Phil Ehart of Kansas will probably be taking day without work from touring as he recovers from a serious coronary heart assault.
The information was introduced by way of Kansas’ social media, which famous that there’s “no timetable for his return to the highway.”
The assertion did make clear that even with the day without work, “Phil is remaining in a distinguished position with Kansas throughout his restoration, serving as band supervisor, as he has performed for 40 years.”
Eric Holmquist, who has crammed in for Ehart in previous years and at present performs the primary half of the Kansas fiftieth anniversary tour present, will step in as his substitute starting March 1. Holmquist beforehand labored as Ehart’s drum tech for twenty years.
Kansas’ fiftieth anniversary tour at present has dates scheduled by means of Might.
“The best way audiences have acquired the fiftieth anniversary tour has been spectacular,” Ehart mentioned in a earlier information launch. “Heck, the primary 50 dates did not even embody the state of Kansas. You already know we should carry out there!”
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In 2023, it was introduced that violinist Joe Deninzon would function a substitute for David Ragsdale.
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“As a lifelong fan of Kansas, I’m overwhelmed and humbled to have been invited to affix this legendary band,” Denizon mentioned on the time. “I’ve the deepest respect for Robby [Steinhardt] and David and can do my greatest to honor and construct on their musical legacy.”
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