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Rachel Petite
May 20, 2025
I never met him or heard him live, but as a violinist myself, his singing inflection on the fiddle was riveting and soulful. I am inspired every time I hear his playing on the radio.
Larry McCain
February 25, 2024
I was lucky to see Kansas in San Diego twice from front and third row center. It was a fantastic show's and I never forget them. To my end I will remember Robbie and the drummer playing their butts off.
William Rodriquez
September 30, 2023
Thank you for the music that touched the heart of 18 year old navy kid in 1977 onboard the uss Lexington in Pensacola fl I’ll never forget you and I too am only dust in wind
Richard Boettger
July 18, 2022
I got to see Kansas for the first time just as Song for America was being released. I've never heard of the band before, and they were not the headliner but there was something about that listing that made me want to see them, and I wasn't disappointed. In fact I thought they stole the show. Naturally Robbie was an exceptionally large part of that both literally and musically. From that day until now I've been a huge Kansas fan particularly those early albums.
Because of that and though I didn't know him personally, had never even met him actually, I am very saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. He had an effect, A lasting effect, on my life one that I will take with me to my grave.
Petar Kozul
November 29, 2021
Rest in peace Robby. Your brilliant talent will never be forgotten.
Kevin kellams
November 22, 2021
The greatest violin player to ever live
John & Barbara K.
October 24, 2021
To a truly wonderful and talented musician who entertained many & made Kansas Fans feel like part of the Family... May Robby, Rest in Peace... Surely Heaven Waits for You...
Raymond Y
October 17, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to the Steinhardt family .
Scott (Kansasfan5) Connelly
October 16, 2021
RIP Robby Steinhardt the greatest Rock Violinist and Kansas Frontman! I’ve always dreaded the times that we lose members of the Greatest Band in History, but your influence and admiration lives forever. I met you at my first Wheat and Greet in Jacksonville, sharing dinner with Cindy and great Wheatheads, sharing a video I created of some of your great violin passages, and it was profound for me, but only a drop of the profound way you loved your fans, and the way We loved You. An amazing human being and Angel we’ll love and miss forever!!
Gary Huff
September 22, 2021
My condolences to the family a great singer, and violinist .
he will forever be missed
Steve Walsh
September 21, 2021
The Best
Simon Haberacker
September 8, 2021
My condolences to the family
Darryl Waites
September 2, 2021
Kansas music shaped my chilhoodin the 1970's. I knew it would the very first seconds I heard it. I listened to it as much or more now than then. Violin meets Rock. What a concept. When music was highly thoughtful,creative and original. Condolences to Robbys family,bandmates and friends.
John Swift
August 23, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Robby Steinhardt family
and friends. He will be missed!
Greg Fryar
August 22, 2021
I met Robby years ago playing a pinball machine which everyone knows he loved. We later became friends when I worked for a band called Stormbringer. He was the nicest person I was blessed to know and become friends with. I love him as a friend and will miss him dearly. RIP my good friend. I miss you. Greg
Sally
August 21, 2021
A couple of friends and I shared a table with Robby, his wife and their two guests at the Benihana in Key West, FL, a few years ago. It's hard to believe such a vibrant personality has passed away. Rest in peace.
Mike Wilkerson
August 19, 2021
Kansas is my favorite band and Mr Stienhardt was the greatest violinist I have ever heard
Barry Marbut
August 13, 2021
May God bless the family and friends of this artist. His violin was the trademark of this amazing band.
Darlene Robinson
August 3, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Mary Jo Sanford
August 3, 2021
Rest In Peace Robby
Donel Moore
August 3, 2021
He was an amazing vocalist and violinist. One of my all time favorites. He will be sorely missed.
Karl Vinson
July 31, 2021
I was 10 years old when I first heard Kansas and it changed my perception of what being a traditional Rock band could be, fast forward 40 years later and I met and became friends with Robbie and got to play and write music with him here where I live in Tampa, Florida, one of the nicest gentlemen I ever met and I miss you, All my love my friend to you and your family.
July 31, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and the music you share will always be remembered.
David Zoeller
July 29, 2021
Godspeed my friend. I was lucky enough to meet you at Belterra Casino sometime around 2000. You were gracious to take a photo which I will cherish forever. The indelible mark that you left on my life through your voice and music live with me daily. It has been a true footprint of my life. The world will truly miss your sweet demeanor and smile. Thank you again for being a part of my life since the early 70’s. Rest In Peace.
