Chicago

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer

Category: Performer

Inducted: 2016

Inducted by: Rob Thomas

Nominated: 2016

First Eligible: 1995 Ceremony

Inducted Members: Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine

Snubbed Members: Bill Champlin, Donnie Dacus, Laudir de Oliveira, Chris Pinnick, Jason Scheff


Songwriters Hall of Fame: 2017

Induction Ceremony Songs:

SongPerformed By
25 or 6 to 4  Chicago
Saturday in the Park  Chicago
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?  Chicago with Rob Thomas

Inducted into Rock Hall Revisited in 2006 (ranked #191) .

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Chicago Transit Authority (1969)
Chicago (II) (1970)
Chicago III (1971)
Chicago (V) (1973)
Chicago VI (1973)
Chicago VII (1974)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (1969)
Beginnings (1969)
25 Or 6 To 4 (1970)
Colour My World (1970)
Make Me Smile (1970)
Saturday In The Park (1972)
Feelin' Stronger Every Day (1973)
Old Days (1975)
If You Leave Me Now (1976)
Baby, What A Big Surprise (1977)
Hard to Say I'm Sorry (1982)
You're The Inspiration (1984)

Chicago @ Wikipedia



Comments

740 comments so far (post your own)

Roy, they probably should get in first...no, wait...be nominated first before we need to ponder possible induction speakers. And I do not see a nomination or induction in the near future.

Posted by Dezmond on Saturday, 02/2/2013 @ 13:12pm


Its gonna take some sort of new guard on the R&R Hall Committee to get Chicago in. There is no way its gonna happen with the current regime, they clearly hate the band as the acts that are getting in/nominated now are a joke and pale in accomplishments to Chicago. Your telling me Randy Newman who is a good composer was/is more influential than Chicago? Really, with a straight face? Not on his best day and I'm sure he would tell you the same thing.

Posted by Pete on Monday, 02/18/2013 @ 01:58am


Roy, the only thing I don't like about the picture posting is that when I come here I usually click on the 'Most Recent Comments' tab & if you use alot of vertical bandwidth by posting those pictures, it means that alot fewer comments are within the block set aside for Most Recent Comments (so I think).

Nice picture of the President, BTW.

Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 02/25/2013 @ 07:42am


Yea I agree with you Paul in KY, thats what I usually do is read the recent comments and when he puts up stuff like that and all of the same comments on different artists it wipes out alot of the recent ones.

Posted by bojanthebest on Monday, 02/25/2013 @ 11:22am


Americans are obsessed with celebrity. Americans are obsessed with the bad boy aspect, all of the people rags, and celebrity obsession. This band focuses on the excellence of the art. The sensationalistic craving for celebrity is a boring journey. Nobody wants to talk about the art. Higher calling folks will acknowledge that. This obsession with celebrity leaves us out of the mix because it’s not about that with this band, it’s about this legacy of the music and there is nothing printable about that that is sensationalistic. There is a lot of value in what we have done over the years. It’s quite phenominal this legacy we have created but it is not sensationalistic. It’s not something you would want a typical reader of these rags to find interesting. They want to read about who did what to whom. Who went to jail for what. They want to read about somebody’s misfortune. They want to see that someone is worse off than they are.

--James Pankow


Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04.14.13 @ 23:22pm
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Truer words have never been spoken, regarding art vs. sales hype. It's a real pity that hype & marketing won out.

Posted by Cheesecrop on Monday, 04/15/2013 @ 06:58am


How can anyone take this so called Rock & Roll HOF serious... it has no credibility whatsoever!
to exclude Chicago is a disgrace, and an insult to 1 of the greatest bands ever. replace this committee post haste!!!!!

Posted by CC Golf on Thursday, 06/6/2013 @ 05:31am


I just heard Green Day's "Brain Stew" on the radio and noticed the main guitar line borrows its chord progression from "25 or 6 to 4"

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Friday, 06/7/2013 @ 17:14pm


Roy, was reading the Kickstarter writeup & although I had heard that Mr. Kath's death was more a drunken accident & being stupid with firearms than anything else, the writeup makes it sound like it was a concious suicide.

What is your take on Mr. Kath's death?

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 06/20/2013 @ 12:37pm


First three albums were decent. After that the music was pure pap. We could put our babies to sleep by playing Chicago's albums. In contrast, they were awake, engaged and actively listening when we played The Beatles.

Posted by Bob Borzoi on Friday, 06/21/2013 @ 16:55pm


If the Chicago Cubs ever win a World Series championship again, that would raise my hopes for Chicago getting in the RRHOF.

Never mind the Blackhawks. Or the Bulls. Or the White Sox.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 06/25/2013 @ 20:29pm


To be quite honest, I would rather see the band Chicago inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame than Nirvana next year.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 07/1/2013 @ 01:27am


To be quite honest, I would rather see the band Chicago inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame than Nirvana next year.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 07.1.13 @ 01:27am
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I understand where you'd like to see Chicago get in. I have nothing against Chicago, & would like to see them get in as well. However, better they do it on the back's of someone else than Nirvana.

I used to see a lot of comments about "this band should have to wait until this group gets in". Nine times out of ten, they dealt w/a new band having to wait for an older act. Inevitably, I found that when I mentioned there were acts older than the favored group in question, the person clammed up.

My point was always this: if you know an act is a first ballot group, why wait to induct them? Look what happened w/Metallica, who were definitely a first ballot case. In a sports Hall of Fame, they don't wait to let in a player who has the definitive credentials. Imagine Michael Jordan having to wait a yr. cause they forgot someone from 1965?! No one in their right mind would propose that (at least I don't think???).

I agree, Chicago should go in. They should be there already. They probably should've made it within at least three to five classes, if not on the first ballot themselves. However, it's not any modern group's fault that the voter's have muffed this. Why punish the more modern group? Let them in - but don't do it on the back of a more modern act that deserves to be there themselves.

Posted by Cheesecrop on Monday, 07/1/2013 @ 05:28am


Wow, I had never really heard Chicago's songs (other than those played on the radio) until earlier this year. Who would have known that they would be classified as a "progressive rock" band?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 07/11/2013 @ 10:04am


IMO, Chicago is a pop band that also has released conventional rock songs as well.

They are definitely not 'progressive rock', as I understand the term.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 07/11/2013 @ 15:17pm


This might work, Roy. I doubt they've ever gotten an email from a creepy Chicago fan. This is probably all that was standing in the way.

Posted by DarinRG on Thursday, 07/18/2013 @ 03:01am


This might work, Roy. I doubt they've ever gotten an email from a creepy Chicago fan. This is probably all that was standing in the way.

Posted by DarinRG on Thursday, 07/18/2013 @ 03:01am


Roy,

I only have two studio albums by Chicago thus far: "Chicago Transit Authority" and "Chicago." I also own the compilation, "Chicago The Very Best Of: Only The Beginning."

Peter Cetera had sung on quite a few of Chicago's greatest songs written by other individuals, in addition to quite a few of his own great self-penned songs. I do not think that Peter Cetera's pop oriented songs has been detrimental to their nomination, however.

Will "Clear History" have the same effect on Chicago that "I Love You, Man" had for Rush?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 08/15/2013 @ 02:49am


Roy,

The way that I see it, is that Peter Cetera is for many individuals- the voice of Chicago. After he left the band, Chicago was never the same. In order to get Chicago into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Peter Cetera will need to be invited back to work with Chicago in the studio. It appears that he really does not want to tour any longer, however a "one off" show recorded for DVD, BluRay that would be televised on VH-1 classic might be just the right thing to convince the nominating committee that Chicago is worthy of induction. Unfortunately "Clear History," however well intentioned, may just not do the trick. If my opinion about this film, at least the portions that i have seen, is similar to other reviewers, it could hurt Chicago.

The members of that major "progressive rock" band, who have recently been inducted, may hold the key. Has anybody ever asked the "holy triumvirate" what they think about Chicago?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 08/17/2013 @ 10:36am


Roy,

Has anybody ever created a documentary about Chicago (the band), in the same light as "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage?"

Has VH-1 Classic featured Chicago in an episode of their "Behind The Music: Remastered" series?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 08/17/2013 @ 17:54pm


Way over DUE

Posted by Happy on Saturday, 08/17/2013 @ 21:54pm


I agree that Chicago should already have been in YEARS ago!

Posted by James on Saturday, 08/17/2013 @ 22:06pm


Roy, that is fascinating. I would also like to know, for each member of Chicago:

1. Favorite color;
2. Favorite food; and
3. Age and location where each member lost his virginity.

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 09/8/2013 @ 23:50pm


Whatttttttt? What do fans need to do to make this happen?

Posted by Bb on Saturday, 09/14/2013 @ 20:21pm


How brutal would it be to have Chicago, Bon Jovi and Linda Ronstadt on the ballot? Throw Sonic Youth in there and I'll gag. (God I hate hipster heroes).

In seriousness, I think Chicago is borderline but it's defensible (Fine early career, wretched later career). Bon Jovi is one I would oppose (not enough quality imho), but I could still see the rationale. Ronstadt would be a travesty. Pure cronyism.

Posted by astrodog on Tuesday, 10/15/2013 @ 05:49am


On a ballot like that, Sonic Youth would be the one redeeming feature.

Posted by GFW on Tuesday, 10/15/2013 @ 13:57pm


Chicago has NOT been nominated!!! LOOOOLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok. That was a bit premature. Just anticipating the strange sense of satisfaction that will cause me. Not even sure why.

Posted by astrodog on Tuesday, 10/15/2013 @ 17:59pm


CHICAGO COULD LESS ABOUT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME.IT IS JUST A MUSEUM FOR DINOSAURS .AS IN THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Posted by greenbay ray on Thursday, 11/21/2013 @ 13:57pm


CHICAGO COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME.IT IS JUST A MUSEUM FOR DINOSAURS.AS IN THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

Posted by greenbay ray on Thursday, 11/21/2013 @ 14:02pm


"museum for dinosaurs"

protip: if your first album was in 1969, there's a 99% chance that you are, in fact, a dinosaur as well.

Posted by GFW on Thursday, 11/21/2013 @ 14:33pm


Roy, was on teh internets yesterday & I came across a story in Washington Monthly about famous bad reviews. One of those profiled was a 1972 review by Lester Bangs of a Chicago live Christmas album (that they must have put out as a money maker) that he did for Creem.

Mr. Bangs wrote a scathing review of the band (and that album). You might want to read that (or you might not want to, as he really slagged the band). When I read that review (which reeks of condescending 'rockism'), I think I get a better idea why some of the Hall poohbahs don't want Chicago in their club.

Posted by Paul n KY on Tuesday, 12/3/2013 @ 07:43am


You do know that Chicago wasn't nominated this year, right?

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 10:05am


I guess the folks voting for bands going in to the Rock and Roll HOF haven't listened to music in the last 45 years. To leave CHICAGO out of the HOF is just plain ridiculous. They've only sold over 100,000,000 record (almost all ROCK AND ROLL).
Why dont you just close down the Rock and Roll HOF because it is not a HOF without CHICAGO. Its a JOKE!!

Posted by Mark on Wednesday, 12/18/2013 @ 22:46pm


I am truly shocked that Chicago and the Moody Blues are not in the HOF !! That does not even make sense!

Posted by Danny on Friday, 12/20/2013 @ 00:56am


Why?

Posted by Dezmond on Wednesday, 01/1/2014 @ 08:22am


Chicago good enough to play at Carnegie hall but not in the HoF... Get real.

Posted by RJA on Wednesday, 02/26/2014 @ 22:38pm


My boyfriend & I went to see Chicago at Carnegie Hall. It was a fantastic show. We got married in 1972 and Color My World was played for our First Dance. Chicago has so many fabulous songs, they should already be in the R & R Hall of Fame.
A Fan 4 Ever!

Posted by Eileen on Wednesday, 04/2/2014 @ 16:25pm


I noticed, a lot of lesser known artists that opened up for Chicago in the 70s, have already surpassed them and entered the Rock hall. Billy Joel, Allman Brothers Band....


Back in June 1973, when Chicago played in Philadelphia, the audience booed the opening act really really bad. It was a fiasco. Now the act is in the Hall of Fame, whereas Chicago still isn't there.

So who was the unfortunate opening act? Bruce Springsteen!!!!

Posted by Barry on Wednesday, 05/7/2014 @ 09:15am


I love Chicago first saw them in 1967. I do miss Peter Cetera but with that said I have started a Facebook page "Put the band Chicago in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Please like and join.

Posted by Michael Denoyer on Wednesday, 05/21/2014 @ 20:15pm



Chicago has some of the best musicians still working. Every concert is sold out and they are always working all over the world. They brought a unique combination of rock, blues, jazz and funk wrapped in a full sound we still enjoy today. Few bands are as deserving.

Get with it and induct them already.

Posted by Sylvie on Monday, 06/2/2014 @ 03:57am


the group does not belong in. in high school, they senta dumb kid around telling people what songs to listen to. ive since gotten fair legal use of the dead pal al copyright, ive renamed the group the alfed e neuman band, with al bruckner the devils radio. tunes such as dialouge,qustions 67 and 67, which are guidance counselor material do not need recording,thunder and lightning homosexuals.the al bruckner bysblos kid ive disposed of at the lunch table in high school because of the 4 seasons and tommy roe,except for his homosexual air.my wife pam and i sustained apertinent hypothesis,i do not have to look at him unless in court, or the al prinipal disciplines him.the alfed e neuman band did not need to ask questions, a beginning counselor and therapist asks too many questions.

Posted by john jarvis on Friday, 06/13/2014 @ 15:13pm


I agree that it is time for Chicago to be put into the Hall of Fame. Btw, their new album "Now" is going to be one of their best!

Posted by Dennis on Thursday, 06/19/2014 @ 16:26pm


THEY ARE POP! AND THEIR GUITARIST SUCKS!!!

Posted by Karl Singleton on Thursday, 07/17/2014 @ 23:00pm


Roy, I'm sorry, I know that you're one of their most passionate fans, but they haven't done anything relevant since the 70s, and what they've done since then has hurt their cause. Possibly irreparably. I'm not trying to be a dick, but when it comes to Chicago, you might need to start blaming Chicago.

Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 08/16/2014 @ 00:07am


Roy, who is Mr. Hilburn?

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 08/22/2014 @ 07:42am


Roy, thank you for the link.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 08/26/2014 @ 14:21pm


I've always said: Just induct the Terry Kath years & to heck with anyone who got in later.

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 09/3/2014 @ 15:01pm


Alright. I can't believe Chicago aren't in Rock n'Roll Hall of Fame. They were so popular in the 70's. You would think they up Hall's alley. Also their first 3 albums were great contributions to Rock. A couple years ago I was thinking it was because after the mid 70's they were pure Pop. I don't even like their 80's stuff. That would have been a good theory except Abba went in and Hall & Oates went in. They are pure Pop. They were certainly Pure Pop in the 80's. So what gives. Chicago therefore should certainly go in. The fact that they were a Solid Rock outfit early on makes them more worthy than the 2 artists I mentioned above. They certainly have a long career that shouldn't be ignored. No way. Their 70's stuff makes them worthy.

Posted by Ben on Friday, 09/19/2014 @ 06:24am


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To: FRL website monitor
Re: Roy

Help please! The poster "Roy" has effectively spammed up this Chicago page. It is now way beyond question. If you don't believe me, put the following into a search query:

Question: What do you get when you mix the voice of Ray Charles with the voice and the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix?

How many times was it posted on this page? It is only a snippet of an extremely long "speech" which is posted many (many!) times! Making this page tedium extremis! BTW: I'm a huge fan of Terry Kath (may he r.i.p). Also, I like the open exchange format of the FRL site. However, at least some moderation is needed in this case. The page should be cleaned up and individuals should not hi-jack it. Ironically this mess is a turnoff.
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Posted by Telarock on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 04:58am


"Question: What do you get when you mix the voice of Ray Charles with the voice and the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix?"

Answer: I'll tell ya what you get. You get such masterpieces as "You're the Inspiration"! Although you also need to add the composing skills of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the lyrics of Bob Dylan and the melodic sense of Lennon/McCartney. THEN you approach Chicago! "When you love somebody! Always on my mind!" The pinnacle of human achievement in the arts, right there.

Posted by Arturo Fuentes on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 06:17am


Obviously the two commenters before completely disregarded my point. Roy you are only now bent on monopolizing communication, and have made yourself wearisome. Do you really imagine anybody wants to wade thru the yard-long posts which you are likely plagiarizing. I see several other people have indicated likewise with me, it's annoying! Are you nuts? You have made Chicago page a garbage repository!

FRL help!

Posted by Telarock on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 09:16am


You're right, Telarock. It was way out of hand. It has been cleaned up.

Roy -- everything deleted had been posted by you on about eight other websites, so you can find it there.

Posted by FRL on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 09:44am


Mercí beacoup FRL. The thread here is still a mile long but it's navigatable. Now, let's go Chicago! Woohoo! Original 7 members only baby!

Posted by Telarock on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 10:20am


And think about poor folks like myself that sometimes visit FRL on my iPad and iPhone. It can be miserable to have to scroll and scroll. And then scroll some more.

Posted by Mike on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 11:06am


http://futurerocklegends.com/artist.php?artist_id=Chicago#post

The "post your own" comment link at the top of every comment list will get you to the bottom.

Posted by FRL on Wednesday, 10/15/2014 @ 13:10pm


Arturo Fuentes do I sense sarcasm? lol
Hey, even Mozart had some less-than-inspiring compositions ... and he was working alone. But then, of course, his good ones were really Good!

Posted by Telarock on Thursday, 10/16/2014 @ 05:55am


Perhaps just a tinge of sarcasm. I actually like Chicago, although I'm not a huge fan. I am aware that they are much more than the cheesy 80's period.

Posted by Arturo Fuentes on Thursday, 10/16/2014 @ 07:16am


Roy,


An article about Chicago is being featured in the new issue of PROG magazine.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/21/2014 @ 08:30am


Who is on the cover? Is Chicago mentioned anywhere on the cover?

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/21/2014 @ 08:46am


King Crimson is on the cover. Chicago is mentioned on the back cover.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 10/21/2014 @ 08:49am


It's a crime that Chicago has been ignored for induction. Their music is a unique fusion of rock and classical(horns) and has been enjoyed by fans all over the world for 45 years. The play to sold out shows everywhere and have been doing so for all those years. Please give them their due. They should have been in the Hall since the late 90's. Seems like someone does not want them there. All of us fans sure want them there. Thanks.

Posted by Roger Peterson on Sunday, 10/26/2014 @ 21:24pm


Can and should Peter Cetera be called blue-eyed soul for his vocals?

Lowdown, Old Days, Just You 'N' Me, Feelin' Stronger Everyday, I've Been Searchin' So Long, Wishing You Were Here, If You Leave Me Now, Baby What A Big Surprise, Love Me Tomorrow, Hard To Say I'm Sorry, Hard Habit To Break, You're The Inspiration, Glory Of Love, One Good Woman, Restless Heart.

His bass work was called Beatles-meet-Motown.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/27/2014 @ 16:27pm


When you consider Rolling Stone and MTV completely control who gets in and who does not there is not surprise Chicago has not been inducted. They have a success record that no other group has had save the Beatles. A previous comment said it best....lack of education on GOOD music on the part of critics and the nomination board is the other reason why they will not let Chicago in. So Mr. Landau.....I challenge you to name one group that is still making music and touring every year that has been around for as long as Chicago has and has had the success they have had. Get off your God Damn high horse and pay some respect to a group who can run circles around any current "talent".

Posted by Raymond O Shanks on Tuesday, 10/28/2014 @ 07:11am


Peter Cetera, blue-eyed soul? I dunno. The term applies well to Daryl Hall. It is valid ico Annie Lennox, Eric Burdon, Tom Jones other notables. Cetera?
As to Raymond's comment Chicago v. Beatles: Mercifully (imo) The Beatles split up, went their separate ways while they were still going strong. Chicago should have disbanded long ago. Going long does not equate to going strong! It usually only equates to "oldies" group.
Also, I myself respect the people who run the Rock Hall. If you don't respect the institution, why do you even care about yor artist getting in or not? Rolling Stone and MTV don't completely control everything. Jann Wenner has/had influence as well he should, but nobody annointed him dictator. I would encourage disgruntled fans to stop whining about Wenner, he puts his pants on same as you! Of course, after he puts his pants on, he has an empire that he runs! lol. SNL joke.

Posted by Telarock on Thursday, 10/30/2014 @ 10:05am


They gotta be in. I mean, STILL getting new fans, despite their "clean" image (how many bandcs can say that?-that's an important thing, if later audiences still like 'em), public recognition for all the many decades, horns and saxes in the band, and at the outset MANY EXPIREMENTAL tracks..I mean, Poem 58 [first album, CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY, 1969], and all thouse suites on the next album [CHICAGO, 1970].

And that guy who said that he saw them in 1967 is even MORE proof of their induction eligibilty: longevity.

Maybe the group should have done drugs or gotten stoned and then arrested?

I'm also for having Three Dog Night, Electric Light Orchestra, Kraftwerk, Pat Boone, and Jethro Tull in as well.

Posted by SteveCarras on Friday, 12/19/2014 @ 10:24am


PS I was interested in seeing the Jann Wenner grudge comments that some folks made..so that's another reason....did Chicago just insult Jann's favorite music styles or politicals of its performers.

Posted by SteveCarras on Friday, 12/19/2014 @ 10:28am


@ SteveCarras

Wow! Chicago not into drugs getting stoned or arrested?!!! Have I got some stories for you. It was an open secret in the 70's that the band's entertainment of choice was coke. The Chicago logo has a similar style to Coca Cola for a reason. Peter Cetera did clean up after TK's death. In an interview Lee tells PC to STFU and have a Coke. He's not talking about the soda. If you look at some of the videos you can tell they are high. Check out the 72 Tokyo concert, Feeling Stronger Everyday at the Ranch and Thunder and Lightening on the Merv Griffen Show.

Bobby wrote State of the Union after he got arrested for swearing on stage. Then there are the political songs. A song for Richard and his Friends basically tells the POTUS to take a hike. other political songs are:

Where Do We Go From Here
It Better End Soon
Lowdown
Dialogue Parts 1 and 2 (on New Years Rockin Eve PC mentions Nixon in the song)
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is

Then the songs with sexual meaning

A Hard Morning Risin' Without Breakfast
Skintight
You Get It Up

There is also the one floating around that Terry gave the finger in England at a concert or press conference. And don't forget about PC getting beaten up by a bunch of Marines at Dodgers Stadium and needing to get his jaw wired shut.


