I had the pleasure to meet Kerry in 1995 when he came to my Youth for Christ group when I was a senior in high school. He gave this very same testimony and I then got to know not only him but his family as well when I attended the same church as them in Topeka.
Makes perfect sense! And those of us who really search for the truth, find it in Christ. Many people are too lazy to engage in the search. Kerry was smart enough and motivated enough to do it! God bless him.
Thank you, Kerry Livgren , You are a super star and a hero to many for you being a Chritian and your wonderful account of , testimony of Lord Jesus Christ in your life . Your music and band Kansas have been played since I was in the Air Force, 1981 and on. Terrific is your music and life. God , Jesus continue to bless you and yours!
Yes , he, Kerry has the truth, Jesus Christ, and is still a great musician , composer, song writer. Thank you for your nice comments. Kansas has been blessed by God, and several people including Pat Robinson, television host of the 700 Club, Christian broadcasting, daily program on at 10:00 am Pacific standard time. Thank you much.
I just watched the Kansas documentary and that consistently kept pointing back to Kerry's genius as a music writer. But now I see that he was speaking out of the turmoil in his heart. I wish I could have heard how that conversation went in the back of the bus.
Kerry always been my example in music,when i was a kid his music was everything for me,i'm a guitar ,keyboard and drum player thanks to him,everything i know in music,the way i play and my compositions are like Mr KERRY LIVGREN. Only one thing never match between us and the name of this was JESUS.i was into any type of religion but CHRISTIAN?NEVER EVER!! Today 18 of march two days before my 47 years i realized that love JESUS so much and i'm a SUPERCHRITIAN!!! AMEN>>>
Kerry Livgren is no quack. He is a very smart guy. Smarter than I. How can we so easily dismiss a mans life search for the truth? I'm in that same barrel going down the niagra. Don't want to go over the falls, but like Kerry said, we want the truth, even if its not what we want to hear.
Ever heard of scientific research. Do me a favour? Next time you or your loved ones are sick please pray and do not avail yourself of any scientifically derived solutions. Ok? Thank you.
michael88863 The MAJORITY of doctors have very strong religious beliefs. Are you writing them all of as quacks. If you are such a great judge of intelligence and science, then why are you regurgitating the same tired old arguments that narrow thinking, atheistic dogmatists have been chanting like a mantra for centuries?
Rony Fluk I don't expect you to be aware enough to act on my advice because cluelessness is probably a lifelong battle with you. However, little one, if you want to call some ELSE an "arrogant dick" (without inspiring the wrong kind of laughter) you might want to resist from preceding it with mindless, arrogant, closed-minded, dogma to respond to someone making a figurative description. Now if someone does not want to fail like an "ignorant dick" as you put it, they should make sure not to mimic you. Now give mommy back her computer and run along.
How awesome! Kerry was in my home town playing a concert I was at, and at 3:00 am he gave his life to Christ, got saved and is now one of my fellow Jesuscostal's Praise God!
This band,,,,,this MAN,,,,as a human ,,has changed my life ,,,,,forever! PRAISE GOD for KANSAS!! and what it did for me in 1974!!!! KANSAS IS a BAND!!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!!!!! He is deep.....and the songs the band still plays in concert, now make more sense. Any wonder why the Kansas concert I went to, was part rock show, part revival.
And people think us bible thumping Hoosier Christians never have any fun! Whaaaaaatt! jeez' we can even become Rock Stars at Times if it's God's will! God bless, I love you kerry, my real Brother in Christ! Jammer
Kerry Livgren discovered what God wants from all of us -- a relationship. Not religion, not ritual, not perfection. He became flesh, and died for us to make it so. Awesome journey wayward son... you discovered your Father -- waiting -- watching -- ready with open arms.
This is great news I wish I learned of earlier so I could share it with my husband who just went on to The Lord last Feb. He used to say its true there will be peace when you are done & he loved that Wayward Son song, saying that was him, the wayward son that Jesus redeemed & he just had to carry on until it was time to lay his weary head to rest. He would have loved to see this testimony & know that Kerry had surrendered, just as my Sparrow always thought he would. He said either that man is a Christian or he is going to be. Praise Jehovah for this testimony, it is truly awesome to hear confirmation of Kerry's faith and redemption. People often say they wish they could meet this singer or that actor, but I can say with confidence that one great day, I will meet Kerry Livgren along with everyone who has received that great gift of eternal life. Funny thing is, I used to listen to 2nd Chapter of Acts back in the day but never knew about Kerry. I never did remember band members names too well & probably skimmed right past the name a time or 2. All I ever remembered was the music. Peace & blessings, Kerry. Glad to call you brother.
I became a born-again believer in 1975. When you ask Jesus to be your Savior and forgive you of your sins He comes into your body and starts changing you from the inside out. He gives you a different out look on life and changes your desires!
