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My name is Jim Gentry and I played guitar on his solo album just before he passed. We had just started rehearsing for the expected support tour when he first took ill. His death was just crushing. I am thankful he heard the finished album in its entirety - what a joy it would have been to perform it live with him. RIP my brother. Love to Cindy. JG
I am greatfull having seen Robby play with Kansas in The Netherlands twice last time was at Arrow Rock festival june 11, 2005 the band was on fire the crowd went crazy how good they still were. We were upfront and i still remember Robby looking triumphantly into the +25.000 crowd halfway the show when he said.... Who says a 60+ year old of age can't rock...?? He was happy on stage, after being out of the band for a while already, and i still remember that face with a constant big smile a true frontman and entertainer a of a fantastic band. Rest in peace Robby, you will live on through the music of Kansas always!
I feel so privileged to have been a friend of Robbie back in the early 90's while living in Florida. He was a remarkable man, musician, friend. I will miss his 3 AM phone calls asking me, "what are you doing?".
I was around 7 or 8 when I got my first Kansas album. I was a lonely abused little kid back then. I remember listening to that album on my little phonograph player set at 33rpm over and over again. Looking back today, it helped me cope. RIP sir.
Prince Magumba-your comment reduced me to tears. I was an abused, unwanted child whose mother destroyed my innocence. I started playing classical keyboards at 8, and picked up the violin & several other instruments afterwards. Singing, writing, playing saved my life as a child & throughout all of life's trials & tribulations. Ironically, I was in Tampa General Hospital Saturday morning for 3 days in total, after my bp dropped dangerously low in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. I have inherited heart disease & Cancers. May Robby RIP & serenade the angels. Our musical loss is their gain.
Robby was one in a million. Great violinist, great vocalist, great front man for the band. He had such a great rapport with his audiences. RIP to a legend.
I saw Kansas in 1998 at a small budget outdoor show in my home town. There probably weren’t 1000 people at the show. More like about 500. Kansas played like they were at Madison Square Garden! True professionals!! After the show Robby came out and signed autographs and talked to all of us hard core Kansas fans for at least an hour. I remember thinking what a truly genuine guy this is! Super nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends 😎
kansas was my first show back in 1976. i met robbie in key west while doing the bone island pyrate fest back in the late '90s while he was doing the steinhardt moon thing. what a sweet gentle amazing talent. " here all life abounds." RIP
@@butternutter9847 How about a Violin and Flute Solo between Robby and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull? That happened on his new Solo Album that came out recently.
RIP, When I was young, I went to buy some albums from Tower Records,, I was overwhelmed by the choices, so I picked two albums strictly by the cover, 1 st album Boston, the second album Kansas. I still have both albums.
@@martinkulkarni3569 Yeah I was young and music was everything back then, the album were expensive around 8 dollars each or double minimum wage, when I saw how many choices there were I freaked, I got so lucky I have loved these two albums forever, my son now listens to them.
You are not in Kansas anymore, but a part of Kansas will always be in all of us. I always loved listening to and watching you play. Rest in peace my friend. May all the beautiful and deeply wonderful notes, you gave freely to us, lead you home. My deepest condolences to all of your family.
Great job. Thanks. This band brought me so much pleasure over my lifetime. I only saw them live once. But their complex sounds are locked away in my brain forever. RIP my brother.
I close my eyes. Only for a moment and the moments gone. Dust in the Wind. All we are is dust in wind. Everything is dust in the wind.! R.I.P. You will be missed.
Met him twice. A genuinely lovely man , who had time for me and my wife. Apart from his extraordinary musicianship, Robby was a bloody great singer and front man. My thoughts go out to his loved ones.
Thoughts and prayers goes out to his family. I have to say i was privileged enough to see Kansas twice back in the day, the best concerts i had ever been to. RIP and thank you for those great memories.
I meant him in st Petersburg at the rib fest.I was a stage hand at the time and then he just came up to me and we had some small talk .ill always remember that.r.I.p...
