Conversation so far:
Who were the original members of Kansas (band)?
Phil EhartDave HopeKerry LivgrenRobby SteinhardtSteve WalshRich Williams
When was Kansas (band) first formed?
In 1970, they changed the band's name to Kansas and merged with members of rival Topeka progressive rock group White Clover.
What was Kansas (band) first hit?
Kansas released its fourth album, Leftoverture, in October 1976, which produced a hit single, Carry On Wayward Son, in 1977.

Question: what were some of their early successes?
Self-contained rewrite: What were some of Kansas (band) early successes?