Kansas

David Ragsdale's replacement has been described as "Jimi Hendrix of the violin."

Monkees mastermind was the only person who took a gamble on their prog edge, leading to a five-decade career.

It's been a dramatic half-century for the American progressive rock heroes.

But co-founder recalls learning an important lesson from the future Deep Purple member.

Band will play more than 40 dates across the U.S. as part of their Another Fork in the Road trek.

"We call that job security," says Ronnie Platt of the Elite entering to the band's 1976 hit.

Guitarist Kerry Livgren was convinced no one would want to record what became their only top 10 hit.

Founding drummer dives into early recordings, career-making triumphs and band's recent comeback.

Rocker contributed to the group as a songwriter, singer and violinist.