Phillip Lynn
July 27, 2021
There are times in the present when we see genius at work. Hone that craft to some type of perfection. Robbie, Kerry and the whole crew of band members past and present can be seen doing that. I 1st saw Kansas in Greensboro NC 1975. Then Charlotte 1979 and 1985. Absolutely perfect music to enjoy. Sure we can bang our heads. But this was a symphony, of sorts. Bach Mozart Beethoven w some extras and volume on 11 all rolled together. It moved the soul. So Robbie RIP. On the other side.
Lee
July 26, 2021
My condolences go out to the Steinhardt family.
Marcel Beijer
July 26, 2021
My deeply condolences to the relatives of Robby. He was the reason I became fan of Kansas and the music that formed me as a person. Glad to have met him personally.
Robert Barnidge
July 26, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Fadhil Indra Perdana
July 25, 2021
Our Deeply Condolences to you, Mr Steinhardt. From KANSASIA Jakarta Indonesia. May you Rest In Peaceful and Warm in Heaven
Bev wALL
July 25, 2021
RIP Robby, you were truly a nice guy and so talented. Cindy and Becky I am so sorry for your loss.
Robert Monte
July 25, 2021
What may in Kansas different from other bands was really Robbie Steinhardts playing. He will be truly missed. It's nice that we can visit him once in awhile in past concerts on YouTube.
Robert Neitzel
July 24, 2021
I see the band when I was 16 yrs. old and now I’m 64 yrs. and listened to their albums all of my life. When Robby first got on stage and started playing he would put you in a trans and the band would rock on hard. You were good Rest In Peace.
David Burns
July 24, 2021
My deepest sympathy to His family and friends.
I was fortunate to have seen Kansas and Frankie Marino and Mahogany Rush in 1979 at the old Boston Garden.
They were an excellent band and Robby was great on his violin.
He will be missed by countless fans worldwide and will live on through his music.
May He Rest In Peace.
Thomas McCormick
July 24, 2021
One of the greatest bands ever. Robby is the only man on the planet that can make a violin perfect for a rock band. Rest in peace, God Bless all.
Nick Connolly
July 24, 2021
RIP one of my inspirations. Followed you and the band since the beginning. Saw you many times as well. I Will always have a special place in my heart for your music and voice.
Gary Gaulien
July 24, 2021
The best song of the century, in my opinion.This song sums it all up.RIP
July 24, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Steinhardt family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Robby and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.
July 23, 2021
He was extraordinarily talented and I loved his harmony and powerful violin solos.
He was also a great singer. But the violin music was very unusual and moving!
One could tell that he was a gentle soul! Rest In Peace Robbie!
A devoted fan!
Donna
July 23, 2021
A big fan of Kansas ! Was Sorry to hear of his passing! Thanks for the "Great" music...
Chuck Almond
July 23, 2021
Thank You Robby for gracing us with your incredible presence, kindness and musicianship! You put a real thrill in this 16 year old kid (at the time), who snuck backstage at the San Diego show in 1978 and handed me backstage passes to the LA forum show two days later. Rest In Peace dear friend. You were my fav! My sincerest condolences go out to Cindy, family and friends.
“Leaving Earth, Welcome to Heaven friend”
July 23, 2021
My condolences.
cindy hammel
July 23, 2021
I didn't know much about him.i saw band back in the 80s,first concert I ever saw.am sorry for his family.
Susan Kennedy
July 23, 2021
My most sincere condolences to Robby’s family and friends. We were all blessed to have him share his musical talent with us . Rest peacefully Robby . Your music plays on .
Jeff Hatjioannou
July 23, 2021
Cindy , My Condolences to You And Robbys Daughter Becky. I always looked forward to the first sat every
Month when Stormbringer would play and Robby sitting in for a whole set of Kansas songs At Buckets. Robby was A Legend And I Was Proud To Know Him. RIP Jeff H
Gregg Bennett
July 22, 2021
My name is Gregg Bennett, I’m from Bogalusa, Louisiana and got to meet Robbie and the guys from Kansas at Studio in the Country in 1976 when they were recording Leftoverture. I was a 12 year old drum student of Ray Black at SITC and got to hang out with Phil Ehart, drummer for Kansas and got to watch some recording sessions. I was the coolest 12 year old ever hanging with the Kansas krewe, as we call it here in Louisiana. RIP Robbie Steinhardt, you were a true musical genius!
E M
July 22, 2021
My brother met Robby and he said he was so nice to him. A wonderful guy and a brilliant musician who never sold himself out.