About the Jann Wenner feud

From what I read it started when their manager, Jimmy Guercio started complaining about their reviews and not getting on the cover of RS. According to Danny they were all saying things about wiping their butts with RS. I have seen several variations about what PC is quoted as saying. What I recall going around in the 70's is that PC was quoted as saying: Yeah I take with me when I go to the john. I use it to wipe my ass when I take a sh*t.

Hope that helps.






















Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 12/20/2014 @ 09:12am


Who the f*ck is Jann Wenner anyway. Why does anyone care what his opinion of greatness is?

Maybe we should start an online R&R HOF website to induct artists that the people want. While we are at it we should start a boycott of any current HOF proceedings, i.e., the museum, the website, the ceremonies,, etc. There should have been a committee of artists overseeing the selection committee. They would have to be made up of artists not eligible, and/or artists already in.

Posted by jvgunn on Friday, 01/30/2015 @ 15:29pm


Who the f*ck is Jann Wenner anyway. Why does anyone care what his opinion of greatness is?

Maybe we should start an online R&R HOF website to induct artists that the people want. While we are at it we should start a boycott of any current HOF proceedings, i.e., the museum, the website, the ceremonies,, etc. There should have been a committee of artists overseeing the selection committee. They would have to be made up of artists not eligible, and/or artists already in.

Posted by jvgunn on Friday, 01/30/2015 @ 15:29pm


Who the f*ck is Jann Wenner anyway. Why does anyone care what his opinion of greatness is?

Maybe we should start an online R&R HOF website to induct artists that the people want. While we are at it we should start a boycott of any current HOF proceedings, i.e., the museum, the website, the ceremonies,, etc. There should have been a committee of artists overseeing the selection committee. They would have to be made up of artists not eligible, and/or artists already in.

Posted by jvgunn on Friday, 01/30/2015 @ 15:29pm


Who the f*ck is Jann Wenner anyway. Why does anyone care what his opinion of greatness is?

Maybe we should start an online R&R HOF website to induct artists that the people want. While we are at it we should start a boycott of any current HOF proceedings, i.e., the museum, the website, the ceremonies,, etc. There should have been a committee of artists overseeing the selection committee. They would have to be made up of artists not eligible, and/or artists already in.

Posted by jvgunn on Friday, 01/30/2015 @ 15:29pm


Who the f*ck is Jann Wenner anyway. Why does anyone care what his opinion of greatness is?

Maybe we should start an online R&R HOF website to induct artists that the people want. While we are at it we should start a boycott of any current HOF proceedings, i.e., the museum, the website, the ceremonies,, etc. There should have been a committee of artists overseeing the selection committee. They would have to be made up of artists not eligible, and/or artists already in.

Posted by jvgunn on Friday, 01/30/2015 @ 15:29pm


The case for Chicago's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is overwhelming and compelling: Second only to the Beach Boys in terms of album sales by a US band; they continue to record new music and to play live; their musicianship -- particularly in their early years -- is unique and outstanding. Whatever "political" issues have kept this amazing group of musicians out of the RRHF should once and for all be discarded.

Posted by Dave on Wednesday, 02/4/2015 @ 14:46pm


Chicago not in the hall, what a joke, and "Public Enemy" is...you've got to be f...ing kidding me.

Posted by Mark Rensch on Monday, 03/2/2015 @ 21:53pm


http://www.futurerocklegends.com/statistics.php

Chicago has finally made it onto the "Most Yes Votes" list on the FRL Voting Statistics page. Thanks to the inductions of Rush, Nirvana, Green Day and Stevie Ray Vaughan and their removal from the page. Chicago is # 10 in YES votes on FRL.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/4/2015 @ 12:06pm


THE TOP 5 CHARTING ROCK AND ROLL BANDS OF ALL-TIME ON BOTH, THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART AND THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART:

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Bee Gees

AND THIS IS HOW IT WILL ALWAYS BE!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/9/2015 @ 06:26am


Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: percussions; songwriter; Sergio Mendes)
09. Donnie Dacus (1978-1980: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
10. Chris Pinnick (1980-1985: guitar)
11. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter; The Sons Of Champlin)
12. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter; The Keane Brothers; Keane)
13. DaWayne Bailey (1986-1994: guitar; songwriter; The Silver Bullet Band)
14. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter; Honk; Firefall)
15. Bruce Gaitsch (1995: guitar)
16. Keith Howland (1995-Present: guitar)
17. Lou Pardini (2009-Present: vocals; keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/11/2015 @ 09:14am


William Howard Taft High School Hall of Fame, A Message From the Principal

Terry Alan Kath, will be inducted, into "The Taft High School Alumni, Hall Of Fame"

Dinner & Ceremony to be held 9.12.15,
Ridgemoor Country Club
6601 W Gunnison St, Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Details forthcoming!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 05/12/2015 @ 23:21pm


It's about time. This has been long overdue. Taft has been playing games with not recognizing Terry Kath for a while. About five years ago there was a tribute concert to protest Terry not being included in his high school's Hall of Fame. Danny Seraphine, James Guercio and Peter Cetera's brother, Kenny were in attendance. There are several You Tube videos of the event online.

Now to work on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 05/13/2015 @ 10:28am


Roy,where is Walfredo Reyes on your list of current and former Chicago Band members?

Posted by James on Monday, 05/18/2015 @ 13:16pm


I'd like to see Chicago make RRHOF. There has been many forum posters who think they should be inducted. They have been around in some incarnations over 45 years. They have sold over 100 million albums and had several hit songs. I can't make any argument against Chicago. They check off most of the boxes RRHOF criteria. Chicago has many fans like Rush who will vote and petition the Hall. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 05/19/2015 @ 21:17pm


Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: congas; percussions; songwriter; Sergio Mendes)
09. Donnie Dacus (1978-1980: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
10. Chris Pinnick (1980-1985: guitar)
11. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter; The Sons Of Champlin)
12. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter; The Keane Brothers; Keane)
13. DaWayne Bailey (1986-1994: guitar; songwriter; The Silver Bullet Band)
14. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter; Honk; Firefall)
15. Bruce Gaitsch (1995: guitar)
16. Keith Howland (1995-Present: guitar)
17. Lou Pardini (2009-Present: vocals; keyboards)
18. Drew Hester (2009-2012: drums; percussions; Foo Fighters; Common Sense; Coattail Riders)
19. Walfredo Reyes, Jr. (2012-Present: percussions; Santana; Traffic)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/20/2015 @ 08:54am


THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

CHICAGO

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: congas; percussions; songwriter; Sergio Mendes)
11. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter; The Sons Of Champlin)
12. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter; The Keane Brothers; Keane)
14. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter; Honk; Firefall)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/20/2015 @ 08:58am


THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

CHICAGO

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: congas; percussions; songwriter; Sergio Mendes)
09. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter; The Sons Of Champlin)
10. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter; The Keane Brothers; Keane)
11. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter; Honk; Firefall)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/20/2015 @ 09:01am


It will be interesting to see which bands Chicago beats out for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/20/2015 @ 09:04am


The following list is for anyone who doesn't realize that Chicago being in the Hall is about Chicago alone. It is core to understanding how and why Chicago was influential. It is a list of artists of from the 60's through the early 80's who are: from Chicago and the Chicago area, have a band member from Chicago an the Chicago area or spent time as a part of the Chicago music scene. None are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Chicago - Styx - REO Speedwagon - John Prine - Steve Goodman - Bonnie Koloc - Michael Peter Smith - Dan Fogelberg - Ides of March - The Buckinghams - New Colony Six - The Cryan Shames - The Shadows of Knight - Kal David and the Exceptions (the Exceptions/The Exception) - Illinois Speedpress (the Rovin Kind)- The Missing Links - Aorta - Alliota, Haynes and Jeramiah - M & R Rush - The Flock - The Blues Brothers - The Acrocryphals - Jimmy Ford and The Executives - Jimmy Rice and The Gentlemen (Jimmy and The Gents) - The Mystics - Tommy James and The Shondells - Marshal Tucker Band - Journey - Steve Miller Band - Chaka Kahn and Rufus - Poco - Cheap Trick

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 05/20/2015 @ 14:49pm


I have been doing a rediscovery of Chicago lately and I come across some interesting tidbits about what some of the original members were doing before Chicago.

Walt was set to have a spot on the Chicago Sympathy. One of his De Paul professors was preparing him to take his place when he retired.

Terry, Danny and Walt were in both the Missing Links and Jimmy Ford and The Executives, a band that was with one of the two Dick Clark traveling shows.

Terry was in the Mystics and Jimmy Rice and The Gentlemen. According to Brian Higgens, another member of the Mystics, they recorded four songs that were never released. It sounds like Brian Higgens is trying to get them released.
timmwood.com/mystics

Peter was in Kal David and the Exceptions. They recorded on a Dick Campbell album with members of The Butterfield Blues Band. The Exceptions also several songs on their own. There are You Tube videos of the Dick Campbell album and several Exception songs. Peter Cetera sang the lead on the Exception's cover of You Always Hurt Me.

I came across a Kal David interview with Martin Ernst on You Tube in which he said a couple of interesting things. Calvin Carter put him with John Lee Hooker to learn. He was in a band that signed up with Vee Jay Records. Vee Jay would only have one white artist so they were released when Vee Jay signed The Beatles.



Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 05/21/2015 @ 02:42am


Had an interesting article in one of the Brit rock mags recently about Terry Kath. Mr. Kath was a physically big man, 6' 2" and built like a linebacker. One of his bandmates said something to effect of 'Terry could handle more drugs than any human being I have ever seen. Way more than a normal bear. However, it was killing him.'

He & the roadie he was with were both messed up when Terry mishandled an automatic pistol that he had removed the magazine from (but forgot there was a round in the chamber) and accidently shot himself.

Was a sad article.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 05/21/2015 @ 08:05am


@ Paul

I think Terry's death traumatized The band is what really caused the rift in the band.

Danny talks about Terry's death in his book, Street Player. If you haven't read it, Google Books has some exerts online.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 05/22/2015 @ 01:16am


Thanks, Zuzu for that info. It might have been Danny who was reminiscing there. This band member actually got to the house & saw Terry dead before the police/ambulance got there.

It definitely was a mortal torpedo to the side of the band that I think should be in HOF.

Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 05/22/2015 @ 07:05am


@Paul

It may well have been Danny, but I have a feeling they all may have been by Terry before emergency responders arrived. You don't happen to know if this article is online? I would love to read it.

I was born and raised in Chicago. One of the kids I went to High School with was from Peter Cetera's neighborhood. If you mentioned Chicago in front of this person, they were bouncing off the walls with excitement. These were our boys - our guys. They grew up in the same type of blue collar, working class neighborhoods that many of us did. They were one of us. In a sense, for me, Chicago not being in the Hall is personal.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 05/22/2015 @ 16:43pm


Right!! I don't always weigh in on the Chicago section on here, but there is an element of regional conflict and class conflict here. Chicago started out, at least, as a blue-collar band, and these are the sorts of artists the Hall tends to look down their nose at in favor of artists that resonate with more middle-class audiences (Laura Nyro, Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman, etc.) and middle-class affectations toward the blues (PBBB, Albert King, etc.)

Posted by PopeCharming on Friday, 05/22/2015 @ 17:01pm


@PopeCharming

I'm glad that somebody else also noticed the regional - class bias. I also think there is a bias towards certain styles to the point of over saturation and some wash rinse repeat in another form. Early Rock (R & B + Blues) - British Invasion - Motown - the California Sound - Disco. This is what the music industry was shoving down our throats.

I sometimes feel that someone is trying to cover their behind or their friends behind for poor decisions that were made. Then there is also the petty vendettas. Somebody has to be fueling some of the negative propaganda that gets put out there.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 05/22/2015 @ 20:16pm


Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Yes, Emerson Lake ans Palmer, Journey .... These are the some non inductees that are the reason the R and R Hall of fame is a joke.

Posted by BLRotz on Tuesday, 05/26/2015 @ 19:12pm


I came across a You Tube video of a 1972 interview of Chicago when they were in Australia. In it Jimmy said that they were not only influenced by Jazz. He said that they didn't like to limit themselves and took inspiration from various styles of music such as Classic, Pop and Country.

To me that sounds like Eclectic Rock Fusion. Were the critics in error by defining Chicago as just a Jazz Rock Band?

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 06/3/2015 @ 21:13pm


The Chicago Blackhawks have won their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during a Barack Obama presidency. Chicago will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016 or 2017.

First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Dustin Byfuglien becomes the first African-American hockey player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (Note: Black goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Eldon Reddick won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, but they were Canadians). Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during a Barack Obama presidency. Three more black hockey players win the Stanley Cup: Ray Emery, Jamal Mayers, and Johnny Oduya. Obama and Oduya both have five letters and they both begin with the letter O and end with the letter a. Obama and Oduya both have Kenyan ancestry. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during a Barack Obama presidency. Johnny Oduya becomes the second black hockey player in NHL history behind Grant Fuhr to win more than one Stanley Cup championship. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 20??, during a Barack Obama presidency. Also, "Chicago" had seven letters and seven members until a game of rumored Russian Roulette. Then there were six, just like the six letters in "Barack", who is an "ally" of Russia. Keeping one's nuclear rivals close can be seen as a six-lettered gamble itself, and gambling was born of the Chicago mob scene. Seven Blackhawks on the ice would have been too many.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/16/2015 @ 00:38am


http://digitaldreamdoor.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4895&start=45

The Beatles and The Rolling Stones vs. The Beach Boys and Chicago

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 06/17/2015 @ 23:30pm


there are a lot less groups in the hall so why it Chicago?

Posted by JeffI on Friday, 06/26/2015 @ 11:03am


there are a lot less groups in the hall so why it Chicago?

Posted by JeffI on Friday, 06/26/2015 @ 11:03am


http://www.futurerocklegends.com/statistics.php

Chicago has finally made it onto the "Most Yes Votes" list on the FRL Voting Statistics page. Thanks to the inductions of Rush, Nirvana, Green Day and Stevie Ray Vaughan and their removal from the page. Chicago is # 10 in YES votes on FRL.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05.4.15 @ 12:06pm

Chicago is now at # 10 in the "Most Votes" list as well on the FRL Voting Statistics page. That's the list for yes and no votes combined.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/5/2015 @ 06:37am


No Chicago, Doobie Brothers, or Styx.....No relevant Hall of Fame!

Posted by Money on Thursday, 07/9/2015 @ 01:03am


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO:

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/12/2015 @ 19:14pm


Chicago is Bill Clinton's favorite band, as a friend of mine saw them perform in Arkansas after he made a speech. With his connections to Jann Wenner, I'm shocked there hasn't been much consideration.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Sunday, 07/12/2015 @ 21:23pm


Finally got to see this band live a couple nights ago in St. Louis. EW&F opened for them and performed with them on some songs from the beginning and end. Great show, although it would have been fun if Peter Cetera were present (laughs). At least Robert Lamm and a couple original members were there, and they can still rock it out.

So....yeah, why are they not in the RRHOF? Me and thousands tend to dwell on this question. Its been more than 20 years since their first year of eligibility. Obviously something has been holding back the nomination crew. I haven't the time (yet) to read through all 509 comments (most of them by who else? Roy.) but I'm sure they speak for those who feel my curiosity. I'll go ahead and share at least maybe 5 reasons why they're not in there yet:

1) Too many band members. Who to induct and why?
2) Lack of innovation.
3) They were mostly remembered as a power-ballad band.
4) They're just another hit-making band.
5) The so-called professional critics have hated them since Day One.

For now, they're just an act where its proven no matter how many Top 10 and radio hits you have, you don't belong in the HOF. As I said in the previous comment, they do have their famous fans...most notably, Bill Clinton. And Clinton has strong connections with Mr. Wenner, or so I believe.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Sunday, 08/2/2015 @ 20:10pm


Looking through the "one hit wonders" who ARE in the R&R Hall, I am amazed an all American group like Chicago who not only had many hits, but spanned many genres and over 40 years of amazing music! Did they not fit into someone's pre-made box of what is required? Why not look at Album and Single sales from 1964-1986? They tour today with many original members and always give a hell of a show. But a band in the 70's who toured with 2 percussionists (a rock kit and a Latin ), 4-5 keyboards with various players, a lineup of horns and flutes, guitars, and much more. No one has ever done this...and made money. Re-listen to "I'm a Man" . The long version. Good set of headphones. Then ask yourself again- Why were they not inducted 20 years ago? Oh! It's going to be a Posthumous Induction in another 20 years where all members are dead and their families can set their award by their Urn on the mantelpiece.

Posted by Katharine on Sunday, 08/23/2015 @ 02:06am


Katharine,

While I do agree that Chicago had written quite a few great songs during their career; their best work had become radio hits. Between 1970 and 1984, Chicago's hit songs had dominated the airwaves. What is not to like about Peter Cetera's, or Robert Lamm's vocals? I do not believe that the members of Chicago will be inducted posthumously, but they really need to get Peter Cetera back, to most people, he was the voice of Chicago, plus he had written, or co-written quite a few of their most successful songs. The members of Chicago made a serious error by not allowing him to have a solo career at the same time. Had they done so, I have no doubt that he would have stayed and Chicago would have been inducted years ago.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/23/2015 @ 11:54am


Katharine,

While I do agree that Chicago had written quite a few great songs during their career; their best work had become radio hits. Between 1970 and 1984, Chicago's hit songs had dominated the airwaves. What is not to like about Peter Cetera's, or Robert Lamm's vocals? I do not believe that the members of Chicago will be inducted posthumously, but they really need to get Peter Cetera back. As far as most people, are concerned, he was the voice of Chicago. Additionally, Peter had written, or co-written quite a few of their most successful songs. The members of Chicago had made a very serious error by not allowing him to have a solo career at the same time. Had they done so, I have no doubt that he would have stayed and Chicago would have been inducted years, possibly even decades ago.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/23/2015 @ 12:03pm


http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terrykath/searching-for-terry-the-man-behind-the-guitar

Searching for Terry : The Man Behind the Guitar by Michelle Kath

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 08/29/2015 @ 21:09pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP4bm-T-1-E

Terry Kath Documentary Trailer

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 08/29/2015 @ 21:51pm


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO:

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/2/2015 @ 08:58am


@Jason Voigt

No Terry, Peter or Danny - you didn't see the real Chicago but only a shadow of what they really were. You need check out videos of the 72 Japan concert at Bodukan and you'll see what I mean.

1) Too many band members. Who to induct and why?

Most fans would want just the original 7 and I think many of those would be ok with Laudir de Oliveira being added. Band members would probably want everybody. I don't see this being a problem with Danny and Peter with the exception that Peter might push to also add his brother Kenny and his high school buddy Marty Grebb added.
The Hall is actually the one that would create any drama and as usual be the problem - so why should Chicago be penalized for their childishness?

3) They were mostly remembered as a power-ballad band.

Says who - not the kids. Check out the crowds reaction to the 70's songs especially 25 or 6 to 4 and for the record If You Leave Me Now is the most covered Chicago song.

youtube.com/watch?v=-DPv7OOt7iw
youtube.com/watch?v=FzcbN61ly_k

Is this propaganda put out by Cheese-wiz factory?

4) They're just another hit-making band.

I guess that means Elvis, the Beatles and the Beach Boys need to be kicked out of the Hall.

5) The so-called professional critics have hated them since Day One.

Jann Wenner and his corporate cronnies had a vendetta against Chicago. this was going around back in the 70's. Check out Chicago on Google newspapers - not all critics were and are in Jann Wenner's back pants pocket.

2) Lack of innovation.

You really need to validate your sources and check if they are reliable.

Chicago was considered the most easily recognizable band of the 70's. This means they were different and that takes innovation.

In several articles I have read that Chicago took integration of the horns to anew level. According to Lee what Chicago did was use the horns as a lead instrument.

When Chicago changed their name from CTA to Chicago they did something that I can't find anybody else before doing.

Gibson used Peter Cetera for its bass ads. They were targeting musicians and I doubt they would respect somebody that was not doing something innovative. Google Peter Cetera and bass to see what actual bass players have to say about him. I believe you will find he is very respected bass player.

The switch from baritone to tenor being the standard occurred in the early 70's. Who do you think led the way - the singer defined as an elastic tenor who gets in your head and stays there or the guy defined as struggling and straining and still not getting it up there?

Chicago pushed the use of the 2 part song. In his book Danny explains how the record company gave them problems with the suites. The 2 part song was a way around this and became associated with Chicago. By the end of the 70's the 2 part song being played on even top 40 AM radio stations became a common occurrence.

You brought up 80's Chicago, but were you aware that metal prog was influenced by 80's Chicago or that several R & B artists sampled 80's Chicago songs? It may not be your favorite era of Chicago music but some professional musicians found it innovative and were influenced by it.

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 09/2/2015 @ 16:01pm


Ahhhh, Peter Cetera does not want Kenny Cetera and Marty Grebb inducted with Chicago! Why would you even mention that? They were not members of Chicago. Peter Cetera isn't crazy like that.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/2/2015 @ 23:28pm


Roy

Wiki lists both as touring musicians. I think the years listed may be wrong. On the internet I have come across Marty Grebb saying he shared a room with Terry when they traveled and that Kenny filled in for Oliveira when he left. When Chicago appeared on the Merv Griffen Show in 1980, Marty Grebb was introduced as a member of the band.

I came across an interview where Walt says that they had problem with a tribute band that was giving them competition. He also said this band had former "members" of Chicago. Note he used a plural - so he couldn't have been talking about Danny's band.

The only tribute band that I have come across that could be the one that Walt was talking about is Chicago's Finest. It contained: Chris Pinnick, Marty Grebb and Kenny Cetera. So I think it is reasonable to question whether Marty Grebb and Kenny Cetera were members of Chicago or just hired hands.

youtube.com/watch?v=A7tyV2Gm7qU
youtube.com/watch?v=bzkB66Ibhq4
youtube.com/watch?v=EyB-QJPpVVA

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 08:06am


Roy

I searched and I need to modify what Walt said in the interview. Sorry, I must have been remembering something else I read in regards to the plural. The interview was in Jam Magazine. Walt mentions needing to send out a cease and desist order and the question asked pertained to splinter groups. As far as I know Danny's band just released a cd in 2013 - so I don't think Walt was talking about Danny.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 08:55am


Kenny Cetera and Marty Grebb were only hired hands. Read the booklets of the last 7 Chicago Greatest Hits albums. They list the names of all the official members of Chicago. The Heart Vol. I & II, The Best, The Very Best, Love Songs, The Box Set. I'm just saying that Kenny Cetera and Marty Grebb will not be included in the induction, and Chicago is not going to push for that.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 09:59am


Chicago will have between 7 to 11 inductees. This is who qualifies:

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

CHICAGO


01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: congas; percussions; songwriter; Sergio Mendes)
09. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter; The Sons Of Champlin)
10. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter; The Keane Brothers; Keane)
11. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter; Honk; Firefall)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 10:04am


When Chicago is finally nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I hope Robert Lamm Walter Parazaider, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane will make an effort to make sure the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame listens to them when it comes to which additional members of Chicago to induct along with the 7 original members.

