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KANSAS Lead Vocalist Ronnie Platt on Recent Cancer Fight: ‘I Feel Very Lucky.

May 1, 2025

For Kansas vocalist Ronnie Platt, it was a moment where his entire life flashed before his eyes after he heard the news he

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KANSAS is excited to welcome Dan McGowan as bassist and vocalist

September 10, 2024

The band KANSAS is excited to welcome Dan McGowan as bassist and vocalist Dan succeeds longtime bassist and vocalist Billy

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Billy Greer Departing KANSAS after Nearly 40 Years

September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024 – After nearly 40 years, Billy Greer has concluded his journey as bassist and co-lead vocalist for

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October 18th Thalia Mara Hall Show Cancelled

September 3, 2024

Kansas Ticket Holders, We regret to inform you that Kansas, originally scheduled for October 18th at Thalia Mara Hall, has been canceled

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Rizvi Returning as Full Time Guitarist

April 23, 2024

KANSAS would like to welcome guitarist Zak Rizvi back to the band! Zak will re-join the band on tour starting

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KANSAS & 38 SPECIAL TEAM UP FOR SUMMER 2025 TOUR!

March 19, 2024

Two of America’s preeminent classic rock bands KANSAS, and 38 Special are teaming up this summer for an incredible night of live classic

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KANSAS’ Drumming Legacy: Navigating Through Change and Continuity

February 23, 2024

KANSAS original drummer and band manager, Phil Ehart, is taking time away from touring as drummer for KANSAS while he

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Rock band KANSAS continues 50th Anniversary celebration with holiday charity campaign for children in need.

November 1, 2023

100% of profits from limited edition apparel support The Toy Foundation in bringing the gift of play to children in

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Tilles Center Show Postponed

October 13, 2023

A message from KANSAS the band: Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight’s KANSAS: 50th Anniversary Tour scheduled for this

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Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso Rescheduled

September 27, 2023

Due to a family emergency within the KANSAS band, the originally scheduled performances at the Fox Tucson Theatre in Tucson,

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Fox Tucson Theatre in Tucson, AZ; Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, NM; and Plaza Theatre in El Paso, TX will not go on as planned

September 22, 2023

We regret to inform you that due to a family emergency in the KANSAS family, our shows at the Fox

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Rock Band KANSAS Extends their 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road

September 12, 2023

20 DATES ADDED TO EXTEND CURRENT TOUR THROUGH MAY 2024 As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts,

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Rock band KANSAS marks 50 years with charity campaign for the families of America’s fallen

May 24, 2023

Rock band KANSAS marks 50 years with charity campaign for the families of America’s fallen. 100% of profits from limited

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Announcing the addition of violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon to KANSAS

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023 – The band KANSAS is excited to announce the addition of violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon to the band.

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David Ragsdale Departing KANSAS

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023 – The band KANSAS would like to thank violinist David Ragsdale for his decades of dedicated musicianship

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Billboard Magazine recognizes the band KANSAS for celebrating 50 years!

May 15, 2023

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KANSAS drummer Phil Ehart has sustained an arm injury

October 13, 2022

KANSAS drummer Phil Ehart has sustained an arm injury. Because of this, he is under doctor’s orders to temporarily refrain

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KANSAS Celebrates their 50th Anniversary in 2023

October 13, 2022

KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2023. To commemorate this landmark occasion, current label

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Phil Ehart & KANSAS team up with Coffeyville Coffee to release Wayward Son Coffee benefiting the Coffeyville, KS Midland Theater.

September 7, 2022

Phil Ehart & KANSAS team up with Coffeyville Coffee to release Wayward Son Coffee benefiting the Coffeyville, KS Midland Theater.

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Tour Date Updates

August 18, 2022

This weekend’s KANSAS concerts scheduled for Thursday, August 18 in Pittsburg, KS and Saturday, August 20 in Selma, TX (w/guests

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KANSAS Concerts w/Guests Blue Oyster Cult to be Rescheduled

August 10, 2022

This weekend’s KANSAS concerts w/guests Blue Oyster Cult on Friday, August 12 in Decatur, IL and Sunday, August 14 in

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ROCK BAND KANSAS ANNOUNCES FINAL U.S. LEG OF POINT OF KNOW RETURN ANNIVERSARY TOUR

October 4, 2021

SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY Nashville, TN – October 4, 2021 – America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be wrapping-up their popular Point

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The Resurrection of Lazarus

August 26, 2021

Former, and original, KANSAS member Kerry Livgren recently released his decades in the making Cantata, “The Resurrection of Lazarus.” You

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Grand Junction Postponed to a TBD Date

April 28, 2021

Due to continued uncertainties with COVID-19 and ongoing capacity restrictions, the KANSAS concert on May 18, 2021 in Grand Junction, CO at the

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The band KANSAS announces that guitarist Zak Rizvi has resigned and that he looks forward to pursuing new projects

April 6, 2021

We thank Zak for his many contributions throughout the years and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

