Memories... Smokin pot and listening to "Dust in the Wind" and thinking about life and its meaninglessness, and it led me straight to Jesus Christ...I've been a Christian now for 45 years. Still love your music. I'm also a singer songwriter, between me and an audience of One
God bless him. I'm speechless after watching this, so moving and inspiring. There are so many musicians with a god-given talent that never decide to give God the glory for it.
The spiritual aspect of the lyrics is what drew me to Kansas back in the 70's, and being a Christian, it was some of the only "spiritual" music on the radio. I was in a band at the time and covered one of their songs, but the Lord called me out of the band around 1978. I always figured Kerry was a Christian, but did not realize it wasn't until 1979 that he surrendered to Christ. Awesome testimony.
Yes we saw them on that Monolith Tour at Madison Square Garden..then later during Audio Visions Tour at the Academy of Music/Palladium in Manhattan 14th Street.
No doubt Kerry is a musical genius. He wrote songs that were musically and lyrically superior that only someone like Neil Peart could grasp. What is it like to be that talented? I wish I knew. Thank you for sharing your music with us Kerry. It's been a life long gift to me, that I know.
Speaking of Neil Peart, I sure hope Jesus took his soul into the kingdom, but I’m not so certain it made it there before demons took possession of his soul.
Love the expression 'my songs had the aroma of Christ' (~10 minute mark). GOD was using Kerry to draw people to Jesus even before Kerry realized he was following Christ. May the Holy Spirit continue His work.
Kerry's my favorite American composer! His autobiography is a great read!!! God Bless him, it's due to his faith that he's overcome his stroke. Loved hearing his stories!!!
In 2011 I was working in Topeka. One of my customers invited me to this church. After the main service she asked if I wanted to go to a class taught there. On the way to the class she asked me if I knew of the band Kansas. I said of course. She said oh great, the class is taught by Kerry Livgren one of the members. And she introduced me to him. Got my picture with him and sent that to my best friend who was a long time fan. This friend took me to see them when they were touring with Bad Company.
Being a Philadelphian and a major Kansas fan, I was blown away by hearing Kerry talk about their concert at the old Spectrum which was demolished a few years ago. At the time, I was too young so I wasn't concert going age yet. But hearing how he reacted to the incredible reception they received made me proud of our rich music history in Philly and how much into the music the fans in this city were and are. The man who built the Spectrum and the Flyers NHL team, Ed Snider passed away last week. He was a great man and did so much for the city. He had wanted his arena to be a major entertainment venue and wanted to have every big musical act that came through town to play there. Now, after listening to his memorial service and hearing what Kerry said here, it seemed a fitting tribute to both Mr. Snider's dream and accomplishments here and the power of music and how it touches people. Hearing Kerry's words in this interview was a poignant moment for me. Ed Snider would be so proud.
Fellow Philly guy here. We saw Kansas open for BTO at the spectrum after the release of SFA. They opened with SFA, played a preview of Icarus and closed with Incommudro. It was so unbelievable, I left before BTO even took the stage.
as one of the interviewers....thanks for such an honest comment...Religion is a lot of "man reaching out for God". Jesus didn't care for "religion" either...so in that respect, you're in good company...what Kerry is referencing is "Jesus reaching out for man"...they look the same, but are very different.
@@johnbowes Hold up. Jesus will only reach out to you, if you’re reaching out to Jesus, but you need to doing the reaching out first. Otherwise, “I never knew you”.
Wow, how fun was this to hear this interview. I had heard Kerry had become a Christian when I attended Metro Bible Study in Atlanta, Ga.....many years ago. I have watched the Miracles out of Nowhere Documentary several times in the last few months. Thanks for putting up the interview. Love it! Praise God for His miracles.
Seeds of change is one of my absolute favorite compositions, But Ronnie singing Mask of the great Deciever, and to live for the King, are two of the greatest compositions in ROCK History, those and Dust in the wind have made me a lifelong Fan of Kerry Livgren's a person who was definitively used as a channel by the HOLY SPIRIT !!!!
@@kelle0285 Lemmy? I figured he'd be trashing hotel rooms--not reading books in them! What kind of books was he reading, anyway? Marvel Comics? Hustler?
@@impalaman9707 I'm not really sure. He did seem somewhat intellectual. He was in Don Arden's library reading books. Don told Sharon to get that "caveman" out of his library and his house. He'd always carry a suitcase of books with him. It's mentioned in the book "I am Ozzy".
@@impalaman9707 Lemmy was mainly reading books on German nationalism before WW1, the progression of Nazism and on WW2. He was obsessed with German in that regard.
It's funny watching this. Kerry is leaving the host in the dust. So much more of a deeper thinker. So much more thought, goes into his analytical process. And Kerry's life's experience, is perplexing to everyone there. Kerry is not your average born again Christian. Who just wants to be a part of commercial big religion. Just like his music. Kerry Livgren put his whole heart and soul, into finding his true muse. I respect that, about him. I hope he keeps in good health, so he can keep coming up with great music. Life is for the living. Live long and prosper, my friend.
It's so simple right before your eyes, if you'll look through this disguise, it's always here, it's always there, it's just love and miracles out of nowhere...... Off into the sunset, like the western heroes do......
im still in awe of seeing them in a small college town (WIU Western Hall Macomb IL) in 1981 at age 16. Audiovisions lazer light show. probably a top 10 show ive seen.
Just beautiful, thanks Kerry for sharing all this. I wish we can talk and share with you my story, God talk to me with your song tonight without knowing you were Cristian and start searching about you because what God talk to me today it was so amazing, on your song carry on my wayward son because my wife and I we been moving from different places and tonight I was remembering all this changes and your song and God so overwhelming my heart with your song. If you ever visit Rocky point Mexico I do really will love to meet you blessings to you and your family. Atte Luis Covarrubias.
