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David Lasater Ragsdale (born April 3, 1958) is an American musician. He is best known as the violinist and guitarist for the rock band Kansas from 1991 to 1997 and from 2006 to 2023. He toured for four years with Louise Mandrell before joining Kansas, and he released a solo album in 1997.
Growing up, David was more excited about being a guitarist than a violinist. But with some twists of fate, David now finds himself polishing precision on the same etudes that once stood between him and Saturday morning cartoons.
May 22, 2023 · David Ragsdale, violinist for the rock band Kansas, is leaving it to focus on personal matters, the band announced Monday afternoon on its Facebook page.
Phil Ehart on drums, Rich Williams on guitar, Billy Greer on bass, and David Ragsdale on violin. Cool duet with David and Rich Williams begins at 2:22.
May 22, 2023 · “For 23 years, David Ragsdale has been the best bandmate anyone could ever hope to work with,” comments KANSAS manager and original drummer Phil Ehart. “He reinserted the band’s signature violin after years of its absence. Since then, he’s been a critical member of the KANSAS family.
Feb 25, 2024 · David Lasater Ragsdale (born April 3, 1958) is an American musician. He is best known as the violinist and guitarist for the rock band Kansas from 1991 to 1997 and from 2006 to 2023.
May 22, 2023 – The band KANSAS would like to thank violinist David Ragsdale for his decades of dedicated musicianship as he departs the band to focus on personal matters. David first joined KANSAS in 1991, reinstating the iconic violin sound into the band.