Kansas Announces Live Concert Album Point of Know Return Live & Beyond to be Released May 28

March 17, 2021

Following the success of the band’s Leftoverture Anniversary Tour, KANSAS followed that tour up with the even more popular Point

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The Absence of Presence Soars High on the Billboard Album Charts

July 29, 2020

#4 CURRENT ROCK ALBUMS #10 BILLBOARD TOP ALBUMS #10 TOP CURRENT ALBUMS #2 UK ROCK ALBUMS JULY 29, 2020 –

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Kansas Release Long Awaited New Album

July 17, 2020

‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’ OUT NOW STREAM AND PURCHASE TODAY “The Absence of Presence will be the next album offering

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The Absence of Presence Release Moved to July 17th, 2020

June 15, 2020

Due to unforeseen manufacturing issues beyond the band and label’s control, the new Kansas album, ‘The Absence of Presence’, has

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Virginia Dates Re-Scheduled

June 12, 2020

Due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, the KANSAS concerts scheduled in Virginia the weekend of June 20 & 21 have been

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New Song & Music Video for “Jets Overhead”

June 5, 2020

 KANSAS RELEASES NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “JETS OVERHEAD” TAKEN FROM THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM ‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’

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European Tour Postponed Until 2021

June 2, 2020

Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the Point of Know Return Anniversary European Tour scheduled for October & November 2020

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Jukebox Heroes Tour 2020 with Foreigner Cancelled

May 19, 2020

The Jukebox Heroes Tour 2020 with Foreigner, Kansas, and Europe will no longer be taking place. Ticket holders will be

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New Song & Music Video for “Memories Down The Line”

May 15, 2020

 KANSAS RELEASES NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MEMORIES DOWN THE LINE” TAKEN FROM THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM ‘THE ABSENCE

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Concert Update

May 7, 2020

In the interest of rapidly developing public health concerns and warnings, the following KANSAS concert dates are postponed.  March 13

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KANSAS Releases New Song & Video for Throwing Mountains / The Absence of Presence Pre-Sale Starts Today!

April 17, 2020

KANSAS RELEASES NEW SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THROWING MOUNTAINS” TAKEN FROM THE BAND’S NEW ALBUM ‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’

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KANSAS Announces New Album ‘THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE’ Out June 26, 2020

March 30, 2020

SNEAK PREVIEW AVAILABLE HERE: https://bit.ly/KSTAOPprev  AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER APRIL 17   March 30, 2020 – KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock

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Kansas Concert Update

March 20, 2020

In the interest of rapidly developing public health concerns and warnings, the following KANSAS concert dates are postponed.   March

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Concerts Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

March 12, 2020

Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, and the banning of gatherings of more than 250 people in various localities in

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Kansas Announce New Album ‘The Absence of Presence’ Out 26th June 2020; European ‘Point of Know Return’ Anniversary Tour Dates Revealed

March 3, 2020

Kansas Announce New Album ‘The Absence of Presence’ Out 26th June 2020; European ‘Point of Know Return’ Anniversary Tour Dates

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Foreigner, Special Guest KANSAS, and Featuring Europe Set to Launch Juke Box Heroes 2020 Tour

January 13, 2020

AMPHITHEATER TOUR KICKS OFF JULY 9th IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 17th AT LIVENATION.COM

Rock Band KANSAS Announces Fourth and Final Leg of Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour

September 23, 2019

America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be embarking on the fourth and final leg of their popular Point of

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One Night Only, Rock Band KANSAS to Perform Iconic Albums Leftoverture & Point of Know Return Back-to-Back in New York City

May 13, 2019

For one night only at The Beacon Theatre in New York City, America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be

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Rock Band KANSAS to “Carry On” Tour in Celebration of Anniversary of Iconic Album

April 8, 2019

America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring select cities in the United States and Canada in during the

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Shows Cancelled

March 13, 2019

To our fans in Western Canada, Due to circumstances beyond the band’s control, the concert dates scheduled on April 24

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Show in Charleston, WV is Rescheduled

January 11, 2019

Due to a scheduling error by the Clay Center, KANSAS has been asked to reschedule their performance originally taking place

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KANSAS Announces New Keyboard Player

December 19, 2018

TOM BRISLIN WILL BE JOINING KANSAS AND REPLACING DAVID MANION KANSAS is excited to announce keyboardist Tom Brislin as the

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Rock Band KANSAS to Expand Tour in Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Iconic Album

October 15, 2018

POINT OF KNOW RETURN SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY Nashville, TN – October 15, 2018 – America’s

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Rock Band KANSAS to Launch Tour in Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Iconic Album

March 19, 2018

POINT OF KNOW RETURN SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY Nashville, TN – March 19, 2018 – America’s

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Announces Live Concert Album Leftoverture Live & Beyond to be Release November 3

August 17, 2017

PREORDER AUGUST 23 AT KANSASBAND.COM LEFTOVERTURE 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR RESUMES AUGUST 25 KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will release

