Robby Steinhardt dead: Kansas singer and violinist dies at 71 as wife left ‘devastated' (msn.com)
 
Robby Steinhardt has tragically died at the age of 71, his wife Cindy Steinhardt has confirmed. The singer and violinist - full name Robert E Steinhardt - from the band Kansas died on Saturday due to complications from pancreatitis. It comes after the musician had been at a hospital in Tampa, Florida since May. Robby's heartbroken wife Cindy took to Facebook to share the news on Monday night.
She wrote: "We are beyond devastated as our lives were about to start a new adventure.
 
"Robby just recorded his first solo album with the talented music producer Michael Franklin at Solar Studios.
 
"A tour to start in August, Robby was so looking forward to being back on stage doing what he loved."I've always tried to share our lives with you but I ask you to please respect this heavy time of grief." The remaining band members of Kansas also spoke out on the sad news of Robby's death. They shared a series of photos of Robby performing with the band and wrote: "The members of the band KANSAS, past and present, wish to express our deepest sorrow over the death of our bandmate and friend, Robby Steinhardt.
 
"Robby will always be in our souls, in our minds, and in our music." The band members continued: "What he brought to us as bandmates, to the fans who attended our concerts, and to the sound of KANSAS, will always be heartfelt. "We love him and will miss him always."
 
Robby was one of the original members of the band, who released hits including Carry On Wayward Son and Dust In The Wind.
 
Rest in Peace Robby. Your violin plays forever with the Kansas songs and you were great in concert.

At least his music will live on. I am sure decades from now people will still be discovering his music.

They are about to play a live concert in my area soon too.... R.I.P. 

R.I.P.