This was back in 2009.I was a stage hand their.I saw Robby their back stage a few years ago.when I was back stage waiting to go on it Robby just walked up to me and started to have a conversation with me.I knew who he was but never asked him.I just knew.
@@henrymorgner1562 yes...then you and I were at the same event 😃...my SO was stage hand for Stormbringer so you both probably worked together... Great event and memories I cherish ❤
Kansas were big rock heroes to me in 1977. I was in 7th grade. Back then they were about the coolest band out there. Nobody except maybe ELO had violin players fronting their bands. Very original! Goodbye sweet prince. 😐
About the same time, I was in 7th grade as well in 1977. I remember listening to Song for America (My first Kansas album) and laying down reading the lyrics and hearing this amazing work no other band has come close to,l it was definitely unique.
I saw Kansas at a bar in Liberal, Kansas in the early 70s. I was barely old enough to drink. A local bar was a spot for up and coming bands. Kansas was far above all the other bands even in their early days. Hearing of his death takes me back to those days. A bitter sweet memory. RIP, we are dust in the wind.
Kansas did not get the full notoriety they so much deserved. Robby changed my 58 year life . I was teased by my friends that my favorite band had a violinist. They DID NOT bother me cuz I felt I had a SUPERIOR taste in music. Thanks to Robbie. Love you dude. I wish I had the privilege of meeting you. Now you are in heaven playing your violin next to angels playing harps, Playing in front of God and I'm sure a God has got a smile on his face.
What a fabulous Violinist . My husband didn't go. To concerts like I did but he wanted to see Kansas!!! For many years he spoke about Robby and how Incredible he was!!!! RIP I hope my husband will hear him in heaven now that he Loved s there as well.
May Robbie's memory bless us eternal. There was no band like Kansas with original lineup. I must have seen them 20 times. The first was at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago (small venue) when they opened for Queen, about 1975. The excitement for both reletively new bands was off the charts
RIP and heartfelt condolences to his family - Robbie was in a way, the glue that held Kansas together. It was Robbie who became the spokesman / front man for the band early on because Kerry, Rich and Steve were so reserved (Steve's wilder side on stage didn't emerge until later). Phenomenal violinist and the blend of his vocals with Steve Walsh added so much to the band.
Pancreatitis is very painful, I’m glad he’s in peace. I saw Steinhradt many times in Clearwater, Fl when he played with a band Stormbringer, it was like seeing Kansas over and over again. Thank you Cindy for sharing him with all his fans👍
Thank you Robbie for your amazing music, my favorite song is child of innocence.. rest in peace and blessings for your wife and family. You are playing in heaven’s rock and roll band among the greatest..
"Cry for me, sigh for me, sad my breezes blow...my lonely wind must blow." I'm sad to see you go Robbie. You brought a lot of good music to us all, and we will miss you.
In reality, Kansas was groundbreaking. We had never heard rock so tight and vocals so good. It was like being a freshman and going to a Ph.D. lecture. We lined up at the record store to buy their albums and they've going at it for 40 plus years. I'll get bashed, but I believe, "Carry On My Wayward Son" is the finest rock song ever recorded. Rest In Peace Robby Steinhart
@@crusheverything4449 For as long as I listened to it, I should have remembered. I can remember being tickled pink when I bought it. I scratched the first copy so badly trying to steal licks I had to buy a good listening copy of it.
To the other members of Kansas and the Steinhardt family - Please produce and release Robby's solo album. He deserves it, and we would be forever grateful. R.I.P.
I remember buying little 45 vynil record Carry on my wayword son and the flipside was "Whats on my mind". Excellent song and band. Will always remember. Condolences
I saw Kansas three times in the early 90s. David Ragsdale , you rocked all those times! Robbie would be proud today! I loved watching my favorite heros! I'm proud to say Kansas is my favorite rock band! Thank you for keeping his spirit alive!
