The legendary group Kansas has signed with InsideOut Music to release their upcoming studio album.
The new, yet untitled, album will be the fifteenth for the group and their first since 2000’s Somewhere to Elsewhere.
The last couple of years have been a bit tumultuous for the band. Lead singer Steve Walsh retired last July and, after being turned down by former member John Elefante, chose Ronnie Platt as a replacement. The band is now made up of original members Phil Ehart (drums) and Rich Williams (guitars) along with Billy Greer (bass, joined 1985), David Ragsdale (violin & guitars, joined 1991) and David Manion (keyboards, former lighting designer for the band before changing roles last year).
Ehart said of their new agreement “In speaking for all the members of KANSAS, we could not be more enthused about signing with InsideOut. They are the greatest Prog music label on the planet and we are very proud to be a part of their stable of artists. It’s our first album of new music in 15 years and we are very happy to be working with the great team at InsideOut.”
InsideOut head Thomas Waber said “We are extremely excited about signing KANSAS, the biggest and most important Prog band to come out of the US! I grew up listening to them and their music is a part of my DNA. Everyone on the team is working hard in making the next studio album count 150% and for it to become an important part in the legacy of this great band. We are very proud to become a part of the journey!”
Kansas’ highest charting albums were Leftoverture (1976 / #5) and Point of No Return (1977 / #4). Their hits include Carry on Wayward Son (1976 / #11), Dust in the Wind (1978 / #6), Play the Game Tonight (1982 / #17) and All I Wanted (1986 / #19).
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