Philadelphia Spectrum, In my appinion Kansas songs and the guys in Kansas are all Chosen by God! Very Special and Talented bunch of Guys, multi talented!😊😅❤
Great interview. Jeff Pollard of LeRoux was an amazing musician but unlike Kerry he completely walked about from music to become a preacher. Luckily that band survived. Loved hearing Kerry tell the story.
Steve Walsh was on his own journey. There is no way he wrote Under The Knife without being influenced spiritually. The song makes a lot of sense and I identify with it in my own way amidst my own journey back to the Truth. "Repair, redeem, resurrection". Cut out the bad in order to make room for the good.
I just heard this man on the right ask Kerry about a concert that he will never forget and was humbled by. The whole time I am saying out loud "PHILADELPHIA " ! I had absolutely no idea what his answer was gonna be. He said.....The Spectrum in PHILADELPHIA . I was at the Monolith concert. The one thing I will NEVER EVER forget was when they were playing ",How my soul cried out for you " obviously from the Monolith album. They rigged a dummy to fall onto the stage from the lighting set up above . And these men in white suits with a gurney came out ,grabbed the dummy by the hair and whipped him onto the stretcher/ gurney and ran off the stage. I will never ever forget that concert. Anyone remember what I'm talking about ? I am 58,and I must of been early 20's if not 19.
Saw them on the Monolith tour in Dallas in 1979. My first official concert. And yes, I do remember the dummy falling and the "paramedics" running out to take him off the stage. I was thinking, What just happened?! LOL.
I remember my older rocker sister going to 2 of 4 sold out Kansas shows in Detroit late July 1978. I was only 12 and I begged her and her boyfriend to take me before the left and they said yes, but I’ll never forget my dad saying, “no and you need to go to bed soon because you’re leaving for hockey camp very early in the morning “. My sister’s boyfriend turned to me and said, “sorry buddy”. I’ve loved this band for a long time.
God Bless Kerry :) I'm a Christian Musician and singer living in Topeka Kansas, I'm 23 yrs of age and I would love the opportunity to work with you on your projects! :)
Connor The Critic Of course he has. Didn't you know he played on a couple of John's songs! In fact, this was one of the last projects he worked on prior to his stroke and his guitar playing sounded the best it ever did IMO.
Connor The Critic Kerry played on Mastedon 3 or called "revolution of mind" wich is almost as good as "Its a jungle out there" To bad elfante didn't get the name copywritten. There is some devilish speed band called Mastodon different spelling.
Didn't know about his stroke...noticed a slight delay and just figured age. The theology of finding God or seeking goes against Paul who says nobody seeks after God. Being made in God's image is where the quest of spirituality stems from. Sin is way more complex than anyone can imagine despite the horrors both internally and externally in this life.
And here Paul says that In Romans 3:9 There is No One Righteous 9What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin. 10As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. 11There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.…
@Jeff Porcaro Groove You said that "seeking God" goes against Paul's theology, I suppose in reference to Mr. Livgren's description of his searching/spiritual questing in life and lyrics. There is certainly some truth to that. However, it must be balanced with other scriptural truths such as: Jeremiah 29:13-14a "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD..." How do you think those two apparently conflicting concepts can be reconciled and understood? I am pretty sure that the Gospels will show that Jesus will also have something to say about this.
At the 20 minute mark, he talks about booking gigs in "po-dunk" towns in the early days. I can't imagine bringing "progressive rock" to people whose only reference to music, in general, is probably George Jones or Merle Haggard, let alone anything thats "popular" on the radio Those cowboys must have thought these guys landed from another planet!
The little basement Calvary Chapel and Pastor Lavern Campbell and most of the members of Kansas, and the Wonderful Babbie Mason leading music. The early 80's I was working at Video Supply Company, and we did large conventions and had contracts with most of the major hotels in Atlanta. We handled all the Sound, video, lighting and lots of 35mn slide projectors. When the first AD album came out, somehow Video Supply Company was mentioned in the "thanks "🤔 I think we might have loaded out some Sound equipment or something. Attended the old Metro Bible Study and got to chat with Mylon LeFevre when he was the janitor at Mount Paron Church of God, as he was getting clean. Special times back in the day, and Kerry won't remember, but we went to lunch a few times in a big group after church. I was in my early 20's and Kansas was the music I grew up with. I was pretty pissed off after reading Weird Senses from the Canyon by the late great David McGowan. I Highly recommend it for those who grew up in the 60-70's and everyone else. Laurel Canyon was a freaky place where folks were suddenly discovered. Funny thing, 90 percent of their parents worked in the Military Intelligence Community. Not just the Military, but Military Intelligence 🤔 Jackson Browne CSNY Zappa America James Taylor jonnie Mitchell Flying Burrito Brothers Poco Beach Boys and on and on. Charlie Manson and his family were regulars in the Canyon. BTW, it's an old Military Base and some shady stuff happened in the Canyon. To bad that David McGowan suddenly died after he was getting coverage on his book.🧐 RIP David McGowan,we know that God loves the Truth Tellers and David McGowan was a Truth Teller. Viva Cristo Rey 🙏☝️
Since writing songs like DEATH OF MOTHER NATURE in the early 70s, does Kerry believe in climate change? I get the impression he DID feel we were to blame for what was happening to our world, but has his politics changed that?
I would have wanted to ask how Dave Hope and Rich Williams stayed so "healthy" on a "dollar a day"! Ironically, it wasn't until they both started making real money that they actually SLIMMED down!