Ever since mid/late 70's ive been a fan of the band since first hearing wayward son. Today, that song is still as brilliant and vibrant as the first time. Seeing robbie in the video with the band, having a blast on stage makes it so much sadder. RIP Robbie, as soon as you arrived in rock heaven, my old mate Rick Wright would have been there to welcome you. Wish i was there to hear the music you guys create. Thanks for 71 years of energy Robbie.
I knew Robbie in the early 70s. He would stop by my apartment and we would walk downtown a few blocks away so he could mail a letter to his girlfriend at his favorite mailbox in front of Strawberry Fields head shop where we bought Zap comix. He was always in a jovial and fun mood as I loved his positive spirit. In growing up he received a nick name "Robbie eat your swiss cheese sandwich". He was in the band Graywacke in Lawrence, playing the violin before White Clover of Topeka drafted him to their successful ventures. Robbie was always a fun and positive person. We all miss him dearly!
Robby's violin is what really pulled me to Kansas. He is still very much with the band today. At a recent Kansas concert they did bring him up and stated his passing.
"Carry on my wayward son," there'll be peace when you are gone......... (RIP) Robbie, Thanks for the music it changed the music world in so many positive ways. You and Kansas' music has inspired so many musicians and artist including myself. I'll never forget when I saw you with Kansas in 75' in Sacramento!
Robby Steinhardt was a true musician that was a master of his craft. It is hard to find this depth of talent today. Too many are relying on sampling etc... Music is dying. We need a resurgence where musicians are at the center, writing, recording and performing live. Not some homogenized production where everything sounds the same.
I just heard about Robbie’s death. My Favorite Band of all time! What an Amazing artist! His violin playing and vocals were simply Incredible! Great memories of seeing Kansas in concert and so many Outstanding songs. Love, Joy, Peace and Comfort to his family and friends Abundantly. Great tribute to him also brother. Thank you 😃
From Topeka, followed them since they (& I) were @ Topeka West H.S. I might be wrong, but I never knew them as anything else but "White Clover" till they got a record deal. They were always good & packed places everywhere they played. Nice tribute, sad days.
According to Livren's book Seeds of Change Kansas was formed as 'local Super group comprised of members of White Clover (Ehart and Hope) and Saratoga (Livren). After a year the White Clover members split and reverted to their original name. The Saratoga members continued on as Kansas. A couple of years later, Ehart invited Livren to rejoin and White Clover co-opted the name Kansas and the rest is history.
@@tomp.6239 Great. I currently play bass on my church's worship team. P.s. the drummer of the first band I played in (1978-1982) was probably the biggest Kansas fan in eastern Iowa.
Love Kansas! As a kid in the 70's I literally worshipped the ground they walked on after my first listen of their third (vinyl) album rease, "Masque". I was 13 at the time. Since then I've seen them four times, all late 70's and one in the ear;ly 80's during the peak of their sold out arena tours era. The last time, in the early 80's a used connections to not only get front-row tickets, but a backstage pass for after the show. I was finally able to meet and talk to the band members backstage after the concert. Sadly, Steve Walsh had gone solo the year before, so it was the five remaining oriiginal members, and John Elefante (Walsh's replacement) that I was able to meet. I actually told them I was certain I was their biggest fan. Something I'm sure they'd never heard before. They were all super chill and approachable, especially Dave Hope. What a memory! That said, the narrator of this video needs to brush up on his Kansas pronunciation... like calling Leftoverture, "Leftov-e-toor"??? And, "drummer, Phil A-hartd". Come on man! This is Kansas and you're Grunge Mag!!!
God rest his wonderful musical soul.... His stage presence and voice, the violin, and the way he complimented Steve Walsh will never be matched... I feel like we have lost a family member.... I feel a little more like some dear was lost.
Oh no, this is how my father died in May 2021. Sepsis came on hard, he made a miraculous recovery, then 6 weeks later it came back and ultimately ended his life. I've admired and looked up to Robby Steinhardt's musicianship & voice since receiving Leftoverture for Christmas in 1976 when I was 9 and I've been a Kansas fan ever since. May God bless you Robby, and may He watch over your loved ones. Rest in peace, sir.
