Kansas has found a replacement for one of its members who says he is “slowing down”

Scott Bernard will replace original member and guitarist Richard Williams, Kansas wrote in a statement posted to their website Wednesday.

Bernard has already performed with Kansas at several shows over the past year, filling-in for Williams as needed. The lineup change came after the band wrapped a summer tour alongside 38 Special.

“To say that I am excited to join the Kansas family is quite the understatement,” Bernard said.

“As a lifelong Kansas fan, their music has been an integral part of my musical upbringing.” he added. “My first concert that I attended as a young teen was Kansas and I have closely followed their career ever since. They were and remain my favorite band ever. I am deeply humbled

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