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Biography

Livgren was drawn to music at a young age, his first musical interests developed with classical and jazz influences. His musical odyssey started with an electric guitar he built himself using a cheap Stella guitar, a Sears amplifier, and a low quality astatic microphone. Alongside learning guitar, Kerry also focused on learning to write songs due to his desire for more creative expression and originality.

Early Years 1960's - 1973

Livgren was a member of numerous bands in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Livgren quickly developed a reputation for complex compositions and poetic lyrics that explored spiritual themes. His investigations into various religions are reflected in the lyrics of his songs on Kansas' first six albums. He explored themes such as reincarnation, astral travel, apparitions, nihilism, and human frailty, among others. The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ...

Kerry's formed his first band the Gimlets with several close friends in high school including future early Kansas member Dan Wright. They soon found themselves booked throughout Kansas and neighboring Missouri after school and on weekends where they played their original compositions which were a blend of pop, English, and psychedelic rock. After graduating from Topeka West High School in 1967, Livgren continued to perform with the Gimlets through college before joining a predominately black mainstream rhythm and blues band named the Mellotones where he met keyboard player Don Montre in 1969. Dan Wright is the keyboard player for the band Proto-Kaw. ...

Forming a deep friendship, Livgren and Montre decided to leave the Mellotones and join the more commercially viable band The Reasons Why which included Lynn Meredith, Don Montre, Dan Wright and Kerry Livgren. Though this band was financially doing well, Livgren became frustrated due to his desire for more creative expression and along with Montre decided to start their own band. They briefly reformed the Gimlets with former members Scott Kessler and Dan Wright along with several new members. A short time later they renamed the band Saratoga (after the name on the pencil Kerry Livgren was using to write songs). Saratoga included Lynn Meredith, Don Montre, Dan Wright Kerry Livgren, Phil Ehart and Dave Hope. Kansas is a 1970s American rock and roll band, specializing in progressive rock with a distinctly American flavour. ... Lynn Meredith was a founding member of the Kansas bands, versions 1 and 2. ... Dan Wright is the keyboard player for the band Proto-Kaw. ... Dan Wright is the keyboard player for the band Proto-Kaw. ... Several places and events that have shared the name Saratoga. ... Several places and events that have shared the name Saratoga. ... Lynn Meredith was a founding member of the Kansas bands, versions 1 and 2. ... Dan Wright is the keyboard player for the band Proto-Kaw. ... Phil Ehart is the drummer in the band Kansas, who, along with Rich Williams, appeared on every Kansas album. ... Dave Hope (October 7, 1949 – ) played bass for the American rock band Kansas from 1963 until the band split in 1983. ...

In 1970 Kerry and Phil Ehart decided to form a new group by combining the best members from Kerry's band Saratoga and Phil's band White Clover (which included Steve Walsh, Rich Williams, Dave Hope and Jeff Glixman). This version of Kansas (referred to as Kansas I by fans) was known for their bizarre musical arrangements and originality. This version of Kansas would only last for one year. In 1971 Phil Ehart and Dave Hope left Kansas, Kerry reworked the band and it continued under the name Kansas (known by fans as Kansas II - see also Proto-Kaw). Kansas II continued to perform Kerry's original works fusing experimental rock with psychedelic and jazz. During this time Kansas II recorded a demo cassette which would be released commercially 30 years later. Kansas II generated their own loyal fan following which led to bookings due to their built-in audience. However, financial problems plagued the band and after a record deal with Jefferson Airplane's label failed to materialize and their old school bus broke down while on the road touring, the band dissolved in 1973. 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Phil Ehart is the drummer in the band Kansas, who, along with Rich Williams, appeared on every Kansas album. ... Several places and events that have shared the name Saratoga. ... Binomial name Trifolium repens L. White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a species of clover native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Proto-Kaw (proto=early version of) ( kaw=Native American word for Kansas) has come around full circle in their music careers and again are performing concerts and recording. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ...

