bdd (06/18/82)
While recently watching MTV, I learned that Steve Walsh is no longer with the band Kansas. This came as a shock to me because I am a big Steve Walsh and Kansas fan (I've seen the last 4 tours) and felt that Walsh was a major force in the band. The new "Vinyl Confessions" album is the first one featuring the new lead vocalist Jean LePonte and he does a commendable job filling (or trying to) Walsh's shoes. His vocal style is comparable to Walsh's but he doesn't quite have the power Walsh has in the upper octaves. Although Walsh is not on the album, I feel that the bands style hasn't changed very much (maybe because of the basic similarity between Walsh and LePonte) and that "Vinyl Confessions" is an album worth the Kansas name. If anyone has any info on Steve Walsh's solo career, album releases or possible tour dates, please respond to me via mail. Brian Durnell, BTL-Columbus cbosg!bdd