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Chicago, United States (1967 – present)
Chicago is a rock band that was formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. In the band’s debut, they began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental rock band headed by the three-headed monster of singer/guitarist Terry Kath, singer/bassist Peter Cetera and singer/keyboardist Robert Lamm.
The band featured an unusual and unusually versatile line-up of instrumentalists, including saxophonist Walter Parazaider, trombonist James Pankow, and trumpet player Lee Loughnane, along with more traditional rock instruments — guitarist Terry Kath… , keyboardist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphine, and bassist Peter Cetera (who was the last to join the original group).
The bands original name was ‘The Big Thing’, which changed to ‘Chicago Transit Authority’ when their first album “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released. Soon after the album’s release, the band’s name was shortened to simply ‘Chicago’, when the actual Chicago Transit Authority threatened legal action.
After Kath’s death on January 23, 1978,(and the release of their 9th studio album, Chicago Xi), the band began to explore a softer sound that resembled more the style of 80s pop bands than the jazz-rock fusion that they began with. The reinvented sound produced many hit songs in the 80s, forever settling Chicago as adult contemporary favorites.
In 1985, Cetera insisted that they take a break from touring so that he could concentrate on a solo album and spend more time with his family. After the band rejected his offer to stay in the band while recording a solo album, it was announced that Cetera and Chicago would go their separate ways in July 1985. Cetera was replaced by bassist/singer Jason Scheff.
The band featured an unusual and unusually versatile line-up of instrumentalists, including saxophonist Walter Parazaider, trombonist James Pankow, and trumpet player Lee Loughnane, along with more traditional rock instruments — guitarist Terry Kath… , keyboardist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphine, and bassist Peter Cetera (who was the last to join the original group).
The bands original name was ‘The Big Thing’, which changed to ‘Chicago Transit Authority’ when their first album “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released. Soon after the album’s release, the band’s name was shortened to simply ‘Chicago’, when the actual Chicago Transit Authority threatened legal action.
After Kath’s death on January 23, 1978,(and the release of their 9th studio album, Chicago Xi), the band began to explore a softer sound that resembled more the style of 80s pop bands than the jazz-rock fusion that they began with. The reinvented sound produced many hit songs in the 80s, forever settling Chicago as adult contemporary favorites.
In 1985, Cetera insisted that they take a break from touring so that he could concentrate on a solo album and spend more time with his family. After the band rejected his offer to stay in the band while recording a solo album, it was announced that Cetera and Chicago would go their separate ways in July 1985. Cetera was replaced by bassist/singer Jason Scheff.
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OhCindy_x3 wrote:
I can't fight this feeling <3
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memo1334 wrote:
grandisimos me encantan
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IRSARGE wrote:
" CoLor My WoRLd "
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riarthrash wrote:
hard to say i'm sorry was the best shoot for my tearing list ever
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fapizzano wrote:
I love this band.
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Bubbleheadski wrote:
Make me smile is a great song. I tend to like the older Chicago. The newer was good too.... but the older stuff has more "soul" IMHO
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rottmadgers wrote:
Great band, but I think we all know the best band from Illinois is Cheap Trick...
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Batiste369 wrote:
I felt so sad when they lost their olympic bid :(
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mynameisjoehann wrote:
25 or 6 to 4!
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haneater wrote:
fuck this tags
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uwanni wrote:
"the heart of chicago" war meine allererste selbstgekaufte cd
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
well their first classic rock stage was good but then came the disaster and they sounded really sloppy. overall I like them
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Nololob wrote:
Klasyka Rocka
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chrisuab wrote:
I love their 80s more than 70s music. Does that make me gay?
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MuzikMonster wrote:
LOL I think Chicago was the first band I really got in to. Deserves to be at the top of this list. http://www.ranker.com/list/alltime-best-bands-from-illinois/clark-benson
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AtomHeart42 wrote:
so gay
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chilled-out-777 wrote:
A great band and i will admit that to anyone.
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haneater wrote:
soo stupid tags, for this amizing band
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free-movies wrote:
the videos are the best
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usaspcpl wrote:
Great Bucketheads cut sampled from streetplayer
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Feb
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Chicago... Live in Manila
Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
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- Apr 2 Chicago Las Vegas Hilton, NV, Las Vegas, United States
- Apr 3 Chicago Las Vegas Hilton, NV, Las Vegas, United States
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Jason Scheff joins Blue Infinity Music
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Jason Scheff joins forces with Blue Infinity Music http://blueinfinitymusic.com/
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