Robby’s violin was an extension of his soul which can be heard on every album he payed the violin. Why this well made video does not have millions of views by now goes to show how broken TH-cam’s algorithms are. RIP Robby. We all L❤️VE you.
Rest in Peace
Carry on my wayward son.
My name is Jim Gentry and I played guitar on his solo album just before he passed. We had just started rehearsing for the expected support tour when he first took ill. His death was just crushing. I am thankful he heard the finished album in its entirety - what a joy it would have been to perform it live with him. RIP my brother. Love to Cindy. JG
I had the light type of that illness,it's crushing, it hurts,you can't breath, even not fart (sorry) or burp. It was short,but memorable. RIP bro
Thank you Jim for being a friend. I’m a longtime RS fan.💯💯
RIP Robby. Groups like Kansas are what made being a teenager in the "70's so great!. Thank you, Robby
Amen
This is the most beautiful, complete, honorable tribute I have seen yet. You have my deepest thanks for sharing it.
Prayers for all of you, he was a wonderful soul....
God Bless You.
I am greatfull having seen Robby play with Kansas in The Netherlands twice last time was at Arrow Rock festival june 11, 2005 the band was on fire the crowd went crazy how good they still were. We were upfront and i still remember Robby looking triumphantly into the +25.000 crowd halfway the show when he said.... Who says a 60+ year old of age can't rock...?? He was happy on stage, after being out of the band for a while already, and i still remember that face with a constant big smile a true frontman and entertainer a of a fantastic band. Rest in peace Robby, you will live on through the music of Kansas always!
I feel so privileged to have been a friend of Robbie back in the early 90's while living in Florida. He was a remarkable man, musician, friend. I will miss his 3 AM phone calls asking me, "what are you doing?".
That is a memory to treasure for sure.
Dust in the Wind, all we are is dust in the wind... RIP Robbie🎆🌹
akkun to kanojo
Amen! What a great loss! R.I.P. Robby......
@@Cindymamaof3 Sounds like he suffered a lot towards the end, he's at peace now 👏
Such an absolutely beautiful song.🎻
*Robby
I was around 7 or 8 when I got my first Kansas album. I was a lonely abused little kid back then. I remember listening to that album on my little phonograph player set at 33rpm over and over again. Looking back today, it helped me cope. RIP sir.
Prince Magumba-your comment reduced me to tears. I was an abused, unwanted child whose mother destroyed my innocence. I started playing classical keyboards at 8, and picked up the violin & several other instruments afterwards. Singing, writing, playing saved my life as a child & throughout all of life's trials & tribulations. Ironically, I was in Tampa General Hospital Saturday morning for 3 days in total, after my bp dropped dangerously low in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. I have inherited heart disease & Cancers. May Robby RIP & serenade the angels. Our musical loss is their gain.
@@bethleinicke9189 God bless you Beth...May the stars shine upon you 🤲 💫
Sorry your childhood wasn't so good.. I'm happy to hear you hear the musical genius that was Kansas.... The best to you my friend.
sad that ican relate to this..it issad and yet comforting to know i was not alone!
sometimes beating..ill deleat this please!
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Robby was one in a million. Great violinist, great vocalist, great front man for the band. He had such a great rapport with his audiences. RIP to a legend.
I saw Kansas in 1998 at a small budget outdoor show in my home town. There probably weren’t 1000 people at the show. More like about 500. Kansas played like they were at Madison Square Garden! True professionals!! After the show Robby came out and signed autographs and talked to all of us hard core Kansas fans for at least an hour. I remember thinking what a truly genuine guy this is! Super nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends 😎
kansas was my first show back in 1976. i met robbie in key west while doing the bone island pyrate fest back in the late '90s while he was doing the steinhardt moon thing. what a sweet gentle amazing talent. " here all life abounds." RIP
Nooo :( I didn't know he passed. So sad. Wonderful vocalist.
