@cjmark67

Saw Ronnie a couple of times in the late 80's/early '90's with his Chicago area band "Arra". Wishing him a speedy recovery.

@krmar8908

Praying for Ronnie, he's a great guy. I would really like to see John Elefante sit in as a guest with Kansas occasionally like some of the other old members do.

@jukeboxhero26

I would go see KANSAS in a heartbeat if John Elefante came back. John sounds as good as ever! I have 5 videos on my Channel of JE, including the full set shot a few months back in your backyard, Dave! Who knows? We'll see what happens.

@annex4398

Wishing Ronnie the best.  The one thing with having your thyroid removed is that the larynx and vocal chords can be affected.

@brianclark7606

I Wouldn’t pay high ticket prices for a Kansas tribute band.

@vancedurbin1132

I saw Kansas with Ronnie Platt in Forrest City, Arkansas, a couple of years ago.  It was a good show.  Sure, I would have rather have seen 1978 Steve Walsh or 1983 John Elefante.  I was late for that.  They did play a little material from Elefante's time. Obviously, the bulk of the set was from Steve Walsh's time.  I don't think that anyone would be disappointed going to a current Kansas show.  Is it kind of a tribute band now?  Yes. Is it "real" Kansas?  Largely no.  You will be entertained at a current Kansas show.