Our early days - our audiences were always very sparse. We played very obscure places in very obscure parts of the world, mainly Kansas. We played frat parties, we played high school proms, we played clubs.

When we were starting out, there was no "label" as progressive rock - it didn't exist ... so we were just a rock band.

It's always a challenge to hit the stage running, with Kansas' music, because it's demanding from the very first note, so we try to be up to the task and keep our pre-show routine pretty much focused on the music.

I've learned a long time ago to never say never about the band Kansas.

Our early days - our audiences were always very sparse. We played very obscure places in very obscure parts of the world, mainly Kansas. We played frat parties, we played high school proms, we played clubs.

We actually had a Kansa band softball team.

If you're learning a new instrument, have fun.