The most beautiful voice, the best lyrics. We will miss you.
Robby is missed, but he didn’t write lyrics and only occasionally sang lead.
Robby was a fantastic violinist, vocalist and M.C.
I always wanted to see a fiddle battle between Robby and Charlie Daniels
@@butternutter9847 How about a Violin and Flute Solo between Robby and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull? That happened on his new Solo Album that came out recently.
RIP, When I was young, I went to buy some albums from Tower Records,, I was overwhelmed by the choices, so I picked two albums strictly by the cover, 1 st album Boston, the second album Kansas. I still have both albums.
You have good taste JC
You couldn’t have picked two greater albums!
@@martinkulkarni3569 Yeah I was young and music was everything back then, the album were expensive around 8 dollars each or double minimum wage, when I saw how many choices there were I freaked, I got so lucky I have loved these two albums forever, my son now listens to them.
@@Moondoggy1941 Raising your son well and good!
@@Moondoggy1941 same with my daughter and now 3 grandchildren...they are also fans of Kansas...
Carry on my wayward son ⛪ r.i.p😔
Robby was a wonderful Master Musician, followed him his entire career, may he rest in peace eternally safe in Heaven
You are not in Kansas anymore, but a part of Kansas will always be in all of us. I always loved listening to and watching you play. Rest in peace my friend. May all the beautiful and deeply wonderful notes, you gave freely to us, lead you home. My deepest condolences to all of your family.
Great job. Thanks. This band brought me so much pleasure over my lifetime. I only saw them live once. But their complex sounds are locked away in my brain forever. RIP my brother.
Sad, I hope he's at peace, and has been this whole time. R.I.P. Brother
God Bless Forevermore.
Sad to hear about Robby passing. I have loved the music of Kansas since I was a teenager in the 70’s.
RIP to a excellent musician and really nice guy. Our loss.
I close my eyes. Only for a moment and the moments gone. Dust in the Wind. All we are is dust in wind. Everything is dust in the wind.! R.I.P. You will be missed.
Met him twice. A genuinely lovely man , who had time for me and my wife. Apart from his extraordinary musicianship, Robby was a bloody great singer and front man. My thoughts go out to his loved ones.
*Robby. Sorry, but spelling his name correctly will help keep his memory alive and honor the man.
@@crusheverything4449 Spelling corrected . You can now remove your comment if you wish.
Thoughts and prayers goes out to his family. I have to say i was privileged enough to see Kansas twice back in the day, the best concerts i had ever been to. RIP and thank you for those great memories.
KANSAS, the most awesome musical phenomenon of all time. The greatest amongst the great. Thank you Robbie for giving me so much pleasure.
1 of my all time favorite musicians what a los Kansas Music has move my soul like no other band. Will miss you Robby you're an awesome dude.
Robbie’s talent really shines on the song Point of Know Return. RIP ☹️
*Robby
Saw him live several times, amazing talent. RIP
Sorry to hear, Robby was very personable to talk with at local shows. His playing will be greatly missed.
I meant him in st Petersburg at the rib fest.I was a stage hand at the time and then he just came up to me and we had some small talk .ill always remember that.r.I.p...
Was that the Rib Frst with Bad Company? I have a picture of Robby waiting backstage to go up with his band mates from Stormbringer...
This was back in 2009.I was a stage hand their.I saw Robby their back stage a few years ago.when I was back stage waiting to go on it Robby just walked up to me and started to have a conversation with me.I knew who he was but never asked him.I just knew.
@@henrymorgner1562 yes...then you and I were at the same event 😃...my SO was stage hand for Stormbringer so you both probably worked together...
Great event and memories I cherish ❤
@@sqonk21 that was so cool.ill never forget that.