I was also at that show. I've been at pretty much every show they've ever played near Philly. But now I'm pissed. Is he blaming Philly for turning him into a Christian and breaking up the band??? 😨
@@jeremyhelm2833 Wow, that's an extreme view. I'll just take one of several directions that occur to me. Are you saying you would not be pissed if Kerry had missed God and salvation as long as either Philadelphia wasn't "blamed" (your word), or the band had not broken up when it did? And it would have broken up at some point anyway, see Kerry's lyrics to "Dust in the Wind:" "Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."
Thanks for sharing. Kerry is a truly amazing musician and human being. What was Ronnie singing in Sabbath that was offensive to Christianity or was a publicity stunt?
I've gotten on my knees, been flat on my back and my face begging God to save me, for Jesus and the holy ghost to fill me it's been 40 years and they still ignore me. Not everyone is worthy of being loved by God or Jesus I guess. I tried
@Kimberly Lyons You said you had begged... 40 years... and been ignored. Here is one thing Jesus says about that. Luke 11:9 "And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." And lest you say, "It doesn't work for me, because I asked, and didn't receive," he further says in v.10: "For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." On the other hand, you said, "I tried." You might need to think about it a bit, but I am pretty sure that what you tried is not what Jesus said works. Lest you think this is condemnation: it is not. I would suspect you have been trying to get God's freely provided grace by your own efforts. Perhaps stop trying, and simply receive by faith. The passage cited above continues, and it would be worthwhile to read down to the conclusion: Luke 11:13 "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" Grace and peace to you.
THE SON WANTED KERRY,WHEN HE WANTS YOU ,YOU WILL COME TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF HIS MAJESTY,KERRY CONTINUALLY TALKS OF HOW SOME OF THE THINGS IN HIS LIFE ARE A MYSTERY RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM,HIS GENIUS IS FROM ABOVE,HIM WEARING A CROSS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HIS MYSTERIES,GOD BLESS KERRY AND EVERYONE HE TOUCHES
You said (well, more like YELLED), "The Son wanted Kerry. When he wants you, you will come... ." Just think about what you are saying, or maybe more accurately, what you are implying with that assertion. You imply God chooses only certain individuals to save. And further, only at certain times. That means that God may not *will* to save you. And it also implies that God changes, as for example, yesterday *he did not will* to save you, but today he does. Does that accurately express the revealed will of God? I think not! *2 Peter 3:9* *"The Lord is ... not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."*
@@warnerchandler9826 i don't have to think what i'm saying,not ALL will see glory,we are not all the same,god deals with individuals all differently,and i'm too old to argue anymore,but this is all you need to know,when the master wants you,you will be his,you will be,kerry was wanted
Initially, it affected him greatly....he sat down at the keyboard and couldn’t remember his songs, he couldn’t hold a guitar pick as he couldn’t feel it...over the last few years he has healed and is back to writing and recording again....he does use a thumb pick instead of the more traditional flat pick, but is in good health and playing well....
Kerry should give credit to the person that actually wrote all the words and music to Dust in the Wind. She even named the song. Follow your doctrine..
I think Kerry "Might " be wrong about the record companies not liking Christian music. Maybe I am wrong BUT.....IF Steve Walsh was singing those songs instead of John Elephante I don't think anything would of been different. John was the WRONG choice to replace Steve Walsh. John is a great guy,talented but he simply was the wrong choice. He was WAYYYYYY TOO bubblegumish which to me was a HUGE turn off. Not to mention he would be dressed up in concert like he was on his way to a DISCOTECH . To me this is NOT what KANSAS was about. I truly think Christian music would of been successful with KANSAS if STEVE WALSH would of not only sung the songs but let him have input on how the lyrics came across. I absolutely cringed when I saw John Elephante in his sky blue body suite come out on stage at the Spectrum in South Philly . I'm saying to myself .....what ? There was no professional musician with a great voice that Kansas could of hired other then Elephante? I think this choice set KANSAS back and never completely overcame from it. When Walsh came back,but Kerry left even though they brought in my favorite guitar player Steve Morse, it was not the same. The lyrics were definitely not the same. The double album later was Awesome with Kerry writing alot of the lyrics. Look,I THINK KANSAS was/is thee Greatist band that ever existed. But they did have their highs and lows fer sher. God bless ALL the members who ever played in KANSAS.
I respectfully disagree, and his name is John Elefante, not Elephante...your opinion on his look--that's like me saying I hated Walsh wearing short 70's basketshorts and a tank top! Walsh kept Kansas relevant through the early 80's with "Play the Game Tonight " & "Fight Fire with Fire" and is still singing today! Check out his latest album! He can still hit the notes, but hearing Walsh up through his last decade with Kansas was painful. Couldn't hit the notes anymore. As for what Kansas was about, I suggest you read Kerry's book "Seeds of Change". Good luck!
Kerry, please read 'The God Delusion' by Richard Dawkins. It makes a LOT more sense than any religious 'holy' book written by flawed, mortal men. There is not one religion on this planet that is certain about their purported 'truth'. That said, your work with KANSAS was utter perfection!
AudiophileTubes Jesus Christ is a real historical figure most historians agree! With that said, Its real simple either he was the biggest pathological liar that ever walked the earth or he was God almighty!
prog syndicate Just because you don’t believe it doesn’t mean he’s brainwashed. I thought you liberals were so tolerant, but obviously only if you agree with others views.
Kerry Livgren has run the gauntlet of world religions. He describes himself as a former member of the religion of the month club. Then, he found Jesus, and all his searching stopped.
@ Original Poster The Christian religion based on the Bible IS certain of its truth. I offer one showstopping passage in evidence: John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Now the question is, what are you going to do with that?