I can tell you right now that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will not include guitarists Donnie Dacus, Chris Pinnick or DaWayne Bailey as inductees because they were all short-lived, non-original members of Chicago. Keith Howland and Lou Pardini will not be inducted because they were very, very late arrivals to the band.

Along with the 7 original members of Chicago, these are the additional members of Chicago who can and should be inducted: Laudir De Oliveira, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, and Tris Imboden.

Laudir De Oliveira was Chicago's 8th member. He was with the band for 7 years and he performed on 10 Chicago albums, including all 5 of Chicago's number 1 albums.

Bill Champlin was with Chicago for 28 years and 9 studio albums. He played a big part in the Chicago 80s comeback. His lead voice is heard on the radio on the Chicago top 10 hits, Hard Habit To Break, Will You Still Love Me, I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love, You're Not Alone, and the number 1 hit, Look Away.

Jason Scheff has been with Chicago for 30 years now. It would look very odd if the guy who replaced Peter Cetera in Chicago is not included as an inductee into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Jason Scheff has been on 8 Chicago studio albums and his voice is still heard on the radio on Chicago's top 10 hits, Will You Still Love Me and What Kind Of Man Would I Be.

If Timothy B. Schmit of Poco and Joe Walsh of The James Gang were inducted with the Eagles, and Sammy Hagar of Montrose was inducted with Van Halen, then Bill Champlin of The Sons of Champlin and Jason Scheff should be inducted with Chicago. They shouldn't be treated any differently.

Tris Imboden marks his 25th year as Chicago's drummer this year. He should be inducted as well.

I think Chicago's case is a little similar to The E Street Band.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 10:50am


Roy

I still find it odd that Marty Grebb is on the Merv Griffen Show with Chicago and being introduced as a member of the band. Now there is also the question of who Walt was talking about in the Jam interview.

By the way there were two benefit concerts for Marty Grebb earlier this year to help with medical bills from his fight with cancer. One in LA with Bonnie Raitt and one in the Chicago region with Danny and Hawk Wolinski.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 11:01am


I will have to check the credits again on the Chicago XIV album to see if Marty Grebb is credited anywhere because the horn section was on drugs and couldn't perform on early 80s Chicago records. They weren't even really performing on the Merv Griffen Show, they were lip-singing while the album track played in the background. So it was pointless to have Marty Grebb there with them. Maybe they were on tour at the time. Chicago has had other horn players sub for Walter Parazaider recently in concerts whenever he is ill.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/3/2015 @ 23:14pm


Marty Grebb plays several instruments. His father was a big band musician and made sure both Marty Grebb and his brother learned several instruments. He also filled in for Bobby at times.

The lip-syncing was fairly common at the time and I believe some of the shows required it. I remember American Bandstand did it all the time. Read the You Tube comments about what Peter was on Thunder and Lightening which they did on Merv Griffen.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 09/4/2015 @ 18:51pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oAoSZ2y1cw

Chicago - Full Concert - 07/21/70 - Tanglewood (OFFICIAL)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/6/2015 @ 07:46am


When Chicago is finally nominated for and inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I hope Robert Lamm, Walter Parazaider, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane will make an effort to make sure the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame listens to them and inducts not only the original 7 members of the band, but also the 4 most important later members of the band.

I can tell you right now that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will not include guitarists Donnie Dacus, Chris Pinnick or DaWayne Bailey as inductees because they were all short-lived, non-original members of Chicago. Keith Howland and Lou Pardini will not be inducted because they were very, very late arrivals to the band. Their inclusion as inductees is not necessary and I'm pretty sure they don't care about it.

Along with the 7 original members of Chicago, these are the 4 additional members of Chicago who can and should be inducted: Laudir De Oliveira, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, and Tris Imboden.

Laudir De Oliveira was Chicago's 8th member. He was with the band for 7 years and he performed on 10 Chicago albums, including all 5 of Chicago's number 1 albums.

Bill Champlin was with Chicago for 28 years and 9 studio albums. He played a big part in the Chicago 80s comeback. His lead voice is heard on the radio on the Chicago top 10 hits, Hard Habit To Break, Will You Still Love Me, I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love, You're Not Alone, and the number 1 hit, Look Away.

Jason Scheff has been with Chicago for 30 years now. It would look very odd if the guy who replaced Peter Cetera in Chicago is not included as an inductee into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Jason Scheff has been on 8 Chicago studio albums and his voice is still heard on the radio on Chicago's top 10 hits, Will You Still Love Me and What Kind Of Man Would I Be.

If Timothy B. Schmit of Poco and Joe Walsh of The James Gang were inducted with the Eagles, and Sammy Hagar of Montrose was inducted with Van Halen, then Bill Champlin of The Sons of Champlin and Jason Scheff should be inducted with Chicago. They shouldn't be treated any differently.

Tris Imboden marks his 25th year as Chicago's drummer this year. He should be inducted as well.

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
THE CHICAGO INDUCTEES

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: congas; percussions; songwriter)
09. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter)
10. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
11. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter)

BANDS WITH 10 OR MORE MEMBERS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. Parliament-Funkadelic (16 Members Inducted in 1997)
02. The Grateful Dead (12 Members Inducted in 1994)
03. Bill Haley And The Comets (11 Members Inducted in 1987/2012)
04. Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band (11 Members Inducted in 1999/2014)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 09/8/2015 @ 08:22am


I was right! Chicago will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a Barack Obama presidency! I don't like the photo they chose to use for Chicago on the Rock Hall website.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/8/2015 @ 05:31am


https://rockhall.com/inductees/nominees/2016-chicago/

The intro to Chicago on the Rock Hall website only mentions James Pankow and then it says Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound. I don't know if this means that only the 7 original members will be inducted.

Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. A brazen mix of soulful rock, pop and jazz coupled with protester’s chants from the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; the album received critical acclaim and later produced the classic singles “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Beginnings.” As the band began touring, under pressure from the city of Chicago, they shortened their name to simply, Chicago, and later released their second self-titled album, Chicago, in 1970. The center track, “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon,” is a seven-part, 13-minute suite of pure melodic perfection composed by James Pankow who merged his love of classical, long song styles with Chicago’s signature sound. It yielded two unexpected singles “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” that quickly took the charts by storm reaching the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100. From their inception through to the late 1970’s, Chicago mastered the art of making melodic jazz tinged rock with a keen pop sensibility. The group had a long string of jazz-rock mega hits including: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Feelin Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now” and many others. Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound. With over 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles, fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/8/2015 @ 05:47am


Roy, praise not the Chicago induction until the Chicago induction has occurred.

They've just been nominated.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 10/8/2015 @ 10:22am


www.chicagotheband.com/news/

Chicago Reports on Their Nomination

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/8/2015 @ 17:08pm


THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME : CHICAGO

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THIS IS HOW CHICAGO SHOULD BE REMEMBERED ON ROCK HALL DOT COM/ORG

Suggestion has been emailed to the Rock Hall by me!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/8/2015 @ 20:20pm


http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6722672/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-nominees-cheap-trick-chicago-react

"On behalf of the members of the band Chicago, past and present, I am grateful for the creative life that Music continues to provide. We are surprised and honored to be nominated," Chicago's Robert Lamm told Billboard.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 07:56am


Chicago is the all-time best selling act and highest Billboard charting act on this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot. It makes sense that they are number one in the official Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan poll and the Future Rock Legends poll because this is Chicago!

The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, Chicago!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 13:31pm


Actually, Roy, Janet is the biggest singles act on the ballot. According to Joel Whitburn's latest edition of Top Pop Singles, Janet Jackson ranks 8th, where as Chicago is 23rd.

Posted by Philip on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 13:42pm


When you combine the all-time point total for the Billboard 100 singles chart and the point total for the Billboard 200 albums chart, Chicago is number 1.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 16:50pm


I imagine if you include the point totals for the R&B charts, the Dance charts, Janet pulls ahead, though the AC charts will certainly be Chicago's territory, too.

Posted by Philip on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 18:17pm


Roy,

I recall reading that the sale totals is a combination of all US album and single sales. How it charted would not matter.

Philip,

The Jackson family has been known to inflate sales numbers in books. What counts is the official records.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 19:15pm


Whether it's the charts or the sales, Chicago is ahead of all the other 2016 nominees on both counts. The poll shows Chicago fans are out in full force. Chicago will be inducted in 2016. I will update my Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction speech for Chicago to include the result of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame official fan poll.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 20:00pm


Zuzu, I'm not going on any books that the Jackson family had a hand in. I'm using the information from Record Research, the foremost authority on exactly this type of information. If you care more about singles than albums, Janet's the leader. If it's all about the LPs, it's Chicago.

Posted by Philip on Friday, 10/9/2015 @ 22:01pm


http://petercetera.com

No reaction yet from Peter Cetera on Chicago's nomination.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/10/2015 @ 13:51pm


Why is it okay for Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh to be inducted with the Eagles ("I Can't Tell You Why" and "The Long Run"), but not okay for Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff to be inducted with Chicago ("Will You Still Love Me" and "Look Away")?

Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh were with the Eagles for only one or two albums before the Eagles broke up in 1980 and then reunited in 1994 for Hell Freezes Over ("Love Will Keep Us Alive" and "Get Over It").

I've sent emails to Chicago's management and to members of the Rock Hall committee explaining to them why Laudir De Oliveira, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff and Tris Imboden should be inducted with Chicago.

When Chicago is finally inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I hope Robert Lamm, Walter Parazaider, James Pankow and Lee Loughnane will make an effort to make sure the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame listens to them and inducts not only the original 7 members of the band, but also the 4 most important later members of the band.

I can tell you right now that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will not include guitarists Donnie Dacus, Chris Pinnick or DaWayne Bailey as inductees because they were all short-lived, non-original members of Chicago. Keith Howland and Lou Pardini will not be inducted because they were very, very late arrivals to the band. Their inclusion as inductees is not necessary and I'm pretty sure they don't care about it.

Along with the 7 original members of Chicago, these are the 4 additional members of Chicago who can and should be inducted: Laudir De Oliveira, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, and Tris Imboden.

Laudir De Oliveira was Chicago's 8th member. He was with the band for 7 years and he performed on 10 Chicago albums, including all 5 of Chicago's number 1 albums.

Bill Champlin was with Chicago for 28 years and 9 studio albums. He played a big part in the Chicago 80s comeback. His lead voice is heard on the radio on the Chicago top 10 hits, Hard Habit To Break, Will You Still Love Me, I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love, You're Not Alone, and the number 1 hit, Look Away.

Jason Scheff has been with Chicago for 30 years now. It would look very odd if the guy who replaced Peter Cetera in Chicago is not included as an inductee into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Jason Scheff has been on 8 Chicago studio albums and his voice is still heard on the radio on Chicago's top 10 hits, Will You Still Love Me and What Kind Of Man Would I Be.

If Timothy B. Schmit of Poco and Joe Walsh of The James Gang were inducted with the Eagles, and Sammy Hagar of Montrose was inducted with Van Halen, then Bill Champlin of The Sons of Champlin and Jason Scheff should be inducted with Chicago. They shouldn't be treated any differently.

Tris Imboden marks his 25th year as Chicago's drummer this year. He should be inducted as well.

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
THE CHICAGO INDUCTEES

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: congas; percussions; songwriter)
09. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter)
10. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
11. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter)

BANDS WITH 10 OR MORE MEMBERS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. Parliament-Funkadelic (16 Members Inducted in 1997)
02. The Grateful Dead (12 Members Inducted in 1994)
03. Bill Haley And The Comets (11 Members Inducted in 1987/2012)
04. Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band (11 Members Inducted in 1999/2014)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 06:00am


I think Schmidt and Walsh were inducted with The Eagles partly due to name recognition.

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 08:13am


Roy,

I think you may find that some fans would object to Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff. There is one floating out there on the internet that Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff had come up with a ultimatum that they go or Danny goes and that is why Danny was fired. Danny is Chicago. Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff are not. Anyway who wants to hear the kid sing when you have the genuine article and his vocal ability is 1,000 times better.

I've read that it was Bill Champlin got the band to hire David Foster as a manager. A lot of fans do not like David Foster for what he did with Chicago. A lot of people do not like David Foster for what he did with several artist.

Considering Los Lobos are the only Hispanics on the ballot, I would be surprised that they wouldn't include Laudir De Oliveira since he is Brazilian and a Latino.

In your list you have two drummers, two bass players and two keyboardist. Yet the list has no living guitarist. Chris Pinnick was playing guitar and not Bill Champlin. Bill Champlin may play guitar but does he play it well enough.

Has Danny said anything?

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 09:54am


Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin have patched things up. Champlin has been touring with Seraphine's California Transit Authority, and I think he was on the last album as well. Champlin was fired via email by the four remaining original Chicago members in 2009.

Jason Scheff doesn't have to sing at the induction ceremony. He could just play bass. I'm sure Imboden and Scheff wouldn't mind sitting out of the performance and letting Danny Seraphine and Peter Cetera perform. Guns 'N Roses second drummer did not perform at the ceremony, but he picked up his trophy. Scheff and Imboden should still be inducted, even if they don't perform.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 12:43pm


Zuzu wrote:
Roy,

In your list you have two drummers, two bass players and two keyboardist. Yet the list has no living guitarist. Chris Pinnick was playing guitar and not Bill Champlin. Bill Champlin may play guitar but does he play it well enough.

Has Danny said anything?
Sunday, 10.11.15 @ 09:54am

Danny has not commented yet. Keith Howland is Chicago's current guitarist. He won't be inducted, but will most likely perform with Chicago at the ceremony.

I'll get back to you on Champlin's guitar playing, once I find the videos on youtube. I have a few concerts in mind.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 12:53pm


http://twitter.com/dannyseraphine/with_replies

Danny Seraphine tweets a link to the Rock Hall poll

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 14:23pm


http://twitter.com/chicagotheband

Chicago tweets a link to the Rock Hall poll

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/11/2015 @ 14:32pm


CHICAGO : THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART

01. 1969 - # 17 - The Chicago Transit Authority
02. 1970 - # 4 - Chicago
03. 1971 - # 2 - Chicago III
04. 1972 - # 3 - Chicago At Carnegie Hall
05. 1972 - # 1 - Chicago V
06. 1973 - # 1 - Chicago VI
07. 1974 - # 1 - Chicago VII
08. 1975 - # 1 - Chicago VIII
09. 1975 - # 1 - Chicago IX: Greatest Hits
10. 1976 - # 3 - Chicago X
11. 1977 - # 6 - Chicago XI
12. 1978 - # 12 - Hot Streets
13. 1979 - # 21 - Chicago 13
14. 1980 - # 71 - Chicago XIV
15. 1981 - # 171 - Greatest Hits Volume II
16. 1982 - # 9 - Chicago 16
17. 1984 - # 4 - Chicago 17
18. 1987 - # 35 - Chicago 18
19. 1988 - # 37 - Chicago 19
20. 1989 - # 37 - Greatest Hits 1982-1989
21. 1991 - # 66 - Twenty 1
22. 1995 - # 90 - Night And Day
23. 1997 - # 55 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997
24. 1998 - # 154 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II
25. 1998 - # 47 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
26. 2002 - # 20 - The Very Best Of Chicago: Only The Beginning
27. 2003 - # 102 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?
28. 2005 - # 57 - Love Songs
29. 2006 - # 41 - Chicago XXX
30. 2007 - # 100 - The Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition
31. 2008 - # 122 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
32. 2011 - # 170 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
33. 2014 - # 82 - Chicago XXXVI: Now

CHICAGO : THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. 1969 - # 71 – Questions 67 And 68
02. 1970 - # 9 – Make Me Smile
03. 1970 - # 4 – 25 Or 6 To 4
04. 1970 - # 7 – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
05. 1971 - # 20 – Free
06. 1971 - # 35 – Lowdown
07. 1971 - # 7 – Beginnings
08. 1971 - # 7 – Colour My World
09. 1971 - # 24 – Questions 67 And 68
10. 1971 - # 49 – I’m A Man
11. 1972 - # 3 – Saturday In The Park
12. 1972 - # 24 – Dialogue (Part I & II)
13. 1973 - # 10 – Feelin’ Stronger Every Day
14. 1973 - # 4 – Just You ‘N’ Me
15. 1974 - # 9 – (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long
16. 1974 - # 6 – Call On Me
17. 1974 - # 11 – Wishing You Were Here
18. 1975 - # 13 – Harry Truman
19. 1975 - # 5 – Old Days
20. 1975 - # 61 – Brand New Love Affair (Part I & II)
21. 1976 - # 32 – Another Rainy Day In New York City
22. 1976 - # 1 – If You Leave Me Now
23. 1977 - # 49 – You Are On My Mind
24. 1977 - # 4 – Baby, What A Big Surprise
25. 1978 - # 44 – Little One
26. 1978 - # 63 – Take Me Back To Chicago
27. 1978 - # 14 – Alive Again
28. 1978 - # 14 – No Tell Lover
29. 1979 - # 73 – Gone Long Gone
30. 1979 - # 83 – Must Have Been Crazy
31. 1980 - # 56 – Thunder And Lightning
32. 1982 - # 1 – Hard To Say I’m Sorry
33. 1982 - # 22 – Love Me Tomorrow
34. 1983 - # 81 – What You’re Missing
35. 1984 - # 16 – Stay The Night
36. 1984 - # 3 – Hard Habit To Break
37. 1984 - # 3 – You’re The Inspiration
38. 1985 - # 14 – Along Comes A Woman
39. 1986 - # 48 – 25 Or 6 To 4
40. 1986 - # 3 – Will You Still Love Me?
41. 1987 - # 17 – If She Would Have Been Faithful…
42. 1987 - # 91 – Niagara Falls
43. 1988 - # 3 – I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love
44. 1988 - # 1 – Look Away
45. 1989 - # 10 – You’re Not Alone
46. 1989 - # 55 – We Can Last Forever
47. 1989 - # 5 – What Kind Of Man Would I Be?
48. 1990 - # 75 – Hearts In Trouble
49. 1991 - # 39 – Chasin’ The Wind
50. 1997 - # 59 – Here In My Heart

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/12/2015 @ 16:37pm


The Chicago Cubs might win the World Series this year!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/15/2015 @ 12:07pm


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Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/15/2015 @ 14:14pm


https://www.facebook.com/Chicago.Official?fref=ts

Chicago has changed the cover photo on their official Facebook page. It's a photo on the original 7 members. They must know something.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/15/2015 @ 14:48pm


I think the Rock Hall members found all my emails to them to be funny, and now they too want to see Chicago inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/15/2015 @ 15:02pm


Chicago will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame the year after the Paul Butterfield Blues Band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band are from Chicago and they had a song called Born In Chicago. This is being done on purpose.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/16/2015 @ 07:52am


You can add Chris Cornell of Soundgarden as a possibility for giving the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction speech for Chicago.

"SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell had Kath's vocal style in mind when he plugged in to record his first solo effort, Euphoria Morning (A&M).

"When we started recording this album, recalled Cornell, " I told everyone involved that I was hearing vocally was white soul from the late '60s and early '70s, singers like Terry Kath. Because back then, it was cool to be a blue-eyed soul singer. It was still aggressive and kind of dangerous. It isn't merely white guys trying to sound black., Kath's style was a natural influence that was being incorporated into what we did. He was almost overly dramatic, but in a really cool way. I like that." - CHRIS CORNELL (Soundgarden)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/17/2015 @ 08:52am


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/17/2015 @ 09:01am


I was surprised! No one has mentioned the late great Terry Kath of Chicago. This band is really underrated.

Here's an excerpt from Guitar One Magazine.

Chicago's original guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Terry Kath was real bluesy and very soulful. Listen to his songs from the first album "Chicago Transit Authority" to his last album with the band before he died, "Chicago XI. Soundgarden's Chris Cornell admires Terry Kath's vocal style and admitted that that he had Kath's vocal style in mind when he plugged in to record his first solo effort, "Euphoria Morning" (A&M). "When we started recording this album," recalled Cornell, "I told everyone involved that what I was hearing vocally was white soul from the late '60s and early '70s, singers like Terry Kath. Because back then, it was cool to be a blue-eyed soul singer. It was still aggressive and kind of dangerous. It wasn't merely white guys trying to sound black, it was a natural influence that was being incorporated into what they did. They were almost overly dramatic, but in a really cool way. I like that."

Aside from being a good bluesy singer, he's a monster when it comes to guitar playing.

SOURCE: Guitar One Magazine August 2001 issue.
ARTICLE TITLE: Gone Too Soon - A Tribute To 65 Fallen Heroes"

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/17/2015 @ 09:12am


Roy, another good person to induct Chicago would be Pope Francis.

Posted by Dezmond on Saturday, 10/17/2015 @ 10:54am


Actually, the Rock Hall could get Al Kooper or Bobby Colomby to induct Chicago, to suggest that Blood, Sweat & Tears will be nominated next year.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/17/2015 @ 18:19pm


Bill Clinton is a Chicago fan. Bill Clinton plays the saxophone. Bill Clinton played the saxophone on the Arsenio Hall Show in 1992, the same year that Peter Cetera appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show, twice.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/18/2015 @ 15:13pm


Yes, I know. And the fact that Clinton was on in the same year as Cetera cannot be mere coincidence. This is why I predict that Chicago will be inducted be a special delegation consisting of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Pope Francis and a returned Jesus Christ. Also, the world will be so excited that Peter Cetera has decided to rejoin his old band for one night only for a transcendent version of "Along Comes a Woman" that the next day there will be a lasting peace accord between the Israelis and Palestinians.

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 10/18/2015 @ 21:19pm


So true Dezmond, as was foretold in Parts I AND II of the Dialogue of St. Peter.

Posted by Philip on Sunday, 10/18/2015 @ 22:35pm


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Kooper, Bobby Colomby, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/19/2015 @ 08:46am


http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/10/cubs_win_world_series_in_2015.html

Chicago Cubs will win World Series in 2015 -- 'Back to the Future Part II' predicted it

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/20/2015 @ 08:05am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXs2C4Vmho

Put some money on the cubbies

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/20/2015 @ 08:32am


CHICAGO ILLUMINATI UPDATE

First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Dustin Byfuglien becomes the first African-American hockey player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (Note: Black goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Eldon Reddick won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, but they were Canadians). Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during a Barack Obama presidency. Three more black hockey players win the Stanley Cup: Ray Emery, Jamal Mayers, and Johnny Oduya. Obama and Oduya both have five letters and they both begin with the letter O and end with the letter a. Obama and Oduya both have Kenyan ancestry. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during a Barack Obama presidency. Johnny Oduya becomes the second black hockey player in NHL history behind Grant Fuhr to win more than one Stanley Cup championship. Then in 2015, Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs win the World Series, which was predicted in the 1989 Back To The Future II movie. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during a Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/20/2015 @ 09:20am


Roy,

You did know that Obama is a Sox fan? If you are from Chicago you are one or the other not both. Kevin Cronin is the Hawks fan. REO's Riding The Storm Out is played at Hawks games.