Carry on wayward son. Rest in peace Robby Steinhardt
Kansas were big rock heroes to me in 1977. I was in 7th grade. Back then they were about the coolest band out there. Nobody except maybe ELO had violin players fronting their bands. Very original! Goodbye sweet prince. 😐
The Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Flock, Jean-Luc Ponty
@@johnflores3275 Charlie Daniels - gone as well
About the same time, I was in 7th grade as well in 1977. I remember listening to Song for America (My first Kansas album) and laying down reading the lyrics and hearing this amazing work no other band has come close to,l it was definitely unique.
@@TechGently 😃
@@johnflores3275 Pavlov's dog!
So sorry to hear about this. May he rest in peace.
My condolences to the family, friends and fans on this sad time 😪🕯🎻🕯😪
I Had great appreciation for the music thank you and Rest in peace .
Point Of Know Return was my first rock album. Still love it. Robby was a genius.
I saw Kansas at a bar in Liberal, Kansas in the early 70s. I was barely old enough to drink. A local bar was a spot for up and coming bands. Kansas was far above all the other bands even in their early days. Hearing of his death takes me back to those days. A bitter sweet memory. RIP, we are dust in the wind.
R I P, Robbie! Thank You(& Kansas)for all the great music!
Kansas did not get the full notoriety they so much deserved. Robby changed my 58 year life . I was teased by my friends that my favorite band had a violinist. They DID NOT bother me cuz I felt I had a SUPERIOR taste in music. Thanks to Robbie. Love you dude. I wish I had the privilege of meeting you. Now you are in heaven playing your violin next to angels playing harps, Playing in front of God and I'm sure a God has got a smile on his face.
Thank you sir, for your awesome contribution to the music world...
Thank you for the memories!! rest in peace 🙏
Thanks for such beautiful music Robby.
Oh wow. So sad to hear of his passing. RIP. What a great musical legend.😿
A beautiful tribute. Rest In Peace with the Lord Robbie and thank you SO VERY MUCH for all the GREAT music!!!
Thank you Mr. Steinhardt. May you rest in peace.
Rest in Peace Wayward Son. Condolences to his family.
What a fabulous Violinist . My husband didn't go. To concerts like I did but he wanted to see Kansas!!! For many years he spoke about Robby and how Incredible he was!!!! RIP I hope my husband will hear him in heaven now that he Loved s there as well.
best violin player and very underrated singer in the world, listening to hin since 35 years
May Robbie's memory bless us eternal. There was no band like Kansas with original lineup. I must have seen them 20 times. The first was at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago (small venue) when they opened for Queen, about 1975. The excitement for both reletively new bands was off the charts
There'll be peace, when we are done.
He Knew, you can tell by the picture he drew..................
Robbie is now another band member for Bowie's "Serious Heaven" Tour.. RIP Robbie
“All we are is dust in the wind”
RIP Rob
RIP and heartfelt condolences to his family - Robbie was in a way, the glue that held Kansas together. It was Robbie who became the spokesman / front man for the band early on because Kerry, Rich and Steve were so reserved (Steve's wilder side on stage didn't emerge until later). Phenomenal violinist and the blend of his vocals with Steve Walsh added so much to the band.
Bassist Dave Hope would step forward to announce the songs back in 1975..then they all would commence to kick ass!!!(musically)
Such sad news.....Robbie was a wonderful violinist and vocalist in an amazing band. RIP.
Pancreatitis is very painful, I’m glad he’s in peace. I saw Steinhradt many times in Clearwater, Fl when he played with a band Stormbringer, it was like seeing Kansas over and over again. Thank you Cindy for sharing him with all his fans👍
Steinhardt Moon
Thank you Robbie for your amazing music, my favorite song is child of innocence.. rest in peace and blessings for your wife and family. You are playing in heaven’s rock and roll band among the greatest..
*Robby
RIP Robbie, you will be missed. Your music contributions were so many! God Bless your entire family.
All we are is dust in the wind. Rest In Peace, Robbie Steinhardt. Thank you for so many wonderful memories.
