Kansas (band)

Kansas is a 1970s American rock and roll band, specializing in progressive rock with a distinctly American flavor. In spite of a harsh critical reception then and now, Kansas has remained a classic rock radio staple.

The 1970s

A somewhat successful debut album, Kansas, was released in 1974, and showcased Kansas' signature mix of guitars, keyboards, vocals, and Steinhardt's ever-present violin submerging American-style boogie-rock in complex arrangements and changing time signatures. Relentless promotion by Kirshner and touring behind the debut album and its two followups slowly brought Kansas' name to households across America.

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Kansas - 1974

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On the strength of the major hit single "Carry On Wayward Son," the band's fourth album, Leftoverture (1976) was a smash hit and a constant presence on the burgeoning AOR radio format. The followup Point of Know Return (1977), featured the title track and "Dust in the Wind," both hit singles, and was an even bigger hit than Leftoverture. The 1979 album Monolith which featured lyrics influenced by The Urantia Book, was less popular, although it included the hit single "People of the South Wind."

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Leftoverture - 1976 - AOR - Point of Know Return - 1977 - 1979 - Monolith - The Urantia Book

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