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@stevemcfate1961

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Hope to see Kerry and possibly meet him in Topeka in Oct!

Kerry is one of the greats I have a lot of respect for him much love Kerry God bless you brother

I wonder how many people realize Kerry Livgren had a very serious debilitating stroke about 6 years ago. It almost took his life but he miraculously has recovered to being able to perform at this level. Simply amazing.

@stevemcfate1961

11 ай бұрын

2009, but still a miraculous recovery, things were really touch and go for awhile. Kerry is STILL amazing because he is Kerry Freakin Livgren! ❤️

@ronaldconrad2179

11 ай бұрын

One of the greatest song writers of all time & e ery time I hear that guitar solo, I think of him!

@bickleyjonas6145

10 ай бұрын

Where did you get 6 years ago from?

@stevemcfate1961

10 ай бұрын

I clarified that, 2009

@bickleyjonas6145

10 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 I knew that but thought he was referring to another stroke

What a treat to have Kerry and Dave join in.

@stevemcfate1961

8 ай бұрын

It certainly was! I haven't seen them on stage since 1980!

All love to Kerry Livgrin. I’m glad to see many years after his stroke he looks great! Godbless you !

@stevemcfate1961

2 ай бұрын

I hope to see him in Topeka in Oct! I have a a 2nd Row seat!

I wonder how Phil and Rich felt having both of them back. I would think extremely emotional. Awesome 👏 especially with Kerry’s stroke it’s amazing he can remember the song and play it like he did 40 years ago without missing a beat.

@stevemcfate1961

6 ай бұрын

It was very emotional, even Phil showed it and he rarely does! Thanks for watching and commenting, please consider subscribing, I have over 100 live concert videos and tons of Kansas!

Got to meet Kerry when he and his band AD played at Englewood Theater in the 80's or early 90's. Very nice and personable man. We are using "Dust in the Wind" at my husband's Celebration of Life because it and Kansas was his favorite.

Dave Hope: an amazingly talented bass player

@stevemcfate1961

8 ай бұрын

Often overlooked, smart fans know better!

@user-yz1ci8kq9o

6 ай бұрын

Amazing bass player and musician!!

@stevemcfate1961

6 ай бұрын

@user-yz1ci8kq9o Did my heart good to see him on stage again with the band, last time that happened was 1981!

@randyroberts4239

5 ай бұрын

I'm a guitar picker but, Dave's tone is the high water mark in my opinion.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

I was so fortunate to see the original 6 3 times and although every version of the band has done justice to the music nothing will come close to that magic

God,I love this band..ty Kansas✌️

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! I have over 100 Live Concert videos I've taken and a ton of Kansas! Check it out and please consider Subscribing!

What a BAND. Gets my emotions up.😊😊

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! My favorite band since 1974!

I find it bit interesting. Years ago, I contacted Kerry Kivgren via email and started asking him some questions about his time with Kansas as I am an extreme Kansas fan. Much to my surprise, he told me he didnt want to talk about that period in his life as he claimed, "it was so long ago." So, I let that conversation drop! And with that being said, what do I see here? Kerry Livgren sitting in with Kansas, which in my opinion, is exactly where he belongs! The Heart and Soul of the band! Mysteries And Mayhem, all wrapped up into one guy!!

So nice to see.Great video.I love how this band. No matter how many line up changes it's one big family.

@stevemcfate1961

8 ай бұрын

For real! Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing!

I am so honored to have been there that legendary night. It was such an amazing concert AND we got to have four of the original members on stage. I am still pinching myself. It was my first time getting to see Kansas too. The bar was set very high!

@stevemcfate1961

11 ай бұрын

It was truly gratifing!

@DavidGainesVeganComposer

10 ай бұрын

Pretty amazing choice for your first Kansas show.

@michaelmappin4425

9 ай бұрын

Isn't that Steve Walsh singing lead?

@stevemcfate1961

9 ай бұрын

No it's Ronnie Platt. Steve retired in 2014 and Ronnie took over. Ronnie was previously singing with Shooting Star

@michaelmappin4425

9 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 Thank you for setting me straight.

