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Following Kerry Livgren's massive stroke, and partial recovery, he announced in late 2010 that Proto-Kaw was back together and at work on a new album, slated for January 2011 release. [5] The new album entitled Forth was released on Livgren's Numavox website in August 2011 and a CD release party was held in Kansas City.
Kerry Allen Livgren (born September 18, 1949) is an American musician, best known as one of the founding members and primary songwriters for the American rock band Kansas. Livgren, raised in Topeka, Kansas, developed an early interest in music and songwriting.
The Wait of Glory is the third album from Proto-Kaw after their retrospective initial release and debut recording Before Became After.. The album introduced newcomers Mike Patrum (drums) and Jake Livgren on lead and background vocals, alto saxophone, and percussion.
In his review, Allmusic editor Mark W.B. Allender praises Kerry Livgren's work as, "a spectacular collection of songs that highlight Livgren's prowess as a composer better than any of his previous releases and his ability as a performer free to explore musically with little restraint. Great guitar work abounds, and it is mystical, almost dreamy ...
Seeds of Change is Kerry Livgren's first solo album. Released in 1980 while he still was a member of Kansas, it features guest appearances by three fellow Kansas members: Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart and Robby Steinhardt.
Kerry Livgren, with whom both Neal and Steve had worked in the past, was also approached, but was eventually ruled out as a consequence of the stroke he suffered in 2009. [10] The singer/songwriter slot remained unfilled as Evans could not find a suitable candidate. He examined over 100 candidates. [16]
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Compared to some of AD's works prior to Prime Mover, everyone in the five man band had a position and a part. Lacking this, Livgren and Ham were left as a duo to create the music themselves. Warren Ham contributed his role as the lead vocalist, while Kerry played most of the instruments, which included guitars, bass, drums and keyboards.