Although Kerry is a good man and I respect him,there is only one Christian and we all know who that was.There is a difference between a Christian and a practicing Christian. Jesus Christ would never vote for a politician for a start and he would not seek fame and put himself on a stage.Religion tends to f....k people up and confuse people simply because none of us will ever understand it until we are long gone.If any of us were a true Christian then why did Jesus die for US.Kerry is A good song writer and very humble and a good man but in no way a true Christian as it is impossible to do so under a political system.Our imperfection has been handed to us from the beginning of time,so don't fool yourselves. Calling ourselves a Christian is an insult to the very Christian who gave us his life.
jesus said give to ceasar what is caesers and give to god what is gods.jesus is our perfect divine sacrifice jesus is the only holy man ever to live physically on earth. scripture states tonot forsake the assembly of the saints. we need to vote for a politician who will defund planned paranthood and defund late term abortion mexico city funding ad protect us from ugodly vicious terrorists.jeremiah 1 verse 5 the lord knows us in the womb.
Since writing songs like DEATH OF MOTHER NATURE in the early 70s, does Kerry believe in climate change? I get the impression he DID feel we were to blame for what was happening to our world, but has his politics changed that?
@@jtm7336 He appears to put country before his heart and the word of God. At least back in 2016 when the orange man ruled the land. He broke my heart. I can't listen to any of his preaching songs and sold all of his solo releases. I think he is a master writer and musician, and his brilliance with KANSAS is beyond anything else. I prefer to listen to the KANSAS music only. (Kerry was not the only CCM artist to cut to my core and my heart) I wish him well. My own fault for putting him on the pedestal! It's over.
@@devmag52 Kerry's politics changed his views and I certainly believe his admiration for some of the former leaders is in the complete opposite of Christ's teachings. It's how I feel. I prayed for Kerry for 5 years after the first album in hopes that he would find Jesus because I was a believer, so in 79 when he became a Christian, I was ever so grateful and thankful that he had accepted Jesus. When I heard how much he admired don trump, alarms went off because don is certainly not the messiah, he claims himself to be. You can't have it both ways as a Christian. Jesus, in his very words, warns of people like don trump. It has broken my heart since 2017 when I heard from a friend how much Kerry admired don. No sense in giving me lip about it, it's how I feel. As a songwriter and musician, I admire Kerry probably more than any other musician alive today., but it's like I'm back at square one in hope that he finds that this man is not someone to emulate. I have the deepest concern for Kerry and have since the first day in 74 when I listened to the first KANSAS album. He's a hero to me.
So as a Trump hater, who did you vote for? Probably someone who did not stand up for life, supported CRT, and BLM? All you haters need to look at yourself in the mirror. Your god is the prince of this world..
In my opinion one of the best music writers ever.
+Julio de la Cruz Yes. Very, very true.
I agree
Without a doubt!
Absolutely.
your statement cannot be disputed
Memories...
Smokin pot and listening to "Dust in the Wind" and thinking about life and its meaninglessness, and it led me straight to Jesus Christ...I've been a Christian now for 45 years. Still love your music. I'm also a singer songwriter, between me and an audience of One
Amen.
God bless him. I'm speechless after watching this, so moving and inspiring. There are so many musicians with a god-given talent that never decide to give God the glory for it.
The spiritual aspect of the lyrics is what drew me to Kansas back in the 70's, and being a Christian, it was some of the only "spiritual" music on the radio. I was in a band at the time and covered one of their songs, but the Lord called me out of the band around 1978. I always figured Kerry was a Christian, but did not realize it wasn't until 1979 that he surrendered to Christ. Awesome testimony.
Masque and Leftoverture are masterpieces, thank you, Kerry! I saw Kansas on the Monolith Tour and they were colossally good.
Yes we saw them on that Monolith Tour at Madison Square Garden..then later during Audio Visions Tour at the Academy of Music/Palladium in Manhattan 14th Street.
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Kerry Livren, a complete musician, reliable songwriter, highly skilled guitarist and great keyboardist, from Jakarta / Indonesia
No doubt Kerry is a musical genius. He wrote songs that were musically and lyrically superior that only someone like Neil Peart could grasp.
What is it like to be that talented? I wish I knew. Thank you for sharing your music with us Kerry. It's been a life long gift to me, that I know.
Speaking of Neil Peart, I sure hope Jesus took his soul into the kingdom, but I’m not so certain it made it there before demons took possession of his soul.
Glad to see Kerry doing so well.
Love the expression 'my songs had the aroma of Christ' (~10 minute mark). GOD was using Kerry to draw people to Jesus even before Kerry realized he was following Christ. May the Holy Spirit continue His work.
Kerry is a gifted artist indeed.
Love this guy. What an inspirational gifted man.
Kerry's my favorite American composer! His autobiography is a great read!!! God Bless him, it's due to his faith that he's overcome his stroke. Loved hearing his stories!!!
In 2011 I was working in Topeka. One of my customers invited me to this church. After the main service she asked if I wanted to go to a class taught there. On the way to the class she asked me if I knew of the band Kansas. I said of course. She said oh great, the class is taught by Kerry Livgren one of the members. And she introduced me to him. Got my picture with him and sent that to my best friend who was a long time fan. This friend took me to see them when they were touring with Bad Company.