Shortly after the dissolution of the second Kansas band in 1973 Livgren was invited by Phil Ehart to join the reformed White Clover, a band that also included vocalist Steve Walsh, violinist Robby Steinhardt, bassist Dave Hope, guitarist Rich Williams, and drummer Phil Ehart. Prior to Kerry joining, White Clover had sent out a 5 song demo tape which had generated interest with Don Kirshner for his new label. As part of the effort to sign with Kishner, they soon renamed themselves Kansas, becoming the third band incarnation to use this name - and the ones who would make it famous. Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ... Phil Ehart is the drummer in the band Kansas, who, along with Rich Williams, appeared on every Kansas album. ... Binomial name Trifolium repens L. White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a species of clover native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. ... Steve Walsh (born June 15, 1951 in St. ... Robby Steinhardt is a rock violinist, violist, cellist, and singer best known for his work with the group Kansas, for which he was co-lead singer and emcee from 1973-1982 and 1997-2005. ... Dave Hope (October 7, 1949 – ) played bass for the American rock band Kansas from 1963 until the band split in 1983. ... Rich Williams (born 1951 in Topeka, Kansas, USA) is the lead guitarist for the rock band Kansas, and has been with them since their 1974 self-titled debut album. ... Phil Ehart is the drummer in the band Kansas, who, along with Rich Williams, appeared on every Kansas album. ... Binomial name Trifolium repens L. White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a species of clover native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. ... Kansas is an American progressive rock band who became a major arena rock group in the late 1970s. ...

Kansas and international fame, 1974 - 1983

After 3 albums in 2 years failed to provide them with a hit single, Kansas was under pressure from Kirshner and CBS records to write a hit. Livgren and the band realized it was their last chance. Due to Steve Walsh experiencing writer's block, all writing duties fell to Livgren and he rose to the challenge to write all the songs for their fourth album, Leftoverture. At the last day of rehearsal for the new album, Kerry brought the band one last song which they performed once before heading to the studio. The song, Carry On Wayward Son (#11) became Kansas' first hit. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Steve Walsh (born June 15, 1951 in St. ... Leftoverture is the fourth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). ... Carry On Wayward Son was a hit progressive rock single recorded by Kansas and written by Kerry Livgren for their 1976 album Leftoverture. ...

Riding the success of Leftoverture, Kerry wrote Dust in the Wind (#6) for the Point of Know Return album. Like Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind was added to the album at the last minute. Mr. Livgren stated the song was an acoustic guitar warm up song. While playing it one day at home when his wife was doing laundry, she told him he should put it on the album. Since the album had some extra time available, he presented the song to the band and it was included, becoming their highest charting single to date. Leftoverture is the fourth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). ... Dust in the Wind is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977, charting at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. ... Point of Know Return is the fifth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). ... Carry On Wayward Son was a hit progressive rock single recorded by Kansas and written by Kerry Livgren for their 1976 album Leftoverture. ... Dust in the Wind is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977, charting at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. ...

In late 1979, Livgren became involved with The Urantia Book, a series of papers that claim to be a revelation authored by supernatural beings; it's influence can be felt in the lyrics of Kansas' 1979 Monolith album (#10). Livgren subsequently rejected Urantia doctrine--while on tour with the band in support of Monolith, Livgren converted to Christianity. This was a result of a series of debates in the back of the tour bus with Jeff Pollard of Louisiana's Le Roux, the opening act for Kansas during the tour. The discussions between Livgren and Pollard concerned whether the Bible or the Urantia Book was the accurate record of the life of Jesus Christ. Because of the debates, Livgren became convinced that the Bible was the genuine record of Christ and that he had been mistaken in following the teachings of the Urantia Book. After a private hotel room conversion experience, Kerry became an evangelical Christian. The Earth is called Urantia in The Urantia Book. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... A monolith is a geological or technological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock. ... A monolith is a geological or technological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock. ... Christianity percentage by country, purple is highest, orange is lowest Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch... Louisianas Le Roux (a/k/a Le Roux) is a pop band founded in New Orleans, Louisiana that saw its heyday in the `70s. ...

In 1980, Livgren released his first solo album, Seeds of Change. The album features several members of Kansas, along with Ambrosia singer David Pack and noted heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who sang on the tracks "To Live For The King" and "Mask Of The Great Deceiver." Dio, who was between stints as singer for Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Black Sabbath, later proved somewhat controversial among Livgren's evangelical Christian fans, as Sabbath and Dio were erroneously perceived as "satanic." Dio said in an interview that he did not consider the album to be a "Christian" album, and performed as a favor to Livgren. After Dio left Black Sabbath in 1983, he said in a summer 1983 interview in Hit Parader magazine that he had considered working with Livgren again. Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Seeds of Change was Kerry Livgrens first solo album. ... The popular music group Ambrosia was formed in the early 1970s, and have ventured into a variety of styles during their history. ... David Pack was a co-founder and lead singer of the band Ambrosia. ... Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942 (most likely year, see below), in Portsmouth, New Hampshire), is a heavy metal vocalist who has performed with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and his own band Dio. ... Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow (1975) is the first album released by Rainbow. ... For other uses, see Black Sabbath (disambiguation). ... Hit Parader is an American music magazine focusing on the genres of hard rock and heavy metal External links Hit Parader website Categories: | ...