***** Its all by faith. Check out this tract it helped me make Christ the center of my life rather than my own desires. www.crustore.org/fourlawsflash.htm
I have been a fan since Carry on Wayward son hit the airwaves always knew there was smart man behind those great songs that we have loved all these years.See you in Heaven someday brother!
A truly gifted guitar player. The tones and the sound of his playing is so relaxed and organic but powerful. He found perfect tone in an era where it didn't exist. I could sit and watch him play for hours.
I've been into Kansas since the early 70's and funny thing, I always thought their music was Christian Rock based without knowing if it was or not. I seemed to be reading between the lines of their lyrics and got a very Spiritual connotation from it. Anybody else?
Zorian I’ve always loved Kansas and felt the same way about their lyrics, I was born in a very strict Pentecostal home, my Dad actually built the Church I was raised in. As I got old enough I got to choose to stay home, around12? My brother, who was 12yrs older than me, was over the youth at another Pentecostal Church, which had a lot more youth, girls😂 than my original Church. He urged me to go using the girls as a bonus but that was where I really got my “real experience of salvation.” I’m 48 now and I still believe very strong but I don’t go to Church.
I know this 10 years from the recording, But you have to know I followed Kansas, not on Toure, but with their music and albums . When my brother got seeds of change I was totally connected. I am very much in the lyrics and also into the music you right. You better than force in my life brother and I hope you continue to put up music and help others do the same. I have quite a fuel your albums now including a couple of proto kaws. Will most likely get some more off your website. You have amazing talent in this wonderful to know your using it for God
Ecclesiastes 7:2 states, “ Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men, and the living will take it to heart.” God bless you, Kerry.
KNOW THE TRUTH AND IT SHALL SET YOU FREE, ALL WHO SEEK SHALL FIND, it's that simple, this band was blessed from the get go, Kerry seeking the LORD, and all the rest of them putting up with him till the holy spirit overwhelmed them all, if theres a devil, theres a GOD , i've had peace since 1968 the world and it's toys ain't enough huh KERRY--god bless you brother livgren, gonna be one unreal band in glory
Chef Asbury Hitler was born to a Christian mother and agnostic father, but after taking power he proceeded to do everything he could to eradicate Christianity from Germany. Know your history before posting.
Regardless of what you think of his religious conversion ( I am agnostic, at best, but have great respect for Kerry and the path he chose), make no mistake, when it comes to Kansas, and the music that we know them by, Kerry Livgren WAS Kansas. He either wrote, or co-wrote virtually everything we recognize by this great band. Without Kerry Livgren, very, very few of us would have ever heard of a band named Kansas.
He wrote some iconic songs , but don't sell Phil Ehart , Rich Williams or Steve Walsh short because them 3 fellers put a lot of their heart and soul into the band . Ehart is the best live drummer I ever seen .
+Randy Jones I would never sell anyone in this great band short. The three times I saw them live in the 70s were among the greatest performances I've ever seen. My apologies for any hint of implying otherwise. My key point is contained in my last sentence: "Without Kerry Livgren, very, very few of us would have ever heard of a band named Kansas."
905if6was9 Without John Lennon there would nobody would have heard of the Beatles , without Tony Iomi nobody would have heard of an Ozzy Osborne , without peanut butter nobody would have heard of a Reese peanut butter cup . Are you starting to understand what I'm saying or are you still hung up on one band members greatness?
+Randy Jones Randy, for some reason you took my words very personally, yet I am a stranger on the internet. To top it off, I said nothing that should reasonably merit your level of defensiveness. By the way, it's: "member's"...not members.
Massive Respect; we love you Kerry; 'state of the art', the bomb! Better to be a fool in the eyes of 'the world', than a fool in the eyes of God. 'Learning' is one thing, 'learning 'how' to learn', is something else 'all together'. Once again, Massive Respect.
At the end of his career with Kansas Kerry did a solo album called Seeds of change, I recall an interview where he asked Ronny James Dio to sing "Mask of The great Deceiver" and "To live for the King". Kerry had informed him of what it was about and was ok if he didn't want to do it but Ronny said he would like to do it anyway. Great song and Dio made it remarkable. A premonition to what's going on in our world today
I saw them in Nuremberg Germany was I was stationed near there at the Music Fest in 1981. I was into some Christian rock music and heard Kerry was a born again Christian. I yelled out, " Praise the Lord, Kerry! as they were walking onto the stage. Kerry was just facing his amp with his back to the audience and when he heard me, he spun around with an annoyed look on his face, looking around to see who said that. I was thinking he was thinking I was mocking him I wasn't since I was going thru similar spiritual battles. I wonder if he remembers that.
What a great story, Kerry is such an interesting person. I too denied Jesus. I grew up with a lot of pain losing my parents at a young age. I was angry at God and denied his existence. Long story short, he showed me the way in a way that I could no longer deny him. I am a Christian today and I believe because of my experience, not just faith. Kerry is my hero, great video.