Topeka Bible Church perhaps
Being a Philadelphian and a major Kansas fan, I was blown away by hearing Kerry talk about their concert at the old Spectrum which was demolished a few years ago. At the time, I was too young so I wasn't concert going age yet. But hearing how he reacted to the incredible reception they received made me proud of our rich music history in Philly and how much into the music the fans in this city were and are. The man who built the Spectrum and the Flyers NHL team, Ed Snider passed away last week. He was a great man and did so much for the city. He had wanted his arena to be a major entertainment venue and wanted to have every big musical act that came through town to play there. Now, after listening to his memorial service and hearing what Kerry said here, it seemed a fitting tribute to both Mr. Snider's dream and accomplishments here and the power of music and how it touches people. Hearing Kerry's words in this interview was a poignant moment for me. Ed Snider would be so proud.
Fellow Philly guy here. We saw Kansas open for BTO at the spectrum after the release of SFA. They opened with SFA, played a preview of Icarus and closed with Incommudro. It was so unbelievable, I left before BTO even took the stage.
I'm atheist, but I'll always love Kerry Livgren and Kansas. Such amazing memories.
Here here.....I'm with ya bro 😎
Same here
I'm a lifelong atheist and I've loved Kansas since they became Kansas. Amazing musicians, lyrics, vocals, etc. they are the whole package. Love them!
The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God.
@@jtm7336 the fool hath said there is no Santa Claus.....Easter Bunny......see what I mean?
Thanks Kerry for just being awesome!
Don't care for religion but I love this man.
As a person and as the genius musician he is.
as one of the interviewers....thanks for such an honest comment...Religion is a lot of "man reaching out for God". Jesus didn't care for "religion" either...so in that respect, you're in good company...what Kerry is referencing is "Jesus reaching out for man"...they look the same, but are very different.
@@johnbowes Hold up. Jesus will only reach out to you, if you’re reaching out to Jesus, but you need to doing the reaching out first. Otherwise, “I never knew you”.
God Bless Kerry Livgren. Seeds of Change gave me all the answers that I didn't yet have the questions for.
In the 70's and early 80's I used to re-wind his solos over and over and over and just obsess on them.
Wow, how fun was this to hear this interview. I had heard Kerry had become a Christian when I attended Metro Bible Study in Atlanta, Ga.....many years ago. I have watched the Miracles out of Nowhere Documentary several times in the last few months. Thanks for putting up the interview. Love it! Praise God for His miracles.
Seeds of change is one of my absolute favorite compositions, But Ronnie singing Mask of the great Deciever, and to live for the King, are two of the greatest compositions in ROCK History, those and Dust in the wind have made me a lifelong Fan of Kerry Livgren's a person who was definitively used as a channel by the HOLY SPIRIT !!!!
Damn good album!
Fun fact: Kerry Livgren wasn't the only rock star with a "travelling library". Neil Peart and Todd Rundgren also toted mobile libraries on tour.
Same with Lemmy from Motorhead.
@@kelle0285 Lemmy? I figured he'd be trashing hotel rooms--not reading books in them! What kind of books was he reading, anyway? Marvel Comics? Hustler?
@@impalaman9707 I'm not really sure. He did seem somewhat intellectual. He was in Don Arden's library reading books. Don told Sharon to get that "caveman" out of his library and his house. He'd always carry a suitcase of books with him. It's mentioned in the book "I am Ozzy".
@@impalaman9707 Lemmy was mainly reading books on German nationalism before WW1, the progression of Nazism and on WW2. He was obsessed with German in that regard.
@@DetVen Well, Charles Manson was a "Hitler nut", too, so there you go
Kerry and Ronnie Dio. PERFECT vocal/Guitar pairing
Amazing! Wish they could have done more.
I was at that show at the Spectrum! Remember like it was yesterday! And yes,it was deafening!
It's funny watching this. Kerry is leaving the host in the dust. So much more of a deeper thinker. So much more thought, goes into his analytical process. And Kerry's life's experience, is perplexing to everyone there. Kerry is not your average born again Christian. Who just wants to be a part of commercial big religion. Just like his music. Kerry Livgren put his whole heart and soul, into finding his true muse. I respect that, about him. I hope he keeps in good health, so he can keep coming up with great music. Life is for the living. Live long and prosper, my friend.
+Fred and Patty Chandler Thanks for saying this.
Kerry is one of the best!
Absolutely Awesome Kerry
Love Kerry big time! Great unassuming man.
One of the true giants of rock and roll.
great! He was a hero of mine in the 70's.
It's so simple right before your eyes, if you'll look through this disguise, it's always here, it's always there, it's just love and miracles out of nowhere...... Off into the sunset, like the western heroes do......
im still in awe of seeing them in a small college town (WIU Western Hall Macomb IL) in 1981 at age 16. Audiovisions lazer light show. probably a top 10 show ive seen.
Just beautiful, thanks Kerry for sharing all this. I wish we can talk and share with you my story, God talk to me with your song tonight without knowing you were Cristian and start searching about you because what God talk to me today it was so amazing, on your song carry on my wayward son because my wife and I we been moving from different places and tonight I was remembering all this changes and your song and God so overwhelming my heart with your song. If you ever visit Rocky point Mexico I do really will love to meet you blessings to you and your family. Atte Luis Covarrubias.
Philadelphia Spectrum, In my appinion Kansas songs and the guys in Kansas are all Chosen by God! Very Special and Talented bunch of Guys, multi talented!😊😅❤
the most underated composer in the history of music. He should be in the class of the beatles or bowie. review by dygertron entertainment.
Great interview. Jeff Pollard of LeRoux was an amazing musician but unlike Kerry he completely walked about from music to become a preacher. Luckily that band survived. Loved hearing Kerry tell the story.
Steve Walsh was on his own journey. There is no way he wrote Under The Knife without being influenced spiritually. The song makes a lot of sense and I identify with it in my own way amidst my own journey back to the Truth. "Repair, redeem, resurrection".
