Beagle
John Wetton is actually my least favorite of the band. I enjoy seeing Downes, Palmer & Howe MUCH more. Wetton is just kind of "along for the ride," IMO. which is pretty pathetic considering he's the "front man."
but I love Kansas. even the arrogant full of himself Walsh.
personally I couldn't care less about the "commercialism" and "sold out" labels that you or anyone else wants to put on whomever. If I like the music, it doesn't matter if it's a "commercialism sell out" or not. I still listen to Phil Collins sometimes. 
Allow me to hold onto your tail and go for the ride with you my friend, for I
AM and always will be, 80's. :) I feel the same as you with the sell-out commericiality thing. To me, there's no such thing really unless the artists themselves are doing something they hate for the sake of a paycheck. I like music because I like it. It matters not who else feels the same, ya know? :)
-Danny