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

There's so much interaction between the crowd and the music that it's an incredible moment to be a part of.

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

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.

I would go see local bands play, and noticed how many girls were there to see the band, and that's what inspired me.

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

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.