Katie
July 22, 2021
RIP Robby.
Taylor Landthrip
July 22, 2021
Thank you so much for the music...
Bob (EBO) koman
July 22, 2021
Robbie was a cool guy with cool stories; his home lined with gold and platinum records and a story for everyone if them; his relationship circles were small, but he usually had a smile and witty come back for most; In the studio with Steinhardt-Moon project, his ear was impeccable and his vocals were spot on; he was a commanding presence when playing live on stage and he will be missed; he touched generations of adoring fans; my heart goes out to him and his family as well as the Stormbringer and their extended family... RIP Robbie
David Veith
July 22, 2021
Our sincere condolences to the family of Robby Steinhardt.
Fred Gorecki
July 22, 2021
Dust in the wind brother,all we are is dust in the wind. R.I.P. brother.Will miss you.
Tom Arcuri
July 21, 2021
Huge Kansas fan going to miss you brother RIP god bless
Mark Aulenbacher
July 21, 2021
Kansas fan.
Amazing musician singer and song lyrics.
you will be missed!
Kevin Charleville
July 21, 2021
My deepest condolences for Robby. He was one of the hard hitting influences for me playing the violin. “Carry on my wayward son”
July 21, 2021
To the family
May the God of all comfort be with you as a source of comfort and strength.
Nena Norris
July 21, 2021
Rest in peace! You will be missed!
Helen Allard
July 21, 2021
Loved all the music that y'all gave us. Dust in the wind was always one of my favorites. R.I.P. Robby.
The Snieckus Family
July 21, 2021
First I send my condolences to the family during this tremendous loss. May the wind blowing through the trees and the chorus of birds bring a song of peace and lighten your heavy heart and on a warm summers night I can here him say.
Speaking for all fans we want to thank you for sharing him with us knowing the sacrifices you made. The music he created inspired and lifted my brothers and I from difficulties at early age by simply dropping a needle on a record. We are grateful and will all carry on till we lay our weary heads to rest, don’t you cry no more
July 21, 2021
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's...My condolence.
Ronda
July 21, 2021
Lifetime Kansan and lifetime Kansas fan. Robbie Steinhardt showed us that a violin adds that extra to rock music. It set Kansas the band apart from the rest. Thanks Robbie.
Terry Maxwell
July 21, 2021
Backlit by stage lights, Robby welcomed in the new year in 1979 in Long Beach, California. His professionalism, stage formality and commanding presence as emcee always stood in stark contrast to other megabands of the seventies. I still can feel the chills when hearing "Good Evening, and Welcome to Kansas!" Thank you, Robby, for enriching my life in multiple facets. As Kerry said, "Life is amusing, though we are losing . . . drowned in tears of awe."
David Crowe
July 21, 2021
You were great brother. RIP.
Debbie Albert
July 21, 2021
I really enjoyed your music, voice and violin. RIP.
Reeb Zee
July 21, 2021
Robby and Kansas were great...needed some more songs...RIP Robby...all we are is dust in the wynd,,,
Roberto Hernandez
July 21, 2021
My prayers are with the family. Robby you brought so much joy and peace to my heart. Thank you Brother, Rest in peace.
Doug Lantz
July 20, 2021
Shocked to hear this.Thank god his work will always be with us.
Robert Russell II
July 20, 2021
Such a talent! You will be missed for sure. Heaven has a new #1 violin player now. Your music will live on forever Robby!
Julius Rose
July 20, 2021
My condolences to the family of this legend, he was a great violinist and singer, from my heart and mind he will forever be missed
U NEWTON
July 20, 2021
""I CAN'T GRASP THEFACT THAT ROBBY IS NO LONGER WITH US, ""IT JUST GRABS AT YOU FROM ALL ANGLES, ""EVERYTHING THAT KANSAS HAS-RECORDED IS OF LANDMARK-STATUS, ""I RECALL KANSAS PLAYING LIVE AT TASTE OF CHICAGO BACK IN 2000, ""I RECALL THEIRNEW CD RELEASE AT THETIME, ""ROBBY, WHERE-EVER YOUARE NOW TAKE IT EASY, ""WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND KEEPYOU IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR MINDS, ""YOUNEVER DID DIE BECAUSE YOU CONTINUE TO LIVE ON IN YOURMUSIC, ""WE LOVEYOU ROBBY""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
Teresa Whitt
July 20, 2021
RIP Robby
Rob D
July 20, 2021
First time I ever met Robby was when I was at the 49th Street Mining Co. when I was 15. I knew he was somebody with that monster hair. When I was 21, I saw him play with Kansas at Clark AB Philippines around 1987 at a USO tour. For many years, I continued to see him out and about in the Tampa Bay area my entire lifetime..... every time I reminded him I was that kid from the Mining Company. He laughed and we chatted.... He always took the time and was super friendly! Last time I saw him was at the Jimmie Hendrix Experience at Ruth Eckard Hall and we had a drink. Thanks for your genuine kindness, you were a such a nice person always. Dust In The Wind was one of he most beautiful songs I've ever heard..... RIP BIG Brother, Your friend Little Rob
frank campbell
July 20, 2021
rock on
Harry Simpson
July 20, 2021
Godspeed Robby, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful music memories.