You might be on to something about the Cubs. There was the Dodgers Stadium incident that resulted in Peter getting his jaw wired shut. The whole band are cubbies at least the originals. But Steve Goodman wrote Go Cubs Go and his ashes were dispersed in Wrigley.

Now the big one. The World Series has not been played yet. The division playoffs are still going on. right now the Cubs are 0-2 against the Mets.

Cubbies believe in curses. They will do just about anything to break a curse - eat goat meat - blow up baseballs. So this year may become known as the curse of Roy.

Posted by Zuzu on Tuesday, 10/20/2015 @ 09:56am


The bots that ruined the fan poll have destroyed the Cubs too! The Mets are moving on, the Cubs, not so much. The Illuminati have been held at bay. Now maybe the Cubs had to be sacrificed so the band could get in this year, but the band's fans have only been waiting since 94/95. The Cubs' fans have been waiting since 1908. Quit cutting in line, Cetera!

Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 10/21/2015 @ 23:55pm


You did know that Obama is a Sox fan? If you are from Chicago you are one or the other not both.


Posted by Zuzu on Tuesday, 10.20.15 @ 09:56am


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Well, I was born in South Bend, Indiana, lived 70 miles outside Chicago, inside NW Indiana's Central Time Zone Chicagoland area and I've always been a fan of both The Cubbies and White Sox!

8-)

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 01:20am


The bots that ruined the fan poll have destroyed the Cubs too! The Mets are moving on, the Cubs, not so much. The Illuminati have been held at bay. Now maybe the Cubs had to be sacrificed so the band could get in this year, but the band's fans have only been waiting since 94/95. The Cubs' fans have been waiting since 1908. Quit cutting in line, Cetera!

Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 10.21.15 @ 23:55pm


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LOL

Well, as usual, maybe next year, I think they will win one sooner than later, by 2018, interesting how Da Cubs swept the New York Mets in a 7-game regular season sweep, their first such sweep of that many games since 1885, when Back to the Future Part III happened, yet could do nothing against Murphy, this player who has that 1945 goat's infamous name, in an 0-4 NLCS sweep, 1969 all over again, but it ends differently!

:-(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ULjJ3EqyY

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 01:35am


Well, I was born in South Bend, Indiana, lived 70 miles outside Chicago, inside NW Indiana's Central Time Zone Chicagoland area and I've always been a fan of both The Cubbies and White Sox!

8-)

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Thursday, 10.22.15 @ 01:20am


I have a general idea where South Bend is. I also know who Digger Phelps was. ;) I used to go up to New Buffalo in the summers when I was little. Never could figure out the time zone differences. Isn't there somewhere around there that doesn't change clocks? I can't remember if it was in Indiana or Michigan. The camp I went to was on Chicago time.
South Bend is not Chicago. It's actually one way to tell right off the bat if somebody is actually from Chicago or the burbs. Burbies will either not declare a team or will say both. If you were actually born and raised in Chicago it is one or the other. I grew up close enough to Comiskey to hear the scoreboard.

:)


Bots? Proof --- and none of those phoney baloney numbers please. While you're at it maybe you should also show what was going on with another person's numbers. Fans don't run up numbers and walk away. So who was running up those numbers? Hmmmm! I wonder who.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 02:40am


Got a beach house I could sell you in Idaho if you don't think there were bots ruining the fan vote.

Posted by Gassman on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 07:38am


some people are complaining yet I don't see proof. Nobody took screen shots? Let's have screenshots at 2 or 3 hour intervals. Let's show everybody what really was happening.

Let's see who was the one that was really doing something funny. This was a free for all poll. People set their buts down on a chair in front of a computer and vote. When somebody else is catching up or getting ahead fans react and do something. You don't go from about 400,000 to over 3,000,000 in as little as a few hours and do barely anything for the next day or so when others pass you up.

Now that is funny. Then you go and complain about it.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 10:00am


Leave Chicago alone! This is Chicago!! Everyone in the Rock Hall poll is being botted, some more than others. Chicago is # 1 for a reason!!! Have you heard of Heavy Metal's Holy Trinity - Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple? Well, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, Chicago and the Bee Gees are Rock and Roll's Holy Quintet on the Billboard Charts! Chicago at # 1 in the Rock Hall poll makes sense! Get over it! Chicago will be inducted in 2016! This is Chicago, not Boston or Kansas.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 10:50am


Did you forget to take your meds this morning, Roy? Calm down. "This is Chicago!!" So what? Look, the process is fraudulent. Perhaps Chicago deserves or would be #1 in the poll right now, perhaps not. We will never know because the integrity of the whole process has been compromise. My favorite band of the nominees is The Cars, and they have also benefited from the fraudulent voting. I'm happy they will get a vote through the Fan Ballot. But it is still a fraud.

Posted by Dezmond on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 12:41pm


What fraud? Did you mean the one that went from about 400,000 to about 3,000,000 and then poof disappeared? What fans do that? Let's stop the accusations and actually start showing some proof. Let's start seeing screenshots at regular intervals for that first week.

It's all fine and dandy to come up with accusations after the fact but if somebody thought something funny was going on than why didn't they document it? Where are the screenshots? There is a word for baseless accusations. It's called propaganda.

Like Roy said this is Chicago. One of the Big Four. It isn't Boston and it isn't Kansas. It is Chicago.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 13:04pm


Again, so what if it's Chicago. I think Future Rock Legends has documented what happened quite well, I am not going to rehash what he has already shown so well. Just look at the numbers and refer to what FRL wrote. Why didn't anyone prove with screen shots? I don't know. I don't care that much because the Fan Ballot means very little in reality. It is one ballot out of hundreds. Also, my Cars benefit, so great. They get a vote. I don't really care if the vote is fraudulent or not. What I do mind is people who are so blinded by their love for a band that they cannot see reality right in front of them. That is more annoying than a fraudulent Fan Poll. Just take the Chicago vote and be happy with it.

Posted by Dezmond on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 14:09pm


Again, so what if it's Chicago. I think Future Rock Legends has documented what happened quite well, I am not going to rehash what he has already shown so well. Just look at the numbers and refer to what FRL wrote. Why didn't anyone prove with screen shots? I don't know. I don't care that much because the Fan Ballot means very little in reality. It is one ballot out of hundreds. Also, my Cars benefit, so great. They get a vote. I don't really care if the vote is fraudulent or not. What I do mind is people who are so blinded by their love for a band that they cannot see reality right in front of them. That is more annoying than fraudulent Fan Poll. Just take the Chicago vote and be happy with it.

Posted by Dezmond on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 14:09pm


Without the actual documentation nothing is shown. Graphs are nothing more than pretty pictures without the actual data shown to back it up.

Neither graph depicts what I recall happening. The first one does not show the flip flops that were occurring. Janet regained the top spot twice. It also does not show The cars or Yes taking the top spot. The second one does not show amounts as I remember them. This is why screenshots are so important. It backs up the graphs shown. Without the backups graphs are not validated and are very very vulnerable to being disputed.

It may only be one vote and that is not what matters. It's the principle. After twenty years, Chicago fans are tired of the snide remarks. Chicago fans are tired of the anti-Chicago propaganda. No more. Enough is enough.

Quite frankly I think the truth behind the propaganda is that somebody had their morning cup of Joe and is doing some damage control.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 14:45pm


Don't worry about it Dezmond. Let them live in la-la land. Hopefully the Rock Hall will either delete votes from IP addresses they know are bots or they start the vote over again with the 15 vote limit. If not its only one vote.

Posted by Gassman on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 15:16pm


There is no proof to the propaganda. Plain and simple. Repeating something over and over and coming up with graphs without the data to back it up does not make it true.

One and a half months to go and we will see. That is what really counts.

:)

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 15:32pm


"Neither graph depicts what I recall happening. The first one does not show the flip flops that were occurring. Janet regained the top spot twice. It also does not show The cars or Yes taking the top spot. The second one does not show amounts as I remember them. This is why screenshots are so important. It backs up the graphs shown. Without the backups graphs are not validated and are very very vulnerable to being disputed."

Very genuine question, Zuzu.... do you remember when, in reference to how soon the fan vote opened that Janet Jackson reclaimed the spot not once after being knocked off the top, but twice? I never saw Janet reclaim the top spot ever, so I'm curious as to when these two things happened.

"It may only be one vote and that is not what matters. It's the principle. After twenty years, Chicago fans are tired of the snide remarks. Chicago fans are tired of the anti-Chicago propaganda. No more. Enough is enough."

This is why graphs, IP traces, and even a confession from a hacker wouldn't appease Chicago fans.

Posted by Philip on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 15:35pm


Philip,

Janet regained the top spot late on the first or second day. She went from around 400,000 to 3,000,000. I am pretty sure it was the second day. She fell down to sixth place over a time period that was between 1 and 2 days. Then she went from about 3.5 or maybe 4 mil to about 8 or 9 mil. She went back down to 6th place again. There were a couple attempts but they only lasted less than 1/2 hour. Chicago started going full force in numbers after being overtaken by both Yes and the Cars. Both were at least once and one was twice. The other may have been twice too.

You might be able to find out when by searching for Roy's name in the nomination thread. I believe he made comments on that thread about who was in the lead some of the times. I may have commented once early on.

Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 16:03pm


Philip:

Unless it happened sometime after the 10th of October, it never happened.

https://twitter.com/futurerocklgnds/status/652913393863561216/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Posted by Gassman on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 16:07pm


Zuzu, our data is fine. Vote totals are recorded daily, not hourly. Results were indeed volatile in the first day, which is to be expected.

In this case, your mistrust seems to be misplaced.

Posted by FRL on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 17:56pm


Tom Morello wore a CTA cap at this year's Rock Hall ceremony. That's proof that Chicago will get enough votes from the committee and the inductees. Chicago will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016. Questlove wore a Hall & Oates shirt and they were inducted right after. Morello's CTA cap was a sign!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 20:34pm


I have a general idea where South Bend is. I also know who Digger Phelps was. ;) I used to go up to New Buffalo in the summers when I was little. Never could figure out the time zone differences. Isn't there somewhere around there that doesn't change clocks? I can't remember if it was in Indiana or Michigan. The camp I went to was on Chicago time.
South Bend is not Chicago. It's actually one way to tell right off the bat if somebody is actually from Chicago or the burbs. Burbies will either not declare a team or will say both. If you were actually born and raised in Chicago it is one or the other. I grew up close enough to Comiskey to hear the scoreboard.

:)


Posted by Zuzu on Thursday, 10.22.15 @ 02:40am


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I'm aware about all that, but 4 Grandparents on both sides of my family, even Dad, then most farmers and business owners migrated to NW Indiana, most everyone is originally from Chicago.

Indiana now observes Daylight Savings Time since 2006, that was where there was confusion.

I also know New Buffalo, Michigan.

8-)

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Thursday, 10/22/2015 @ 20:48pm


Now that Chicago is finally going to be inducted or at least most likely should I want to know who they plan on inducting. The only members I think there is some doubt on is Tris and Jason. Personally I hope they both get in. For those who think there is some question about Bill Champlin, he gets the nod no question about it. From 85 on he was the face of the band, sure Jason replaced Cetera but the voice of Chicago became Bill. Within the industry Bill probably has a good as reputation as anyone. If Bill gets left out, its original 7 only no shot of Jason or Tris getting in.

Posted by Pete on Friday, 10/23/2015 @ 20:38pm


The fan ballot doesn't count for much in the final tally — and this year in particular, it has apparently been manipulated by rabid fans — but at this writing, Chicago leads the vote by at least 50% over their fellow nominees. Who knew Robert Lamm and Gene Simmons had so much in common?

-Billboard Magazine

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/24/2015 @ 09:19am


Sorry, the last post was a quote from NPR, not Billboard.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/24/2015 @ 11:52am



I'm aware about all that, but 4 Grandparents on both sides of my family, even Dad, then most farmers and business owners migrated to NW Indiana, most everyone is originally from Chicago.

Indiana now observes Daylight Savings Time since 2006, that was where there was confusion.

I also know New Buffalo, Michigan.

8-)

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Thursday, 10.22.15 @ 20:48pm



I remembered it was something about Daylight Savings Time. I couldn't remember if it was Indiana or Michigan.

Most of the people I know that moved to Indiana from Chicago moved to the St John - Griffith area.
Are the people you know mostly from the South Side?

Chicago which was mostly West Siders were all Cubbies. Styx were the Sox fans. Kevin Cronin was born in Evanston and raised in Oak Lawn. I haven't found anything about him being a fan of either team. He is very much a Hawks fan.

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 10/24/2015 @ 17:20pm


^ No.

Former Chicagoans go as far south in NW Indiana as San Pierre, North Judson, Bass Lake and Knox around Starke County. Radioville, Medaryville, Francesville and Winamac around Pulaski County. They all started migrating around The Great Depression era.

Da Bears use to hold their annual training camp at St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, from 1944-1974!

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Saturday, 10/24/2015 @ 22:39pm


Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple.
Chicago's South California Purples.
They will be inducted the same year!
This is being done on purpose!
Two classic opening guitar riffs!
Too bad South California Purples was never a single!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/25/2015 @ 06:28am


Roy said: "Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple.
Chicago's South California Purples.
They will be inducted the same year!
This is being done on purpose!"

There is a word that needs to be introduced to Roy's vocabulary: "coincidence."

Also, Roy, just because something happens or is so. And then something else happens or is so. And after the fact your mind can connect them somehow, however much the stretch...it does NOT necessarily mean there is a cause/effect relationship there!

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 10/25/2015 @ 08:29am


I've always assumed that Roy's convoluted conspiracy theories were a joke. I can't imagine this is serious:

"Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple.
Chicago's South California Purples.
They will be inducted the same year!
This is being done on purpose!"

Posted by Classic Rock on Sunday, 10/25/2015 @ 21:08pm


No, he's serious. Scroll up several hundred posts and find his fantasy induction speeches for Chicago. My favorite part is when he tells us when the audience laughs. You've got to admire his scary dedication, though.

Posted by Dezmond on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 02:20am


There is a word that needs to be introduced to Roy's vocabulary: "coincidence."

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 10.25.15 @ 08:29am

Coincidence my arse!

Genesis and ABBA Inducted in 2010.
Abacab by Genesis.
Follow You Follow Me by Genesis.
Knowing Me Knowing You by ABBA.

My induction speeches for Chicago were taken down by FRL after Telarock complained that I was taking up too much space. I will post the final copy after Chicago is inducted!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 07:36am


Again coincidence.

Posted by Greg F on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 16:57pm


So let me get this straight, Roy. You are saying that the Genesis/ABBA inductions and Chicago/Deep Purple possible inductions are all purposeful. Not just the Nominating Committee, but enough of the voters are sitting around figuring out these Roy Haikus? Is that what you are saying?

I would also like to know your theories on the following:

1. The Kennedy assassination
2. The moon landing

I will tell you what is a real conspiracy. How could FRL take down Roy's masterpiece Chicago Induction Speech? That was a work of art.

Posted by Dezmond on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 17:32pm


With all this talk, I gotta now see Roy's Chicago acceptance speech. Are there lines in the speech like Chicago's is now "Alive Again" or those were the "Old Days." Or they "Colour Our World" (BTW, I know it's "My") because they will (most likely) get inducted this year? Will Chicago play the song "Beginnings" and end with "Feeling Stronger Everyday"? The jokes are endless here.

On a side note, Roy if believe that's the Rock Hall's Agenda to induct Genesis/ABBA and Deep Purple/Chicago based on coincidences then you are highly delusional. I want Chicago in the Rock Hall just as bad you do but still this is getting ridiculous.

Posted by Nick on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 21:54pm


Oh yes. For longtime FRL readers like myself, Roy's epic Chicago Induction Speech is the stuff of legend. My favorite parts were where he inserted cues for the audience to laugh or chuckle.

Posted by Dezmond on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 23:10pm


http://ourrockandrollhalloffame71305.yuku.com/topic/1517/CHICAGO

MY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

It will be updated in December. I will post it here in April!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/26/2015 @ 23:23pm


chicago is personally responsible for the rise of isis wake up america.

Posted by GFW on Tuesday, 10/27/2015 @ 19:50pm


Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago. Hillary Clinton is the next President of the United States of America.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/28/2015 @ 18:59pm


Roy,

Hilary Clinton had nothing to do with Chicago and her being the next POTUS is questionable. Now if you said that meant something special for Steve Goodman that would be a different story. She went to school with Steve Goodman and was interviewed for his biography.

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 10/28/2015 @ 19:56pm


Dammit, Roy, don't jinx her!!

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 10/29/2015 @ 07:13am


So let me get this straight, Roy. You are saying that the Genesis/ABBA inductions and Chicago/Deep Purple possible inductions are all purposeful. Not just the Nominating Committee, but enough of the voters are sitting around figuring out these Roy Haikus? Is that what you are saying?

I would also like to know your theories on the following:

1. The Kennedy assassination
2. The moon landing

Posted by Dezmond on Monday, 10.26.15 @ 17:32pm

YES!

There is also a connection between the Kennedys and Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky and Obama. Gretzky and Michael Jackson. Gretzky and Princess Diana. Also, a connection between the 80s TV shows Dynasty and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/30/2015 @ 14:12pm


(Fun chart trivia: Steve Miller has knocked Chicago out of the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 twice: "Rock'n Me" bumped "If You Leave Me Now" in 1976, and "Abracadabra" ejected "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" in 1982. If Miller gets inducted this year and Chicago doesn't, Chicago's fans with long memories may hold a grudge.)

-NPR

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/31/2015 @ 07:50am


Roy,

Where do you get the NPR quote from? I looked and I couldn't find it.

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 10/31/2015 @ 09:33am



Thanks Nick.

Why somebody like this is writing for NPR I will never know. He needs to take it somewhere else like Rolling Stone. This sort of opinionated garbage does not belong on anything funded with government dollars. Public Radio and Public Television was not intended to be used for somebody to vent their uneducated opinion.

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 10/31/2015 @ 11:18am


The fan ballot doesn't count for much in the final tally — and this year in particular, it has apparently been manipulated by rabid fans — but at this writing, Chicago leads the vote by at least 50% over their fellow nominees. Who knew Robert Lamm and Gene Simmons had so much in common?

-NPR

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/31/2015 @ 11:49am


http://twitter.com/TrisImboden

Tris Imboden tweets about the Rock Hall

Tris Imboden ‏@TrisImboden Oct 9
I voted for "2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominee Fan Vote!"
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Reply Retweet 4 Favorite 13
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Tris Imboden ‏@TrisImboden Oct 9
So happy the band has finally been nominated for the RRHOF!
3 retweets 21 favorites
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Tris Imboden ‏@TrisImboden Oct 8
Well we've got some seriously stiff competition but we will see what happens this year with the RRHOF!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/31/2015 @ 19:04pm


http://petercetera.com

PETER CETERA COMMENTS ON THE CHICAGO ROCK HALL NOMINATION

October 24, 2015

Hold your horses all you folks that are so excited about this Hall of Fame voting. Let me remind you that whomever has this vendetta that has kept the original Chicago out of the HOF is still in charge. We should have been in years ago of course and that’s my point. They have put in so many who don’t belong that it’s an insult to think that they might have to be forced to at least finally put us in the nominee category. Also, this fan vote only counts for ONE vote out of the hundreds of voters out there so there’s still a chance for them to finagle their way out of “letting” us in. I also heard something about Chicago fans cheating by voting early and voting often! Keep it up because you never know what might happen!

Ciao, p

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/31/2015 @ 22:13pm


http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-review-peter-cetera-at-valley-forge-casino-resort-missing-nothing-except-more-energy-20151012-column.html

MORE FROM CETERA DURING AN OCTOBER 11TH CONCERT

He even commented on Chicago finally being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last week, after being eligible for more than 20 years.

“Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, huh?” he said. “Where the hell you been for the past 30 years? Vendettas. Not going down without a fight, Rolling Stone.”

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 06:53am


Roy,

I posted what PC said on his site too in the 2016 Nominees thread.

I also heard something about Chicago fans cheating by voting early and voting often! Keep it up because you never know what might happen!

The vote early and vote often comment comes a parody of one of Old Man Daley's campaign slogans - vote early -- vote Daley. I am not absolutely sure but I think it was Nixon supporters that came up with it.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:15pm


Why are people upset that Chicago is # 1 in the Rock Hall fan poll, but not upset that Rush and KISS also finished # 1 in the fan poll? Chicago finishing # 1 in the poll is no surprise to me. Let me remind all of you again who you are dealing with here! This is Chicago! Of the 15 nominees on this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot, Chicago is the number one all-time selling and charting act on the list. Chicago at # 1 makes sense!! Rock and Roll's Holy Quintet: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, Chicago! Chicago will join the rest in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:27pm


Roy,

I posted what PC said on his site too in the 2016 Nominees thread.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11.1.15 @ 12:15pm

When did they re-open the PC forum? Do you have the link? I can't find it.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:29pm


Roy,

I posted it on the 2016 Nominee thread on this site. Not on any PC forum

I posted the same comment from PC that you posted. No biggie since it is pertinent to both threads. I was just letting you know.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:38pm


Roy,

I posted it on the 2016 Nominee thread on this site. Not on any PC forum

I posted the same comment from PC that you posted. No biggie since it is pertinent to both threads. I was just letting you know.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:38pm


Nobody's upset that Chicago is #1. Read this for clarification:

http://rockhallmonitors.blogspot.com/2015/10/rock-vote-dont-tip-vote-over.html?spref=tw

Posted by dmg on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:46pm


It's the Chicago mafia voting!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 12:55pm


Roy,

PC explains it very well. Anyway I wouldn't let people try to ruin it. Worry about more important questions.

Will PC accept or reject induction?

If PC accepts will he bring a roll of tp with him?

If PC brings a roll of tp will he have something printed on it?

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 13:54pm


Peter Cetera will attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He has stated in the past that that would be the only way he would ever perform with Chicago again, and Chicago has no problem with it.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 14:29pm


When did he say this? I haven't come across it. The closest I've come across is Bobby talking to Peter about getting together with the band or just the two of them doing something together and then Chicago replies that Peter is too lazy to tour. This doesn't sound like Peter would without question play with Chicago if inducted into the hall.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 15:21pm


A Rock Hall performance is not a tour. The lazy quote is from the site called somethingelse. I will post the link about Cetera performing at the Rock Hall soon. He'll do it for his daughters.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 15:37pm


There is a word that needs to be introduced to Roy's vocabulary: "coincidence."


Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 10.25.15 @ 08:29am


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But the mafia doesn't believe in coincidence!

:D 8-)

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 16:39pm


Rick

Danny did actually have mafia ties.

RO: I was surprised to read that you know [Mafia figure] Tony "The Ant" Spilotro pretty well. What can you tell me about him that might surprise someone who saw Joe Pesci as a Spilotro-based character in Casino?

DS: He was always really nice to me and cordial. I knew how vicious he could be, because he had that reputation in the neighborhood. He was even proud of me [after Chicago's success] that I came from the neighborhood. But you knew you were around dangerous people. At one point, the FBI came after me [looking into possible band/mafia ties], but I was more scared of the mob than the FBI!

http://www.houstonpress.com/music/mobsters-crime-and-jazz-danny-seraphines-chicago-story-6766814

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 17:34pm


https://northumbriancountdown.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-class-of-2015-an-early-prediction/

16. Chicago: The hall, as others have pointed out, has gotten more populist lately, and lots of commercially successful bands that were snubbed are finally getting recognized. If Hall & Oates can get in, why not Chicago? They had more hits than any rock band not in the Hall of Fame, and between Kath’s guitar, Seraphine’s drums, Cetera’s vocals, and Pankow’s horn arrangements, there’s no denying they pass the “excellence” test. Robert Lamm reported last year that sources told him they were the last cut from the ballot for the class of 2014.

Another thing to consider: the Rock Hall wants to avoid another KISS fiasco. Chicago dialed down their criticism of the rock hall in recent years, and both the band and Peter Cetera have intimated that a rock hall performance is the only way on earth that a reunion would happen. It could draw some good press for all parties concerned if it happens.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 18:41pm


Roy,

I wouldn't consider that an absolute since it's not a direct interview.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 18:58pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsNc23RP40A

Hold On from Chicago XIV is the funniest Chicago track ever. You can bang your head to a couple portions of the song as well. The guitar and drums from 1:37 to 2:30, and the way Cetera is repeating the same lines, and then again from 3:02 to 3:50. I want to cut those portions out and put them back to back to back on an 80-minute CD and listen to it all day or annoy the hell out of non-Chicago fans with it!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 19:13pm



http://popdose.com/best-chicago-songs/

10 Songs to Make You Love Chicago (the Band)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/1/2015 @ 19:19pm



Chicago lost Terry Kath 11 albums in, not 4 albums in as that Dave Marsh interviewer says. Dave Marsh called Chicago just a vehicle for their guitar player, which is not enough to get them in.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/4/2015 @ 04:24am


Dave Marsh doesn't know who he can compare to Chicago and says Dave Brubeck is better than Chicago. Dave Marsh sarcastically asks which is better Roundabout or 25 Or 6 To 4.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/4/2015 @ 05:00am


Did Dave Marsh venerate Terry Kath by calling Chicago just a vehicle for Terry Kath's guitar playing?

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/8/2015 @ 08:56am


Camelia Emily Ortiz, Terry Kath's widow, was married to Keifer Sutherland 1987 through 1990. Sutherland was a stepdad to Michele Kath, and had his daughter Sarah Sutherland with Ortiz.

Terry Kath's widow is currently dating Jeff Lynne of ELO. Could Jeff Lynne be giving the induction speech for Chicago?

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 05:54am


Chicago fans all over North America have been summoned by me via the internet. They are now all heading to all of their local libraries and Apple stores to vote for Chicago on the Future Rock Legends poll for the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees. Chicago will finish # 1 in the Future Rock Legends poll!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 08:26am


Roy,

Don't forget about the hall's fan vote. Remember PC's warning to not trust them. Also don't forget to ask them to show a little love for Chaka Khan and Steve Miller.

Posted by Zuzu on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 08:45am


About Chicago, Zuzu wrote:

Roy,

Don't forget about the hall's fan vote. Remember PC's warning to not trust them. Also don't forget to ask them to show a little love for Chaka Khan and Steve Miller.

All I told them was that Janet Jackson couldn't be one of the other four acts they vote for because Janet and Chicago are now tied for first place on FRL. Chicago is going to win the official Rock Hall poll. That's over.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 09:05am


Roy says: "Chicago fans all over North America have been summoned by me via the internet." That is so awesome. It is like Roy has activated all of these sleeper cells.

Posted by Dezmond on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 13:12pm


"They are now all heading to all of their local libraries and Apple stores to vote for Chicago on the Future Rock Legends poll for the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominees."

Why do they have to go to libraries and Apple stores? Are Chicago fans all homeless? Do they not own computers or internet capable devices of their own?

Posted by DarinRG on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 17:35pm


Because they already voted from their home computers. They can't vote again from home, unless they lose their internet signal and FRL resets.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 18:18pm


http://ourrockandrollhalloffame71305.yuku.com/topic/2421/The-2015-Nominee-Ballot-for-2016-Induction-Are?page=21

Underground Democrat wrote:

The Chicago Transit Authority Was Almost On Apple Records

In 1968 Paul McCartney shocked everyone by going to a Capitol Records business meting in Los Angeles, artists with The Beatles fame don't usually do stuff like that, but Macca was not there as an artist but as a businessman wanting to get Capitol business people on board with Apple.

One night,Mc Cartney went to the Whiskey Au Go Go where the headliner was B.B. King, opening for B.B. was a unsigned act named Chicago Transit Authority ,Macca liked them and instantly wanted to sign them to Apple Records.

CTA's manager James William Gucerio told McCartney that while he liked the idea of having a Beatles connection ,he was in negotiation with Columbia Records and wanted to sign with them because they were the biggest record label in the world.

You know the rest.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 18:46pm


People are actually going to make a trip to a library or Apple store to vote in a poll that carries no weight and has no impact on the final class?

That's a really special level of insecurity and craving for the Rock Hall's validation.

Posted by DarinRG on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 18:55pm


How come N.W.A, The Smiths, Los Lobos, The Spinners, Chic, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple and Yes all get photos on the Rock Hall website that show their faces up-close, but Chicago doesn't get that?!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 19:33pm



Library and (not or) the Apple store. That's two votes per person. But each person would have to go to a separate library and Apple store because you can't vote more than once at each place.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/9/2015 @ 19:39pm


Roy,

I had never heard about the Apple/McCartney connection before. According to the Gibson site though, Chicago did not consider Apple because they were already in talks with Columbia and no mention is made that they wanted a big company.

http://www.gibson.com/news-lifestyle/features/en-us/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-paul-mccartney.aspx

From what I read and I think this was from Google Book excerpts of Street Player, CTA was having some problems getting a record deal and Columbia wanted James Guercio to produce the BST album. As part of the conditions of producing the album Chicago got signed with Columbia.

Back in the 70s it was going around that Chicago had gotten the raw end of the deal from both their manager and record company. According to Danny they got 1/s the usual royalties in order to do the double albums because Columbia was worried about sales of a double album for a new group. It sounds like their manager didn't make sure there were bonuses if they reached certain sales goals like many baseball payers do when agreeing to a lower salary.

Posted by Zuzu on Tuesday, 11/10/2015 @ 14:50pm


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Kooper, Bobby Colomby, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Jeff Lynne, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/10/2015 @ 17:44pm


http://www.amazon.com/Chi...id=1337037072&sr=1-1

Chicago: Feelin' Stronger Every Day by Ben Joseph

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/11/2015 @ 09:54am





David Wild of Rolling Stone is voting for Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/14/2015 @ 07:18am


Chicago will win the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame poll and they will be inducted. Will Chicago finally get a Rolling Stone Magazine cover story? Will there also be a Rolling Stone Special Collectors Edition on Chicago? If so, should it just be the Chicago logo all over the front cover, staying in theme with all of Chicago's album covers?

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys and the Bee Gees have all been on the cover of Rolling Stone, as well as having been given special collectors edition magazines made just for them.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 11/20/2015 @ 18:39pm


RUSH and KISS made it onto Rolling Stone Magazine after they were inducted. I think Chicago is next!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/22/2015 @ 16:53pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgxSkb6eHp0

Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago Official Trailer

Posted by Roy on Friday, 11/27/2015 @ 15:18pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMCwq-LagJ0

The History of Chicago Trailer

Posted by Roy on Friday, 11/27/2015 @ 15:25pm



RUSH is voting for Chicago!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/2/2015 @ 18:43pm


Chicago Songs With Trombonist James Pankow On Lead Vocals

01. Till The End Of Time (Chicago XI)

Chicago Songs With Trumpeter Lee Loughnane On Lead Vocals

01. Together Again (Chicago X)
02. This Time (Chicago XI) with Peter Cetera
03. Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)
04. Something's Coming, I Know (Chicago XXXVI: NOW) with Robert Lamm

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/6/2015 @ 08:21am


Not to nit-pick, Roy, but Lee also sang lead on "Song of the Evergreens" from VII and "Let It Snow" from XXV.

Posted by AlexVoltaire on Sunday, 12/6/2015 @ 08:43am


I forgot that one.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/6/2015 @ 09:39am


Chicago Songs With Trombonist James Pankow On Lead Vocals

01. Till The End Of Time (Chicago XI)

Chicago Songs With Trumpeter Lee Loughnane On Lead Vocals

01. Song Of The Evergreens (Chicago VII)
02. Together Again (Chicago X)
03. This Time (Chicago XI) with Peter Cetera
04. Let It Snow (Chicago 25: The Christmas Album)
05. Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)
06. Something's Coming, I Know (Chicago XXXVI: NOW) with Robert Lamm

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/6/2015 @ 09:42am


Chicago Songs With Trombonist James Pankow On Lead Vocals

01. You Are On My Mind (Chicago X)
02. Till The End Of Time (Chicago XI)

Chicago Songs With Trumpeter Lee Loughnane On Lead Vocals

01. Something In The City Changes People (Chicago VI)
02. Song Of The Evergreens (Chicago VII)
03. Together Again (Chicago X)
04. This Time (Chicago XI)
05. Let It Snow (Chicago 25: The Christmas Album)
06. Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)
07. Something's Coming, I Know (Chicago XXXVI: NOW)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/6/2015 @ 14:38pm


http://debris-slide.blogspot.ca/2015/11/chicago-rock-roll-hall-of-fame.html

Chicago: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Justifications and Excuses, Part I

Posted by Roy on Monday, 12/7/2015 @ 07:01am


The 1970s Chicago Songs with Lee Loughnane, James Pankow or Donnie Dacus on Lead Vocals

01. Something In The City Changes People (Chicago VI: Lee Loughnane)
02. Song Of The Evergreens (Chicago VII: Lee Loughnane)
03. You Are On My Mind (Chicago X: James Pankow)
04. Together Again (Chicago X: Lee Loughnane)
05. Till The End Of Time (Chicago XI: James Pankow)
06. This Time (Chicago XI: Lee Loughnane)
07. Take A Chance (Hot Streets: Donnie Dacus)
08. Ain't It Time (Hot Streets: Donnie Dacus)
09. Love Was New (Hot Streets: Donnie Dacus)
10. Must Have Been Crazy (Chicago 13: Donnie Dacus)
11. Paradise Alley (Chicago 13: Donnie Dacus)
12. Closer To You (Chicago 13: Donnie Dacus)

That's a whole album!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 12/7/2015 @ 08:46am


http://debris-slide.blogspot.ca/2015/11/chicago-rock-roll-hall-of-fame.html

Apparently, Tom Nawrocki of Rolling Stone Magazine had brunch with Lobo, Michael Bolton, Peter Gabriel, and Dave Matthews over the weekend, then watched the Browns vs. Bengals game. Lobo thinks "Look Away" is unmanly. Michael Bolton thinks the vocals are overwrought. Peter Gabriel thinks it’s pretentious. Dave Matthews thinks it’s poorly composed. I'm guessing Nawrocki lives in California or New York.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 12/8/2015 @ 08:40am


Songs edited out from the suite "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" from Chicago II (Make Me Smile, Colour My World) not included in the Singles Collection!

NOTE: These are just my preferences.

Chicago: The Singles Collection (1969-1977)

01. Beginnings
02. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
03. Questions 67 And 68
04. 25 Or 6 To 4
05. Free
06. Lowdown
07. Dialogue (Parts 1 & 2)
08. Saturday In The Park
09. Just You N' Me
10. Feelin' Stronger Everyday
11. (I've Been) Searchin' So Long
12. Wishing You Were Here
13. Old Days
14. If You Leave Me Now
15. Baby, What A Big Surprise

Chicago: The Terry Kath Guitar Album

01. Introduction
02. Listen
03. Poem 58
04. Free Form Guitar
05. South California Purples
06. Liberation
07. In The Country
08. 25 Or 6 To 4
09. I Don't Want Your Money
10. A Song For Richard And His Friends
11. Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
12. Scrapbook

The Chicago Suites Collection (75 minutes)

01. Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon (12:55)
02. Memories Of Love (9:12)
03. It Better End Soon (10:24)
04. Travel Suite (22:30)
05. An Hour In The Shower (5:30)
06. Elegy (15:27)

Chicago (LONG SONGS: 6 minutes and over) Album Versions (DOUBLE ALBUM)

CD # 1

01. Introduction (6:35)
02. Beginnings (7:34)
03. Poem 58 (8:35)
04. Free Form Guitar (6:49)
05. South California Purples (6:28)
06. I'm A Man (7:43)
07. Liberation (14:37)
08. In The Country (6:35)
09. Sing A Mean Tune Kid (9:18)

CD # 2

01. State Of The Union (6:16)
02. Goodbye (6:05)
03. A Song For Richard And His Friends (8:16)
04. Beyond All Our Sorrows (7:06)
05. Prelude To Aire (2:47)
06. Aire (6:27)
07. Devil's Sweet (10:07)
08. Byblos (6:18)
09. Oh, Thank You Great Spirit (7:19)
10. Your Love's An Attitude (6:00)
11. Prelude (Little One) (0:52)
12. Little One (5:40)
13. Street Player (9:11)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/9/2015 @ 10:31am


I have read many of the comments of why and why not and I am frustrated. As a fan from day ONE, I will be 70 next year and before I leave this would like see my favorite group in the hall.

I have the complete collection records and cos and when I'm in my car CHICAGO is playing. With all their songs I can go months on end before I repeat a song. Each year I hope the will release more new material.

The group is an institution. I have attended every concert when they are in New Jersey and hope to do so until.......





Posted by Vince on Wednesday, 12/9/2015 @ 18:24pm


http://www.chicagotheband.com/tour/

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Ceremony will be held in New York in April 2016. What day in April?

CHICAGO HAS A CONCERT ON APRIL 18, 2016 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NEW YORK CITY

04/01/16 Chicago, IL United Center w/ EWF
04/02/16 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center w/ EWF
04/05/16 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena w/ EWF
04/06/16 Hershey, PA Giant Center w/ EWF
04/09/16 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena w/ EWF
04/10/16 Allentown, PA PPL Center w/ EWF
04/12/16 Baltimore, MD Royal Farms Arena w/ EWF
04/15/16 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena w/ EWF
04/16/16 Moline, IL iWireless Center w/ EWF
04/18/16 New York, NY Madison Square Garden w/ EWF

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 06:16am


http://www.futurerocklegends.com/blog_files/FRL_Predicts_the_2016_Inductees.html

Chicago - The Rock Hall hasn’t set the date or the venue for the 2016 induction ceremony, except to say it will be in New York in April. Chicago is touring this spring, and are scheduled to wrap up that leg of their tour at Madison Square Garden on April 18th. Hmmm... (a side note to this: Yes is beginning a UK tour on April 27th. Chic is potentially playing Coachella this year April 15-17 and 22-24. Chicago is on tour in early April. Steve Miller Band is touring extensively next year, but is on a break for all of April. If you don’t think the Rock Hall and HBO consider this stuff, you’re crazy. Never forget it’s a show to raise money for the non-profit Rock Hall Foundation. They aren’t going to induct an artist who can’t make it because they’re on tour, if they have other options available. Disinterested artists like Deep Purple are also hard to induct if the Rock Hall isn’t sure if they will show up for the ceremony.)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 06:25am


http://petercetera.com/tour/

Peter Cetera is off in April! smiley: happy

Danny Seraphine's California Transit Authority also has a concert on April 18 (like Chicago), and then they are off! smiley: happy

Bill Champlin is off in April too! smiley: happy

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 07:47am


Songs edited out from the suite "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" from Chicago II (Make Me Smile, Colour My World) not included in the Singles Collection!

NOTE: These are just my preferences.

Chicago: The Singles Collection (1969-1978)

01. Beginnings
02. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
03. Questions 67 And 68
04. 25 Or 6 To 4
05. Free
06. Lowdown
07. Dialogue (Parts 1 & 2)
08. Saturday In The Park
09. Just You N' Me
10. Feelin' Stronger Everyday
11. (I've Been) Searchin' So Long
12. Wishing You Were Here
13. Old Days
14. If You Leave Me Now
15. Baby, What A Big Surprise
16. No Tell Lover

Chicago: The Terry Kath Guitar Album

01. Introduction
02. Listen
03. Poem 58
04. Free Form Guitar
05. South California Purples
06. Liberation
07. In The Country
08. 25 Or 6 To 4
09. I Don't Want Your Money
10. A Song For Richard And His Friends
11. Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
12. Scrapbook

The Chicago Suites Collection (75 minutes)

01. Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon (12:55)
02. Memories Of Love (9:12)
03. It Better End Soon (10:24)
04. Travel Suite (22:30)
05. An Hour In The Shower (5:30)
06. Elegy (15:27)

Chicago (LONG SONGS: 6 minutes and over) Album Versions (DOUBLE ALBUM)

CD # 1

01. Introduction (6:35)
02. Beginnings (7:34)
03. Poem 58 (8:35)
04. Free Form Guitar (6:49)
05. South California Purples (6:28)
06. I'm A Man (7:43)
07. Liberation (14:37)
08. In The Country (6:35)
09. Sing A Mean Tune Kid (9:18)
10. Goodbye (6:05)

CD # 2

01. State Of The Union (6:16)
02. A Song For Richard And His Friends (8:16)
03. Beyond All Our Sorrows (7:06)
04. Prelude To Aire (2:47)
05. Aire (6:27)
06. Devil's Sweet (10:07)
07. Byblos (6:18)
08. Oh, Thank You Great Spirit (7:19)
09. Your Love's An Attitude (6:00)
10. Prelude (Little One) (0:52)
11. Little One (5:40)
12. Street Player (9:11)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 11:33am


Chicago/Peter Cetera: The Ballads/Singles (1982-1995)

01. Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Chicago/Peter Cetera) 4:00
02. Love Me Tomorrow (Chicago/Peter Cetera) 4:00
03. Hold Me ‘Til The Morning Comes (Paul Anka/Peter Cetera) 4:50
04. Hard Habit To Break (Chicago/Peter Cetera/Bill Champlin) 4:45
05. You’re The Inspiration (Chicago/Peter Cetera) 3:50
06. Glory Of Love (Peter Cetera) 4:18
07. The Next Time I Fall (Peter Cetera/Amy Grant) 3:46
08. Will You Still Love Me? (Chicago/Jason Scheff/Bill Champlin) 5:43
09. I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love (Chicago/Bill Champlin) 4:00
10. Look Away (Chicago/Bill Champlin) 4:00
11. What Kind Of Man Would I Be? (Chicago/Jason Scheff) 4:20
12. I Wasn’t The One (Who Said Goodbye) (Agnetha Faltskog/Peter Cetera) 4:12
13. One Good Woman (Peter Cetera) 4:38
14. After All (Cher/Peter Cetera) 4:05
15. Restless Heart (Peter Cetera) 4:09
16. Feels Like Heaven (Peter Cetera/Chaka Khan) 4:50
17. Even A Fool Can See (Peter Cetera) 4:31
18. (I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight (Peter Cetera/Crystal Bernard) 4:40

TOTAL RUNNING TIME ON AN 80-MINUTE CD: 79 MINUTES

Regardless of whether you use the album versions or the singles versions of Hard To Say I'm Sorry, Love Me Tomorrow, One Good Woman, Will You Still Love Me and What Kind Of Man Would I Be. There are a few ways to play around with this collection.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 11:36am


Chicago/Peter Cetera: The Ballads/Singles (1982-1995)

01. Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Chicago/Peter Cetera) 5:05 / 4:00 / 3:42 / 3:52
02. Love Me Tomorrow (Chicago/Peter Cetera) 5:09 / 4:00
03. Hold Me ‘Til The Morning Comes (Paul Anka/Peter Cetera) 4:50
04. Hard Habit To Break (Chicago/Peter Cetera/Bill Champlin) 4:45
05. You’re The Inspiration (Chicago/Peter Cetera) 3:50
06. Glory Of Love (Peter Cetera) 4:18
07. The Next Time I Fall (Peter Cetera/Amy Grant) 3:46
08. Will You Still Love Me? (Chicago/Jason Scheff/Bill Champlin) 5:43 / 4:12
09. I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love (Chicago/Bill Champlin) 4:00
10. Look Away (Chicago/Bill Champlin) 4:00
11. What Kind Of Man Would I Be? (Chicago/Jason Scheff) 4:20 / 4:16
12. I Wasn’t The One (Who Said Goodbye) (Agnetha Faltskog/Peter Cetera) 4:12
13. One Good Woman (Peter Cetera) 4:38 / 4:13
14. After All (Cher/Peter Cetera) 4:05
15. Restless Heart (Peter Cetera) 4:09
16. Feels Like Heaven (Peter Cetera/Chaka Khan) 4:50
17. Even A Fool Can See (Peter Cetera) 4:31
18. (I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight (Peter Cetera/Crystal Bernard) 4:40

TOTAL RUNNING TIME ON AN 80-MINUTE CD: 79 MINUTES

Regardless of whether you use the album versions or the singles versions of Hard To Say I'm Sorry, Love Me Tomorrow, One Good Woman, Will You Still Love Me and What Kind Of Man Would I Be. There are a few ways to play around with this collection.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 12:24pm


Chicago: The Singles Collection (1969-1977)

01. Beginnings
02. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
03. Questions 67 And 68
04. Make Me Smile
05. Colour My World
06. 25 Or 6 To 4
07. Free
08. Lowdown
09. Dialogue (Parts 1 & 2)
10. Saturday In The Park
11. Just You N’ Me
12. Feelin’ Stronger Every Day
13. (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long
14. Wishing You Were Here
15. Call On Me
16. Harry Truman
17. Old Days
18. If You Leave Me Now
19. Baby, What A Big Surprise

Chicago/Peter Cetera: The Ballads/Singles (1982-1995)

01. Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Chicago/Peter Cetera)
02. Love Me Tomorrow (Chicago/Peter Cetera)
03. Hold Me ‘Til The Morning Comes (Paul Anka/Peter Cetera)
04. Hard Habit To Break (Chicago/Peter Cetera/Bill Champlin)
05. You’re The Inspiration (Chicago/Peter Cetera)
06. Glory Of Love (Peter Cetera)
07. The Next Time I Fall (Peter Cetera/Amy Grant)
08. Will You Still Love Me? (Chicago/Jason Scheff/Bill Champlin)
09. I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love (Chicago/Bill Champlin)
10. Look Away (Chicago/Bill Champlin)
11. What Kind Of Man Would I Be? (Chicago/Jason Scheff)
12. I Wasn’t The One (Who Said Goodbye) (Agnetha Faltskog/Peter Cetera)
13. One Good Woman (Peter Cetera)
14. After All (Cher/Peter Cetera)
15. Restless Heart (Peter Cetera)
16. Feels Like Heaven (Peter Cetera/Chaka Khan)
17. Even A Fool Can See (Peter Cetera)
18. (I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight (Peter Cetera/Crystal Bernard)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 19:33pm


Laudir De Oliveira currently lives in Rio de Janeiro, where he is Cultural Director of the Universidade do Grande Rio. In September 2010 he reunited with Chicago on the occasion of the band's concert at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, performing Happy Man.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/11/2015 @ 17:53pm


In 1990 Bill Champlin wrote, produced, and sang lead on "Hearts in Trouble", a song for the movie soundtrack of Days of Thunder. Originally a solo song, the producers of the movie decided, for marketing purposes, that it be released under the name of Chicago; so the band's horn section added a brass arrangement to the track and subsequently it was released as a single. In the summer of 1990, Chicago launched their Hearts in Trouble Tour.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/11/2015 @ 18:37pm


Chicago recorded and released twelve songs that were not included on any of their regular studio albums with original material. Eleven of the songs are originals, one is a remake of an other artist's song. Three of the twelve studio recorded songs are included on a live album. Three of the twelve songs are original Christmas songs included on Christmas albums with remakes of other artists' Christmas songs. Four of the songs are original tracks included on greatest hits albums. Only "Good For Nothing" includes Peter Cetera. The song was recorded during Chicago 17, but wasn't included on the album, nor was it included as a bonus track on the remastered RHINO edition of Chicago 17. Good For Nothing was included on the USA For Africa: We Are The World album. We Are The World was released four months before Peter Cetera left Chicago while the band was on tour. Good For Nothing, Hearts In Trouble, Here In My Heart, The Only One, All Roads Lead To You and Show Me A Sign are also included in the Chicago Box Set from 2000.