Awesome testimony of how God finds us when we look for Him! Water is standing in my eyes! I haven't seen the movie but somehow I'm going to locate it and watch it.....want to read the book also.
Kerry used to visit us in the soundroom at heartland worship center in St. Cloud Florida. He is one heck of a good man. I will always remember him. God has definitely blessed him.
I was so pleased to come across this - way way way back in the mid 70s I came to sit and read all the lyrics from leftoverture, and I remember realizing that this guy knows the Lord! It was our secret lol - just him and I knew his secret.
Kerry , I grew up listening to the music from Kansas, of course I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and Overland Park, KS. I also lived in Topeka, KS which I know you are familiar with of course. But , that song Carry on my Wayward Son, meant slot to me as well as the album Seeds of Change which both albums I listened to til the handles fell off. Peace and The Love of Yeshua and The Father be with you and I'll see you there my Brother. I'm terminally ill in Detroit now. But I'll see you in Heaven . By the way love that highschool pic with the 56' Gibson Les Paul.
I am not a practicing Christian. I had some christian/ catholic education through 12th grade. I started following Kansas when album Song for America was released. I respect Kerry's faith, and faith choices. To this day I get a great feeling whenever I listen to Kansas or Proto Kaw!
Awesome Kerry, I to am a Christian. I’m 61 and was raised in a Christian Grade school. I also am a bass player/Lead Vocalist. That is when my allergies and sinuses arent draining down my vocal cords & crippling them. But I got into the music of Kansas and have played and sang Steve Walshes voice. I’m a Tenor like Steve. Funny, my name is Steve. I tried a few original bands in the early 80’s. But to no avail. I had the God/Jesus talent for vocals and bass playing. But didn’t work out for me. I met the late Ronnie James Dio. A night after the band I was playing in at the same club in San Piedro California. It was an honor to meet him and talk to him for about 10 minutes before the show and he told me to stop playing bass and just saying because that’s where my biggest talent was. But I told Ronnie that I wasn’t into making it I had a good paying job I was playing in and partying and chasing the girls and I was loving life and living my life. But in 1987 I went back in the military Time in the Air Force I have been in the Marine Corps for two years got tired of it. And I was a C-5 mechanic and C-141 cargo planes. But my wife after about three years in the Air Force we got married and of course she had to be a Christian. Even married for 30 years and together 31 years. I often wondered how my life would be in if I would’ve made it in the 80s band well I have strayed from my Christianity belief possibly maybe Jesus save my life from doing drugs and overdosing like so many health. Anyways I think Jesus every day for guide me in this world in my life I’m glad to hear that you and Steve washable Christians to but the music of Kansas lives on and I love it and I’ll play it till my dying day thank you for coming up with those songs you were truly a great and one of the greats rock ‘n’ roll musicians of all time thanks again Kerry maybe one day we’ll meet and be able to talk and jam that would be cool.
Livgren on guitar, Michael Been on bass/vocals, Steve Winwood on keys/vocals -- Heaven's going to be AMAZING. Now your life's no longer empty Surely heaven waits for you Thanks to the blood of The Lamb, yes -- yes, it does.
If you watch the Miracles Out Of Nowhere documentary it's incredible how many times Phil says they were surrounded by miracles. Not Kerry- Phil! Love it.
AMEN Brother and brothers to be.....just surrender. You will be in Great Command and Live Eternal as a Warrior for God! But humble as a butterrfly and beatiful as a rainbow. And share in His Grace. What more could you want or look for? Really? A Powerful Shining Kinght, in a Kingdom that Never Ends and fighting for Truth that Never Loses! and HE is Truth! Just accept it. You will someday, one way or another.................He will return soon on His White Horse! Fantasy??? you simple ones....
@qopel...you have no life, it's ok to not believe, but to believe something doesn't exist you have to believe it exist. You are helping us... Thank you and God Bless
Kerry I’m a friend of the late Brad Lentz And recall you playing in his folks basement long before anyone other than your high school mates Néw who you were. I would like to interview you about Brad.
When people disagree there are two options. (1) Cordial indifference (2) Hostile indifference I believe those who choose option (2) do so because of a deep seeded insecurity. A need for something more from life, just as Kerry Livgren mentioned in the video. What other reason would a non believer have for clicking on and watching an eight minute video entitled "Kerry Livgren Testimony" in the first place? God Bless You All!
who said I even watched 1 minute of it. I know who "kansas" is thats how I found it. he is a great guitar player who was searching for the truth, and when he couldn't find it. he did the easier thing and just believed on what felt good. that is not truth. that is gullibility.
Chef Asbury Kerry said that initially he couldn't find the truth that he later found it in Jesus! And I say you watched every second of the video, otherwise you wouldn't know what Kerry said in it. As great as the truth is it does hurt sometimes.
