Kansas is an American rock band formed in Topeka, Kansas in 1973. They became popular during the decade initially on album-oriented rock charts 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 5x, Point of Know Return 4×, and The Best of Kansas 4×), one other platinum studio album (Monolith), one platinum live double album (Two for the Show), and a million-selling single, "Dust in the Wind".
Kansas appeared on the US Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the 1970s and 1980s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. "Carry On Wayward Son" was the second-most-played track on US classic rock radio in 1995 and No. 1 in 1997.
Members:
Phil Ehart - drums, percussion (1970-1971, 1973-1984, 1985-present)
Rich Williams - lead and rhythm guitars (1973-1984, 1985-present)
Billy Greer - bass, acoustic guitar, backing and lead vocals (1985-present)
Ronnie Platt - lead and backing vocals, keyboards (2014-present)
Zak Rizvi - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals (2016-2021, 2024-present)
Tom Brislin - keyboards, backing and lead vocals (2018-present)
Joe Deninzon - violin, seven string electric violin, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2023-present)
Past members:
Kerry Livgren
Dave Hope
Robby Steinhardt
Steve Walsh
John Elefante
Warren Ham
Terry Brock
Michael Gleason
Steve Morse
David Ragsdale
Greg Robert
David Manion
From: Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Genre(s):
Progressive rock,
art rock,
hard rock,
arena rock
Active From: 1973-1984,1985-present