01. 1985: Good For Nothing (USA For Africa: We Are The World)
02. 1990: Hearts In Trouble (Days Of Thunder Soundtrack)
03. 1997: Here In My Heart (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997)
04. 1997: The Only One (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997) with Lenny Kravitz
05. 1998: All Roads Lead To You (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
06. 1998: Show Me A Sign (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
07. 1998: Child's Prayer (Chicago 25: The Christmas Album)
08. 1999: Back To You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
09. 1999: If I Should Lose You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
10. 1999: You Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher And Higher) (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert) with Michael McDonald
11. 2003: Bethlehem (Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?)
12. 2011: Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)

THAT'S A WHOLE ALBUM. I HOPE THEY PUT IT OUT!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/11/2015 @ 19:55pm


CHICAGO: THE SCATTERED SONGS

01. 1985: Good For Nothing (USA For Africa: We Are The World)
02. 1990: Hearts In Trouble (Days Of Thunder Soundtrack)
03. 1997: Here In My Heart (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997)
04. 1997: The Only One (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997) with Lenny Kravitz
05. 1998: All Roads Lead To You (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
06. 1998: Show Me A Sign (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
07. 1998: Child's Prayer (Chicago 25: The Christmas Album)
08. 1999: Back To You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
09. 1999: If I Should Lose You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
10. 1999: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher And Higher) (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert) with Michael McDonald
11. 2003: Bethlehem (Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?)
12. 2011: Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/12/2015 @ 09:00am


Chicago is definitely going to be inducted in 2016. Chicago is this year's Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Beach Boys on the ballot. Chicago is the top selling and highest Billboard charting act on the nominees list this year. They will win the Rock Hall's fan poll and win the votes of the Rock Hall committee and past inductees.

Chicago will win the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame poll and they will be inducted. Will Chicago finally get a Rolling Stone Magazine cover story? Will there also be a Rolling Stone Special Collectors Edition on Chicago? If so, should it just be the Chicago logo all over the front cover, staying in theme with all of Chicago's album covers?

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys and the Bee Gees have all been on the cover of Rolling Stone, as well as having been given special collectors edition magazines made just for them. RUSH and KISS made it onto Rolling Stone Magazine after they were inducted. I think Chicago is next!

Chicago finishing # 1 in the fan poll is no surprise to me. Let me remind you who you are dealing with here! This is Chicago! Of the 15 nominees on this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot, Chicago is the number one all-time selling and charting act on the list. Chicago at # 1 makes sense!! Rock and Roll's Holy Quintet on the Billboard charts: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, Chicago! Chicago will join the rest in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016!

POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Kooper, Bobby Colomby, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Jeff Lynne, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon, Robin Thicke

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/13/2015 @ 07:39am


Chicago is off on April 8!
Peter Cetera is off in April!
Danny Seraphine is off on April 8!
Bill Champlin is off in April!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/13/2015 @ 08:19am


I'll check my work schedule. Perhaps I am off too.

Posted by Dezmond on Sunday, 12/13/2015 @ 12:01pm


This should be interesting. Lots of folks now feel Chicago will indeed get in before Cheap Trick and with two days remaining before ballots are turned in, I'm sure things are gonna get tighter with these two acts. If Chicago gets in, it'll be redemption from critics who dismissed them as corny sellouts in the '80s.

Posted by Tim on Sunday, 12/13/2015 @ 14:52pm


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Foster, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Kooper, Bobby Colomby, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Jeff Lynne, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Chris Isaak, Harry Connick Jr., Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon, Robin Thicke

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 12/15/2015 @ 09:11am


I'm contacting Chicago's management. Whoever gives the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Chicago, should come on stage wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and carrying the Stanley Cup, and have it put on display on the stage during Chicago's induction. The NHL guards will be there too to protect the Stanley Cup.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 12/15/2015 @ 09:38am


Message Sent:

Whoever gives the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Chicago, should come on stage wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and carrying the Stanley Cup, and have it put on display on the stage during Chicago's induction. Contact the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto and tell them to have the Stanley Cup ready for April 8 in New York City.

Contact:
Brookfield Place
30 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON Canada
M5E 1X8
(416) 360-7765
info@hhof.com

First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then in 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then in 2015, the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/16/2015 @ 08:42am


I think Chicago's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open the door for Jan & Dean, and the Monkees to finally be nominated and inducted.

Chicago's induction will remind the nominating committee that Chicago is the # 2 American band behind the Beach Boys on Billboard, and that the Beach Boys performed on Chicago albums in 1970s and that the Beach Boys toured with Chicago in the 70s and 80s. The Beach Boys were surf music, Chicago had one "Beach Boys feel" song called Wishing You Were Here, which the Beach Boys performed on. Chicago's induction will remind the nominating committee of the Beach Boys, which will remind the nominating committee of Jan and Dean.

Chicago's induction will also remind the nominating committee of the British invasion of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, which will remind them of the Monkees, whose 60s TV show aired in reruns in the 80s on MTV while Chicago's cheesy 80s music videos were also playing on MTV.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/16/2015 @ 09:40am


Ladies and gentlemen, Chicago!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 01:05am


ROCK AND ROLL BANDS WHO BEAT CHICAGO INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Beach Boys * The Beatles * The Rolling Stones * The Kinks * The Who * The Four Seasons * The Byrds * The Yardbirds * The Jimi Hendrix Experience * Sly and the Family Stone * Cream * Creedence Clearwater Revival * The Doors * The Animals * The Band * The Grateful Dead * Led Zeppelin * The Allman Brothers Band * Jefferson Airplane * Pink Floyd * The Velvet Underground * Buffalo Springfield * Crosby, Stills and Nash * Parliament-Funkadelic * The (Young) Rascals * The Bee Gees * The Jackson Five * The Mamas and the Papas * Santana * The Eagles * Fleetwood Mac * Earth, Wind & Fire * Lovin’ Spoonful * Aerosmith * Queen * Steely Dan * Ramones * Talking Heads * Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers * AC/DC * The Clash * The Police * Elvis Costello & the Attractions * Traffic * ZZ Top * The Pretenders * U2 * Black Sabbath * Blondie * Lynyrd Skynyrd * Sex Pistols * R.E.M. * Van Halen * The Ventures * The Dave Clark Five * Metallica * ABBA * Genesis * The Hollies * The Stooges * Alice Cooper * Guns N’ Roses * Red Hot Chili Peppers * The Small Faces/Faces * Heart * Rush * KISS * Hall & Oates * Nirvana * Green Day * Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band * Joan Jett and the Blackhearts * Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble * The Paul Butterfield Blues Band * Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys * Booker T. and the M.G.’s * Bill Haley and the Comets * Buddy Holly and the Crickets * Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps *

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS WHOM CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Kingston Trio * The Surfaris * The Zombies * The Kingsmen * The Troggs * The Turtles * Herman’s Hermits * Paul Revere & the Raiders * The Flying Burrito Brothers * The Monkees * Jan & Dean * Johnny Burnette and the Rock N Roll Trio * John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers * Big Brother and the Holding Company * Derek and the Dominos * The Spencer Davis Group * Blind Faith * Canned Heat * Humble Pie * Husker Du * Fairport Convention * The Mothers of Invention * Little Feat * Grand Funk Railroad * Tommy James and the Shondells * Three Dog Night * Steppenwolf * Thin Lizzy * Procol Harum * Roxy Music * The Blues Project * Blood, Sweat & Tears * Electric Flag * Tower of Power * The Guess Who * Bachman-Turner Overdrive * War * The Meters * The Neville Brothers * Kool & the Gang * The Commodores * New York Dolls * MC5 * The J. Geils Band * The Sir Douglas Quintet * Electric Light Orchestra * Emerson, Lake and Palmer * The Moody Blues * Yes * Jethro Tull * King Crimson * The Doobie Brothers * The Cars * Dire Straits * Motorhead * Iron Maiden * Judas Priest * Air Supply * America * Boston * Kansas * Journey * Styx * Toto * Foreigner * REO Speedwagon * Squeeze * Wings * The Silver Bullet Band * The Revolution * Kraftwerk * Chic * Joy Division * New Order * Sonic Youth * Miami Sound Machine * Wham! * Huey Lewis and the News * Bon Jovi * INXS * B-52’s * Duran Duran * Depeche Mode * Def Leppard * Tears For Fears * Los Lobos * The Cure * The Smiths * The Replacements * Nine Inch Nails * Soundgarden * Alice In Chains * Jane’s Addiction * The Black Crowes * Pixies * Smashing Pumpkins * Pearl Jam * Radiohead * Stone Temple Pilots * Dave Matthews Band * The Wallflowers * No Doubt

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS INDUCTED THE SAME YEAR AS CHICAGO

Deep Purple * Cheap Trick

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 04:24am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then in 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then in 2015, the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 04:30am


THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

01. 1988: The Beatles
02. 1988: The Beach Boys
03. 1989: The Rolling Stones
04. 1997: The Bee Gees
05. 2016: Chicago

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 04:54am


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/staff-blog/rolling-stones-list-of-the-25-undisputed-guilty-pleasure-bands-20070409

Chicago is the fourth act from Rolling Stone’s 2008 List of the 25 Undisputed Guilty Pleasure Bands to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The first was ABBA, the second was Rush, the third was Daryl Hall and John Oates.

Some of us still have a thing for Rush or Paula Abdul or RuPaul. That’s cool. To each his or her own and all that. But there are some artists who unequivocally leave much to be desired in terms of, say, quality or coolness, but still manage to rock, or at least inspire serious if shameful adoration on a mass scale. It’s these artists that we’re interested in. Artists who absolutely belong on a best guilty pleasures ever list, because that’s what we’re creating.

Those of you who proudly listen to Rush at top volume in your car all summer long, (ie thereby displaying the total lack of guilty in your pleasure), take note:? Rush come in at Number One on our official list of the Rock’s Undisputed Guilty Pleasure Bands. Like the rest of the acts on our list (which you helped put together), we love them to death, and can never forgive ourselves. The full list:

1. Rush
2. Electric Light Orchestra
3. Journey
4. ABBA
5. Chicago
6. Boston
7. Foreigner
8. Bread
9. Bon Jovi
10. New Edition
11. The Monkees
12. Motley Crue
13. STYX
14. Eddie Money
15. Simply Red
16. Kelly Clarkson
17. America
18. Wham!
19. R.E.O. Speedwagon
20. Poison
21. Lionel Richie
22. Kansas
23. Air Supply
24. Hall & Oates
25. Britney Spears

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 08:42am


THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 10:25am


I bet that felt really good to write and post, Roy. As much as I LOVE to give you a hard time (and I will not stop), I would like to pause and give you a sincere, heartfelt congratulations. I know this means a lot to you. You must be a happy guy this morning.

Posted by Dezmond on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 10:35am


Thank you. After next year, you will never hear from again on the Chicago page, or anywhere else on FRL until Bernie Taupin is inducted.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 10:44am


HORN PLAYERS IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1987 Louis Jordan
02. 1990 Louis Armstrong
03. 1990 John Entwistle (The Who)
04. 1993 Jerry Martini (Sly & The Family Stone)
05. 1993 Cynthia Robinson (Sly & The Family Stone)
06. 2000 King Curtis
07. 2000 Andrew Woolfolk (Earth, Wind & Fire)
08. 2002 Isaac Hayes
09. 2003 Steve Douglas
10. 2006 Herb Alpert
11. 2006 Miles Davis
12. 2008 Denis Payton (The Dave Clark Five)
13. 2012 Joey D’Ambrosio (The Comets)
14. 2012 Rudy Pompilli (The Comets)
15. 2014 Clarence Clemons (The E Street Band)
16. 2014 Gary Tallent (The E Street Band)
17. 2016 Walter Parazaider (Chicago)
18. 2016 Lee Loughnane (Chicago)
19. 2016 James Pankow (Chicago)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 11:11am




I would state that, since Chicago is now officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the time has come to induct Boston, Kansas, Nazareth, Alabama, America, Europe and Asia--except I already did that, seven years ago. I'll shut up now. You're welcome!

Oh, and they should also consider the Miami Sound Machine, the Ohio Players, L.A. Guns, the MC5, John Denver, and--of course--Hannah Montana.

Posted by Joe on Friday, 12/18/2015 @ 02:37am


http://petercetera.com

I'm waiting for Peter Cetera to comment on his induction.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/18/2015 @ 08:11am


http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/17/chicago-rock-roll-hall-fame-jimmy-pardo

Why Chicago belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, according to superfan Jimmy Pardo
Never Not Funny host Jimmy Pardo explains Chicago's place in rock and roll history.
BY KYLE ANDERSON

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/18/2015 @ 08:26am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fk7sY55TrU

IT'S OFFICIAL! CHICAGO! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/18/2015 @ 19:59pm


Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, and Verdine White will most likely be the presenters for Chicago, but I'm hoping it isn't because it doesn't get me excited.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 06:36am


One of those most important R&B/funk outfits of the 1970s, a group that brought many Afrocentric ideas into the mainstream, accepts Chicago- one of the whitest groups that ever lived- as their peers, tours with them, and always takes the time to praise their talent- and you don't find it exciting?

Posted by AlexVoltaire on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 06:44am


One of those most important R&B/funk outfits of the 1970s, a group that brought many Afrocentric ideas into the mainstream, accepts Chicago- one of the whitest groups that ever lived- as their peers, tours with them, and always takes the time to praise their talent- and you don't find it exciting?

Posted by AlexVoltaire on Saturday, 12.19.15 @ 06:44am

I don't know. Maybe it's because they have never given a Rock Hall induction speech. I don't know how much they know. I don't know how much they will delve into the Rock band with horns aspect. I don't know how deep they will get in their speech. Will they talk about each member of the band?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 07:43am


THE 1992 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)
08. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter)
09. Jason Scheff (1985-Present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
10. DaWayne Bailey (1986-1994: guitar; songwriter)
11. Tris Imboden (1990-Present: drums; songwriter)

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 08:08am


I don't know for sure if Laudir De Oliveira was inducted with Chicago onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but he did not attend the event.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 08:10am


http://www.walkoffame.com/chicago

CHICAGO: THE 1992 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 08:28am


HORN PLAYERS IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1987 Louis Jordan
02. 1990 Louis Armstrong
03. 1990 John Entwistle (The Who)
04. 1993 Jerry Martini (Sly & The Family Stone)
05. 1993 Cynthia Robinson (Sly & The Family Stone)
06. 2000 King Curtis
07. 2000 Andrew Woolfolk (Earth, Wind & Fire)
08. 2002 Isaac Hayes
09. 2003 Steve Douglas
10. 2004 Chris Wood (Traffic)
11. 2006 Herb Alpert
12. 2006 Miles Davis
13. 2008 Denis Payton (The Dave Clark Five)
14. 2012 Joey D’Ambrosio (The Comets)
15. 2012 Rudy Pompilli (The Comets)
16. 2014 Clarence Clemons (The E Street Band)
17. 2014 Gary Tallent (The E Street Band)
18. 2016 Walter Parazaider (Chicago)
19. 2016 Lee Loughnane (Chicago)
20. 2016 James Pankow (Chicago)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 16:19pm


First of all, let me say Congratulations to Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Peter Cetera and the family of the late Terry Kath. Your induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is long overdue. I have personally been listening to your songs via f.m. radio for more than 46 years. You are probably the group that probably had most influenced my taste in music. I owe a lot to you for expanding my musical horizons. I am glad that the members of Rush, my co-favorite band along with Yes, were very pleased about your induction also. I only wish that Yes, The Moody Blues, E.L.O., Sade, Carly Simon and Duran Duran had been there with you, also. Perhaps, next year?

Roy and Zuzu, you should be thrilled, your avid support for Chicago has finally yielded results. Now, if you could only support my induction of the aforementioned artists, I would be most grateful. Thank you, in advance.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 12/20/2015 @ 15:04pm


First of all, let me say Congratulations to: Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Peter Cetera and the family of the late Terry Kath. Your induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is long overdue. I have personally been listening to your songs via f.m. radio for more than 46 years. You are probably the group that had most influenced my taste in music. I owe a lot to you for expanding my musical horizons. I am glad that the members of Rush, my co-favorite band along with Yes, were very pleased about your induction also. I only wish that Yes, The Moody Blues, E.L.O., Sade, Carly Simon and Duran Duran had been there with you, also. Perhaps, next year?

Roy and Zuzu, you should be thrilled, your avid support for Chicago has finally yielded results. Now, if you could only support my induction of the aforementioned artists, I would be most grateful. Thank you, in advance.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 12.20.15 @ 15:04pm

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 12/20/2015 @ 15:40pm


http://radio.com/2015/12/21/chicago-to-reunite/?cid=twitter_Radiodotcom

Chicago to Reunite with Peter Cetera and Danny Seraphine at Rock Hall Induction

Robert Lamm thinks the presenter for Chicago will either be Brian Wilson, Don Henley, Philip Bailey, Clive Davis. or Questlove.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 12/22/2015 @ 07:17am


Peter Cetera will attend, but won't perform. This sucks!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 12/22/2015 @ 21:15pm


Peter Cetera is still attending the ceremony. He will collect his trophy and give his speech, but he won't perform with the band. Is Peter Cetera an a##hole or is he just shy? He does actually still play bass, contrary to the Robert Lamm interview.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/23/2015 @ 08:58am


http://petercetera.com

Ah Ha! It appears that maybe Peter Cetera will perform with Chicago at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and he was just pissed that Robert Lamm spoke on his behalf to the media. I don't know, that just how I feel. Peter Cetera will be making his official announcement about the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after January 1.

Peter Speaks:

December 23, 2015

ATTENTION!! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING HALL OF FAME!!!