Many thanks to both Terry (interviewer) and Kerry esp. for a lifetime of artistic expression from both sides of your Christian testimony! It's been my privilege to have seen you perform a headlining set at the Cornerstone fest, in '85 I think it was? Having also seen the reconstituted Kansas, I think I have a slight preference for AD - but I may be biased, in particular against (yet another) Steve!? ;)
Great testimony from A Real Truth Seeker. Always pray for help and protection. *Prayer to St. Michael* *St. Michael The Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of The Heavenly Hosts, by The Power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.* *Revelation 12:7-9* *"And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world - he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him".* *"The only thing necessary for the triumph of Evil is for good men to do nothing.”* *Edmund Burke* Evil just wants you to be apathetic, lose your thoughts of true righteousness, to NOT take personal responsibility and just Quit. But more than anything it wants you to be filled with Self Pride.
I'm in the camp of "I don't know." And it surprises me how unwilling people are to admit that all gods and science have significant holes in the tale of creation. What we certainly know is that something must have come from nothing. Some say god(s) or something to create a supreme being, came from nothing to create everything. Some say matter came around somehow and created life through a series of circumstances over billions of years. Both stories have stuff arriving from nowhere. No one should have a definitive reason to being sure of one over the other. In conclusion: if you believe in the big bang, you still don't know how it came to be. And if you believe in some kind of supreme being or beings, you still don't know how he/she/they came to be. Just respect others and respect yourself, and we can at least love the life we were somehow blessed with.
The problem is, there is only ONE God. No wonder you get confused. All gods and religions are not true or the same. They are false and meant to be in the way for YOU and many others finding Yaweh in the Bible.
I had the pleasure to meet Kerry in 1995 when he came to my Youth for Christ group when I was a senior in high school. He gave this very same testimony and I then got to know not only him but his family as well when I attended the same church as them in Topeka.
One the greatest prog bands of my time and Kerrys big turn around in life I have huge respect for him and the band kansas
Absolutely 💖💖💖💖 Kansas! Audio Visions #1 saw ya in 1980/81 was one of the BEST days of my 58-yeat old life! See ya in the heavenlies next trip!!
"If this is true, I don't care if I don't like it."
*That* is a moment of true humility, and soul-changing honesty.
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!
That don't make sense
Makes perfect sense! And those of us who really search for the truth, find it in Christ. Many people are too lazy to engage in the search. Kerry was smart enough and motivated enough to do it! God bless him.
True peace can only be found through a relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.
Problem is it’s not true, so there’s that.
Fantastic story, from a talented, thinking man.
That made me cry. Usually hitting rock bottom leads to humility & surrender; Kerry was at the top but still empty and searching.
Thank you, Kerry Livgren , You are a super star and a hero to many for you being a Chritian and your wonderful account of , testimony of Lord Jesus Christ in your life . Your music and band Kansas have been played since I was in the Air Force, 1981 and on. Terrific is your music and life. God , Jesus continue to bless you and yours!
+Kevin Brooker Nice words. You have to feel good for the man who takes the word seriously while still being a part of the music scene.
Yes , he, Kerry has the truth, Jesus Christ, and is still a great musician , composer, song writer. Thank you for your nice comments. Kansas has been blessed by God, and several people including Pat Robinson, television host of the 700 Club, Christian broadcasting, daily program on at 10:00 am Pacific standard time. Thank you much.
Fucking hallelujah!
Kevin Brooker Pat?? Really?? That guy preys upon people. Try a church
I just watched the Kansas documentary and that consistently kept pointing back to Kerry's genius as a music writer. But now I see that he was speaking out of the turmoil in his heart. I wish I could have heard how that conversation went in the back of the bus.
Kerry always been my example in music,when i was a kid his music was everything for me,i'm a guitar ,keyboard and drum player thanks to him,everything i know in music,the way i play and my compositions are like Mr KERRY LIVGREN.
Only one thing never match between us and the name of this was JESUS.i was into any type of religion but CHRISTIAN?NEVER EVER!!
Today 18 of march two days before my 47 years i realized that love JESUS so much and i'm a SUPERCHRITIAN!!! AMEN>>>
Amen!
Kerry Livgren is no quack. He is a very smart guy. Smarter than I. How can we so easily dismiss a mans life search for the truth? I'm in that same barrel going down the niagra. Don't want to go over the falls, but like Kerry said, we want the truth, even if its not what we want to hear.
Ever heard of scientific research. Do me a favour? Next time you or your loved ones are sick please pray and do not avail yourself of any scientifically derived solutions. Ok? Thank you.
michael88863
The MAJORITY of doctors have very strong religious beliefs. Are you writing them all of as quacks. If you are such a great judge of intelligence and science, then why are you regurgitating the same tired old arguments that narrow thinking, atheistic dogmatists have been chanting like a mantra for centuries?