Livgren recorded three more albums with Kansas, but internal tensions due to the evolving Christianity of Livgren's lyrics, coupled with increased dissatisfaction with the band's musical direction (at least in part due to his newfound faith) as well as Robby Steinhart leaving the band, led to Livgren's exit from Kansas in 1983 and the formation of a new band called AD with Dave Hope, Warren Ham, Michael Gleason, and drummer Dennis Holt. Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... A.D. was a 1980s Christian rock band, featuring former Kansas members Kerry Livgren and Dave Hope, and former Bloodrock member Warren Ham sharing the lead vocal duties along with Michael Gleason. ... Dave Hope (October 7, 1949 – ) played bass for the American rock band Kansas from 1963 until the band split in 1983. ... Warren Ham is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who was a vocalist for Bloodrock (1972-74) and toured with Kansas in the John Elefante era (1982-83). ... Dennis Graham Holt (born October 6, 1942 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) is an American poet and linguist. ...

Livgren has continued to appear occasionally with Kansas on various tours in the 1990s to the present, and contributed new songs to Kansas's 1990 Box Set ("Wheels"), and 1995 release Freaks of Nature ("Cold Grey Morning"). In 2000, the original and current members of Kansas reunited at Livgren's studio to record a new album written entirely by Livgren, entitled Somewhere to Elsewhere. Somewhere to Elsewhere's sales were not comparable to past successes, which were notable. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... A box set (sometimes referred to as a boxed set) is one or more musical recordings, films, television programs, or other collection of related things that are contained in a box. ... Freaks of Nature is the fourteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Somewhere to Elsewhere is the sixteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 2000 (see 2000 in music). ... Somewhere to Elsewhere is the sixteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 2000 (see 2000 in music). ...

AD (Band), 1983 - 1988

In 1983, Kerry recorded his second self-produced album for CBS, Timeline, following his departure from Kansas. At the end of the recording sessions he formed the band, AD. Due to legal entanglements caused by his contractual obligations with Kansas, Livgren was unable to market his new band in the mainstream secular market. After negotiating with the record label, Livgren received a waiver to perform with his new band in the Christian rock market. This would become a hindrance to commercial viability for the band. The band toured extensively between 1983 and 1986, sometimes playing bars and clubs one night and then churches the next. Livgren has stated on several occasions that he experienced some of the highest and lowest points in his career during his time with AD. Look up timeline in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up AD, ad-, and ad in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

AD released Art Of the State in 1985. Due to financial difficulties, AD faded away in 1986 after releasing the album Reconstructions with no official breakup announced. In 1988, Livgren released a collection of previously unreleased AD songs entitled Prime Mover. It was recorded with Livgren playing all instruments with all vocals performed by Warren Ham. Michael Gleason and Dennis Holt did not perform on this album. Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... For the philosophical/theological concept of a prime mover (that is, a self-existent being that is the ultimate cause or mover of all things), see cosmological argument. ... Warren Ham is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who was a vocalist for Bloodrock (1972-74) and toured with Kansas in the John Elefante era (1982-83). ... Dennis Graham Holt (born October 6, 1942 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) is an American poet and linguist. ...

In 1997 Mr. Livgren rediscovered two rare live performances of AD recorded by the soundboard engineer in 1984 and 1985. Though never meant for public consumption, Mr. Livgren took them into his studio, remastered them and then released these songs as a "thank you" to fans entitled AD Live. The performance includes mistakes and technical issues left intact and is meant as an archival release. Livgren mentions in his book Seeds of Change that his time playing live with AD were his best as a guitarist.