Yes, that’s right. Tell all your friends, tell the press, tell radio, TV, newspapers, why you can even tell The Pres, Hillary, Trump everyone. I will make an important announcement on this site after the New Year that will shock the WOOORRRLLDD! Ok, maybe not the world but at least maybe parts of the USA and Canada! I'll have a statement that will come from me and me only regarding my participation in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and Ill speak to you shortly after New Year’s day with my earthshaking announcement regarding the Hall Of Fame! Ciao, Peter

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/23/2015 @ 17:53pm


I have a feeling Peter Cetera will perform at the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, but not with Chicago. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will give Peter Cetera the option to perform separately, with his own band, an offer which reportedly was given to, but turned down by David Lee Roth for Van Halen's 2007 induction. That year there were only 5 inductees.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/23/2015 @ 22:43pm


https://www.facebook.com/Danny-Seraphine-40406623440/

From Danny Seraphine on Facebook :

" Today is a good day to be alive......I'm very grateful for our induction into to the RRHOF. I never realized it would feel this good. This award belongs to all of us, ESPECIALLY THE FANS that let their voices be heard for all these years. Thank you for never giving up, it wouldn't have happened without your support. Thank you to Jann Wenner and the RRHOF voting board for voting us in on the first ballot, that is also great honor. This really couldn't have come at a better time, we can hopefully join together and celebrate the legacy and enduring body of music we all created in 1967. I know Terry is smiling on us all and hopefully we will do him proud and give the fans a performance they will never forget. I just want to reassure everyone that I WILL be performing with Chicago at the RRHOF induction ceremony. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Peace Danny Seraphine "

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/24/2015 @ 05:29am


Chicago Hits With Peter Cetera On Lead Vocals (Solo) 1969-1979

01. Questions 67 And 68
02. 25 Or 6 To 4
03. Lowdown
04. Just You N' Me
05. Feelin' Stronger Everyday
06. (I've Been) Searchin' So Long
07. Wishing You Were Here
08. Call On Me
09. Happy Man
10. Old Days
11. If You Leave Me Now
12. Baby, What A Big Surprise
13. No Tell Lover
14. Alive Again
15. Street Player

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/25/2015 @ 12:41pm


SOLO ARTISTS CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Chuck Willis * Esther Phillips * Johnny Ace * Joe Tex * Mary Wells * Dionne Warwick * Chubby Checker * Phil Ochs * Joan Baez * Judy Collins * Patsy Cline * Connie Francis * Willie Nelson * Merle Haggard * Conway Twitty * George Jones * Kris Kristofferson * Dolly Parton * Kenny Rogers * Gram Parsons * Warren Zevon * Todd Rundgren * Captain Beefheart * Joe Cocker * Barry White * Patti LaBelle * Roberta Flack * Chaka Khan * Janet Jackson * Whitney Houston * Mariah Carey

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/26/2015 @ 16:37pm


POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR GIVING THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Clive Davis, David Foster, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Kooper, Bobby Colomby, Barry Gibb, Philip Bailey, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Jeff Lynne, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Shmit, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sting, Gerry Beckley, Steve Lukather, Bobby Kimball, Alistair Ian "Ali" Campbell, Huey Lewis, Johnny Colla, Chris Isaak, Harry Connick Jr., Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Axl Rose, Slash, Chris Cornell, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Tom Morello, Rob Thomas, Stephan Jenkins, Mark McGrath, Steve Malkmus, Trey Anastasio, Justin Vernon, Robin Thicke, Questlove

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS WHO BEAT CHICAGO INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Beach Boys * The Beatles * The Rolling Stones * The Kinks * The Who * The Four Seasons * The Byrds * The Yardbirds * The Jimi Hendrix Experience * Sly and the Family Stone * Cream * Creedence Clearwater Revival * The Doors * The Animals * The Band * The Grateful Dead * Led Zeppelin * The Allman Brothers Band * Jefferson Airplane * Pink Floyd * The Velvet Underground * Buffalo Springfield * Crosby, Stills and Nash * Parliament-Funkadelic * The (Young) Rascals * The Bee Gees * The Jackson Five * The Mamas and the Papas * Santana * The Eagles * Fleetwood Mac * Earth, Wind & Fire * Lovin’ Spoonful * Aerosmith * Queen * Steely Dan * Ramones * Talking Heads * Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers * AC/DC * The Clash * The Police * Elvis Costello & the Attractions * Traffic * ZZ Top * The Pretenders * U2 * Black Sabbath * Blondie * Lynyrd Skynyrd * Sex Pistols * R.E.M. * Van Halen * The Ventures * The Dave Clark Five * Metallica * ABBA * Genesis * The Hollies * The Stooges * Alice Cooper * Guns N’ Roses * Red Hot Chili Peppers * The Small Faces/Faces * Heart * Rush * KISS * Hall & Oates * Nirvana * Green Day * Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band * Joan Jett and the Blackhearts * Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble * The Paul Butterfield Blues Band * Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys * Booker T. and the M.G.’s * Bill Haley and the Comets * Buddy Holly and the Crickets * Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS WHOM CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Kingston Trio * The Surfaris * The Zombies * The Kingsmen * The Troggs * The Turtles * Herman’s Hermits * Paul Revere & the Raiders * The Flying Burrito Brothers * The Monkees * Jan & Dean * Johnny Burnette and the Rock N Roll Trio * John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers * Big Brother and the Holding Company * Derek and the Dominos * The Spencer Davis Group * Blind Faith * Canned Heat * Humble Pie * Husker Du * Fairport Convention * The Mothers of Invention * Little Feat * Grand Funk Railroad * Tommy James and the Shondells * Three Dog Night * Steppenwolf * Thin Lizzy * Procol Harum * Roxy Music * The Blues Project * Blood, Sweat & Tears * Electric Flag * Tower of Power * The Guess Who * Bachman-Turner Overdrive * War * The Meters * The Neville Brothers * Kool & the Gang * The Commodores * New York Dolls * MC5 * The J. Geils Band * The Sir Douglas Quintet * Electric Light Orchestra * Emerson, Lake and Palmer * The Moody Blues * Yes * Jethro Tull * King Crimson * The Doobie Brothers * The Cars * Dire Straits * Motorhead * Iron Maiden * Judas Priest * Devo * Air Supply * America * Boston * Kansas * Journey * Styx * Toto * Foreigner * REO Speedwagon * Squeeze * Wings * The Silver Bullet Band * The Revolution * Kraftwerk * Chic * Joy Division * New Order * Sonic Youth * Miami Sound Machine * Wham! * Huey Lewis and the News * Bon Jovi * INXS * B-52’s * Duran Duran * Depeche Mode * Def Leppard * Tears For Fears * Los Lobos * The Cure * The Smiths * The Replacements * Nine Inch Nails * Soundgarden * Alice In Chains * Jane’s Addiction * The Black Crowes * Pixies * Smashing Pumpkins * Pearl Jam * Radiohead * Stone Temple Pilots * Dave Matthews Band * Rage Against The Machine * The Wallflowers * No Doubt

SOLO ARTISTS CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Chuck Willis * Esther Phillips * Johnny Ace * Joe Tex * Mary Wells * Dionne Warwick * Chubby Checker * Phil Ochs * Joan Baez * Judy Collins * Patsy Cline * Connie Francis * Willie Nelson * Merle Haggard * Conway Twitty * George Jones * Kris Kristofferson * Dolly Parton * Kenny Rogers * Gram Parsons * Warren Zevon * Todd Rundgren * Captain Beefheart * Joe Cocker * Barry White * Patti LaBelle * Roberta Flack * Carly Simon * Cher * Chaka Khan * Janet Jackson * Whitney Houston * Mariah Carey

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS INDUCTED THE SAME YEAR AS CHICAGO

Deep Purple * Cheap Trick

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 12/29/2015 @ 08:25am


BIRTH DATES AND PLACES OF BIRTH OF THE MEMBERS OF CHICAGO, OLDEST TO YOUNGEST:

01. Laudir De Oliveira born on Saturday, January 6, 1940 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
02. Peter Cetera born on Wednesday, September 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois
03. Robert Lamm born on Friday, October 13, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York
04. Walter Parazaider born on Wednesday, March 14, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois
05. Terry Kath born on Thursday, January 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois
06. Lee Loughnane born on Monday, October 21, 1946 in Elmwood Park, Illinois
07. Bill Champlin born on Wednesday, May 21, 1947 in Oakland, California
08. James Pankow born on Wednesday, August 20, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri
09. Danny Seraphine born on Saturday, August 28, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois
10. Tris Imboden born on Friday, July, 27, 1951 in Orange County, California
11. Donnie Dacus born on Friday, October 12, 1951 in Galena Park, Texas
12. Jason Scheff born on Monday, April 16, 1962 in San Diego, California

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/1/2016 @ 08:02am


The Producers of the Chicago Studio Albums with Original Material

01. 1969 The Chicago Transit Authority by James William Guercio
02. 1970 Chicago by James William Guercio
03. 1971 Chicago III by James William Guercio
04. 1972 Chicago V by James William Guercio
05. 1973 Chicago VI by James William Guercio
06. 1974 Chicago VII by James William Guercio
07. 1975 Chicago VIII by James William Guercio
08. 1976 Chicago X by James William Guercio
09. 1977 Chicago XI by James William Guercio
10. 1978 Hot Streets by Phil Ramone
11. 1979 Chicago 13 by Phil Ramone
12. 1980 Chicago XIV by Tom Dowd
13. 1982 Chicago 16 by David Foster
14. 1984 Chicago 17 by David Foster
15. 1987 Chicago 18 by David Foster
16. 1988 Chicago 19 by Ron Nevison and Chas Sandford
17. 1991 Twenty 1 by Ron Nevison and Humberto Gatica
18. 2006 Chicago XXX by Jay DeMarcus
19. 2008 Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus by Peter Wolf
20. 2014 Chicago XXXVI: Now by Hank Linderman

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/1/2016 @ 08:04am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkA9w1c4oTA

Deep Purple's David Coverdale sang Chicago's Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is with the band the Government in 1971, and now Chicago and Deep Purple are being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in the same year.

Deep Purple
South California Purples by Chicago

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/1/2016 @ 08:16am


Peter Speaks:

January 3, 2016

Tune in to LA’s “Mark in the morning” drive time radio show at 8:30am this Monday morning! I’ll be talking about my upcoming Jan. 9th show at the Saban theatre fearuring special guests “City City”. I’ll also talk about my decision on the RnR HoF induction ceremony! Whoopde Do!

December 30, 2015

I’m getting ready to post my reply to the Hall of Fame about my participation for the show. It should happen within the first week of the new year. Tell your friends, relatives, Romans and of course countrymen. see ya, P

100.3 FM The Sound Los Angeles

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/3/2016 @ 21:12pm



PETER CETERA WILL PERFORM WITH CHICAGO AT THE INDUCTION CEREMONY

Peter Speaks:

January 6, 2016

Hello Everyone! I’ve just sent this mail to everyone involved. Hopefully it will answer all the questions concerning my participation in the Hall of Fame induction..Thanks

Hello Robert, Danny, Lee, Walter, and James. I’m sending this to you and Danny since yours are the only email addresses I have. Please forward this to everyone.

First off, congratulations all around on this long overdue honor. While our fans believe we should have been inducted years ago, they find it harder to believe that we haven’t even been nominated in all that time. Oh well, we are now!

All the credit goes to those who voted for us in overwhelming numbers during the recent poll. They alone deserve our thanks for finally making this happen.

I know we all look forward to speaking that evening and I’m sure we all wish that Terry was there to join us. That can’t happen unfortunately, but I have one thing that can.

As a finale, we can walk onstage together one last time as a group, I’ll strap on the bass, and we can do 25or6to4 in the key of E. I believe it would make for one fantastic Hall of Fame moment and satisfy those who have always wanted some sort of reunion.

Along with your current members, I would also like us to invite past members Laudir de Oliveira, Donnie Dacus, Kenny Cetera, Chris Pinnick, and Bill Champlin to join us up there as well on the song. They’ve all contributed to the legacy of the group and I think this would be a fitting way to honour them.

In the end, this should go a long way towards healing old wounds and showing solidarity on that night. At least I hope so!

See you all in Brooklyn, Peter

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/6/2016 @ 07:51am


Chicago will be the highest Billboard charting act at the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. It's Chicago's music that should be performed at the All-Star jam, and it most likely will be. Not Deep Purple, and absolutely not N.W.A!!! That's not happening!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/6/2016 @ 08:09am


There is no doubt that the jam will be Chicago's "Look Away".

Dre is going to rock the mike with "if you see me walkin' by, with teardrops in my eye, look away, baby look away", then Ritchie Blackmore will solo, then...

Posted by Classic Rock on Wednesday, 01/6/2016 @ 10:32am


MY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

The year was 1966, and the place was Chicago's DePaul University. That was where a saxophone, clarinet, and flute player named Walter Parazaider got together with a drummer named Danny Seraphine, a guitar player and singer named Terry Kath, a trumpet player named Lee Loughnane, and a trombone player named James Pankow. Then in 1967, they met a piano player and a singer named Robert Lamm, from Chicago's Roosevelt University, who was performing at the Belmont Lounge and Yogi's Den in Chicago, and they asked him to join their band, which he did. The band would be called The Big Thing, and The Big Thing would play on the Midwest club circuit, building a following. An engagement during the second week of December 1967 proved to be an important gig. The Big Thing was an opening act at Barnaby's in Chicago for a band called the Exceptions, which was the biggest club band in the Midwest, and they stuck around and listened to them. If The Big Thing had stayed late to see the Exceptions, one of the Exceptions had come early to see The Big Thing. That night, singer and bass guitar player Peter Cetera would leave the Exceptions and join The Big Thing as its seventh member, and big things were about to happen.

James William Guercio, who had been a DePaul University student of music as well, moved the band out to Los Angeles and he would become their manager and producer. The Big Thing would become The Chicago Transit Authority, and then simply, Chicago. The plan from the beginning was to start a horn centered Rock and Roll band, a Rock and Roll band with a horn section, a Rock and Roll band with horns that were an integral part of the music, a Rock and Roll band whose horn section formed the heart of the band, a Rock and Roll band with a horn section that was another lead voice dancing with the vocals. Chicago's use of brass and woodwinds was like no other band. They took what is called a "melodic" approach to the horns rather than a "harmonic" approach. The horns actually acted as an additional vocal line, not just performing fill rifts. This is what was innovative about Chicago. Chicago was a rock 'n' roll band with horns, and a band way ahead of its time.

True to the need of the album-oriented rock format that launched them, the first four albums released by Chicago between 1969 and 1972 comprised three double albums and one quadruple album. That's 10 albums in three years. Chicago's next five albums: Chicago V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX all hit number one on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and included Chicago's eighth member, percussionist and conga player Laudir De Oliveira, who would remain with the band for their next five albums: Chicago X, XI, Hot Streets, 13 and XIV. Chicago took America and the world by storm without the help of their faces. Total subjugation of individual ego to the collective good of the group was the rule in Chicago, even to the point of using a logo rather than a picture of the band on all of their album covers. Chicago refused to emphasize celebrity over the music. The group turned its anonymous, professional air into a virtue and a marketing strategy. They were the faceless band behind a logo. Chicago's logo and its facelessness were very much in keeping with the style of the late '60's that valued group effort over individual ego. The group would come to be identified by a logo, and that logo, designed by Nick Fasciano, would become the most famous logo in Rock and Roll history. Some people though would offer a more sinister viewpoint of the logo, suggesting that management used the fact that nobody really knew what the members of Chicago really looked like as a reminder that nobody in the band was irreplaceable. Inspired by classical music, Chicago chose to number most of their albums with Roman numerals instead of giving them full names.

In 1969, Chicago released their first album, and to this day, it is considered to be one of the greatest groundbreaking albums ever produced in the history of Rock and Roll; that album being The Chicago Transit Authority. It was a blend of jazz, classical, and straight-ahead rock and roll. It included an unheralded synthesis of electric guitar rock and roll to more deeply rooted jazz influences and arrangements. It was funky, melodic, emotive, and politically intoned. I'm guessing most people in this room tonight have never listened to The Chicago Transit Authority. You can not buy a Chicago greatest hits record and understand what I'm talking about, but there are so many people that I am speaking for tonight who know exactly what I'm talking about. When The Chicago Transit Authority was released in 1969, it seemed to be the perfect synthesis of everything that was diametrically opposed. It had smooth, lush harmonies, it had the distorted feedback-drenched pyrotechnic guitar works of Terry Kath, it had the Beatles-meet-Motown bass works of Peter Cetera, it had the Buddy Rich-meets-Mitch Mitchell drum works of Danny Seraphine, it had the churning Hammond organ and classical piano works of Robert Lamm, and it had those powerful horns of Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow weaving in and out of the arrangements, ending up toe-to-toe with everything else, and it all worked. The dynamics were perfect. The Chicago Transit Authority seemed to have everything in the right place. The horn section, the vocalists, and the rhythm section were tight and unified. Individually, the members of Chicago were all outstanding on their respective instruments. Unlike many bands of the era that utilized session musicians for their recordings, Chicago was completely self-contained.

Chicago's first 11 albums all showcased the impeccable musicianship of all the members of the band. At first, Chicago's sound was a hard sell. Radio stations wouldn't play their songs. Chicago's music was not easily identifiable what it was. Chicago could not be pigeonholed. Their sound met with resistance. Record executives turned to Guercio, and Guercio edited a number of Chicago's songs to make them shorter and more radio friendly. It was a compromise to be on the radio, and it was what it was. You can still listen to all of the band's songs in their entirety on all the early Chicago albums; it's the radio versions of the songs that are shorter. Basically, the songs were made shorter because (as Robert Lamm put it) Chicago's music wasn't for people with Attention Deficit Disorder. You know, because those are the people who listen to radio (people with A.D.D). As the '70's became the '80's and the demands of the music industry started to change, Chicago went looking for a new record label. During Chicago's search for a new record company, one label said to them, "If you get rid of the horn section we'll sign you," to which Chicago responded, "Go fck yourself!" Asking Chicago to get rid of the horn section is like asking Elton John to get rid of the piano, as James Pankow once said. Chicago would go on to sign with a new record label, and the horns stayed, and the band played on for forty more years.

Question: What do you get when you mix the voice of Ray Charles with the voice and the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix? The answer is Chicago's first lead singer and lead guitarist, Terry Kath. Terry Kath had a very soulful quality to his voice and he was an outstanding, superb, deep and wicked virtuoso of a guitar player. One of the best examples of Terry Kath’s brilliant guitar playing can be heard on the hit single 25 Or 6 To 4 from Chicago’s second album. The song's distinctive descending riff has been murdered by as many beginning guitarists as has been done with Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." The terrifyingly brilliant guitar solo performed by Terry Kath-a mountain few players ever dare to climb-is what makes 25 Or 6 To 4 absolutely essential. It is one of the greatest moments in Rock history for the electric guitar. The song's rather mystical title is just a reference to the time of day the song was written: 25 (or 26) minutes to 4 A.M. In a group known for its horns, it was Terry Kath's hard-edged guitar and soulful vocals that kept the band rooted in rock and roll. Chicago's line-up for such a large band was astonishingly stable, broken after eleven years and eleven albums only by the death of Terry Kath. After Terry Kath's tragic death in 1978, Chicago could have gone on to produce albums under a different name, they could have dissolved their band completely with each member going off to do other musical projects, or they could have just left the music business altogether and done other things with their lives, but they didn't. Chicago soldiered on for another forty years with the help of other notable lead rock guitarists, from Donnie Dacus and Chris Pinnick, to DaWayne Bailey and Keith Howland.

Chicago's second lead singer was Robert Lamm—an ambitious composer and piano player whose songwriting talents made him the default leader of the band in the early years. The Robert Lamm-penned hits included, Beginnings, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Questions 67 & 68, Saturday in the Park and of course the afore mentioned, 25 or 6 to 4. His clear baritone voice was an asset, as were his stylized keyboarding skills. The International press portrayed Robert Lamm as Chicago's social conscience, and many of his best songs (Dialogue, Free, Harry Truman, State of the Union) all espoused political themes. Some of Robert Lamm's compositions had a swing feel to them as well. Frank Sinatra could have handled Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, very well. Actually, as the story goes, it was Colour My World, a portion from trombonist James Pankow’s Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon that Frank Sinatra wanted to do a remake of. It never happened though because Frank Sinatra wanted James Pankow to write an additional verse for it, and James Pankow wouldn't do it. You don't mess with a classic, even if the chairman of the board himself asks you to. Other Chicago songs penned by James Pankow included the hits, Make Me Smile, Old Days, Just You 'n' Me, I've Been Searchin' So Long, and Feelin' Stronger Everyday. That last one, by the way, was written by James Pankow and Chicago's original bass guitarist and third lead singer, Peter Cetera—the elastic tenor voice who was brought in to hit the high notes and keep up with the horn section, which the baritone voice of Robert Lamm and the gruff voice of Terry Kath couldn't.

If you were to ask any Chicago fan or Rock music historian to name the first three Chicago songs they think of when they hear someone say the name Peter Cetera, they will all tell you the exact same thing—what else but the smoochadelic classics, If You Leave Me Now, from the 1976 Chicago X album, Baby, What A Big Surprise from the 1977 Chicago XI album, and Hard To Say I'm Sorry from the 1982 Chicago 16 album (the comeback album). The sexiest, the sweetest, the most distinctive tenor voice in all of Rock And Roll history belongs to Peter Cetera mthrfckrs! There is no comparison. “High above shimmering, echoing ballads and rock-solid choruses that aim for the bleachers, Cetera’s tenor voice soars like a bird in flight. If it doesn’t strike you deep in your heart, it’ll at least stick deep in your head.” That's what an unknown source from Rolling Stone Magazine's website once said about Peter Cetera. Well Peter, I would like to tell you tonight on behalf of all your fans that your voice has actually done both for us. Your voice has struck us deep in our hearts and it is stuck deep in our heads and that is where we want it and that is how we like it! In May of 1985, after 18 years with the band, and after Chicago's biggest commercial success (the Chicago 17 album), Peter Cetera left Chicago for a solo career. Let's just say that things got really ugly. It was like a divorce, as Peter would say, and that's all I'm going to say about that because I wasn’t there, and I don’t know all the details, and it's none of my gddmn business! So, out walks Peter Cetera and in walks singer/songwriter and bass guitar player Jason Scheff, the son of Jerry Scheff, who was a bass guitar player for Elvis Presley. Jason Scheff has been with Chicago now for over 25 years. To tie this whole thing together, I have to take you back to 1981 because that was the year that singer/songwriter, keyboard player and guitarist, Bill Champlin, the lead singer of the late 60s and 70s psychedelic rock band, the Sons of Champlin, joined Chicago and played a huge role in the success of Chicago 16 and 17. During his 28 years with Chicago, Bill Champlin's husky voice was the perfect complement to both, Peter Cetera and Jason Scheff. Chicago 18, 19, Twenty-1, Night and Day, Stone of Sisyphus, Chicago XXX, and a whole bunch of greatest hits and Christmas albums all included Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff.

And finally, Chicago's original drummer; its backbone, Danny Seraphine. During his time with Chicago, Danny Seraphine played drums in a style that, ironically perhaps, can best be described as lyrical. To be a good drummer one must develop his own technique. Good timing and good taste is essential, but it is the technique that sets the truly great drummers apart from the rest, as Danny Seraphine once said. After 25 years with the band, let's just say a little more drama ensued, and Danny Seraphine was replaced by drummer Tris Imboden, who has been with Chicago now for over 25 years. And that folks was Chicago. 50 years, 50 albums, 5 number one albums, 130 million albums sold worldwide, 50 hits, and 3 number one songs later, Chicago is being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Now I am going to present you with information that must be stated! According to Billboard chart statistics, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American Rock and Roll band of all time, in terms of both albums and singles. The number one Billboard charting Rock and Roll band of the 1970s was Chicago! The Top 4 charting Rock And Roll bands of all-time on both, the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and the Billboard 100 Singles Chart just happen to be the same four bands on both lists, and this is how the lists read: Number 1 - The Beatles! Number 2 - The Rolling Stones! Number 3 - The Beach Boys! And at number 4, (all together now) Chicago! And in case you are wondering who's at number 5, it's The Bee Gees! And that says it all right there folks! And up until tonight, Chicago was the only band on those lists who had not been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet! Also, of the 15 acts who were nominated for the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Chicago was the best-selling and highest Billboard charting act on the nominees list. So it makes sense that Chicago won the official 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame online fan poll. Chicago fans came out in full force and made sure that Chicago would finish at number one! They voted early and they voted often, as they were told to do!

And you know what's funny? First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency, but Chicago the band isn't black, but they did play Rock and Roll, which stems from the blues, which is the music of black people as Jann Wenner said at the 2008 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in reference to the induction of Little Walter. Walter is also the name of Chicago's saxophone, clarinet and flute player (Walter Parazaider that is). Well, you know what they say, things always happen in threes, and in this case it's Barack Obama, the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago the band. And all I have left to say is that it's about fckng time Chicago got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame because this is Chicago mthrfckrs! This isn't Boston or Kansas, if you know what I mean! So, without any further ado, ladies and gentlemen, CHICAGO!!!

