Robby Steinhardt in a 1976 promotional photo for Kansas
Background information
Birth name
Robert Eugene Steinhardt
Born
(1950-05-25)May 25, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, US
Origin
Lawrence, Kansas
Died
July 17, 2021(2021-07-17) (aged 71) Tampa, Florida, US
Genres
Rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals
violin
viola
tambourine
Musical artist
Robert Eugene Steinhardt (May 25, 1950 – July 17, 2021) was an American musician best known for his work with rock band Kansas, for which he was co-lead singer, violinist and MC along with keyboardist Steve Walsh, from 1973 to 1982 and from 1997 to 2006.[1] He and Steve Walsh were the only original members of the band not from Topeka.[2]
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of Kansas. Robby started violin lessons at age eight and was classically trained. When his family traveled to Europe, the young Steinhardt played with...
other musicians), he and Hope once again re-formed White Clover with RobbySteinhardt (vocals, violin, viola, cello), Steve Walsh (vocals, keyboards, synthesizers...
Somewhere to Elsewhere is Kansas' last studio album to feature both RobbySteinhardt, who left the band in 2006 and died in 2021, and Steve Walsh, who left...
Lover") Kerry Livgren - guitars, keyboards (except on "Perfect Lover") RobbySteinhardt - violin, vocals (except on "Fight Fire with Fire" and "Perfect Lover")...
electric guitar, piano, clavinet, Moog, Oberheim and ARP synthesizers RobbySteinhardt – violin, viola, lead vocals on "Miracles Out of Nowhere" and "Cheyenne...
compilation albums, and 29 singles. Formed by members Kerry Livgren, RobbySteinhardt, Dave Hope, Phil Ehart, Steve Walsh, and Rich Williams, the group signed...
borrowed from Williams: highlighted by the electric violin work of RobbySteinhardt, the track featured Steve Walsh as lead vocalist despite being recorded...
piano, clavinet, electric and acoustic guitars, additional percussion RobbySteinhardt – violins, viola, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Closet Chronicles"...
Vinyl Confessions was also the last album with violinist/vocalist RobbySteinhardt, who left the band after the supporting tour and did not return until...
Thompson (2004) previously played drums, as well as guest appearances by RobbySteinhardt of Kansas on the violin (2005) and Johnny Greer on the mandolin (2005)...
and handing them out prior to the band's live appearances, violinist RobbySteinhardt grew tired of Kansas' new Christian affiliation and quit the band at...
the original Kansas band for a special European tour. Everyone but RobbySteinhardt returned. The band decided to tour America as the original lineup again...
and ARP synthesizers, ARP strings, piano (except on "Down the Road") RobbySteinhardt – violin, backing vocals, lead vocals on "Down the Road", "Song for...
Kansas' greatest song. Steve Walsh – lead vocals, keyboards, organ RobbySteinhardt – backing vocals Kerry Livgren – guitar, piano Rich Williams – acoustic...
from the Kansas album Kansas, featuring the hard-rocking violin of RobbySteinhardt. Ragsdale realized that the violin could be prominent in rock, and...
increase in volume leading up to the chorus, where Elefante is backed by RobbySteinhardt, Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, and Roger Taylor on vocals. The same structure...
Jon Anderson 1000 Hands Chapter One 2020 - Tierra Del Fuego 2021 - RobbySteinhardt Not in Kansas Anymore 2022 – Drum & Voice – Vol.5 2023 - Michael and...
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