There is no river! you`re not in a barrel and you ain't gonna fall. It's all in your imagination!
Rony Fluk He was making a reference to "Point of Know Return," dumb-ass. IF you want to advertise your ignorance, and narrow-mindedness, great job!
Rony Fluk I don't expect you to be aware enough to act on my advice because cluelessness is probably a lifelong battle with you. However, little one, if you want to call some ELSE an "arrogant dick" (without inspiring the wrong kind of laughter) you might want to resist from preceding it with mindless, arrogant, closed-minded, dogma to respond to someone making a figurative description. Now if someone does not want to fail like an "ignorant dick" as you put it, they should make sure not to mimic you. Now give mommy back her computer and run along.
Kerry, I'm so glad you found Christ. Life is now worth living with purpose and eternity. You will never regret your decision, He loves you!
It’s still worth living even if you don’t find Jesus.
Kerry found Christ, a LONG time ago!
I just love Kerry Livgren. So down to earth. Thank you for all of your goodness
May my Mighty Lord Jesus Christ always bless you, Kerry! Thank you for the awesome music. 😎🔥🥇
🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️
Seeds of change... Great album. GOD BLESS always knew he was a Christian. Amen.
How awesome! Kerry was in my home town playing a concert I was at, and at 3:00 am he gave his life to Christ, got saved and is now one of my fellow Jesuscostal's Praise God!
Don’t give your life to anyone, it’s your life, not Christ’s.
This band,,,,,this MAN,,,,as a human ,,has changed my life ,,,,,forever! PRAISE GOD for KANSAS!! and what it did for me in 1974!!!! KANSAS IS a BAND!!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The path is narrow, many don't seek it. Carry on wayward son.....There'll be peace when you are done.....
Great testimony Brother. Love you and your GOD given talents!!
A big fan of Kerry’s music, both his time in Kansas and AD. My first born son is named after him.
I'vw always liked the name Kerry. Good Irish name meaning "black haired" which is kinda funny since Kerry is the complete opposite.
Wow!!!!! He is deep.....and the songs the band still plays in concert, now make more sense. Any wonder why the Kansas concert I went to, was part rock show, part revival.
Awesome story, so glad we have so many rockers who love Jesus too!:-)
And people think us bible thumping Hoosier Christians never have any fun! Whaaaaaatt! jeez' we can even become Rock Stars at Times if it's God's will! God bless, I love you kerry, my real Brother in Christ! Jammer
Kerry Livgren discovered what God wants from all of us -- a relationship. Not religion, not ritual, not perfection. He became flesh, and died for us to make it so. Awesome journey wayward son... you discovered your Father -- waiting -- watching -- ready with open arms.
ShoNuff. :)
This is great news I wish I learned of earlier so I could share it with my husband who just went on to The Lord last Feb. He used to say its true there will be peace when you are done & he loved that Wayward Son song, saying that was him, the wayward son that Jesus redeemed & he just had to carry on until it was time to lay his weary head to rest. He would have loved to see this testimony & know that Kerry had surrendered, just as my Sparrow always thought he would. He said either that man is a Christian or he is going to be. Praise Jehovah for this testimony, it is truly awesome to hear confirmation of Kerry's faith and redemption. People often say they wish they could meet this singer or that actor, but I can say with confidence that one great day, I will meet Kerry Livgren along with everyone who has received that great gift of eternal life. Funny thing is, I used to listen to 2nd Chapter of Acts back in the day but never knew about Kerry. I never did remember band members names too well & probably skimmed right past the name a time or 2. All I ever remembered was the music. Peace & blessings, Kerry. Glad to call you brother.
Kerry, Great Testimony!!! Thanks for Sharing God Bless!
God Bless Kerry Livgren
Glory! Can't wait to meet him in person in heaven! The album "Monolith" pushed me towards God, thank you Kerry Livgren!!!
AMEN brother!
Love MONOLITH...Reason to be..
I became a born-again believer in 1975. When you ask Jesus to be your Savior and forgive you of your sins He comes into your body and starts changing you from the inside out. He gives you a different out look on life and changes your desires!
***** Its all by faith. Check out this tract it helped me make Christ the center of my life rather than my own desires. www.crustore.org/fourlawsflash.htm
I have been a fan since Carry on Wayward son hit the airwaves always knew there was smart man behind those great songs that we have loved all these years.See you in Heaven someday brother!
Praise Jesus ! See you all in heaven brothers and sisters !
God Bless Kerry Livgren! That was a wonderful testimony!
A truly gifted guitar player. The tones and the sound of his playing is so relaxed and organic but powerful. He found perfect tone in an era where it didn't exist. I could sit and watch him play for hours.
......then, he lead Dave Hope to the Lord. WOOHOO!!!! Wonderful testimony!