*Robby
"Cry for me, sigh for me, sad my breezes blow...my lonely wind must blow." I'm sad to see you go Robbie. You brought a lot of good music to us all, and we will miss you.
Yet He lives in Our Soul.
First Album..
In reality, Kansas was groundbreaking. We had never heard rock so tight and vocals so good. It was like being a freshman and going to a Ph.D. lecture.
We lined up at the record store to buy their albums and they've going at it for 40 plus years.
I'll get bashed, but I believe, "Carry On My Wayward Son" is the finest rock song ever recorded.
Rest In Peace Robby Steinhart
No bashing here, but (minor quibble) the actual title of the song is Carry On Wayward Son.
@@crusheverything4449 For as long as I listened to it, I should have remembered. I can remember being tickled pink when I bought it. I scratched the first copy so badly trying to steal licks I had to buy a good listening copy of it.
Rip robbie.thank you for being a great musician.and giving the world your awesome music.
*Robby
To the other members of Kansas and the Steinhardt family - Please produce and release Robby's solo album. He deserves it, and we would be forever grateful.
R.I.P.
How sad, such a great musician! I saw Kansas 3rd row on New Years Eve in 1976. Incredible! Blessings to the family.
I remember buying little 45 vynil record Carry on my wayword son and the flipside was "Whats on my mind". Excellent song and band. Will always remember. Condolences
I saw Kansas three times in the early 90s. David Ragsdale , you rocked all those times! Robbie would be proud today! I loved watching my favorite heros! I'm proud to say Kansas is my favorite rock band! Thank you for keeping his spirit alive!
R.I.P. Robby. Thanks for sharing your great music!
To the King of Kansas, may he rest easy after his long hard health battles.
Ever since mid/late 70's ive been a fan of the band since first hearing wayward son. Today, that song is still as brilliant and vibrant as the first time. Seeing robbie in the video with the band, having a blast on stage makes it so much sadder.
RIP Robbie, as soon as you arrived in rock heaven, my old mate Rick Wright would have been there to welcome you. Wish i was there to hear the music you guys create. Thanks for 71 years of energy Robbie.
Rest in Peace .Thanks For The Music
Wow, tragic. So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family, friends, and band mates. Thank you for all of the beautiful music. R.I.P.
I knew Robbie in the early 70s. He would stop by my apartment and we would walk downtown a few blocks away so he could mail a letter to his girlfriend at his favorite mailbox in front of Strawberry Fields head shop where we bought Zap comix. He was always in a jovial and fun mood as I loved his positive spirit. In growing up he received a nick name "Robbie eat your swiss cheese sandwich". He was in the band Graywacke in Lawrence, playing the violin before White Clover of Topeka drafted him to their successful ventures. Robbie was always a fun and positive person. We all miss him dearly!
Thank you for all the great music. What a great loss.
God, so very sad.. fighting back tears.. RIP Prayers for his family.. 🌷❤️🌹
Robby's violin is what really pulled me to Kansas. He is still very much with the band today. At a recent Kansas concert they did bring him up and stated his passing.
So sad I loved Robby thank you for your gift of music love and prayers for Cindy and Becky much love rip brother
"Carry on my wayward son," there'll be peace when you are gone......... (RIP) Robbie, Thanks for the music it changed the music world in so many positive ways. You and Kansas' music has inspired so many musicians and artist including myself. I'll never forget when I saw you with Kansas in 75' in Sacramento!
RIP - Thanks for the music and memories... 😎
Probably my favorite member of my favorite band. RIP
So sorry to hear of his passing. Another classic rock artist gone. RIP Robby.
Robby, like the rest of us, are hopelessly human. R.I.P. to a remarkable musician and great guy all around.
He was the heart & soul of Kansas. RIP
Robby Steinhardt was a true musician that was a master of his craft. It is hard to find this depth of talent today. Too many are relying on sampling etc... Music is dying. We need a resurgence where musicians are at the center, writing, recording and performing live. Not some homogenized production where everything sounds the same.
Very well put and so very true.
