If Steve Walsh was replaced

First off I have to say Steve Walsh is my favourite vocalist, but Quite a lot of people are complaining about his strained vocals of late and would prefer to see him  only as the Kansas keyboardist. If they were to get another vocalist who do you think would be a good replacement.

I was listening to Enchant today and the vocalist sounds a lot like the 70´s Steve Walsh. I think he would be a perfect substitute.

ClemofNazareth wrote: I wonder what Brad Delp is doing these days...

He can't hit the high notes anymore either.

 

His vocals on Icarus 2 are amazing, I know what you mean. He has a very emotional voice that is almost impossible to replace. I have been a Kansas fan for decades, but when I heard the vocalist of Enchant, it reminded me of Steve Walsh´s voice when he really hit those high notes.

I would like to know what other Kansas fans think of the vocalist of Enchant.

I bought Juggling 9 and Live At Last and neither did a thing for me. On
the live disc the singer (Ted Leonard, I believe?) seemed to sing at the
very edge of his capabilities throughout. There were no variations and I
found him (as well as the music) to be quite boring. I'd just as soon keep
Walsh than get Leonard.

I bought Walsh's Shadowman and I find it to be quite excellent...and very
heavy. His voice isn't quite the same, but still better than a lot out there.

To be honest, I'd like to see Elefante come back, if there wasn't Walsh. I
liked both Vinyl Confessions and Drastic Measures and would like to have
seen what could've happened with a third disc with Elefante. I've got two
of his Christian CD's and the man still has a great voice. Hasn't lost
anything.

Just my two cents.

E

pogoowner wrote: Personally, I think Steve still sounds great.  He's not the same vocalist he was years ago (and I don't mean this in a negative way, he just has a different sound/style now), but he still does an amazing job.

No man, I'm one of the most diehard Kansas fans here, but I sae on TV the Kansas presentation in Viña del Mar less than one month ago.

IT WAS PAINFUL

The guy couldn't even reach medium ranges, Dust in the Wind was going to be sung by Robbie Steinhardt, as a fact he sang the fist two words, but Steve jumped inside and Robbie's face was evident.

He wasn't able to sing a complete line without all the veins in his face pumping off.

Steve shouldn't sing anymore unless the band plays two or three tones bellopw the normal, and that's impossible, maybe one or two songs.

But his replacement in vocals doesn't have to sound like him, they should search for a good vocalist able to follow the band, he can do low backing while playing keyboards and sing one or two tracks, but no more.

Masque wrote:

Kansasfan .com did an interview with John Elafante recently and hes indicated that hes a little interested still in what Kansas are doing , but there is a problem with bringing him back and thats he is perhaps more Christian orientated with his music these days then ever! I recently purchased his defying gravity CD just for interest and it was completely Christian rock. Sure John had a good voice but as a personalty he just wouldn`t fit in to Kansas and I think he knows it.

I believe this is impossible, Steve and Robby rejoined Kansas only when John left, their position was clear, the band lost identity without  Steve and Robby. (After the last minute edit bellow, they can't loose Steve, David Ragsdale will do a great work with violin, but without Stee and Robby, there's no Kansas).

I don't believe Phil Ehart would be pleased, because John and Kerry left the band when the boat was sinking, and the two remaining members (Phil and Rich) were left alone with a contract to honor.

In that moment Steve came back and brought Billy Greer, they can forgive Kerry because he's a life tkme friend, but I'm sure not John.

Last minute EDIT: Robby Steinhardt left Kansas and will be replaced by the former violin player David Ragsdale:

Updated 4-4-06 David Ragsdale Welcomed into Kansas Lineup The band KANSAS would like to bring finality to our recent member change. After a mutual decision to separate, KANSAS wishes Robby Steinhardt only the best for his career and life. KANSAS takes this opportunity to welcome David Ragsdale to the band and we look forward to an exciting and creative future. And as always, we thank our fans for their continued support. http://www.kansasband.com/currentnews.html

Seems his face in Chile when Steve started to sing was not just a wrong perception I had.

Now they're in deep trouble, Robby did many lead vocals, and even when Dave Ragsdale is an outstanding violin player, he can't replace Robby's vocals.

Now they need two vocalists.

Iván

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Ragsdale is brilliant(as is Robby) and does a really wild solo on Black Fathom 4. I am one of the few who really loves Freaks of Nature.

zappaholic wrote: ClemofNazareth wrote: I wonder what Brad Delp is doing these days... He can't hit the high notes anymore either.

Maybe he has a sister who could also play violin?

Seriously, I think these guys seem to have a fairly narrow and well-defined circle of friends.  What about someone like Jack Blades from Night Ranger/Damn Yankees?  I guess they don't really need another bass player though.  Another Night Ranger guy could be Jeff Watson.  He plays guitar pretty darn well too, and he's done a few things with Walsh in the studio before.

How about Sammy Hagar?

Slightly off topic-I just heard Dream Theater covered Paradox.

soundspectrum wrote: dude, the guy from boston or even steve perry...mostly steve perry cause he has a similar range...but most of all his name is steve.

dude, the guy from Boston is Brad Delp (see above).

And even Boston has a female to help out with the high notes now (http://www.bandboston.com/kimdob.htm).

Edited by ClemofNazareth

soundspectrum wrote: its all good...i never really got to know boston. im sorry for that lack of knowledge lol

Delp is probably the only other non-surgically altered male singer I've ever heard hit notes like Walsh used to be able to.  Apparently neither of them can now.

And check that link out on the chick who's singing for Boston now.  Jeez! Her bio -

"Kimberley received "all kind of awards in elementary school, learned ballet, and cared for children." "

"Kimberley recorded her first record with Larry Love at the age of 13-14.  The record never went on sale though. "

"Kimberley was President of her Class in High School, and did many things.  In her 2nd year, she was honored with 2 pages in her High School Yearbook "

"Kimberley enjoys white asparagus..."

"While recording the "Corporate America" album, Kimberley would take time out to visit needy children."

 

"Kimberley "loves to wear black because it's slimming."

 

Who gives a crap?!  Someone seriously needs a better publicist...