KANSAS has spent more than four decades as a part of the soundtrack of the lives of
multiple generations of music lovers. The band’s first public statement appeared on their
self-titled album in 1974. "From the beginning, we considered ourselves and our music
different and we hope we will always remain so." Little did this legendary rock group
realize that back in the early ‘70's, what seemed to be “different," was actually ahead of
its time.  This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being
discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner.

The band 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
‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America,
Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ was the #2 most played track on classic
rock radio in 1995 and went to #1 in 1997.

In 1998, KANSAS released an orchestral album; "Always Never the Same," recorded
with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London. They followed
with an orchestral tour accompanied by top-caliber symphony orchestras.

In 2000 KANSAS went back into the studio with original band member and songwriter
Kerry Livgren to produce "Somewhere to Elsewhere," the first album featuring all 6 of
the original players in 20 years! The ten new songs were written by Kerry Livgren and
recorded in his studio in Topeka, KS. Players included: Phil Ehart, Billy Greer, Dave
Hope, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Steve Walsh and Richard Williams.

KANSAS in 2002, released a state-of-the-art DVD using the latest technology in film,
audio and visual design, entitled “Device-Voice-Drum.” The DVD was the driving force
behind the 2002/2003 tour.

Sony Music released a boxed set in 2004 titled "Sail On" which featured unique
KANSAS cuts as well as vintage video footage on the included DVD disc.
In 2006, Kansas, released the two-disc (one CD/one DVD) anthology “Works In
Progress.” Material was taken from a decade's worth of studio and live albums and home
videos -- 1992's 'Live At The Whisky,' 1995's 'Freaks Of Nature,' 1998's 'Always Never
The Same' and 2002's 'Device Voice Drum.

In 2009, in their hometown of Topeka, KANSAS celebrated their 35th Anniversary with
a symphonic concert, accompanied by the Washburn University Symphony Orchestra,
conducted by Larry Baird. The DVD release “There's Know Place Like Home” captured
this unique live performance and featured special guests Kerry Livgren & Steve Morse
with spectacular lighting and high-resolution clarity. Available on both DVD and Blu-
Ray, “There’s Know Place Like Home” includes favorites such as ‘Dust In The Wind,’
‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Point of Know Return’ as well as a sampling from each
album in their discography, with a special symphonic touch.

Inspired by their 35th Anniversary DVD “There’s Know Place Like Home,” KANSAS
conducted their ‘Collegiate Symphony Tour’ from 2010-2012 performing their hits
accompanied by various college and university symphonies throughout the United States
to help raise funds and awareness for collegiate music programs. In 2011, this tour lead
to a special collaboration with the US Army Orchestra culminating in the ‘Carry On
Concert’ honoring America’s veterans on Veteran’s Day 11/11/11 at DAR Constitution
Hall in Washington, DC.

Coinciding with the celebration of their 40th anniversary, the band KANSAS, was
inducted into both the Kansas Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame as
recognition for their achievements from both their native state and adopted home state.
KANSAS signed a new recording contract with InsideOut Music in late-2015. The
band’s 15th studio album is scheduled to be released Fall 2016.

The band, which is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist
Billy Greer, keyboardist David Manion, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt,
violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, and original guitarist Richard Williams, continues to
perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

Along with touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and
has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular
video games Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and through their songs inclusion in various
television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘South Park,’ and with films ‘Old School,’
and ‘Anchorman.’

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