America (Song for America, 1975) The Devil Game (Song for America, 1975) Death of Mother Nature Suite (Kansas, 1974) Belexes (Kansas, 1974) Journey from Mariabronn (Kansas, 1974)   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT K A N S A S VISIT KANSAS online: www.kansasband.com Official website www.facebook.com/kansasband Facebook www.twitter.com/kansasband Twitter www.instagram.com/kansasband/?hl=en Instagram INSIDEOUTMUSIC online: www.insideoutmusic.com www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic   K A N S A S UPCOMING CONCERTS 2023 Kansas Classics March 11, 2023 Tampa, FL Busch Gardens   Kansas Classics March 17, 2023 Shawnee, OK Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center   Kansas Classics March 24, 2023 Pala, CA Pala Casino   Kansas Classics April 1, 2023 Lincoln, CA The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort   Kansas Classics April 20, 2023 Marion, IL Marion Cultural & Civic Center   Kansas Classics May 19, 2023 Decatur, IL The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater   Kansas Classics May 21, 2023 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater   KANSAS DISCOGRAPHY Kansas (1974) Song for America (1975) Masque (1975) Leftoverture (1976) Point of Know Return (1977) Monolith (1979) Audio-Visions (1980) Vinyl Confessions (1982) Drastic Measures (1983) Power (1986) In the Spirit of Things (1988) Freaks of Nature (1995) Always Never the Same (1998) Somewhere to Elsewhere (2000) The Prelude Implicit (2016) The Absence of Presence (2020) Support us!

In this Season 5 episode, I discuss Kansas's hit album, Leftoverture, giving a quick history of how the album came together, a rundown of the songs, my own personal take and ranking of the songs, and my overall rating of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorneysvinyl/support

2016 will be a big year for Kansas as it mixes old and new. The band known for such classic songs as "Carry On, Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" will join on the bandwagon of performing a landmark album in its entirety. For Kansas, it's Leftoverture, the 1976 LP that broke the band big across the country. Richard Williams of Kansas says touring for the 40th anniversary Leftoverture is something new for them. "It's the 40th anniversary of the album. We've never done an album in its entirety before, just like it was recorded -- from beginning to end in order, and all of that. With the new lineup, we're up to do anything. We're always reinventing ourselves in a way." There's also new to go along with the old. Kansas just finished its first album of new material since 2000. Richard Williams of Kansas says the 40th anniversary Leftoverture tour will coincide with their new album of original material. "We'll going to start doing that as the new album is released, also. So we'll be doing along with the Leftoverture tour, it's going to be a long show. We're going to be doing a lot of other stuff and we're also going to be doing a lot of the new album. So it's a celebration of the old, and a celebration of the new -- and everything in between." The Prelude Implicit, expected in September, will be the first to feature the voice -- and writing -- of current lead singer Ronnie Platt. Richard Williams of Kansas says the band's upcoming album fits in with their multi-generational appeal. "We've picked up a lot of younger fans, that's very exciting. This is Ronnie Platt's first album with us. And it's going to be great for Ronnie to have his own songs to sing -- very exiciting for him. The album came out fantastic. It's been 16 years since we've done a studio album and we have a lot to say. So, it was an amazing process and we're extremely proud of it. I think our Kansas fans are really going to love it." Before the official 40th anniversary celebration gets rolling, Kansas has a trio of New York-area shows this week. The first is Thursday night at Long Island, New York's NYCB Theater, when it shares a bill with Edgar Winter.