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Classic Rock Legends KANSAS Make a Surprise Appearance at Comic-Con

July 23, 2017

THE BAND PERFORMING THEIR TIMELESS HIT “CARRY ON WAYWARD SON” AT SUPERNATURAL’S PANEL IN HALL H “Carry on my wayward

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Rock Band KANSAS to Carry on Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour to Even More Select U.S. Cities Due to High Demand

March 23, 2017

SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY FINAL U.S. DATES FOR LEFTOVERTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR NEW STUDIO ALBUM THE

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Premieres Concert Video for “Rhythm in the Spirit” – Watch Now Exclusively with Ultimate Classic Rock

January 20, 2017

LEFTOVERTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR EXPANDS TO SELECT U.S. CITIES IN 2017 DUE TO HIGH DEMAND SEXTUPLE-PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED

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Rock Band KANSAS to Expand Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour to Select U.S. Cities in 2017 Due to High Demand Sextuple-Platinum Album to Be Performed in its Entirety

November 28, 2016

NEW ALBUM THE PRELUDE IMPLICIT OUT NOW November 28th, 2016 – KANSAS will be bringing their highly successful Leftoverture tour

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The Prelude Implicit Marks the Band’s Best Selling Week in Soundscan Era

October 3, 2016

THE ALBUM LANDS THE #5 SPOT ON THE ROCK CHARTS, #6 FOR PHYSICAL ALBUMS, #14 ON THE TOP 200 AND

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Stream New Song, Debut Lyric Video for “Visibility Zero”

September 8, 2016

FIRST NEW ALBUM IN SIXTEEN YEARS THE PRELUDE IMPLICIT TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 23rd SEPTEMBER 8th, 2016 – A brand

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Stream New Song “With This Heart” & Album Release Info

August 4, 2016

“With This Heart”, a brand new song from Kansas is streaming now exclusively on Billboard.com today. The song is taken

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Rock Band KANSAS Adds Zak Rizvi as 2nd Guitarist

May 2, 2016

The band KANSAS is excited to announce the addition of guitarist Zak Rizvi as its newest member. While new to

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Rock Band KANSAS to Launch Tour in Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Breakthrough Album ‘Leftoverture’

April 15, 2016

SEXTUPLE PLATINUM ALBUM TO BE PERFORMED IN ITS ENTIRETY America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS will be touring select cities

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Ronnie Platt Performs “Wrigley Field Trifecta!”

September 24, 2015

On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, KANSAS Lead Vocalist, and Chicago native, Ronnie Platt visited the “Friendly Confines” of Wrigley Field

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KANSAS Signs Worldwide Recording Deal with InsideOutMusic

September 1, 2015

InsideOut Music is extremely pleased to announce the worldwide signing of legendary US rock group KANSAS for the release of

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This July marks the 30th Anniversary of bassist and vocalist Billy Greer joining the band KANSAS

June 29, 2015

Atlanta, GA – This July marks the 30th Anniversary of bassist and vocalist Billy Greer joining the band KANSAS. Along

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KANSAS Signs with APA

April 2, 2015

“MIRACLES OUT OF NOWHERE” DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES ON VH1 CLASSIC & PALLADIA, DEBUTS IN BILLBOARD TOP 200 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 2,

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KANSAS Remerges on the Billboard Top 200 Chart After 20 Years With Miracles Out Of Nowhere

April 2, 2015

KANSAS Remerges on the Billboard Top 200 Chart After 20 Years With Miracles Out Of Nowhere Debuts at #37 on

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Miracles Out of Nowhere Documentary To Be Viewed At The 30th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

January 9, 2015

Iconic Rock Band KANSAS To Premiere Documentary Celebrating 40 Years Miracles Out Of Nowhere February 2nd, 2015 At The 30th

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Miracles Out of Nowhere Documentary Announcement

November 19, 2014

Epic Records/Legacy Recordings Set To Release KANSAS Miracles Out of Nowhere A New Full Length Documentary Revealing the Untold Story

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Kansas Welcomes David Manion

July 29, 2014

KANSAS announces that David Manion will be handling the main keyboard parts for the band on stage along with new

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Welcome Ronnie Platt to KANSAS

July 14, 2014

KANSAS would like to introduce lead vocalist and keyboardist, Ronnie Platt, as it’s newest member. Ronnie’s first show with the

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Steve Walsh Resigning from KANSAS

June 30, 2014

On June 30, 2014, Steve Walsh informed the members of KANSAS that he is resigning from the band. His last

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KANSAS Celebrates Fans, 40 Years, in One Special Night

March 20, 2013

STEEL CITY SELECTED TO HOST THE EVENT WITH SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES BY RETIRED ORIGINAL MEMBERS DAVE HOPE, KERRY LIVGREN, AND

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Original Bassist Dave Hope To Play With KANSAS For One Night Only

September 20, 2012

On November 10, 2012, KANSAS will be playing with Chicago as part of the American Freedom Festival at the Patriot

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