Kevin Kriske
July 20, 2021
Kansas Masque, have been a FANatic since the first time I heard that beautiful album, Rock, In , Peace
Shelly
July 20, 2021
You're now stringing on a gold violin up there. Rest well, you've earned your gold wings.
Kenneth Calton
July 20, 2021
It's a sad sad day in the music world, you will be missed!
Jeff Northcutt
July 20, 2021
Carry on our wayward sonwe are all just dust in the wind. God Bless.
July 20, 2021
His violin & his voice will be missed. KANSAS FOREVER!!! We Love You, Robby
Chris
July 20, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Robby Steinhardt. Music is the language of the heart and Robby’s contribution to that was very much appreciated. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7
Rosanne
July 20, 2021
Almost every day I ask Alexa for a Kansas song for me to rock to and sing along as I work in my kitchen. Now I know You might be playing along from up above. It was always such a pleasure listening to you. Peace be with you
July 20, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time.
Ginger
July 20, 2021
My deepest condolences to Robby's family and acquaintances within the music industry
William Jordan
July 20, 2021
Robby Steinhardt, Your Music Will Live On...
You Were Always available to Your Fans
My Deepest Heart Felt Condolences To His Family.
Requiescat In Pace’ Pax Aeterna
Jennifer Breedlove
July 20, 2021
I am saddened to hear this news. My thoughts and love to his family.
Alan zeboski
July 20, 2021
Sorry to hear that love there music paryers go to the family
lori and billy clopton
July 20, 2021
we are so sorry to hear of robby's passing , he was a legend , but firstly he was a great human being , our condolonces to his family and friends .
Gary Segretario
July 19, 2021
Robby, You were my favorite musician for over 45 years! You were the unique sound of Kansas. I will miss you...Godspeed and Carry on.
Patrick
July 19, 2021
RIP. Mans was a legend.
stephen celommi
July 19, 2021
I saw you and your bandmates in concert many times here in Philly. Always a great show. Your talent and voice will be missed. Another rock legend is up in the heavens playing for the big man. RIP Robby
Steve Sitaras
July 19, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Robby a few times in Tampa. He was a great guy and his music will live forever. My condolences to his wife , family, and the Kansas family.
Darrell Williams
July 19, 2021
Sorry to hear he pasted he was a great singer an he will be missed
Mr Guy
July 19, 2021
Your music is very powerful, enjoyed your wisdom for over 35 years . Amen Sir .. Dust in the Wind.
Bob Riha Jr.
July 19, 2021
Rest In Peace. You will be missed.
Michael Cicero
July 19, 2021
Because of Robby Steinhardt's violin, Kansas has always been close to my heart, and I am devastated with the news of his passing. In 2002, I had the privilege of meeting him in person as a stage-struck fan, and he was genuinely nice to me. I will always be thankful that I got to tell him that it was his violin that gave Kansas its signature sound. His solo on "Nobody's Home" is one of the most beautiful ever recorded of any instrument. This is an incalculable loss to the world of music.
Tonya Hoover
July 19, 2021
Thank you for all the amazing years of music.
Erik Allesee
July 19, 2021
Terrible news. What a great singer and musician. I was fortunate to see him on a reunion tour in the early 2000s in trenton. A legend for one of the greatest bands. So sorry for the family
Bud Hunt
July 19, 2021
Member of one of the Best Bands of all time...Thanks for the Music,rest in Peace,as You are now Dust in the Wind,Love Bud
Don Ventura
July 19, 2021
A wonderful and soulful person. This is not meant to be morbid, but the song Dust in the Wind is my final request to be played upon my passing. RIP sir as I remember you and your Kansas band mates. I will honor and remember you always. God Bless your family.
James Jones
July 19, 2021
RIP Robby. Go play some great music at your new location in your new life.
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