You are welcome! I was overwhelmed with emotion as Kansas is my favorite band and I go back to the first album 1974 when I was 13 years old, first seeing them in 1977 and 30 plus times since. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Please consider subscribing, I have lots of classic rock videos and tons of Kansas!

This was awesome to see and hear.. So great to see these 4 originals with the rest of the band!!

@stevemcfate1961

11 ай бұрын

As a fan since 1974 at the age of 13 this was definitely a moment!

@barbararyan1255

8 ай бұрын

Love Kansas!!

One of my favorite concerts in my life was in 1992 (I think) in Wichita. Where Kerry Livgren played the entire concert. No one expected him to be there. He was excellent -- like he had never left the band. The crowd went wild when he went on the stage.

@stevemcfate1961

4 ай бұрын

Was that when he filled in for Rich Williams, or did they both play?

@chriscosby2459

4 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 No -- they all played. Kerry was playing guitar and keyboards -- just like the original band.

@stevemcfate1961

4 ай бұрын

@chriscosby2459 Nice! Chances of these types of things definitely increase when the gig is nearby. I've got a ton of Kansas on this channel, my favorite band since 1974! If you haven't already, please consider subscribing. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@chriscosby2459

4 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 i have have been a fan since '75. First saw Kansas with Blue Oyster Cult at the Tulsa Fairgrounds race track.

@stevemcfate1961

4 ай бұрын

@chriscosby2459 That's cool! My first show was in 1977 at the RKO Orpheum in Davenport Iowa, now the Adler Theater. First Kansas show and first Show ever! Sammy Hagar opened as a last-minute replacement for Rick Derringer. He got booed off the stage! I had no idea who he was. I was 15. I thought he rocked out! Of course, Kansas blew my mind! I've, of course, been to hundreds of concerts since then, but I will never forget that one! I've seen Kansas about 30 times total :)

It’s magic God bless them all

What a joy to see! Kudos to Ronnie also for nailing the vocals!

@Bagelrob399

9 ай бұрын

I thought it was Billy Greer, their regular bass player who is also a fine vocalist.

Robert Schumann one said , introducing Chopin ….ladies and gentlemen, a genius. Ladies and gentleman Kerry Livgren.

@stevemcfate1961

Ай бұрын

Hope to see him with the Band in Topeka in October!

2:24 Man it's good to see and hear Kerry again.

I saw them recently. It would've been amazing had Kerry and Dave shown up on that night.

This song helped get thru a very tough time

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Music is the great healer!

I never thought I'd see four of the six on stage again Steve is retired and Robbie passed away

@michaelmappin4425

9 ай бұрын

Who is singing lead there? Billy Greer?

@claussteiner5857

5 ай бұрын

​@@michaelmappin4425 Ronnie Platt

Great job all

What a moment. It may never happen again so thanks for documenting it.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

I feel very fortunate to be there! I'm still holding out they will add Topeka in 2024!

This is really cool. I saw them a few months ago. Of course, I wasn't lucky enough to have Dave and Kerry show up.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! I have a ton of Kansas videos! Check them out and please consider subscribing

Kerry & Dave both looking & sounding great. Like riding a bike, you never forget.., you may have to practice a bit to loosen up those chops, but it's all still there. 👍🙏

Legends, all need is Walsh back

@stevemcfate1961

10 ай бұрын

He won't and can't, he can no longer sing this catalog, nor does he want to. There is a guy out there that can if they would let him

@BB-iw4qd

9 ай бұрын

Are his initials JM? He’s really good!

@azwris

9 ай бұрын

@@BB-iw4qd I think he means Elefante.