Solo Years, 1989 - 2000

In 1989 Livgren decided to explore a new musical direction by releasing his first all instrumental album, One of Several Possible Musiks. Kerry played all instruments on the album combining orchestral, jazz and rock styles. This effort won Kerry his first Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The Dove Awards, created in 1969 by the Gospel Music Association to honor the outstanding achievements in contemporary Christian and gospel music, are held annually in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Livgren then released a double CD retrospective celebrating ten years since his first solo recording entitled Decade. It included Kerry's first two solo albums, Seeds of Change and Timeline in their entirety plus excerpts from other albums and previously unreleased songs. Enthusiasts of Livgren's music continue to hold this album in high regard, making it very hard to find. A decade is a set or a group of ten, commonly a period of 10 years in contemporary English, or a period of 10 days in the French revolutionary calendar. ... Seeds of Change was Kerry Livgrens first solo album. ... Look up timeline in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

In 1994, after moving back to Topeka, KS, Livgren created his GrandyZine production company and Numavox Records. To facilitate the success of these endeavors, he converted a restored barn on his farm into a state-of-the-art recording and production facility. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1995, Kerry released his next solo album, When Things Get Electric on his new label. In 1997 Mr. Livgren released his first soundtrack for Sony's third Mind's Eye computer animation feature entitled Odessy into the Mind's Eye. In 1998 Kerry completely re-recorded the album Prime Mover and added 5 new songs and a re-recorded version of his song Fair Exchange from the Kansas album Vinyl Confessions. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $68. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... For the philosophical/theological concept of a prime mover (that is, a self-existent being that is the ultimate cause or mover of all things), see cosmological argument. ... Fair Exchange was a television comedy that ran from 1962 to 1963 on CBS. It starred Eddie Foy Jr. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Vinyl Confessions is the ninth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1982 (see 1982 in music). ...

In 2000, Kerry released Collector's Sedition Volume One featuring several vocalists including his nephew, Jake Livgren (see also Proto-Kaw). At this time Kerry was writing new songs prolifically and realized that some of them "sounded like Kansas." Mr. Livgren called up Phil Ehart and offered Mr. Ehart the opportunity to hear the songs. This led to a reunion album with Kansas entitled Somewhere to Elsewhere which featured the then-touring version of Kansas along with Mr. Livgren and Dave Hope, the original bassist. The album was recorded at Mr. Livgren's Grandyzine Studio in his converted barn where Mr. Livgren not only performed on the album as lead guitarist and keyboardist, but also produced the album. It should be noted that this was the first time since the release of the groundbreaking Leftoverture that Mr. Livgren had written all the songs for a Kansas album. Phil Ehart is the drummer in the band Kansas, who, along with Rich Williams, appeared on every Kansas album. ... Somewhere to Elsewhere is the sixteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 2000 (see 2000 in music). ... Leftoverture is the fourth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). ...

Shortly after the release of Somewhere to Elsewhere, Livgren began work on The Best of Kerry Livgren. This album celebrates 20 years since his first solo album. Both retrospective and forward-looking, it contains tracks from all his solo releases, along with songs from his band AD. The album also included two brand new songs and new recordings of four older songs. Each of these new versions features the original vocalists, including Warren Ham, Michael Gleason and Ronnie James Dio. Somewhere to Elsewhere is the sixteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 2000 (see 2000 in music). ... Look up AD, ad-, and ad in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Warren Ham is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who was a vocalist for Bloodrock (1972-74) and toured with Kansas in the John Elefante era (1982-83). ... Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942 (most likely year, see below), in Portsmouth, New Hampshire), is a heavy metal vocalist who has performed with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and his own band Dio. ...

Proto-Kaw, 2003 - Present

Following the 2003 album release of early material from the 1971-73 (pre-White Clover) Kansas (Kansas II) lineup (which included members Livgren, Lynn Meredith, Dan Wright, John Bolton, Don Montre, Rod Mikinski, and Brad Schulz), the band reformed under the new name Proto-Kaw and released Before Became After in 2004 on Inside Out Records. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lynn Meredith was a founding member of the Kansas bands, versions 1 and 2. ... Dan Wright is the keyboard player for the band Proto-Kaw. ... Proto-Kaw (proto=early version of) ( kaw=Native American word for Kansas) has come around full circle in their music careers and again are performing concerts and recording. ... Reunion CD from the original Kansas II lineup, under their new name of Proto-Kaw. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

They released their second album, The Wait of Glory, on January 31, 2006 also on Inside Out Records. Unlike Before Became After, this new work was composed of entirely new material written by Mr. Livgren as well as live DVD of Proto-Kaw’s appearance at the 2005 Nearfest. The Wait of Glory is the third album from Proto-Kaw after their retrospective initial release and Debut new recording Before Became After. ... Reunion CD from the original Kansas II lineup, under their new name of Proto-Kaw. ...

On 5/20/07, Proto-Kaw announced that band members are back in the studio working on a new album consisting of new material and reworking older songs from Mr. Livgren's solo works. The untitled album's release date has not been announced.