I've been into Kansas since the early 70's and funny thing, I always thought their music was Christian Rock based without knowing if it was or not. I seemed to be reading between the lines of their lyrics and got a very Spiritual connotation from it. Anybody else?
Zorian I’ve always loved Kansas and felt the same way about their lyrics, I was born in a very strict Pentecostal home, my Dad actually built the Church I was raised in. As I got old enough I got to choose to stay home, around12? My brother, who was 12yrs older than me, was over the youth at another Pentecostal Church, which had a lot more youth, girls😂 than my original Church. He urged me to go using the girls as a bonus but that was where I really got my “real experience of salvation.” I’m 48 now and I still believe very strong but I don’t go to Church.
The Wall really shows conviction in it.
Same here. Kansas was always very spiritual in tone, IMO, even before Livgren's conversion.
Yes I always thought the same...songs like ,: THE WALL...THE OTHER SIDE
@@jerryadkins4528and THE OTHER SIDE
What an awesome Testimony! Communicated so simply and clearly and with such conviction. A true man of God. I have so much respect for Kerry!
I know this 10 years from the recording, But you have to know I followed Kansas, not on Toure, but with their music and albums . When my brother got seeds of change I was totally connected. I am very much in the lyrics and also into the music you right. You better than force in my life brother and I hope you continue to put up music and help others do the same. I have quite a fuel your albums now including a couple of proto kaws. Will most likely get some more off your website. You have amazing talent in this wonderful to know your using it for God
Talented and wise, thank you sir... I'm a Christian and I appreciate you and your music... I pray you help many people... God bless.
What a great testimony!! Praise the Lord Jesus!! ❤️🙏🏻
❤️ The Truth
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Ecclesiastes 7:2 states, “ Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men, and the living will take it to heart.” God bless you, Kerry.
KNOW THE TRUTH AND IT SHALL SET YOU FREE, ALL WHO SEEK SHALL FIND, it's that simple, this band was blessed from the get go, Kerry seeking the LORD, and all the rest of them putting up with him till the holy spirit overwhelmed them all, if theres a devil, theres a GOD , i've had peace since 1968 the world and it's toys ain't enough huh KERRY--god bless you brother livgren, gonna be one unreal band in glory
Kerry Livgren. Great Musician, Great testimony.
Kerry Livgren. Good Musician. First Class Twit.
Kerry Livgren is a Smart talented musician. He is not a twit. Let me guess... Michael is a Dem? I know the answer to that ... lol
Reed Bernard
can't be smart if he believes in a god. fosho...
you laugh at people on the left, there is nothing more despicable in my eys than a right winger
Chef Asbury
Hitler was born to a Christian mother and agnostic father, but after taking power he proceeded to do everything he could to eradicate Christianity from Germany. Know your history before posting.
God bless and long live kerry livgren
👍💯💕. Awesome testimony
Regardless of what you think of his religious conversion ( I am agnostic, at best, but have great respect for Kerry and the path he chose), make no mistake, when it comes to Kansas, and the music that we know them by, Kerry Livgren WAS Kansas. He either wrote, or co-wrote virtually everything we recognize by this great band. Without Kerry Livgren, very, very few of us would have ever heard of a band named Kansas.
He wrote some iconic songs , but don't sell Phil Ehart , Rich Williams or Steve Walsh short because them 3 fellers put a lot of their heart and soul into the band . Ehart is the best live drummer I ever seen .
+Randy Jones I would never sell anyone in this great band short. The three times I saw them live in the 70s were among the greatest performances I've ever seen. My apologies for any hint of implying otherwise. My key point is contained in my last sentence: "Without Kerry Livgren, very, very few of us would have ever heard of a band named Kansas."
905if6was9 Without David Gilmore most people would never know who Pink Floyd was .
905if6was9 Without John Lennon there would nobody would have heard of the Beatles , without Tony Iomi nobody would have heard of an Ozzy Osborne , without peanut butter nobody would have heard of a Reese peanut butter cup . Are you starting to understand what I'm saying or are you still hung up on one band members greatness?
+Randy Jones Randy, for some reason you took my words very personally, yet I am a stranger on the internet. To top it off, I said nothing that should reasonably merit your level of defensiveness. By the way, it's: "member's"...not members.
Awesome testimony.
Massive Respect; we love you Kerry; 'state of the art', the bomb! Better to be a fool in the eyes of 'the world', than a fool in the eyes of God. 'Learning' is one thing, 'learning 'how' to learn', is something else 'all together'. Once again, Massive Respect.
Love you Kerry,you have a brilliant mind! I truly get you :(
At the end of his career with Kansas Kerry did a solo album called Seeds of change, I recall an interview where he asked Ronny James Dio to sing "Mask of The great Deceiver" and "To live for the King". Kerry had informed him of what it was about and was ok if he didn't want to do it but Ronny said he would like to do it anyway. Great song and Dio made it remarkable. A premonition to what's going on in our world today
RIGHT ON, KERRY, MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE KANSAS SONG IS CLOSET CHRONICLES... STAY COOL BROTHER... PEACE FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...
