Biography of Kansas

This progressive rock group from Topeka featured Steve Walsh on keyboards, Phil Ehart on percussion, Rich Williams on guitar, Robby Steinhardt on violins, Dave Hope on bass, and Kerry Livgren on piano. They opened on the last Doors tour and were signed by Don Kirshner in 1974. Their music tended to be influenced by British groups such as Moody Blues and Yes. ~ Bil Carpenter