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I'm designing an addition for a member of the band Kansas, and met him and his wife today. He's 72 and they still tour. Has a wall covered with platinum records and guitars. Nice guy, very unassuming, lives very modest. Gorgeous house but smaller than mine. Drives an old Toyota SUV. :seasix:
GTOguy
08-16-2022, 10:01am
Kansas, back in the '70's, IMO, was about as boring as driving through Kansas. Boston the same deal. A few good songs, but mostly blah. That said, I have respect for these guys who continue to practice their trade and entertain fans. It's a grind.
I've met a few musicians over time, and most were very down to earth.
TheHammer
08-16-2022, 10:34am
I saw them at the Des Moines State Fairgrounds back in the 70's. A major storm was headed in just as they started "dust in the Wind" we almost had a tornado, started to rain, high winds, and they played through it, cool.
The_Dude
08-16-2022, 11:18am
Kansas - Can I Tell You - YouTube
MadInNc
08-16-2022, 12:11pm
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Onebadcad
08-16-2022, 12:24pm
My three daughters, nieces and nephews all know the words to Kansas hits, that band has staying power.
Always confused them with Boston, both should have picked a name other than their towns--JFWY.
The_Dude
08-16-2022, 12:45pm
Kansas, back in the '70's, IMO, was about as boring as driving through Kansas. Boston the same deal. A few good songs, but mostly blah. That said, I have respect for these guys who continue to practice their trade and entertain fans. It's a grind.
I've met a few musicians over time, and most were very down to earth.
First album was great! After that they kinda went mainstream and I'd agree with you.
Just watched the '94 Woodstock Reunion concert on youtube with Traffic playing an hour and 15 minute set and was blown away. Not Kansas related, but music, so sort of on topic.
If you like Traffic or Steve Winwood, it's a hell of a concert. Huge sea of people dancing and partying and no fat people or tattoos...or cell phones being held up in prayer. How things have changed.
Louie Detroit
08-16-2022, 1:28pm
Kansas - Can I Tell You - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX0H_anNJE4&list=PLTIb4fKCEAevl6ogbeMLmHG1oqxyEbrpr)
I always liked how that album cover emphasizes Manifest Destiny American greatness, and the tune is good too.
I feel that the 70's was a golden age for music. That said, I came of age in the 50's and 60's. Grew up though rock and roll and the British invasion.
and liked them. Songs of the 70's are more meaningful. :shots:
Louie Detroit
08-16-2022, 1:53pm
I feel that the 70's was a golden age for music. That said, I came of age in the 50's and 60's. Grew up though rock and roll and the British invasion.
and liked them. Songs of the 70's are more meaningful. :shots:
Oh yea, Seasons In The Sun and The Pina Colada Song were at the apex of creative genius masterworks…. said no one ever.
Oh yea, Seasons In The Sun and The Pina Colada Song were at the apex of creative genius masterworks…. said no one ever.
My reply,
Gorgeous house but smaller than mine. Drives an old Toyota SUV. :seasix:
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Anjdog2003
08-16-2022, 3:47pm
Yep again,
Nirvana? :kick: Don't ever put them in with talented musicians.
No one ax'd for pictures of his wife? Slackers...
Aerovette
08-16-2022, 5:01pm
My three daughters, nieces and nephews all know the words to Kansas hits, that band has staying power.
Always confused them with Boston, both should have picked a name other than their towns--JFWY.
I watched a special a while back about the creation of Boston's first album and their ultimately getting signed to a record deal. It is an impressive story even for a non-fan.
StaticCling
08-16-2022, 5:06pm
I used to work with a guy that was in on some of the production of their earlier records. His name was Brad Aaron, drop that name and see if he remembers. I always wondered what happened to that guy, he was a character.
I'm designing an addition for a member of the band Kansas, and met him and his wife today. He's 72 and they still tour. Has a wall covered with platinum records and guitars. Nice guy, very unassuming, lives very modest. Gorgeous house but smaller than mine. Drives an old Toyota SUV. :seasix:
Did you rise above the noise and confusion?
Aerovette
08-16-2022, 5:23pm
Did you rise above the noise and confusion?
I did...once.
Did you rise above the noise and confusion?
It was 8am. The only noise was the coffee maker, and any confusion was eliminated by the caffeine buzz. :D
Did you rise above the noise and confusion?
I did...once.
Talk about a Miracle out of Nowhere......
It was 8am. The only noise was the coffee maker, and any confusion was eliminated by the caffeine buzz. :D
Masquerading as a man with a reason?
Masquerading as a man with a reason?
I got it the first time. :seasix:
On a side note, drove through the state of Kansas and back last month. Beautiful country, especially the eastern part. Similar topography as the NC Piedmont but farms instead of trees. Soybeans/ corn/ wheat/ soybeans/ corn/ wheat. Deepest green/ deep green/ amber...
MadInNc
08-16-2022, 6:13pm
Did you rise above the noise and confusion?
LATB, he hired a local rock and roll crew do build it.... including Aerovette!!!
The_Dude
08-16-2022, 6:16pm
LATB, he hired a local rock and roll crew do build it.... including Aerovette!!!
I saw DJ in there too :yesnod:
On a side note, drove through the state of Kansas and back last month. Beautiful country, especially the eastern part. Similar topography as the NC Piedmont but farms instead of trees. Soybeans/ corn/ wheat/ soybeans/ corn/ wheat. Deepest green/ deep green/ amber...
2020, I spent a day (23.5 hrs) driving to Wichita from Wi and back.
The amount of cows and steers in those wide open fields is just unbelievable throughout the plains region on I35 from Kansas City down. No fences or blockades, just open grazing. Couple of transport terminal docks in the Interstate along the route, with parking areas for observation.
Nice visual.
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