Cut out the bad in order to make room for the good.
July 25 1979 was my first Kiss concert at MSG.......I've always been a Christian!
John: thank you for posting this interview: really enjoyed. Agree with the other posts that the Kansas documentary is great
Thank you for your note.
White Clover was my favorite band when they played that hole in the wall beer joint in Concordia, Kansas. I wasn't save yet, just part of the journey.
yes Kerry ", Dark and silent brooding stillness falls" wow!
monolith was sooo great ,, after he was saved,, wow,, how my soul cries out to you!,, I didn't need think I needed you when I got out on my own?
I think that's a Steve Walsh song.
I just heard this man on the right ask Kerry about a concert that he will never forget and was humbled by. The whole time I am saying out loud "PHILADELPHIA " ! I had absolutely no idea what his answer was gonna be.
He said.....The Spectrum in PHILADELPHIA . I was at the Monolith concert. The one thing I will
NEVER EVER forget was when they were playing ",How my soul cried out for you " obviously from the Monolith album. They rigged a dummy to fall onto the stage from the lighting set up above . And these men in white suits with a gurney came out ,grabbed the dummy by the hair and whipped him onto the stretcher/ gurney and ran off the stage. I will never ever forget that concert. Anyone remember what I'm talking about ? I am 58,and I must of been early 20's if not 19.
I saw that show twice on 79 tour. They both were so amazing. They played for 2 1/2 hours and it still wasn’t enough
Saw them on the Monolith tour in Dallas in 1979. My first official concert. And yes, I do remember the dummy falling and the "paramedics" running out to take him off the stage. I was thinking, What just happened?! LOL.
@@jmccuanu2 I have never seen Kansas with the original group. I have really missed out.
@@devmag52 The original band kicked ass.
Saw then three times , a great show every time .
I remember my older rocker sister going to 2 of 4 sold out Kansas shows in Detroit late July 1978. I was only 12 and I begged her and her boyfriend to take me before the left and they said yes, but I’ll never forget my dad saying, “no and you need to go to bed soon because you’re leaving for hockey camp very early in the morning “. My sister’s boyfriend turned to me and said, “sorry buddy”. I’ve loved this band for a long time.
Yes he is at the top among the greatest including the ancient music men
Watched him as a kid play in a basement in Topeka Kansas at the lentz household. Brad was a dear friend of mine. Brad lentz
Much love from me KERRY. HOWARD HARAWAY
God Bless Kerry :) I'm a Christian Musician and singer living in Topeka Kansas, I'm 23 yrs of age and I would love the opportunity to work with you on your projects! :)
I wish I could have been there and I would have wanted to ask him if he had listened to any of John Elefante's solo albums or songs.
Connor The Critic Of course he has. Didn't you know he played on a couple of John's songs! In fact, this was one of the last projects he worked on prior to his stroke and his guitar playing sounded the best it ever did IMO.
Connor The Critic Kerry played on Mastedon 3 or called "revolution of mind" wich is almost as good as "Its a jungle out there" To bad elfante didn't get the name copywritten. There is some devilish speed band called Mastodon different spelling.
Didn't know about his stroke...noticed a slight delay and just figured age. The theology of finding God or seeking goes against Paul who says nobody seeks after God. Being made in God's image is where the quest of spirituality stems from. Sin is way more complex than anyone can imagine despite the horrors both internally and externally in this life.
And here Paul says that In Romans 3:9
There is No One Righteous
9What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin. 10As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. 11There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.…
@Jeff Porcaro Groove
You said that "seeking God" goes against Paul's theology, I suppose in reference to Mr. Livgren's description of his searching/spiritual questing in life and lyrics. There is certainly some truth to that.
However, it must be balanced with other scriptural truths such as:
Jeremiah 29:13-14a
"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
And I will be found of you, saith the LORD..."
How do you think those two apparently conflicting concepts can be reconciled and understood? I am pretty sure that the Gospels will show that Jesus will also have something to say about this.
At the 20 minute mark, he talks about booking gigs in "po-dunk" towns in the early days. I can't imagine bringing "progressive rock" to people whose only reference to music, in general, is probably George Jones or Merle Haggard, let alone anything thats "popular" on the radio Those cowboys must have thought these guys landed from another planet!
I was outside that Spectrum show listening (no ticket) and That crowd was LOUD
Great stufff!
What an ear to be able to write the monster pieces that he did.
Керри, спасибо за музыку. Все так классно.
The song "hold on" is very Christian imo I never realized it at first.
The little basement Calvary Chapel and Pastor Lavern Campbell and most of the members of Kansas, and the Wonderful Babbie Mason leading music.
The early 80's I was working at Video Supply Company, and we did large conventions and had contracts with most of the major hotels in Atlanta.
We handled all the Sound, video, lighting and lots of 35mn slide projectors.
When the first AD album came out, somehow Video Supply Company was mentioned in the "thanks "🤔
I think we might have loaded out some Sound equipment or something.
Attended the old Metro Bible Study and got to chat with Mylon LeFevre when he was the janitor at Mount Paron Church of God, as he was getting clean.
Special times back in the day, and Kerry won't remember, but we went to lunch a few times in a big group after church.
I was in my early 20's and Kansas was the music I grew up with.
I was pretty pissed off after reading Weird Senses from the Canyon by the late great David McGowan.
I Highly recommend it for those who grew up in the 60-70's and everyone else.
Laurel Canyon was a freaky place where folks were suddenly discovered.
Funny thing, 90 percent of their parents worked in the Military Intelligence Community.
Not just the Military, but Military Intelligence 🤔
Jackson Browne CSNY Zappa America James Taylor jonnie Mitchell Flying Burrito Brothers Poco Beach Boys and on and on.