Other Projects

Mr. Livgren has also resumed work on one of his most ambitious works to date, entitled Cantata: The Resurrection of Lazarus. It is an epic, orchestral and vocal composition based on the Biblical story of the book of John, Chapter 11, and is still in production. It has been in development for over 20 years and features a large ensemble cast. Numerous vocal talents are being considered for the roles.

Book Publications

In 1983, Livgren published his autobiography co-written with Kenneth Boa, Seeds of Change: The Spiritual Quest of Kerry Livgren. A revised and expanded edition was released in 1991.

Influence

As primary songwriter, lead guitarist and keyboard player for Kansas, having penned such hits as Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind, Livgren propelled the band to worldwide success and critical acclaim, with numerous gold and multi-platinum albums, and over 14 million recordings sold to date. The band produced eight gold albums, one platinum album, two triple platinum albums, one platinum live album, and a one million-selling gold single, Dust in the Wind, according to the Kansas State Historical Society. Carry On Wayward Son was a hit progressive rock single recorded by Kansas and written by Kerry Livgren for their 1976 album Leftoverture. ... Dust in the Wind is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977, charting at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. ... Dust in the Wind is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977, charting at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. ...

Carry On Wayward Son has been covered by bands including Rachel Rachel, Critical Mass, Yngwie J. Malmsteen and country superstars The Oak Ridge Boys as well as continuing appearances on album soundtracks such as the movies Heroes and Anchorman. It is also featured in the computer game Guitar Hero II. Carry On Wayward Son was a hit progressive rock single recorded by Kansas and written by Kerry Livgren for their 1976 album Leftoverture. ... Critical Mass is a Christian rock band from Ontario, Canada. ... Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (IPA pronunciation: //) (born Lars Johann Yngve Lannerbäck, June 30, 1963) is a Swedish guitarist, composer and bandleader. ... Press photo of The Oak Ridge Boys. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Anchorman may refer to: News anchor, someone who works in radio who hosts a regular news program Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, a 2004 American comedy movie This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Guitar Hero II is a music video game and a sequel to Guitar Hero. ...

Dust in the Wind has been covered by Sarah Brightman, Christian artists Billy Smiley and Acappella and by New York Yankees center fielder and aspiring jazz guitarist Bernie Williams on his 2004 debut album The Journey Within. It has also been referenced in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure". The song was featured in a Subaru commercial in 2006, and in the film Old School. It was also prominently featured in several episodes of the television series "Highlander". The single was certified gold as a digital download by the RIAA in 2005, almost 30 years after it sold 1 million copies as a single. Dust in the Wind is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977, charting at #6 in the Billboard Hot 100. ... Sarah Brightman (born August 14, 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano, actress and dancer. ... Billy Smiley is a famous music producer, songwriter, and musician. ... A cappella music is vocal music or singing without instrumental accompaniment, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... For other persons named Bernard Williams, see Bernard Williams (disambiguation). ... Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure (1989) is a comedy/science fiction film based on the idea of time travel. ... Old School is a comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks SKG in 2003, about three thirty-somethings who seek to re-live their college days by starting a fraternity, and the tribulations they encounter in doing so. ... The RIAA Logo. ...

Livgren's keyboard and guitar playing can also be heard on the 2nd Chapter of Acts albums Rejoice (1981), Singer Sower (1983), and Night Light (1985). 2nd Chapter of Acts was a Jesus Music and an early Contemporary Christian Music group comprised of sisters Annie Herring and Nelly Greisen and brother Matthew Ward. ... Singer Sower is an 1983 album release under the Sparrow Records label. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...

Kerry Livgren is listed as a "Famous Kansan" by the Kansas State Historical Society (http://www.kshs.org/kids/famous.htm). The platinum record awarded to Livgren for the Kansas album Monolith hangs in the Kansas Museum of History. He was also honored by the Kansas State Legislature with a commendaton on April 28th, 2006. (http://www.kslegislature.org/journals/2006/hj0428.pdf). This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... A monolith is a geological or technological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock. ...

Kerry Livgren and his current band, Proto-Kaw, redefine progressive rock with music that incorporates epic rock themes, while emphasizing the strong groove, improvisation and jams of their live performances.

Mr. Livgren teaches an adult Sunday school class at his local church, as well as having a theological study on his home website.

