KANSAS and its entire organization extend heartfelt gratitude to Billy for his decades of exceptional musicianship.

 

Billy joined KANSAS in 1985 and has been an unwavering presence with the band since.

 

"For 39 years, Billy has been a loyal, dedicated, and immensely talented bandmate. He's travelled around the world with us including USO tours," comments KANSAS original member Phil Ehart.

 

Original KANSAS guitarist Richard Williams adds: "[Billy] stood shoulder to shoulder with us through both the ups and the downs. His voice, both singing and emceeing, has been a constant with us on stage. The entire KANSAS family will miss him."

 

Billy has appeared on stage with KANSAS for more than 2,300 live performances. He performed on the studio albums "Power", "In The Spirit Of Things", "Freaks Of Nature", "Always Never The Same", "Somewhere To Elsewhere", "The Prelude Implicit" and "The Absence of Presence".

Billy is also featured on six live releases and was also lead vocalist and bassist for the side project NATIVE WINDOW.

 

In the last 18 years, Billy has taken charge of the emcee role on stage enhancing the connection between the band on stage and the audience.

 

Billy's departure will not impact any KANSAS performance scheduling. A new KANSAS bassist will be announced soon.