Charlie Manson and his family were regulars in the Canyon.
BTW, it's an old Military Base and some shady stuff happened in the Canyon.
To bad that David McGowan suddenly died after he was getting coverage on his book.🧐
RIP David McGowan,we know that God loves the Truth Tellers and David McGowan was a Truth Teller.
Viva Cristo Rey 🙏☝️
What most people don't know is that Black Sabbath had many pro-Christian songs.
Since writing songs like DEATH OF MOTHER NATURE in the early 70s, does Kerry believe in climate change? I get the impression he DID feel we were to blame for what was happening to our world, but has his politics changed that?
I would have wanted to ask how Dave Hope and Rich Williams stayed so "healthy" on a "dollar a day"! Ironically, it wasn't until they both started making real money that they actually SLIMMED down!
Similar experience to me!Somewhat!
20:45 mark: I was at that concert in Philadelphia as a teenager!
I was also at that show. I've been at pretty much every show they've ever played near Philly. But now I'm pissed. Is he blaming Philly for turning him into a Christian and breaking up the band??? 😨
@@jeremyhelm2833 Wow, that's an extreme view. I'll just take one of several directions that occur to me.
Are you saying you would not be pissed if Kerry had missed God and salvation as long as either Philadelphia wasn't "blamed" (your word), or the band had not broken up when it did? And it would have broken up at some point anyway, see Kerry's lyrics to "Dust in the Wind:" "Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky."
Der beste Songwriter aller Zeiten......❤
Band member John Elafonte also came to faith after Steve Walsh left the band
Thanks for sharing. Kerry is a truly amazing musician and human being. What was Ronnie singing in Sabbath that was offensive to Christianity or was a publicity stunt?
I've gotten on my knees, been flat on my back and my face begging God to save me, for Jesus and the holy ghost to fill me it's been 40 years and they still ignore me. Not everyone is worthy of being loved by God or Jesus I guess. I tried
Kimberly Lyons: maybe you weren’t really ignored... God speaks to you in ways that can be easily missed if you’re not paying attention.
@Kimberly Lyons
You said you had begged... 40 years... and been ignored.
Here is one thing Jesus says about that.
Luke 11:9
"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."
And lest you say, "It doesn't work for me, because I asked, and didn't receive," he further says in v.10:
"For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
On the other hand, you said, "I tried." You might need to think about it a bit, but I am pretty sure that what you tried is not what Jesus said works.
Lest you think this is condemnation: it is not. I would suspect you have been trying to get God's freely provided grace by your own efforts. Perhaps stop trying, and simply receive by faith.
The passage cited above continues, and it would be worthwhile to read down to the conclusion:
Luke 11:13
"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?"
Grace and peace to you.
Go Kerry!
Black Sabbath was never satanic. I won't call them christian but I wont lie and call them satanic, unless of course you feel Elvis is satanic.
I heard Kerry can't read music.
I dont know if that is true.
True.
His haircut ist way better than in the past
Topeka is one strange city. I should know, I'm from here.👀
I hope you don't mind but i raised your like count up one, to 667...👍
Love his work with KANSAS - preaching music, not so much... er, not at all....
Its hard to believe that Kerry used to practice Black Magic.
I'm so curious ~~ WHEN did Kerry first START wearing that cross necklace???
THE SON WANTED KERRY,WHEN HE WANTS YOU ,YOU WILL COME TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF HIS MAJESTY,KERRY CONTINUALLY TALKS OF HOW SOME OF THE THINGS IN HIS LIFE ARE A MYSTERY RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM,HIS GENIUS IS FROM ABOVE,HIM WEARING A CROSS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HIS MYSTERIES,GOD BLESS KERRY AND EVERYONE HE TOUCHES
You said (well, more like YELLED), "The Son wanted Kerry. When he wants you, you will come... ."
Just think about what you are saying, or maybe more accurately, what you are implying with that assertion. You imply God chooses only certain individuals to save. And further, only at certain times. That means that God may not *will* to save you. And it also implies that God changes, as for example, yesterday *he did not will* to save you, but today he does. Does that accurately express the revealed will of God? I think not!
*2 Peter 3:9*
*"The Lord is ... not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."*
@@warnerchandler9826 i don't have to think what i'm saying,not ALL will see glory,we are not all the same,god deals with individuals all differently,and i'm too old to argue anymore,but this is all you need to know,when the master wants you,you will be his,you will be,kerry was wanted
Great Interview, but no one should judge
Ronnie James Dio , he was the right voice for
The two songs Kerry wrote. No one knows
Or should judge anyone
the interviewers and Kerry certainly agree with you on that!
He had a stroke? I wonder if it has affected his playing, his writing?
Initially, it affected him greatly....he sat down at the keyboard and couldn’t remember his songs, he couldn’t hold a guitar pick as he couldn’t feel it...over the last few years he has healed and is back to writing and recording again....he does use a thumb pick instead of the more traditional flat pick, but is in good health and playing well....
@@johnbowes , thank you John. And thanks for your interviews with him... such a talented and humble man.
LIVGREN!!!
Kerry should give credit to the person that actually wrote all the words and music to Dust in the Wind. She even named the song.
Follow your doctrine..
who wrote dust in the wind according to you
Please God kerry debate neal peart from rush show rush fans np is no genus and in fact is very much in the occult thanls mw
Neal Peart is a very gifted songwriter...but yes he is been inspired by most likely occult forces..still Rush and Peart are Great
I think Kerry "Might " be wrong about the record companies not liking Christian music. Maybe I am wrong BUT.....IF Steve Walsh was singing those songs instead of John Elephante I don't think anything would of been different. John was the WRONG choice to replace Steve Walsh.