Though Kerry Livgren is known for his music, he is quick to point out that it is only one of his many pursuits: "I'm a family man, I have a role in my church, I'm running a record label, a studio, a production company, a farm, and I have more hobbies and interests than there are hours in the day."

Discography

With Kansas

• 1974 Kansas
• 1975 Song for America
• 1975 Masque
• 1976 Leftoverture
• 1977 Point of Know Return
• 1978 Two for the Show Live Album
• 1979 Monolith
• 1980 Audio-Visions
• 1982 Vinyl Confessions
• 1983 Drastic Measures
• 1984 The Best of Kansas Compilation
• 1992 Live at the Whisky Special Guest Appearance
• 1992 Carry On Compilation
• 1994 The Kansas Boxed Set Compilation
• 1999 The Best of Kansas [expanded] Compilation
• 2000 Somewhere to Elsewhere
• 2002 The Ultimate Kansas Compilaton
• 2004 Sail On: The 30th Anniversary Collection [2CD/1DVD] Compilation
• 2005 On the Other Side [re-release of Carry On] Compilation

Kansas is the self-titled debut album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music). ... Song for America is the second album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music). ... Masque is the third album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1975 (see 1975 in music). ... Leftoverture is the fourth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). ... Point of Know Return is the fifth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). ... Two for the Show is a live album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music). ... Monolith is the seventh album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ... Audio-Visions is the eighth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... Vinyl Confessions is the ninth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1982 (see 1982 in music). ... Drastic Measures is the tenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). ... The Best of Kansas was the first compilation from the band Kansas. ... Live at the Whisky is the thirteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ... Carry On is the 14th album, and second compilation, from American rock band Kansas, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ... The Kansas Boxed Set is the second compilation from the band Kansas. ... The Best of Kansas was the first compilation from the band Kansas. ... Somewhere to Elsewhere is the sixteenth album by American rock band Kansas, released in 2000 (see 2000 in music). ... The Ultimate Kansas is the third compilation from the band Kansas. ... Carry On is the 14th album, and second compilation, from American rock band Kansas, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ...

Solo Albums

• 1980 Seeds of Change
• 1989 One of Several Possible Musiks
• 1992 Decade
• 1995 When Things Get Electric (Kerry Livgren and Corps de Pneuma)
• 1996 Odyssey Into the Mind's Eye (soundtrack)
• 1998 Prime Mover II (Review: HM Magazine^[1])
• 2000 Collector's Sedition, Vol. 1 (Review: HM Magazine^[2])
• 2002 Best of Kerry Livgren (Review: [http://www.tollbooth.org/2002/reviews/kerryl.html The Phantom Tollbooth)

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with AD

• 1984 Time Line (as Kerry Livgren AD)
• 1985 Art of the State
• 1986 Reconstructions
• 1988 Prime Mover (as Kerry Livgren AD)
• 1997 Reconstructions Reconstructed (as Kerry Livgren AD), remastered in 2006 with updated art and photos
• 1998 AD Live (Review: HM Magazine^[3])

with Proto-Kaw

• 2003 Proto-Kaw Early Recordings from Kansas 1971-73
• 2004 Proto-Kaw Before Became After
• 2006 Proto-Kaw Wait of Glory
• 2007 Proto-Kaw TBA,currently in the recording process

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Book Publications

• 1980 Seeds of Change, with Kenneth Boa. revised and expanded edition was released in 1991.

References

Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... HM Magazine is a bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and hard rock. ... ISSN, or International Standard Serial Number, is the unique eight-digit number applied to a periodical publication including electronic serials. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (115th in leap years). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... HM Magazine is a bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and hard rock. ... ISSN, or International Standard Serial Number, is the unique eight-digit number applied to a periodical publication including electronic serials. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... HM Magazine is a bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and hard rock. ... ISSN, or International Standard Serial Number, is the unique eight-digit number applied to a periodical publication including electronic serials. ...

See also

• Kansas
• AD
• Proto-Kaw (his current band)

Kansas is an American progressive rock band who became a major arena rock group in the late 1970s. ... A.D. was a 1980s Christian rock band, featuring former Kansas members Kerry Livgren and Dave Hope, and former Bloodrock member Warren Ham sharing the lead vocal duties along with Michael Gleason. ... Proto-Kaw (proto=early version of) ( kaw=Native American word for Kansas) has come around full circle in their music careers and again are performing concerts and recording. ...

External links

• Kerry Livgren Official Site
• 2006 Kerry Livgren Interview, by Brian D. Holland