2016 will be a big year for Kansas as it mixes old and new. The band known for such classic songs as "Carry On, Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind" will join on the bandwagon of performing a landmark album in its entirety. For Kansas, it's Leftoverture, the 1976 LP that broke the band big across the country. Richard Williams of Kansas says touring for the 40th anniversary Leftoverture is something new for them. "It's the 40th anniversary of the album. We've never done an album in its entirety before, just like it was recorded -- from beginning to end in order, and all of that. With the new lineup, we're up to do anything. We're always reinventing ourselves in a way." There's also new to go along with the old. Kansas just finished its first album of new material since 2000. Richard Williams of Kansas says the 40th anniversary Leftoverture tour will coincide with their new album of original material. "We'll going to start doing that as the new album is released, also. So we'll be doing along with the Leftoverture tour, it's going to be a long show. We're going to be doing a lot of other stuff and we're also going to be doing a lot of the new album. So it's a celebration of the old, and a celebration of the new -- and everything in between." The Prelude Implicit, expected in September, will be the first to feature the voice -- and writing -- of current lead singer Ronnie Platt. Richard Williams of Kansas says the band's upcoming album fits in with their multi-generational appeal. "We've picked up a lot of younger fans, that's very exciting. This is Ronnie Platt's first album with us. And it's going to be great for Ronnie to have his own songs to sing -- very exiciting for him. The album came out fantastic. It's been 16 years since we've done a studio album and we have a lot to say. So, it was an amazing process and we're extremely proud of it. I think our Kansas fans are really going to love it." Before the official 40th anniversary celebration gets rolling, Kansas has a trio of New York-area shows this week. The first is Thursday night at Long Island, New York's NYCB Theater, when it shares a bill with Edgar Winter.

Artist Song Time Album Year Number10 Kansas Hope Once Again 4:25 Freaks of Nature 1995 Number10Tie Kansas Belexes 4:22 Kansas 1974 Number10Tie Kansas Cheyenne Anthem 6:50 Leftoverture 1976 Number9 Kansas Portrait (He Knew) 4:33 Point of Know Return 1977 Number8 Kansas The Pinnacle 9:32 Masque 1975 Number8 Tie Kansas Magnum Opus 8:22 Leftoverture 1976 Number6 […]

Neues Jahr, Neue Folge, Neues Glück! Auch in 2022 gibt es alle 2 Wochen 1 neue Folge mit 3 Alben aus 3 Kategorien im Familienalbum-Podcast. Wir beginnen das Jahr wie so oft mit einem spannenden Mix, der so wohl in wenigen Playlists oder Musik-Sammlungen aufeinander trifft. Als Klassiker widmen wir uns dem mit hymnischen Werken gespickten „Leftoverture“ der Prog-Rock-Veteranen „Kansas“. Die Überraschung kommt mit warmer Gesangsstimme und Klavierspiel von Agnes Obel und heißt „Philharmonics“. Die erste weibliche Rap-Platte, die wir in der Familienalbum-Geschichte besprechen gibt es von Badmómzjay, mit Neuerscheinung „Badmómz“. Wir freuen uns wenn Ihr reinhört, uns Lob und Kritik zukommen lasst und uns wenn es Euch gefallen hat, weiterempfehlt!

Artist Song for America Time Album Year Number10 Kansas Lightning's Hand 4:25 Point of Know Return 1977 Number9 Kansas Belexes 4:22 Kansas 1974 Number8 Kansas Magnum Opus 8:22 Leftoverture 1976 Number7 Kansas Miracles Out of Nowhere 6:22 Leftoverture 1976 Number6 Kansas Journey from Mariabronn 7:55 Kansas 1974 Number5 Kansas Closet Chronicles 6:21 Point of Know […]