@autk

9 ай бұрын

Correct. This is a cover band now, the "singer" is a total wanker, sorry bro, this isn't your band and never will be, what a ludicrous poser, you look hilarious!!! and you're dead wrong, CAN sing the catalog, realizes that old farts should sit down and stop disgracing their legacy, this cover band now resembles the Rolling Bones, just stop already. I saw the original band 16 times from 1973 until the conclusion of the Audio Visions tour.... nothing that has been done since will ever hold a candle, and the Elephant man records and tour were awful trash to endure and cratered with the public upon the release of the second record which was so a stink fest it didn't sell and couldn't sell tickets to the tour . Good riddance to that failed experiment, I don't count it, ridiculous attempt to cover Walsh. Embarrassing.

@stevemcfate1961

9 ай бұрын

@@azwris no I don't mean JE, although he still represents himself well

Love Kerry's album from 2022 entitled Q.A.R.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

What a treat for us all he is still providing quality output and showing up with KANSAS after all he has been through!

As usual, great guitar work by Kerry.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

Thanks for sharing the video. I am very glad Kerry-sun is doing well.

@stevemcfate1961

9 ай бұрын

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@asdfzxcv3617

5 ай бұрын

And Dave Hope too.

@nyankohillstreet5116

5 ай бұрын

@@asdfzxcv3617 YES!!!!!

Kerry Livgren la música y alma de Kansas!

LOVE THE UPLIFTING SONG & MEMBER NAMES! MORE GOOD COMING!

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! It was a special evening indeed! Please consider subscribing, I have over 100 Live Concert videos and a ton of Kansas, my favorite band since 1974!

Kerry, may God bless you Sir.

@stevemcfate1961

6 ай бұрын

What a blessing to have the Maestro still active!

Great to see these guys are still good friends and can get together occasionally like this. Steve Perry of Journey could learn something from them.

@dward7848

10 ай бұрын

Journey itself could learn from them. They've been feuding for decades, something you NEVER see with Kansas.

@krmar8908

10 ай бұрын

For years Journey has consistently reached out to Steve Perry with an open invitation extended to join them on stage in any capacity he feels comfortable with. Steve has consistently denied the invitation.

@dward7848

10 ай бұрын

@@krmar8908 I was referring to feuds between various Journey members, the latest being Cain vs. Schon. The band itself is a cesspool of egos, including Perry's when he was a member.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

I fear Kansas will have the same result with Steve Walsh

Man I wish I was there

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

It was Wonderful! And then this past weekend Steve Morse shows up for back to back shows in Florida! Thank you for watching and commenting. Please consider subscribing I have over 100 live concerts videos and TONS of KANSAS!

Ronnie Platt is amazing! He can sing all of the hardest songs Kansas has!

@stevemcfate1961

4 ай бұрын

Ronnie stepped into a difficult role and has been reliable, durable and consistent. Nothing from the catalog is off-limits. That's where he really proves his worth! Thank you for watching and commenting. Please consider subscribing! I have a ton of Kansas on the channel and other classic Rock bands for you to enjoy!

The " baby" he's singing about is us. Jesus is calling us all.

@stevemcfate1961

8 ай бұрын

This song was written by Kerry Livgren about his wife Vicci

@Cyberfender1

8 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 Yes. My personal feeling is it's . I see and hear Him trough this song. IMHO it is Godly and hopefully some others do to. Just my opinion.

Wow Kerry back as well he should be...excellent musician

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

The Maestro!

Wow. I wish they'd drive across 70 to st louis but I am sure that was their only appearence

You stopped recording before the song ended?

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

battery ran out! bummer!

I love the band and the state of Kansas City Folk just don't understand

No Walsh!?!

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Retired in 2014. Steve is very private and reclusive. It would have been nice to see him for 50th Anniversary, I'm sure he has a standing invite, but we will never see him, unless maybe a miracle happens and Kansas is inducted into R&R HOF They should have been before Robby died so all 6 could be on stage at once.

I saw this awesome band back in thier hayday in the early 80's and the 90's No one today makes music like this anymore

Check out Kerry's band ... Protokaw

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Oh yes, featuring members from KANSAS 1 before the merge with White Clover! Some of them hadn't played in 30 years before Kerry got them back together! I'm a Kansas freak! I know the whole backstory :)

@kellyklingbeil5802

5 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 I am greatly comforted by the fact that perhaps there will be prog worship music in heaven. Today's worship music is sadly lacking indeed.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

@kellyklingbeil5802 check out some of John Elefantes stuff ( former Kansas vocalist) if you haven't already

@kellyklingbeil5802

5 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 Thanks man, Will do

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

@kellyklingbeil5802 You're Welcome!

