Kansas on Former Lead Singer Steve Walsh, "We Didn't know What We Had"

Steve is still my favorite singer. I discovered Kansas when I first heard Carry On back in high school. The man gave 100% all the time. Ann Wilson is the female version of Steve. I never get tired of hearing their voices.

In his prime. He was the best ever IMO.

Steve's voice was golden. I became a fan when Masque came out. That album is still a fave for me. Rich is right, Steve was perfect at singing Kerry's songs.

Only recently have I learned to really appreciate what this band did. They were amazing. 🎻 🎸 🎹

Listen to the end of the pinnacle off of Masque. Steve’s range is unmatched. Hearing him live before his voice was damaged was such a treat.

A friend GAVE me their first, self titled, LP. I went outside, and smoked a doobie that night, went inside put the headphones, dropped the needle - and proceeded to be BLOWN AWAY. 'Journey From Marriabron'? HOLY SHIT. Walsh was one of the most amazing rock singers in the middle 70s. Absolutely amazing.

I saw Steve Walsh in the 70's when he and Kansas were in their prime and these guys were high energy, especially Steve he was all over this guy was just a ball of energy. Kerry Livgren is also a great part of Kansas.

Don't forget Phil Ehart's contributions. He made prog drum tracks with lightning-quick grooves and shifts endless time changes seem effortless. Can't overlook Rich, either. Another master at his craft. Both of them contributed to the mysterious chemistry that kept the band going and out-doing themselves time and again.

The most energetic lead singer ever handstands on the keyboard

My band opened for Kansas in the early 90s in Wildwood NJ and while we were all setting up the stage a fire broke out in the club’s AC unit and we had to vacate to the parking lot and get clearance from the FD before entering back in. While we were waiting we hung with the guys from Kansas and had great conversations especially their advice on owning publishing rights and worrying about our gear. 😂. Fun times. It was nice meeting them in odd circumstances.

Tommy Shaw during a Styx live album and video talked about Styx opening for Kansas in 1976 and said, “Leftoverture, that music was so…POWERFUL! It helped shape the writing of (The Grand Illusion)”. I saw Kansas open for Styx reunion “Return To Paradise” and will NEVER forget when it came to the instrumental part of Carry On Wayward Son Steve ran over, did a handstand ON the keyboard and played “upside down”! 😮 Are you freaking kidding me???!!! Maybe there were wires but truthfully I don’t know how he did that and I don’t want to know! It’s like learning the secret of a magic trick. I prefer to scratch my head and be mystified by that incredible and special memory!

STEVE PUT HIS.FULL HEART AND PASSIONATE.SOUL IN EVERY NOTE.

I was a huge Kansas fan, back in the day and as a musician, their songs were fun to play.

STEVE IS ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS IN THE LAST 55 YEARS

Kansas should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Boston as well.

Many people don't remember the band he fronted when he left in 81, Streets. A great underrated album. Power was also a great return from Kansas.

Steve Walsh was so phenomenal and had some much energy in his performance’s. I say them a couple of times in Kansas City. Kansas was so good!

I saw Steve in his band Streets in 1983.

Great singer!

Big Kansas fan!! I was going to Topeka High School when their first album came out, EVERBODY was listening to that cassette at school. We were so happy that some fellow Topeka guys had made it! Angels Have Fallen is one of my favorite Kansas songs, and I have to admit I'm probably one of the few who thinks that Monolith was a great album. On that song though, Steve really shows his range. My daughter, who is a fantastic singer in her own right, was wowed by how effortlessly he hit the high notes on that song.