Leftoverture is the fourth and most commercially successful studio album by Kansas.  Formed out of a complex merger between a band called Saratoga and a prog rock outfit called White Clover, Kansas takes its name from the band's state of origin, as their start was in Topeka.  The band consisted of Steve Walsh (keyboards, vibraphone, vocals), Kerry Livgren (electric guitar and keyboards), Robby Steinhardt (violin, viola, vocals), Rich Williams (electric and acoustic guitars), Dave Hope (bass), and Phil Ehart (drums).Kansas had achieved some success with their first three albums, but had failed to have a hit single.  As the record company began applying pressure to the band to secure a hit, Steve Walsh began to experience writers block.  Much of the songwriting for Leftoverture fell to guitarist Kerry Livgren, who wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the album.  On the last rehearsal day, he contributed one more song, "Carry On Wayward Son," which would become the groups first hit.The album itself continues a progressive streak established by prior albums through pieces like the multi-part, 8+ minute closing track, "Magnum Opus," but brings a more accessible commercial appeal through songs like "The Wall" and "Carry On Wayward Son."  This album and the follow-up "Point of Know Return" would push Kansas into national prominence for arena tours and on the Album-Oriented Rock scene.Creative differences would eventually drive several members to split from the group in the 80's, but the band would reform by 1985 and continues to tour as of 2021.  Carry On Wayward SonThe  hook-laden opening track features Kerry Livgren on lead vocals.  Livgren wrote the track and considered this song a continuation of the song "The Pinnacle" from their previous album.  The WallNot released as a single, this introspective track is a deep cut both from a commercial and spiritual standpoint.  Livgren was in the process of becoming a Christian at the time, and while not written with an overtly Christian message you sense the searching nature regardless.What's On My MindThis jam features violinist Robby Steinhardt on vocals, and has a theme of a break-up.  The singer is recounting the path of the relationship.  "Pardon me, my feelings are showing.  I'm only saying what's on my mind."Miracles Out of NowhereThis song has Steinhardt and Livgren swapping off on lyrics.  There is a mystical, fantasy feel that hearkens to their prog-rock roots.  "Here I am, I'm sure to see a sign.  All my life, I knew that it was mine.  It's always here, it's always there, it's just love and miracles out of nowhere."  And you can't go wrong ending the song with a gong! ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the television series “Charlie's Angels""Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy."  And Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Farrah Fawcett-Majors would grace posters around the US for some time. STAFF PICKS:Smokin' by BostonBruce launches the staff picks with a rocking number never released as a single.  Nevertheless, it is well known from Boston's debut album, as is virtually every track on that masterpiece.  Brad Delp and Tom Scholz co-wrote this song as part of the "Mothers' Milk" demos from 1973.  Rock 'n' Rollers  by AngelWayne's tune is off the eponymously named first album by Angel.  It is a straightforward rock song about attending a rock concert.  Gene Simmons of Kiss discovered the band who dressed all in white.  The Angel logo was made as an ambigram, so it looked the same either right side up or upside down. Roxy Roller by Nick Guilder and Time MachineRob's glam rock staff pick is from Nick Guilder, better known for "Hot Child in the City."  Four versions of this song came out in 1976, this one and three from three different lead singers of the band Sweeny Todd, one of which was a teenager named Bryan Adams.Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster CultBrian's pick is famous as the song with more cowbell!  Buck Dharma received a lot of criticism for this song from people who believed it encouraged suicide.  In reality it was about not fearing death - not living because of being anxious about the end of life.  The spirit carries on.   INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Magnum Opus by KansasThis double dipping instrumental is the first movement of an 8-minute epic off Leftoverture.  It's subtitle is "Father Padilla Meets the Perfect Gnat."  We'll just leave it there.

This time around, Lupa, AKA Stephanie J. Bardy, come at you with a final update about her battle with her Little Friend first mentioned in episode #6! Then talks about going to see her sister, niece, and nephew in the coming week, plus how her younger brother carries on a family legacy! After all that, she gets into the show's main topic. She covers the final episode of her favorite television show, Supernatural!

Esta semana, en una nueva entrega de Rebelión Sónica, nos concentramos en el disco 2020 de la importante banda del progresivo estadounidense Kansas, “The Absence of Presence”. Editado el 17 de julio por el sello InsideOut Music, el álbum en estudio número 16 del conjunto es una muestra de las grandes características musicales de uno de los representantes más relevantes de la historia del rock progresivo melódico y de cómo, pese a la influencia británica, en Estados Unidos el género se recreó con sus propias particularidades. Sucesor de “The Prelude Implicit” de 2016, el nuevo título cuenta con integrantes de todas las épocas de la agrupación. Entre los miembros clásicos, están presentes el guitarrista Rich Williams y el baterista Phil Ehart, completando la banda músicos que han entrado en la década 80, 90 e, incluso, debutantes, en una interesante fusión entre instrumentistas de diversas épocas. Como es tradición, en la última parte del programa viajamos al pasado en la historia de la banda, para escucharlos con material de su quinto disco: “Point of Know Return” de 1977, junto a sus antecesores “Masque” (1975) y “Leftoverture” (1976), de los más celebrados de la trayectoria del legendario conjunto. Rebelión Sónica es conducido en radio Rockaxis por Héctor Aravena, todos los miércoles a las 10, 17 y 23 horas, con repetición los domingos a las 19 horas. Además, pueden escucharlo en Spotify e iTunes.

