Fordgalaxy Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) One of the founding members of Kansas died on July 17th, he was 71. What a great violin player and pretty decent singer too. RIP. Edited July 19, 2021 by Fordgalaxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek19 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I'm sorry, to hear, see, and read this. I've liked Kansas, too. He was a gifted, and talented musician. He will be missed, and remembered. My condolences, to his family, and friends. R.I.P., Robby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I just saw this news this morning. :( RIP, Robby Steinhardt. :rose: His playing was awesome and seemed like the heart of a lot of Kansas songs. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Very sorry to hear this. Robby, thanks for your gift to all of us. :rose: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIP I wonder what happened to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIP I wonder what happened to him? According to the article I read, he had some pancreas issue that developed into sepsis and he never recovered from that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIPAmazing violinist, great voice. Kansas wasn't the same without him 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIP I wonder what happened to him? Acute pancreatitis and sepsis https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/robby-steinhardt-kansas-obit-dead-1198999/ Ugh, a big loss from one of my favorite bands. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIPAmazing violinist, great voice. Kansas wasn't the same without him There are bands that are known for their vocal harmonies, and the way the two (or more) voices blend together to create a signature sound. Think Daltry and Townsend, Tyler and Perry, Roth and Anthony, Anderson and Squire, Staley and Cantrell . . Walsh and Steinhardt ranks with those duos. Kansas was a band that had three members -- Livgren, Steinhardt and Walsh -- whom had unique and irreplaceable roles in the band. Lose one of them, you need two to replace him, and even then it doesn't sound like Kansas. And you could argue that Williams, Hope and Ehart had their signature sounds too, and couldn't be replaced. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Another one in his seventies. Very sad. Rest in peace. :rose: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) RIP I wonder what happened to him? According to the article I read, he had some pancreas issue that developed into sepsis and he never recovered from that. That's a shame. The medical profession can only do so much. Edited July 19, 2021 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIPAmazing violinist, great voice. Kansas wasn't the same without him There are bands that are known for their vocal harmonies, and the way the two (or more) voices blend together to create a signature sound. Think Daltry and Townsend, Tyler and Perry, Roth and Anthony, Anderson and Squire, Staley and Cantrell . . Walsh and Steinhardt ranks with those duos. Definitely! My favourite Kansas vocal moments were always when Walsh and Steinhardt were singing together 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well I know what band I’m spinning today. What’s his greatest performance, you think? Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIP Robby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIPAmazing violinist, great vocalist, and seemingly good guy all around. I'm glad he stayed friends with Phil, Rich, and the band til the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well I know what band I’m spinning today. What’s his greatest performance, you think? Rest In Peace.Is it even possible to pick 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well I know what band I’m spinning today. What’s his greatest performance, you think? Rest In Peace.Is it even possible to pick 1? Oh probably not, just thought I’d ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well I know what band I’m spinning today. What’s his greatest performance, you think? Rest In Peace. All we are is dust in the wind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Saw this elsewhere. Very sad news. I saw Kansas twice(2003-05 or so) both times with Robby. I even met him after one of the shows and shook his hand. RIP Robby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIP Robby. need to spin some classic Kansas soon. thanks for the music. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well I know what band I’m spinning today. What’s his greatest performance, you think? Rest In Peace. I like the pre "Point of Know Return" stuff best, only because Point has been so overplayed it is hard for me to listen to anymore. If you can find the debut "Kansas" album on Youtube or something, it is excellent, also the "Song For America" album. They are a little proggier than what followed. Steinhardt's sound is so integral to the band that I am having trouble remembering a solo or something that stands out; just because he is such a part of nearly all of the music. (70's fog of memories, sorry!). It's too bad Eagle Moon is not here as she had a big knowledge of Kansas and probably could suggest something better than I am doing. :lol: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well I know what band I’m spinning today. What’s his greatest performance, you think? Rest In Peace. I like the pre "Point of Know Return" stuff best, only because Point has been so overplayed it is hard for me to listen to anymore. If you can find the debut "Kansas" album on Youtube or something, it is excellent, also the "Song For America" album. They are a little proggier than what followed. Steinhardt's sound is so integral to the band that I am having trouble remembering a solo or something that stands out; just because he is such a part of nearly all of the music. (70's fog of memories, sorry!). It's too bad Eagle Moon is not here as she had a big knowledge of Kansas and probably could suggest something better than I am doing. :lol: Oh I have all the first five albums, I just ran into the same problem you did. It's easier to remember what he's not on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Decided to spin Song For America, starts right off with Robby on vocals and some killer violin! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 RIP. Extremely talented musician who has left behind an incredible body of work. Kansas box set coming out this week for a full marathon on my commute. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Decided to spin Song For America, starts right off with Robby on vocals and some killer violin!Good choiceSong for America is one of my all-time favourite albums. And the title track is one of my all-time favourite songs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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