KN>         Apparently it was Livgren who was most responsible for 
 KN>         the Gentle Giant influence on Kansas. It's interesting 
 KN>         that Livgren and GG keyboardist Kerry Minnear (and what a 
 KN>         coincidence about the names, eh?) both became born again 
 KN>         Christians. Rick Wakeman, too. I wonder if there's 
 KN>         something about playing prog keyboards that makes them 
 KN>         find religion and stay skinny as they age, whereas bass 
 KN>         players tend to get fat (Greg Lake, Chris Squire). 
 
That's interesting! About the Kerrys and Rick Wakeman becoming Christians. I 
knew Livgren was, but not Wakeman. I myself have been for years, but still 
like good secular music, too. Also, I'm a bass player, and considerably 
heavier than I used to be :(
 Has Wakeman put out any Christian music? I'd like to hear some, if he did. 
That should really be interesting.
 Some of Livgren's songs in the Kansas days tended to reflect at least a 
leaning in that direction (Lonely Wind is one example).
 Have a good-un!
Dave
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