When Kansas’ then-guitarist Kerry Livgren presented the rough version of “Dust in the Wind” to his bandmates, he was convinced they wouldn’t want to record it. The group was ready to take additional ...

Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” was controversial in the 1970s. The band’s song “Carry On Wayward Son” received pushback for the same reason as “Dust in the Wind.” “Dust in the Wind” and “Carry On Wayward ...

Sometimes a band needs to step outside its comfort zone, especially when they’re in possession of a fantastic song that might not fit their usual style. Kansas wisely followed that path with “Dust in ...