I saw them in Nuremberg Germany was I was stationed near there at the Music Fest in 1981. I was into some Christian rock music and heard Kerry was a born again Christian. I yelled out, " Praise the Lord, Kerry! as they were walking onto the stage. Kerry was just facing his amp with his back to the audience and when he heard me, he spun around with an annoyed look on his face, looking around to see who said that. I was thinking he was thinking I was mocking him I wasn't since I was going thru similar spiritual battles. I wonder if he remembers that.
What an amazing and honest story! I love it, and that his music shows this deep search for truth!
We have all been absolutely blessed by Kerry, Thank God for Kerry, God bless
you , Keep on rocking! Cant wait to fellowship with you in Paradise )!
Really impressive. The hardest of the hearts can't stop the river of justice.
Mr. Livgren is such a gracious and compelling individual; thank you for sharing..
What a great story, Kerry is such an interesting person. I too denied Jesus. I grew up with a lot of pain losing my parents at a young age. I was angry at God and denied his existence. Long story short, he showed me the way in a way that I could no longer deny him. I am a Christian today and I believe because of my experience, not just faith. Kerry is my hero, great video.
HalleluYAH!!
May YAHUAH continue to reveal his truth and righteousness to you!!!
Nice video and nice to hear Kerry's story from his own words. Have always loved the music and it's great to see people finding the truth.
Awesome testimony of how God finds us when we look for Him! Water is standing in my eyes! I haven't seen the movie but somehow I'm going to locate it and watch it.....want to read the book also.
Awesome testimony! Thanks, David.
When people search for the Truth the path always leads to Jesus. Amen thank you for your testimony God Bless to you and your family.
He lived up the street from me in Atlanta, Ga. As I remember, he was open to the kids in the area. A friend bought a cheap guitar from him.
this is wonderful. So blessed.
Awesome testimony!
WAY2GO, KERRY!!!
A few years back, Me and my wife atttended a church were he taught an adult Sunday school class. Ver Intelligent and spiritua man
Kerry used to visit us in the soundroom at heartland worship center in St. Cloud Florida. He is one heck of a good man. I will always remember him. God has definitely blessed him.
I was so pleased to come across this - way way way back in the mid 70s I came to sit and read all the lyrics from leftoverture, and I remember realizing that this guy knows the Lord! It was our secret lol - just him and I knew his secret.
💙BEAUTIFUL TESTIMONY💙
Happy Birthday to Mr.Kerry Livgren.9-18-49
Kerry , I grew up listening to the music from Kansas, of course I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and Overland Park, KS. I also lived in Topeka, KS which I know you are familiar with of course. But , that song Carry on my Wayward Son, meant slot to me as well as the album Seeds of Change which both albums I listened to til the handles fell off. Peace and The Love of Yeshua and The Father be with you and I'll see you there my Brother. I'm terminally ill in Detroit now. But I'll see you in Heaven .
By the way love that highschool pic with the 56' Gibson Les Paul.
I am not a practicing Christian. I had some christian/ catholic education through 12th grade.
I started following Kansas when album Song for America was released. I respect Kerry's faith, and faith choices.
To this day I get a great feeling whenever I listen to Kansas or Proto Kaw!
Thank God;Kerry is now a Christian! Now carry on my wayward son!
He came to Christ in 1979, but hey... it always good to celebrate!
Awesome Kerry, I to am a Christian. I’m 61 and was raised in a Christian Grade school. I also am a bass player/Lead Vocalist. That is when my allergies and sinuses arent draining down my vocal cords & crippling them. But I got into the music of Kansas and have played and sang Steve Walshes voice. I’m a Tenor like Steve. Funny, my name is Steve. I tried a few original bands in the early 80’s. But to no avail. I had the God/Jesus talent for vocals and bass playing. But didn’t work out for me. I met the late Ronnie James Dio. A night after the band I was playing in at the same club in San Piedro California. It was an honor to meet him and talk to him for about 10 minutes before the show and he told me to stop playing bass and just saying because that’s where my biggest talent was.
But I told Ronnie that I wasn’t into making it I had a good paying job I was playing in and partying and chasing the girls and I was loving life and living my life.
But in 1987 I went back in the military
Time in the Air Force I have been in the Marine Corps for two years got tired of it.
And I was a C-5 mechanic and C-141 cargo planes. But my wife after about three years in the Air Force we got married and of course she had to be a Christian. Even married for 30 years and together 31 years. I often wondered how my life would be in if I would’ve made it in the 80s band well I have strayed from my Christianity belief possibly maybe Jesus save my life from doing drugs and overdosing like so many health.