John is a great guy,talented but he simply was the wrong choice. He was WAYYYYYY TOO bubblegumish which to me was a HUGE turn off. Not to mention he would be dressed up in concert like he was on his way to a DISCOTECH . To me this is NOT what KANSAS was about. I truly think Christian music would of been successful with KANSAS if STEVE WALSH would of not only sung the songs but let him have input on how the lyrics came across. I absolutely cringed when I saw John Elephante in his sky blue body suite come out on stage at the Spectrum in South Philly .
I'm saying to myself .....what ?
There was no professional musician with a great voice that Kansas could of hired other then Elephante? I think this choice set KANSAS back and never completely overcame from it.
When Walsh came back,but Kerry left even though they brought in my favorite guitar player Steve Morse, it was not the same. The lyrics were definitely not the same. The double album later was Awesome with Kerry writing alot of the lyrics.
Look,I THINK KANSAS was/is thee Greatist band that ever existed. But they did have their highs and lows fer sher. God bless ALL the members who ever played in KANSAS.
I respectfully disagree, and his name is John Elefante, not Elephante...your opinion on his look--that's like me saying I hated Walsh wearing short 70's basketshorts and a tank top! Walsh kept Kansas relevant through the early 80's with "Play the Game Tonight " & "Fight Fire with Fire" and is still singing today! Check out his latest album! He can still hit the notes, but hearing Walsh up through his last decade with Kansas was painful. Couldn't hit the notes anymore. As for what Kansas was about, I suggest you read Kerry's book "Seeds of Change". Good luck!
Kerry Livgren and Rich "Goose" Gossage........Separated at birth? At least in this video at this distance.
Natural BORN CHRISTIaN or Kirsten ??
Kerry, please read 'The God Delusion' by Richard Dawkins. It makes a LOT more sense than any religious 'holy' book written by flawed, mortal men. There is not one religion on this planet that is certain about their purported 'truth'. That said, your work with KANSAS was utter perfection!
AudiophileTubes Jesus Christ is a real historical figure most historians agree! With that said, Its real simple either he was the biggest pathological liar that ever walked the earth or he was God almighty!
read hank hanegraaff the complete deluxe revised bible answer book and the creation answer book.
prog syndicate Just because you don’t believe it doesn’t mean he’s brainwashed. I thought you liberals were so tolerant, but obviously only if you agree with others views.
Kerry Livgren has run the gauntlet of world religions. He describes himself as a former member of the religion of the month club. Then, he found Jesus, and all his searching stopped.
@ Original Poster
The Christian religion based on the Bible IS certain of its truth. I offer one showstopping passage in evidence:
John 14:6
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
Now the question is, what are you going to do with that?
Although Kerry is a good man and I respect him,there is only one Christian and we all know who that was.There is a difference between a Christian and a practicing Christian. Jesus Christ would never vote for a politician for a start and he would not seek fame and put himself on a stage.Religion tends to f....k people up and confuse people simply because none of us will ever understand it until we are long gone.If any of us were a true Christian then why did Jesus die for US.Kerry is A good song writer and very humble and a good man but in no way a true Christian as it is impossible to do so under a political system.Our imperfection has been handed to us from the beginning of time,so don't fool yourselves. Calling ourselves a Christian is an insult to the very Christian who gave us his life.
jesus said give to ceasar what is caesers and give to god what is gods.jesus is our perfect divine sacrifice jesus is the only holy man ever to live physically on earth. scripture states tonot forsake the assembly of the saints. we need to vote for a politician who will defund planned paranthood and defund late term abortion mexico city funding ad protect us from ugodly vicious terrorists.jeremiah 1 verse 5 the lord knows us in the womb.
Cool story of the Les Paul and Acoustic guitars :D Miracles never cease when you're coming from somewhere O:)
Since writing songs like DEATH OF MOTHER NATURE in the early 70s, does Kerry believe in climate change? I get the impression he DID feel we were to blame for what was happening to our world, but has his politics changed that?
He has a greater calling. He knows this world is fading away and will be replaced.
@@jtm7336 He appears to put country before his heart and the word of God. At least back in 2016 when the orange man ruled the land. He broke my heart. I can't listen to any of his preaching songs and sold all of his solo releases. I think he is a master writer and musician, and his brilliance with KANSAS is beyond anything else. I prefer to listen to the KANSAS music only. (Kerry was not the only CCM artist to cut to my core and my heart) I wish him well. My own fault for putting him on the pedestal! It's over.
@@mulemusic Your TDS is showing
@@devmag52 Kerry's politics changed his views and I certainly believe his admiration for some of the former leaders is in the complete opposite of Christ's teachings. It's how I feel. I prayed for Kerry for 5 years after the first album in hopes that he would find Jesus because I was a believer, so in 79 when he became a Christian, I was ever so grateful and thankful that he had accepted Jesus. When I heard how much he admired don trump, alarms went off because don is certainly not the messiah, he claims himself to be. You can't have it both ways as a Christian. Jesus, in his very words, warns of people like don trump. It has broken my heart since 2017 when I heard from a friend how much Kerry admired don. No sense in giving me lip about it, it's how I feel. As a songwriter and musician, I admire Kerry probably more than any other musician alive today., but it's like I'm back at square one in hope that he finds that this man is not someone to emulate. I have the deepest concern for Kerry and have since the first day in 74 when I listened to the first KANSAS album. He's a hero to me.
So as a Trump hater, who did you vote for? Probably someone who did not stand up for life, supported CRT, and BLM? All you haters need to look at yourself in the mirror. Your god is the prince of this world..