06-03-2025
Kansas singer Ronnie Platt in high spirits after successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer
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Kansas singer Ronnie Platt is recovering after successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer.
Platt, 63, reveals in a statement posted on Facebook that his doctors report the surgery went very well and he says he's resting up and looking forward to getting back to work.
He says: "I am home! The doctor said my surgery couldn't have gone any better.
"I felt the power of everyone's prayers and positive energy. You all have helped me. How do I, or can I, ever thank all of you for that?
"Day one of recovery here I am.
"I am looking forward to getting back to what I do best. Yes, singing, but my true job is entertaining you all and helping you at least for a couple hours forget about your problems and recharge your batteries.
"I take a lot of pride in that. Thank you all again, carry on!"
Kansas recently cancelled a number of live shows in the wake of Platt's diagnosis. They still have a raft of shows scheduled through 2025, with the next performance due to take place in early April. The full schedule can be seen below.
Last year, drummer Phil Ehart stepped away from live performance with Kansas as he recovered from a major heart attack. His seat was temporarily filled by drum tech Eric Holmquist.
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Apr 4: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, UTApr 12: Central Texas Spring Music Festival, Belton, TXApr 26: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, MIMay 03: Bayside Stadium, Orlando, FLMay 30: Casino Rama Resort, Rama, ONJun 06: Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond, VAJun 07: The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MDJun 13: BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, Southaven, MSJun 14: Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, ALJun 20: The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, ALJun 21: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GAJun 27: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NCJun 28: Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NCJul 05: Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana, INJul 12: The Astro, La Vista, NEJul 13: McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids, IAJul 17: Jackson County Fair, Central Point, ORJul 19: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TXJul 20: The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TXJul 25: Ozarks Amphitheater, Camdenton, MOJul 26: Walmart AMP, Rogers, ARAug 01: The Festival at Sandpoint 2025, Sandpoint, IDAug 09: Riverwind Casino, Norman, OKAug 15: Batavia Downs, Batavia, NYNov 21: Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa, Catoosa, OKNov 22: Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, OK
