Library Rock's Backpages

Q&A: Rich Williams of Kansas Talks History, Houston and Will Ferrell

Bob Ruggiero, Houston Press, 29 May 2008

IN THE REALM of classic rock warhorse bands, few have managed to straddle genres like Kansas. Fist pumping FM rock anthems ('Carry On Wayward Son', 'Point of Know Return', 'Play the Game Tonight') share CD and concert stage space with much more detailed proggy fare ('The Wall', 'Journey from Mariabronn'), and – of course – the only monster power ballad with an electric violin solo ('Dust in the Wind').

Total word count of piece: 1183

Subscribe

Becoming a member is easy. Membership gives you access to all the thousands of articles in the library.

Click here to go to Subscribe page.

Click here for academic and other group subscriptions.