One of classic rock's most
instantly recognizable and enduring songs, ‘Dust in the Wind,’ will celebrate
its 35th anniversary in 2012. As part of the celebration
for this one-of-a-kind tune (penned by Kerry Livgren and first recorded by the
band KANSAS), a 35th anniversary limited edition gift book is being released.
This beautifully designed 6” x
6” hardcover gift book is four-color throughout, 32-pages, and includes song
lyrics, personal stories from fans, and a foreword by Kerry
Livgren. Kerry Livgren will sign books ordered by October
20, 2011. Books cost $20, plus shipping
and handling, and are available for purchase exclusively at www.kansasband.com.
A portion of the proceeds from
each book will benefit Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and
advocacy organization. "Autism
Speaks is thrilled to have been selected by KANSAS to receive proceeds from
this exciting project about this iconic song," said Autism Speaks
President Mark Roithmayr. "The 35th
Anniversary Dust in the Wind book will bring our message of awareness,
treatment, and hope to a musical community of KANSAS fans through out the
world."
With their aforementioned
self-titled first album released in 1974, KANSAS went on to become one of the
decade’s most popular rock acts – issuing classic rock albums such as 1976’s
‘Leftoverture’ and 1977’s ‘Point of Know Return,’ along with the hit singles
“Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust In the Wind,” and “Point of Know
Return.” The band, which is comprised of singer/keyboardist Steve
Walsh, guitarist Rich Williams, drummer Phil Ehart, bassist Billy Greer, and
violinist David Ragsdale – continues to tour in front of large and enthusiastic
audiences and to this day remain a fixture on classic rock radio.
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1 comment:
The book is an excellent way to mark the milestone of "Dust in the Wind". Plus, part of the money is going to a good cause. Now, I've got that violin riff playing in my head and that's not a bad thing.
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