SNL Celebrates Kansas' Carry On Wayward Son

0:00A recent Saturday night live sketch, hosted by Jack Black, showed how dudes bond over classic rock, zeroing in on Kansas' timeless hit, Carrie on Wayward. Son, in the bit, awkward husbands at a party start mumbling the lyrics under their breath, then boom, they're all belting it out in perfect harmony. Shredding air guitars, like pros, that 1976 track, penned by guitarist Kenny Livgren, right here in Topeka, where the band kicked off as a garage outfit, still ranks in. The Top 5 most played on classic rock stations, is from their leftover tri album, impacts that epic, prog rock punch that sticks in your brain forever. Black's character marbles at everyone knowing every word, while Keenan Thompson jokes his mouth, just takes over even if he doesn't. The sketch ramps up with the crew ripping off clothes to reveal rock jumpsuits, even pulling in one wife, proving the song's universal pull. Kansas original guitarist, Rich Williams, lit up watching it, saying fans flooded him with the clip.

1:00Both the band and SNL hailed from the 70s, over 50 years strong, and Kansas is outtouring now, thrill for the nod from the comedy giant. This shout-out summits Carrie on Wayward's son spot in Rock History, reminding us some anthems never fade, keeping the air guitar diplomacy alive on. Stages and screens everywhere. I'm Corey, with the story. That's your Kansas News Today update. AI powered and always on.