So sad. Another great musician gone. RIP Robby, we will miss you.
my condolences to the family and the band. he was a inspiring musician and vocalist. i loved this music he made. ❤️❤️
I just heard about Robbie’s death. My Favorite Band of all time! What an Amazing artist! His violin playing and vocals were simply Incredible! Great memories of seeing Kansas in concert and so many Outstanding songs. Love, Joy, Peace and Comfort to his family and friends Abundantly. Great tribute to him also brother. Thank you 😃
Robby Steinhardt : "What A Force Of Musicology & Mankind & Hair", (RIP) ! ! ! 👍🤘🎻😎🌟🙏 DDH 7-26-2021.
My all time song Carry on God Bless R.I.P.
Thanks for your music
Thanks for the great music. RIP
From Topeka, followed them since they (& I) were @ Topeka West H.S.
I might be wrong, but I never knew them as anything else but "White Clover" till they got a record deal. They were always good & packed places everywhere they played.
Nice tribute, sad days.
According to Livren's book Seeds of Change Kansas was formed as 'local Super group comprised of members of White Clover (Ehart and Hope) and Saratoga (Livren). After a year the White Clover members split and reverted to their original name. The Saratoga members continued on as Kansas. A couple of years later, Ehart invited Livren to rejoin and White Clover co-opted the name Kansas and the rest is history.
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Thanks.
They're always White Clover here.........; but, I'm old.
@@tomp.6239 You're welcome. By the way, do you play bass for Cheap Trick? 😉
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@@tomp.6239 Great. I currently play bass on my church's worship team.
P.s. the drummer of the first band I played in (1978-1982) was probably the biggest Kansas fan in eastern Iowa.
Thank you for the beautiful music my brother.....shine on.
Wow, now I know I'm old. Thanks guys for making my teenage years so much fun!
Love Kansas! As a kid in the 70's I literally worshipped the ground they walked on after my first listen of their third (vinyl) album rease, "Masque". I was 13 at the time. Since then I've seen them four times, all late 70's and one in the ear;ly 80's during the peak of their sold out arena tours era. The last time, in the early 80's a used connections to not only get front-row tickets, but a backstage pass for after the show. I was finally able to meet and talk to the band members backstage after the concert. Sadly, Steve Walsh had gone solo the year before, so it was the five remaining oriiginal members, and John Elefante (Walsh's replacement) that I was able to meet. I actually told them I was certain I was their biggest fan. Something I'm sure they'd never heard before. They were all super chill and approachable, especially Dave Hope. What a memory! That said, the narrator of this video needs to brush up on his Kansas pronunciation... like calling Leftoverture, "Leftov-e-toor"??? And, "drummer, Phil A-hartd". Come on man! This is Kansas and you're Grunge Mag!!!
God rest his wonderful musical soul.... His stage presence and voice, the violin, and the way he complimented Steve Walsh will never be matched... I feel like we have lost a family member.... I feel a little more like some dear was lost.
Oh no, this is how my father died in May 2021. Sepsis came on hard, he made a miraculous recovery, then 6 weeks later it came back and ultimately ended his life. I've admired and looked up to Robby Steinhardt's musicianship & voice since receiving Leftoverture for Christmas in 1976 when I was 9 and I've been a Kansas fan ever since. May God bless you Robby, and may He watch over your loved ones. Rest in peace, sir.
Playing that violin in heaven.
What a Musical 🤴 and Pioneer!! Thank you Sir!!!
Can't believe he's gone! Wish I had as much talent as he did! I'm sure he commands the lightning's hand from heaven now.
Through very tough times in my teen life, Robby, Steve, Kerry, and the rest of KANSAS literally helped me get through. THANK YOU RIP Robbie
RIP Robbie 😭 Thank you I'm crying x
Robby’s violin was an extension of his soul which can be heard on every album he payed the violin. Why this well made video does not have millions of views by now goes to show how broken TH-cam’s algorithms are.
RIP Robby. We all L❤️VE you.