Is this Phil EHart on drums ?

@stevemcfate1961

4 ай бұрын

Yes this is Phil here. He is still not playing full shows. He sustained some serious injuries last tour and it took him quite some time to recover. His long-time drum tech of 20 years took over to finish the last tour. At the start of this tour Eric begins the 2 hour plus show and Phil finishes up about 2/3 of the way through. Hopefully he will get back to full shows at some point.

Who's singing?

@stevemcfate1961

8 ай бұрын

Ronnie Platt, he took over in 2014 when Steve Walsh retired. Ronnie formerly sang with Shooting Star

Is that Billy Greer singing? I know he usually plays bass and did some singing on the Topeka show.

@johnc.8298

8 ай бұрын

Somebody above mentioned "so nice to see Ronnie singing". Kerry had Ronnie James Dio do a song or two on his first solo album, "Seeds of Change". Maybe this is him???

@johnc.8298

8 ай бұрын

Turns out I was wrong. I just did a search. Apparently the singer is Ronnie Platt.

@Bagelrob399

8 ай бұрын

@@johnc.8298 that's their new singer that replaced Steve Walsh. He does a good job.

@rhanlon70

5 ай бұрын

Billy's on the far right, playing acoustic guitar for this song.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

@rhanlon70 right on! You can hear his distinctive harmony as well!

Im really surprised Dave Hope would get onstage with the band....I kinda thought his church would frown on that lol

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

I think Dave does what he wants 😀

Who is singing lead,thats NOT Steve Walsh!

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

Steve retired in 2014. Ronnie Platt formerly of Shooting Star has taken over since then

where is Rich?

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

I was focusing on Kerry and Dave for this video, 3 other videos I have from this show on the channel with plenty of Rich! Song For America, The Pinnacle and Bells of St James Check them out! If you like them please subscribe! Got a ton of other Kansas shows and other classic rock bands you may like!

@owlperchedsilo3745

5 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 , oh, i thought he might have been ill or something.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

@owlperchedsilo3745 he missed last weekends shows in Ft Myers and Clearwater Fla. Former guitarist Zak Rizvi filled in for him with special guest Steve Morse.

@owlperchedsilo3745

5 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 , hope he is ok.

@stevemcfate1961

5 ай бұрын

@owlperchedsilo3745 They had a gig last night I'll check to see if he was back. The Show they played on Clearwater is up on youtube, complete show, watched it yesterday. Billy Greer mentioned Rich had the Flu

The title is wrong. There is no Dave Hope, he passed away from a drug overdose !

@stevemcfate1961

6 ай бұрын

Man that's not cool at all

@vaughn6820

6 ай бұрын

Kerry livgren quit drugs and turned to religion and convinced Dave Hope to follow suit shortly after many years ago and last I heard Dave is an ordained something or other and was and maybe still is playing in a band called The Mulligans, I haven't heard of him passing yet but if he has I'm quite certain it wasn't from a drug overdose...

@stevemcfate1961

6 ай бұрын

@vaughn6820 he's playing in this video, I was at the show I recorded it. Dave is very much alive, in good health, lives in Destin Fla, plays in a couple bands and keeps close to the vest with Kerry and the band.

@vaughn6820

6 ай бұрын

@@stevemcfate1961 that's what I thought, I was trying to respond to a comment from someone else saying the title of the KZread video was wrong and he passed from a drug overdose but thanks for backing me up none the less.

@stevemcfate1961

6 ай бұрын

@vaughn6820 thank you for watching and commenting! I have over 100 live concert videos I've taken, and lots of Kansas as they are my favorite band! I've seen them 30 times dating back to 1977. Please consider subscribing, I'm trying to get to 500 so I can get monetized, have a great night!