Esta semana, en una nueva entrega de Rebelión Sónica, nos concentramos en el disco 2020 de la importante banda del progresivo estadounidense Kansas, “The Absence of Presence”. Editado el 17 de julio por el sello InsideOut Music, el álbum en estudio número 16 del conjunto es una muestra de las grandes características musicales de uno de los representantes más relevantes de la historia del rock progresivo melódico y de cómo, pese a la influencia británica, en Estados Unidos el género se recreó con sus propias particularidades. Sucesor de “The Prelude Implicit” de 2016, el nuevo título cuenta con integrantes de todas las épocas de la agrupación. Entre los miembros clásicos, están presentes el guitarrista Rich Williams y el baterista Phil Ehart, completando la banda músicos que han entrado en la década 80, 90 e, incluso, debutantes, en una interesante fusión entre instrumentistas de diversas épocas. Como es tradición, en la última parte del programa viajamos al pasado en la historia de la banda, para escucharlos con material de su quinto disco: “Point of Know Return” de 1977, junto a sus antecesores “Masque” (1975) y “Leftoverture” (1976), de los más celebrados de la trayectoria del legendario conjunto. Rebelión Sónica es conducido en radio Rockaxis por Héctor Aravena, todos los miércoles a las 10, 17 y 23 horas, con repetición los domingos a las 19 horas. Además, pueden escucharlo en Spotify e iTunes.

With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! The summer of 2020 marks the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS’s sixteenth studio album. The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music, follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Since 2018, KANSAS has followed that tour with the even more successful KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere” airing on AXSTV; and through their songs’ inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ ‘South Park,’ ‘The Office,’ and ‘The Simpsons;’ and with films including ‘Old School,’ ‘Anchorman,’ and ‘Happy Gilmore.’

With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! The summer of 2020 marks the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS’s sixteenth studio album. The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music, follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Since 2018, KANSAS has followed that tour with the even more successful KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere” airing on AXSTV; and through their songs’ inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ ‘South Park,’ ‘The Office,’ and ‘The Simpsons;’ and with films including ‘Old School,’ ‘Anchorman,’ and ‘Happy Gilmore.’

RONNIE PLATT  Ronnie Platt is a Chicagoland native and veteran of the Chicago music scene. Prior to joining KANSAS, Ronnie fronted very popular Chicago-based bands such as Chaser, Drama, and ARRA at night while driving a semi during the day. From 2007-2011 Ronnie was lead singer for the band Shooting Star. In 2014, Ronnie joined KANSAS as lead singer & keyboardist. Since joining KANSAS, Ronnie has performed in more than 400 concerts. Platt performs, and has writing credits, on KANSAS studio albums “The Prelude Implicit” (#14 Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart) & “The Absence of Presence” (Out July 17, 2020), and live album “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Platt is a car enthusiast, a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks, and enjoys historical documentaries.  KANSAS   With a legendary career spanning nearly  five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America's iconic classic rock bands. This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,' and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.' KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son' continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and ‘Dust In the Wind' has been played on the radio more than three million times! The summer of 2020 marks the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS's sixteenth studio album.  The wide-ranging progressive rock album, released by InsideOut Music, follows-up 2016's “The Prelude Implicit,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.   Throughout 2016-2017, the band celebrated the anniversary of breakout album “Leftoverture” with the highly successful KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour. That tour was released in 2017 as a live album, “Leftoverture Live & Beyond.” Since 2018, KANSAS has followed that tour with the even more successful KANSAS: Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour. The band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, guitarist Zak Rizvi, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. Along with constant touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio. The band has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band's documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere” airing on AXSTV; and through their songs' inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,' ‘South Park,' ‘The Office,' and ‘The Simpsons;' and with films including ‘Old School,'  ‘Anchorman,' and ‘Happy Gilmore.

