I fucking LOVE Kansas. They're one of my favorite bands! And they still rock today. Seriously, if they're playing by you, GO SEE THEM. You won't regret it. I know they're known for their smash hits (Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Point of Know Return, and Fight Fire with Fire) but the rest of their material is very intricate and complex, akin to that of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Not only that but they were I believe, the first ones to impliment the violin in hard rock. First with Robby Steinardt, who made it all possible! He also sang lead vocals on certain songs. And secondly with David Ragsdale who is one of the most talented musicians I have ever listened to. Ragsdale is not only a classically trained violin virtuoso, he also plays a mean guitar and sings backup vocals, in some songs at the same time!
I mean,just listen to these.....fucking amazing....