Biography

Kansas is an American rock band which became popular in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind". They have remained a classic rock radio staple and a popular touring act in North America and Europe. On the strength of their 1977 hit single "Carry On Wayward Son" (#11) the band's fourth album, Leftoverture (#5), released in October 1976, was a hit which garnered a lot of airplay. The follow up Point of Know Return (#4), released in October 1977, featured the title track (#28) and "Dust in the Wind" (#6), both hit singles. Both albums have sold over 4 million copies in the U.S. alone. Both "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust In The Wind" were certified Gold singles, selling over one million units each.