Anyways I think Jesus every day for guide me in this world in my life I’m glad to hear that you and Steve washable Christians to but the music of Kansas lives on and I love it and I’ll play it till my dying day thank you for coming up with those songs you were truly a great and one of the greats rock ‘n’ roll musicians of all time thanks again Kerry maybe one day we’ll meet and be able to talk and jam that would be cool.
Hello Kerry great guitar here ✌️✌️✌️
"And it's
Just a box of rain
Wind and water
Believe it if you need it
If you don't , then pass it on."
Livgren on guitar, Michael Been on bass/vocals, Steve Winwood on keys/vocals -- Heaven's going to be AMAZING.
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Thanks to the blood of The Lamb, yes -- yes, it does.
If you watch the Miracles Out Of Nowhere documentary it's incredible how many times Phil says they were surrounded by miracles. Not Kerry- Phil! Love it.
AMEN Brother and brothers to be.....just surrender. You will be in Great Command and Live Eternal as a Warrior for God! But humble as a butterrfly and beatiful as a rainbow. And share in His Grace. What more could you want or look for? Really? A Powerful Shining Kinght, in a Kingdom that Never Ends and fighting for Truth that Never Loses! and HE is Truth! Just accept it. You will someday, one way or another.................He will return soon on His White Horse! Fantasy??? you simple ones....
Saw Louisiana LaRoux in 1979 in Pensacola Florida
This is a real man!
@qopel...you have no life, it's ok to not believe, but to believe something doesn't exist you have to believe it exist. You are helping us... Thank you and God Bless
That moved me
Mine was ‘the late great planet earth?’ By Hal Lindsey that was the book that saved me.
WOOOOOW! Kevin Max! 🤯
Praise God, this is great stuff.
Kerry I’m a friend of the late Brad Lentz And recall you playing in his folks basement long before anyone other than your high school mates Néw who you were. I would like to interview you about Brad.
@timetobetruthful And the beginning of "Wayward Son" was lifted from a JOURNEY tune, before Steve Perry, when the 2 groups toured together.
That was great and inspirational!
This is your freedom , protect it !
Been a long time since I last saw you....(Robert Goddard Jr. High)...look me up Bud...:-) I'm in WA now, near Canada border...
love brother Kerry....
I remember as a 20 something young man that Livgren became a Christian I thought to myself " Wow know he knows what I know".
Great testimony
Awesome!
When people disagree there are two options. (1) Cordial indifference (2) Hostile indifference I believe those who choose option (2) do so because of a deep seeded insecurity. A need for something more from life, just as Kerry Livgren mentioned in the video. What other reason would a non believer have for clicking on and watching an eight minute video entitled "Kerry Livgren Testimony" in the first place? God Bless You All!
Very well said!
who said I even watched 1 minute of it. I know who "kansas" is thats how I found it. he is a great guitar player who was searching for the truth, and when he couldn't find it. he did the easier thing and just believed on what felt good. that is not truth. that is gullibility.
Chef Asbury
Kerry said that initially he couldn't find the truth that he later found it in Jesus! And I say you watched every second of the video, otherwise you wouldn't know what Kerry said in it. As great as the truth is it does hurt sometimes.
Many thanks to both Terry (interviewer) and Kerry esp. for a lifetime of artistic expression from both sides of your Christian testimony! It's been my privilege to have seen you perform a headlining set at the Cornerstone fest, in '85 I think it was? Having also seen the reconstituted Kansas, I think I have a slight preference for AD - but I may be biased, in particular against (yet another) Steve!? ;)
To All my Neph's and Nieces and cousins luv 2 u
Great testimony from A Real Truth Seeker. Always pray for help and protection.
*Prayer to St. Michael*
*St. Michael The Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of The Heavenly Hosts, by The Power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.*
*Revelation 12:7-9*
*"And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world - he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him".*
*"The only thing necessary for the triumph of Evil is for good men to do nothing.”*
*Edmund Burke*
Evil just wants you to be apathetic, lose your thoughts of true righteousness, to NOT take personal responsibility and just Quit. But more than anything it wants you to be filled with Self Pride.
Dios te bendiga!!!!
I'm in the camp of "I don't know." And it surprises me how unwilling people are to admit that all gods and science have significant holes in the tale of creation. What we certainly know is that something must have come from nothing. Some say god(s) or something to create a supreme being, came from nothing to create everything. Some say matter came around somehow and created life through a series of circumstances over billions of years. Both stories have stuff arriving from nowhere. No one should have a definitive reason to being sure of one over the other. In conclusion: if you believe in the big bang, you still don't know how it came to be. And if you believe in some kind of supreme being or beings, you still don't know how he/she/they came to be. Just respect others and respect yourself, and we can at least love the life we were somehow blessed with.
The problem is, there is only ONE God. No wonder you get confused. All gods and religions are not true or the same. They are false and meant to be in the way for YOU and many others finding Yaweh in the Bible.