Kerry Livgren of Kansas
PMP Network Presents
Kerry Livgren, a founding member of the legendary rock band Kansas, shares insights into his musical journey. He talks about his solo work and his continued involvement with Kansas over the years, including tours and contributing new material.
Kerry Livgren of Kansas
Kansas
About Kerry Livgren of Kansas
Kerry Livgren is a founding member and primary songwriter for the rock band Kansas, best known for writing the iconic hits "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind." He has pursued solo work and instrumental projects, winning a Dove Award for his 1989 album "One of Several Possible Musiks." Livgren later formed Proto-Kaw with original Kansas members and has maintained involvement with Kansas through tours and contributing new material. He operates Numavox Records and GrandyZine Studio from his farm in Topeka, Kansas.
In this interview
- Discusses his work on a label called Churigma, part of Sparrow Records.
- Recalls rejoining Kansas in 1990 for a European tour with Dave Hope.
- Describes touring the United States with Kansas in 1991 after returning from Europe.
- Notes contributing songs to Kansas projects including the box set and "Breaks of Nature" album.
“I've been never completely severed from the group, I guess.”— Kerry Livgren of Kansas, in this interview
Since this interview
Livgren released "Cantata: The Resurrection Lazarus" in 2021, described as the most ambitious work of his career, an epic orchestral and vocal composition featuring multiple guest artists.
