Kansas

With classic rock continuing to be a strong genre of music, Kansas' influence has continued to inspire bands. There have been covers of "Carry On Wayward Son" by bands such as Rachel Rachel, Critical Mass, & Yngwie J. Malmsteen as well as continuing appearances on album soundtracks such as the movies Heroes and Anchorman. Even country superstars The Oak Ridge Boys have weighed in with a cover. Also progressive metal Vanden Plas has covered Kansas, by making a somewhat heavier cover of "Point of Know Return." "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.  "Carry On Wayward Son" is also featured in Guitar Hero II. It is an encore song in the setlist. 2004 movie Anchorman also featured "Carry on Wayward Son" as the opening credits song. The band's biggest single, "Dust in the Wind," has gained some recent acclaim, being used in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure", a Subaru commercial, 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.  See Kansas LIVE!  Purchase your Kansas tickets today!