Dust in the Wind 1977 Kansas

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Kansas's "Dust in the Wind" Lineup at the Time of Release
Steve Walsh – Lead Vocals
Kerry Livgren – Acoustic Guitar
Rich Williams – Acoustic Guitar
Robby Steinhardt – Violin, Viola, Backing Vocals
Phil Ehart – Drums, Percussion

"Dust in the Wind" originated from a finger exercise that Kerry Livgren created while learning fingerpicking. After praising the melody, his wife encouraged him to write lyrics for it. Although Livgren was concerned that the song might not fit Kansas's existing style, his bandmates responded positively when they heard it. The song quickly gained popularity upon release, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Kansas's highest-charting single of all time.

Kansas was formed in 1973 and is known for its unique fusion of hard rock, southern rock, and progressive rock elements. The band released two commercially successful albums: Leftoverture in 1976 and Point of Know Return in 1977. Steve Walsh left the band in the early 1980s to focus on solo projects and other musical endeavors, but he rejoined Kansas in 1986. The band continues to be a highly influential rock group, with songs like "Dust in the Wind" occupying a significant place in their classic rock repertoire.