**Leftoverture** (1976) es el cuarto álbum de estudio de la banda estadounidense de rock progresivo **Kansas** y fue publicado por Kirshner Records en los Estados Unidos y en Canadá por la discográfica Columbia Records en 1976. Entramos ya en la época dorada de la banda, seguramente éste sea una de sus obras maestras. Grabado en Louisiana durante un año, éste fue el primer gran éxito para la banda, con este trabajo logró escalar hasta el quinto puesto en los charts del Billboard. Kansas consiguió el exito con su cuarto album, "Leftoverture". A diferencia de otras bandas progresivas que se hicieron famosas al abandonar el progresivo, Kansas lo consiguio con el que para muchos es su mejor album, aunque tiene truco el publico americano fue cautivado por un tema de AOR: "Carry on Wayward Son" se convirtio en el himno de la banda y aun hoy en dia dudo que falte en ninguno de sus conciertos. El resto del disco es puramente rock sinfonico con lo cual Kansas consiguio algo insolito en USA: lleno estadios de 50.000 personas para ver conciertos de rock progresivo y ademas consiguio que el genero sonara en la emisoras de radio americanas. El disco es una joya, ademas (y ya empezaba a echarse de menos) estaba bien producido y muy bien grabado!. Hay temas delicados como "The Wall" aparentemente inofensivos pero que esconden una riqueza armonica y unas modulaciones tonales sorprendentes, en otros temas como "Miracles out of Nowhere" se visitan esquemas como la fuga o el contrapunto para acabar en el hard rock, pero sin duda la bomba del disco es el "Magnum Opus" epica sinfonia de tiempos compuestos y derroche de energia. En la epoca dorada de Kansas solia ser el final de los conciertos.

Kansas had to reschedule their Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Show at the Adler Theatre, so Mark caught up with lead singer Ronnie Platt to see how the tour is going...

Today on The River Turntable: Kansas' "Carry On My Wayward Son" off of Leftoverture.

Rich Williams of Kansas joins Eric in conversation to discuss his early days discovering the guitar, his role as a "fixer" in the band, some details around the split of the classic lineup, his memories of the late 70s into the early 80s around Monolith/Audio Visions, what he did during the post-Elefante break, how he views the MCA Records, what he learned from Steve Morse, memories of the bus touring in the early to mid 90s, the bittersweet departure of Steve Walsh, and the new rebirth that Kansas is currently experiencing with Prelude Implicit and their new live album Leftoverture Live & Beyond.

This episode, the guys discuss many topics. They range from Organic vs. NonOrg, Xbox arcade games and farts. This episode, they played on vinyl, the 1976 Kansas album, Leftoverture. 

Ronnie Platt took over vocals after Steve Walsh retired from the band. Now, they're on their "Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour!" How did Styx almost keep him from taking the lead vocals job? What's it like filling THOSE shoes? So many questions...and they're all answered here...

O prazo para trocas entre os times da NBA acabou. Quem trabalhou bem? Quais jogadores envolvidos em negociações se beneficiaram? O que dá para imaginar sobre algumas apostas que foram feitas? Por que o Boston Celtics não agiu? Tudo isso é discutido nesta edição do podcast do Triple-Double, que recebe Ricardo Stabolito ("Jumper Brasil") para participar do bate-papo. A trilha sonora desta vez é o clássico "Leftoverture", álbum que o Kansas lançou em 1976. Os principais tópicos da discussão aparecem a seguir: 0:42 – Projeto do Triple-Double no apoia.se 2:03 – O trabalho de Sean Marks para recolocar o Nets nos trilhos 6:48 – A postura de Mark Cuban e a chegada de Nerlens Noel ao Mavericks 11:13 – Quanto Rockets e Wizards se fortalecem após reforçarem o banco? 19:27 – As novas peças ao redor de Westbrook no Thunder e o "projeto" do Bulls 24:02 – O futuro de Tiago Splitter e Marcelinho Huertas na NBA 29:37 – A contribuição que PJ Tucker pode dar ao Raptors 31:50 – Dá para considerar o Cavs um vencedor mesmo sem fazer trocas? 34:29 – Por que o Celtics não se movimentou? Danny Ainge tem razão em esperar? 40:25 – Buddy Hield será mesmo o dono do Kings dentro de quadra? 43:11 – Alguma surpresa por Carmelo Anthony e Rajon Rondo terem permanecido onde estão?

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Iris talks to David Ragsdale, the violinist in the band Kansas who will be playing at the Schnitzer Concert Hall on April 28th.  They are celebrating 40 years of the album “Leftoverture.”

With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America's iconic of classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalogue that includes fifteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), and two one million-selling gold singles, Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. Carry On Wayward Son continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and Dust In the Wind has been played on the radio more than three million times! Slacker chats with Richard Williams and new Front Man, Ronnie Platt! @KansasBand #slackermorningshow101thefox