Other notable musicians to cover the Kansas hit include German opera singer Peter Hofmann, ’70s pop singer Melanie, German rock band Scorpions ... were working up the album.

The band even went as far as to create its own version of Kansas' iconic Leftoverture album cover, Anthrax-style, something Ehart was also a fan of. “They’ve got a sense of humor ...

Kansas, featuring Richard Williams, from left, Billy Greer, Zak Rizvi, Phil Ehart, Ronnie Platt, David Manion, and David Ragsdale. The band Kansas is coming to the Tivoli Theatre in February.