Robby Steinhardt, original violinist (1973-82 and 1997-2006) and sometime vocalist for Kansas, died July 17 of acute pancreatitis. A classically-trained violinist who didn’t join an orchestra because he didn’t want to live the ascetic lifestyle, he gave Kansas a sound nobody could emulate. RIP Robby, and thanks for what you gave to untold millions of fans.
I’ve included what are probably my 10 favorite songs on which Robby played, in chronological order.
Phil
“The biggest problem people have is they don’t think they’re supposed to have problems.” - Hayes Barnard
Until 2017 when I was preparing to see Kansas in concert, I had no idea (or didn't remember) what they looked like. Except for this guy (although no longer with the band) who was the recognizable face of the band in their heyday. RIP.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
Yeah, that Roseann Rosannadanna hair was very recognizable. Kerry Livgren looking almost as albino as Edgar Winter was memorable as well. Richard Williams’ eye patch, too, but I can’t remember when he started wearing instead of the glass eye.
Phil
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Originally Posted by NH2112
Yeah, that Roseann Rosannadanna hair was very recognizable.
Brad Delp liked that hairstyle too.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Including Kansas and all the other 'oldies' artists with crazy hair (like Boston's original drummer Sid Hashian )...
I've said it numerous times, that if I had to choose a single decade of music it would have to be 70's. I'd sure miss some 80's, especially early-80's, but I wouldn't hesitate to ditch it for only 70's.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
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Originally Posted by MarkG
(like Boston's original drummer Sid Hashian )...
He proved that white guys can make an afro look good.
Freaking tragic how he died.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
He proved that white guys can make an afro look good.
Freaking tragic how he died.
Maybe it’s an Armenian thing, I went to high school with a guy named Tevanian who had a ‘fro that easily extended 4” from his scalp. This would have been 82-83.
Phil
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