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/8/2016 @ 09:56am


Yes! That last paragraph is pure Roy!

Posted by Dezmond on Friday, 01/8/2016 @ 20:36pm


SOLO ARTISTS WHOM CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Chuck Willis * Esther Phillips * Johnny Ace * Joe Tex * Mary Wells * Dionne Warwick * Chubby Checker * Phil Ochs * Joan Baez * Judy Collins * Patsy Cline * Connie Francis * Willie Nelson * Merle Haggard * Conway Twitty * George Jones * Kris Kristofferson * Dolly Parton * Kenny Rogers * Tom Jones * Gram Parsons * Warren Zevon * Todd Rundgren * Captain Beefheart * Joe Cocker * Barry White * Jimmy Buffett * Patti LaBelle * Roberta Flack * Carly Simon * Cher * Chaka Khan * Janet Jackson * Whitney Houston * Mariah Carey

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS WHOM CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Kingston Trio * The Surfaris * The Zombies * The Kingsmen * The Troggs * The Turtles * Herman’s Hermits * Paul Revere & the Raiders * The Flying Burrito Brothers * The Monkees * Jan & Dean * Johnny Burnette and the Rock N Roll Trio * John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers * Big Brother and the Holding Company * Derek and the Dominos * The Spencer Davis Group * Blind Faith * Canned Heat * Humble Pie * Husker Du * Fairport Convention * The Mothers of Invention * Little Feat * Grand Funk Railroad * Tommy James and the Shondells * Three Dog Night * Steppenwolf * Thin Lizzy * Procol Harum * Roxy Music * The Blues Project * Blood, Sweat & Tears * Electric Flag * Tower of Power * The Guess Who * Bachman-Turner Overdrive * War * The Meters * The Neville Brothers * Kool & the Gang * The Commodores * New York Dolls * MC5 * The J. Geils Band * The Sir Douglas Quintet * Electric Light Orchestra * Emerson, Lake and Palmer * The Moody Blues * Yes * Jethro Tull * King Crimson * The Doobie Brothers * Blue Oyster Cult * Jefferson Starship * The Cars * Dire Straits * Motorhead * Iron Maiden * Judas Priest * Devo * Air Supply * America * Boston * Kansas * Journey * Styx * Toto * Foreigner * REO Speedwagon * Squeeze * Wings * The Silver Bullet Band * The Revolution * Kraftwerk * Chic * Joy Division * New Order * Sonic Youth * Miami Sound Machine * Wham! * Huey Lewis and the News * Bon Jovi * INXS * B-52’s * Duran Duran * Depeche Mode * Def Leppard * Tears For Fears * Los Lobos * The Cure * The Smiths * The Replacements * Nine Inch Nails * Soundgarden * Alice In Chains * Jane’s Addiction * The Black Crowes * Pixies * Smashing Pumpkins * Pearl Jam * Radiohead * Stone Temple Pilots * Dave Matthews Band * Rage Against The Machine * The Wallflowers * No Doubt

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/9/2016 @ 07:50am


Chicago's Look Away, written by Diane Warren, was originally offered to Cheap Trick and they turned it down. Cheap Trick accepted the Flame instead, written by Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham. Look Away and The Flame were both # 1 hits! Chicago and Cheap Trick are now being inducted the same year.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/11/2016 @ 08:27am


Congratulations to all of Chicago! So glad the brassiest rock band of all time is finally going to be inducted! I'm also glad Mr. Cetera will be present for the evening! Thanks for your great job in Chicago, Mr. Parazaider! Let's all hope it's Yes' turn to be inducted in 2017!

Posted by Bill Langan on Tuesday, 01/12/2016 @ 15:22pm


UPDATE

HORN PLAYERS IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1987: Louis Jordan
02. 1990: Louis Armstrong
03. 1990: John Entwistle (The Who)
04. 1993: Jerry Martini (Sly & The Family Stone)
05. 1993: Cynthia Robinson (Sly & The Family Stone)
06. 1993: Van Morrison
07. 1994: Garth Hudson (The Band)
08. 1996: David Bowie
09. 2000: King Curtis
10. 2000: Andrew Woolfolk (Earth, Wind & Fire)
11. 2002: Isaac Hayes
12. 2003: Steve Douglas
13. 2004: Chris Wood (Traffic)
14. 2006: Herb Alpert
15. 2006: Miles Davis
16. 2008: Denis Payton (The Dave Clark Five)
17. 2012: Joey D’Ambrosio (The Comets)
18. 2012: Rudy Pompilli (The Comets)
19. 2014: Clarence Clemons (The E Street Band)
20. 2014: Gary Tallent (The E Street Band)
21. 2016: Walter Parazaider (Chicago)
22. 2016: Lee Loughnane (Chicago)
23. 2016: James Pankow (Chicago)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/12/2016 @ 20:04pm


UPDATE

HORN PLAYERS IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

01. 1987: Louis Jordan
02. 1989: Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones)
03. 1990: Louis Armstrong
04. 1990: John Entwistle (The Who)
05. 1993: Jerry Martini (Sly & The Family Stone)
06. 1993: Cynthia Robinson (Sly & The Family Stone)
07. 1993: Van Morrison
08. 1994: Garth Hudson (The Band)
09. 1996: David Bowie
10. 2000: King Curtis
11. 2000: Andrew Woolfolk (Earth, Wind & Fire)
12. 2002: Isaac Hayes
13. 2003: Steve Douglas
14. 2004: Chris Wood (Traffic)
15. 2006: Herb Alpert
16. 2006: Miles Davis
17. 2008: Denis Payton (The Dave Clark Five)
18. 2012: Joey D’Ambrosio (The Comets)
19. 2012: Rudy Pompilli (The Comets)
20. 2014: Clarence Clemons (The E Street Band)
21. 2014: Gary Tallent (The E Street Band)
22. 2016: Walter Parazaider (Chicago)
23. 2016: Lee Loughnane (Chicago)
24. 2016: James Pankow (Chicago)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/12/2016 @ 20:26pm


Bruce Springsteen toured with Chicago in the early 70s. Chicago's Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow are the first horn players to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after Clarence Clemons and Gary Tallent, the horn players for the E Street Band.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/12/2016 @ 20:36pm


Chicago is being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016. The Chicago Blackhawks will be the 2016 Stanley Cup Champions!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/13/2016 @ 06:31am


Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago. Bernie Sanders graduated from the University of Chicago. One of them will be elected president in 2016. The Chicago Blackhawks have to win the Stanley Cup in 2016.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/14/2016 @ 10:03am


Hopefully the Blackhawks will NOT win the Stanley Cup in 2016.

Posted by dmg on Thursday, 01/14/2016 @ 11:34am


Boy, Roy, will your face be red if the Republicans win the White House this November. Better start finding the Chicago connections for them too, just in case.

Posted by Philip on Thursday, 01/14/2016 @ 22:14pm


MY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR CHICAGO

The year was 1966, and the place was Chicago's DePaul University. That was where a saxophone, clarinet, and flute player named Walter Parazaider got together with a drummer named Danny Seraphine, a guitar player and singer named Terry Kath, a trumpet player named Lee Loughnane, and a trombone player named James Pankow. Then in 1967, they met a piano player and a singer named Robert Lamm, from Chicago's Roosevelt University, who was performing at the Belmont Lounge and Yogi's Den in Chicago, and they asked him to join their band, which he did. The band would be called The Big Thing, and The Big Thing would play on the Midwest club circuit, building a following. An engagement during the second week of December 1967 proved to be an important gig. The Big Thing was an opening act at Barnaby's in Chicago for a band called the Exceptions, which was the biggest club band in the Midwest, and they stuck around and listened to them. If The Big Thing had stayed late to see the Exceptions, one of the Exceptions had come early to see The Big Thing. That night, singer and bass guitar player Peter Cetera would leave the Exceptions and join The Big Thing as its seventh member, and big things were about to happen.

James William Guercio, who had been a DePaul University student of music as well, moved the band out to Los Angeles and he would become their manager and producer. The Big Thing would become The Chicago Transit Authority, and then simply, Chicago. The plan from the beginning was to start a horn centered Rock and Roll band, a Rock and Roll band with a horn section, a Rock and Roll band with horns that were an integral part of the music, a Rock and Roll band whose horn section formed the heart of the band, a Rock and Roll band with a horn section that was another lead voice dancing with the vocals. Chicago's use of brass and woodwinds was like no other band. They took what is called a "melodic" approach to the horns rather than a "harmonic" approach. The horns actually acted as an additional vocal line, not just performing fill rifts. This is what was innovative about Chicago. Chicago was a rock 'n' roll band with horns, and a band way ahead of its time.

True to the need of the album-oriented rock format that launched them, the first four albums released by Chicago between 1969 and 1972 comprised three double albums and one quadruple album. That's 10 albums in three years. Chicago's next five albums: Chicago V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX all hit number one on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and included Chicago's eighth member, percussionist and conga player Laudir De Oliveira, who would remain with the band for their next five albums: Chicago X, XI, Hot Streets, 13 and XIV. Chicago took America and the world by storm without the help of their faces. Total subjugation of individual ego to the collective good of the group was the rule in Chicago, even to the point of using a logo rather than a picture of the band on all of their album covers. Chicago refused to emphasize celebrity over the music. The group turned its anonymous, professional air into a virtue and a marketing strategy. They were the faceless band behind a logo. Chicago's logo and its facelessness were very much in keeping with the style of the late '60's that valued group effort over individual ego. The group would come to be identified by a logo, and that logo, designed by Nick Fasciano, would become the most famous logo in Rock and Roll history. Some people though would offer a more sinister viewpoint of the logo, suggesting that management used the fact that nobody really knew what the members of Chicago really looked like as a reminder that nobody in the band was irreplaceable. Inspired by classical music, Chicago chose to number most of their albums with Roman numerals instead of giving them full names.

In 1969, Chicago released their first album, and to this day, it is considered to be one of the greatest groundbreaking albums ever produced in the history of Rock and Roll; that album being The Chicago Transit Authority. It was a blend of jazz, classical, and straight-ahead rock and roll. It included an unheralded synthesis of electric guitar rock and roll to more deeply rooted jazz influences and arrangements. It was funky, melodic, emotive, and politically intoned. I'm guessing most people in this room tonight have never listened to The Chicago Transit Authority. You can not buy a Chicago greatest hits record and understand what I'm talking about, but there are so many people that I am speaking for tonight who know exactly what I'm talking about. When The Chicago Transit Authority was released in 1969, it seemed to be the perfect synthesis of everything that was diametrically opposed. It had smooth, lush harmonies, it had the distorted feedback-drenched pyrotechnic guitar works of Terry Kath, it had the Beatles-meet-Motown bass works of Peter Cetera, it had the Buddy Rich-meets-Mitch Mitchell drum works of Danny Seraphine, it had the churning Hammond organ and classical piano works of Robert Lamm, and it had those powerful horns of Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow weaving in and out of the arrangements, ending up toe-to-toe with everything else, and it all worked. The dynamics were perfect. The Chicago Transit Authority seemed to have everything in the right place. The horn section, the vocalists, and the rhythm section were tight and unified. Individually, the members of Chicago were all outstanding on their respective instruments. Unlike many bands of the era that utilized session musicians for their recordings, Chicago was completely self-contained.

Chicago's first 11 albums all showcased the impeccable musicianship of all the members of the band. At first, Chicago's sound was a hard sell. Radio stations wouldn't play their songs. Chicago's music was not easily identifiable what it was. Chicago could not be pigeonholed. Their sound met with resistance. Record executives turned to Guercio, and Guercio edited a number of Chicago's songs to make them shorter and more radio friendly. It was a compromise to be on the radio, and it was what it was. You can still listen to all of the band's songs in their entirety on all the early Chicago albums; it's the radio versions of the songs that are shorter. Basically, the songs were made shorter because as Robert Lamm put it, Chicago's music wasn't for people with Attention Deficit Disorder. You know, because those are the people who listen to radio (people with A.D.D). As the '70's became the '80's and the demands of the music industry started to change, Chicago went looking for a new record label. During Chicago's search for a new record company, one label said to them, "If you get rid of the horn section we'll sign you," to which Chicago responded, "Go fck yourself!" Asking Chicago to get rid of the horn section is like asking Elton John to get rid of the piano, as James Pankow once said. Chicago would go on to sign with a new record label, and the horns stayed, and the band played on for forty more years.

Question: What do you get when you mix the voice of Ray Charles with the voice and the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix? The answer is Chicago's first lead singer and lead guitarist, Terry Kath. Terry Kath had a very soulful quality to his voice and he was an outstanding, superb, deep and wicked virtuoso of a guitar player. One of the best examples of Terry Kath’s brilliant guitar playing can be heard on the hit single 25 Or 6 To 4 from Chicago’s second album. The song's distinctive descending riff has been murdered by as many beginning guitarists as has been done with Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." The terrifyingly brilliant guitar solo performed by Terry Kath-a mountain few players ever dare to climb-is what makes 25 Or 6 To 4 absolutely essential. It is one of the greatest moments in Rock history for the electric guitar. The song's rather mystical title is just a reference to the time of day the song was written: 25 (or 26) minutes to 4 A.M. In a group known for its horns, it was Terry Kath's hard-edged guitar and soulful vocals that kept the band rooted in rock and roll. Chicago's line-up for such a large band was astonishingly stable, broken after eleven years and eleven albums only by the death of Terry Kath. After Terry Kath's tragic death in 1978, Chicago could have gone on to produce albums under a different name, they could have dissolved their band completely with each member going off to do other musical projects, or they could have just left the music business altogether and done other things with their lives, but they didn't. Chicago soldiered on for another forty years with the help of other notable lead rock guitarists, from Donnie Dacus and Chris Pinnick, to DaWayne Bailey and Keith Howland.

Chicago's second lead singer was Robert Lamm, an ambitious composer and piano player whose songwriting talents made him the default leader of the band in the early years. The Robert Lamm-penned hits included, Beginnings, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, Questions 67 & 68, Saturday in the Park and of course the afore mentioned, 25 or 6 to 4. His clear baritone voice was an asset, as were his stylized keyboarding skills. The International press portrayed Robert Lamm as Chicago's social conscience, and many of his best songs (Dialogue, Free, Harry Truman, State of the Union) all espoused political themes. Some of Robert Lamm's compositions had a swing feel to them as well. Frank Sinatra could have handled Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, very well. Actually, as the story goes, it was Colour My World, a portion from trombonist James Pankow’s Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon that Frank Sinatra wanted to do a remake of. It never happened though because Frank Sinatra wanted James Pankow to write an additional verse for it, and James Pankow wouldn't do it. You don't mess with a classic, even if the chairman of the board himself asks you to. Other Chicago songs penned by James Pankow included the hits, Make Me Smile, Old Days, Just You 'n' Me, I've Been Searchin' So Long, and Feelin' Stronger Everyday. That last one, by the way, was written by James Pankow and Chicago's original bass guitarist and third lead singer, Peter Cetera—the elastic tenor voice who was brought in to hit the high notes and keep up with the horn section, which the baritone voice of Robert Lamm and the gruff voice of Terry Kath couldn't.

If you were to ask any Chicago fan or Rock music historian to name the first three Chicago songs they think of when they hear someone say the name Peter Cetera, they will all tell you the exact same thing—what else but the smoochadelic classics, If You Leave Me Now, from the 1976 Chicago X album, Baby, What A Big Surprise from the 1977 Chicago XI album, and Hard To Say I'm Sorry from the 1982 Chicago 16 album (the comeback album). The sexiest, the sweetest, the most distinctive tenor voice in all of Rock And Roll history belongs to Peter Cetera mthrfckrs! There is no comparison. “High above shimmering, echoing ballads and rock-solid choruses that aim for the bleachers, Cetera’s tenor voice soars like a bird in flight. If it doesn’t strike you deep in your heart, it’ll at least stick deep in your head.” That's what an unknown source from Rolling Stone Magazine's website once said about Peter Cetera. Well Peter, I would like to tell you tonight on behalf of all your fans that your voice has actually done both for us. Your voice has struck us deep in our hearts and it is stuck deep in our heads and that is where we want it and that is how we like it! In May of 1985, after 18 years with the band, and after Chicago's biggest commercial success (the Chicago 17 album), Peter Cetera left Chicago for a solo career. Let's just say that things got really ugly. It was like a divorce, as Peter would say, and that's all I'm going to say about that because I wasn’t there, and I don’t know all the details, and it's none of my gddmn business! So, out walks Peter Cetera and in walks singer/songwriter and bass guitar player Jason Scheff, the son of Jerry Scheff, who was a bass guitar player for Elvis Presley. Jason Scheff has been with Chicago now for 30 years. To tie this whole thing together, I have to take you back to 1981 because that was the year that singer/songwriter, keyboard player and guitarist, Bill Champlin, the lead singer of the late 60s and 70s psychedelic rock band, the Sons of Champlin, joined Chicago and played a huge role in the success of Chicago 16 and 17. During his 28 years with Chicago, Bill Champlin's husky voice was the perfect complement to both, Peter Cetera and Jason Scheff. Chicago 18, 19, Twenty-1, Night and Day, Stone of Sisyphus, Chicago XXX, and a whole bunch of greatest hits and Christmas albums all included Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff.

And finally, Chicago's original drummer; its backbone, Danny Seraphine. During his time with Chicago, Danny Seraphine played drums in a style that, ironically perhaps, can best be described as lyrical. To be a good drummer one must develop his own technique. Good timing and good taste is essential, but it is the technique that sets the truly great drummers apart from the rest, as Danny Seraphine once said. After 25 years with the band, let's just say a little more drama ensued, and Danny Seraphine was replaced by drummer Tris Imboden, who has been with Chicago now for 25 years. And that folks was Chicago. 50 years, 50 albums, 5 number one albums, 130 million albums sold worldwide, 50 hits, and 3 number one songs later, Chicago is being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Now I am going to present you with information that must be stated! According to Billboard chart statistics, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American Rock and Roll band of all time, in terms of both albums and singles. The number one Billboard charting Rock and Roll band of the 1970s was Chicago! The Top 4 charting Rock And Roll bands of all-time on both, the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and the Billboard 100 Singles Chart just happen to be the same four bands on both lists, and this is how the lists read: Number 1 - The Beatles! Number 2 - The Rolling Stones! Number 3 - The Beach Boys! And at number 4, (all together now) Chicago! And in case you are wondering who's at number 5, it's The Bee Gees! And that says it all right there folks! And up until tonight, Chicago was the only band on those lists who had not been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet! Also, of the 15 acts who were nominated for the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Chicago was the best-selling and highest Billboard charting act on the nominees list. So it makes sense that Chicago won the official 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame online fan poll. Chicago fans came out in full force and made sure that Chicago would finish at number one! They voted early and they voted often, as they were told to do!

And you know what's funny? First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency, but Chicago the band isn't black, but they did play Rock and Roll, which stems from the blues, which is the music of black people as Jann Wenner said at the 2008 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in reference to the induction of Little Walter. Walter is also the name of Chicago's saxophone, clarinet and flute player (Walter Parazaider that is). Well, you know what they say, things always happen in threes, and in this case it's Barack Obama, the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago the band. But wait, there's more! The next president of the United States of America, to be elected this year, in November 2016, could either be Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders graduated in 1964 from the University of Chicago, and Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago in 1947, the same year that Chicago's trombone player James Pankow was born. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America. Bill Clinton's favorite band is Chicago, and Bill Clinton is a saxophone player like Chicago's Walter Parazaider. And now I am going to make a prediction. I predict that this coming June, the Chicago Blackhawks will win their 7th Stanley Cup in franchise history, and their fourth Stanley Cup during the Barack Obama presidency. And all I have left to say is that it's about fckng time Chicago got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame because this is Chicago mthrfckrs! This isn't Boston or Kansas, if you know what I mean! So, without any further ado, ladies and gentlemen, CHICAGO!!!

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/17/2016 @ 07:04am


BIRTH DATES AND PLACES OF BIRTH OF THE MEMBERS OF CHICAGO, OLDEST TO YOUNGEST:

01. Laudir De Oliveira born on Saturday, January 6, 1940 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
02. Peter Cetera born on Wednesday, September 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois
03. Robert Lamm born on Friday, October 13, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York
04. Walter Parazaider born on Wednesday, March 14, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois
05. Terry Kath born on Thursday, January 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois
06. Lee Loughnane born on Monday, October 21, 1946 in Elmwood Park, Illinois
07. Bill Champlin born on Wednesday, May 21, 1947 in Oakland, California
08. James Pankow born on Wednesday, August 20, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri
09. Danny Seraphine born on Saturday, August 28, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois
10. Tris Imboden born on Friday, July, 27, 1951 in Orange County, California
11. Donnie Dacus born on Friday, October 12, 1951 in Galena Park, Texas
12. Jason Scheff born on Monday, April 16, 1962 in San Diego, California

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/17/2016 @ 07:15am


http://digitaldreamdoor.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4895

The Beatles and The Rolling Stones vs. The Beach Boys and Chicago vs. The Bee Gees

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/20/2016 @ 16:40pm


JANUARY 14, 2016 ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE PAGE 17: THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Rolling Stone shows a post-Terry Kath photo of Chicago, which includes Laudir De Oliveira and Donnie Dacus, who are not being inducted. Andy Greene calls Peter Cetera Chicago's guitarist, instead of bass guitarist or just bassist.

Chicago

The horn-powered band has been on the road for nearly 50 years, and the induction gives it a chance to play with original singer-guitarist Peter Cetera for the first time since 1985. "I'd find that very moving," says keyboardist Robert Lamm.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/21/2016 @ 19:46pm


https://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-inductees/#sthash.NDU91qZr.H7AYlAQB.dpuf

CHICAGO

Inductees: Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine

Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. A brazen mix of soulful rock, pop and jazz coupled with protester’s chants from the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; the album received critical acclaim and later produced the classic singles “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Beginnings.” As the band began touring, under pressure from the city of Chicago, they shortened their name to simply, Chicago, and later released their second self-titled album, Chicago, in 1970. The center track, “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon,” is a seven-part, 13-minute suite of pure melodic perfection composed by James Pankow who merged his love of classical, long song styles with Chicago’s signature sound. It yielded two unexpected singles “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” that quickly took the charts by storm reaching the Top Ten on Billboard’s Hot 100. From their inception through to the late 1970’s, Chicago mastered the art of making melodic jazz tinged rock with a keen pop sensibility. The group had a long string of jazz-rock mega hits including: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Feelin Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now” and many others. Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound and their inclusion into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not only well-deserved, but an honor that has been overlooked. With over 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles – fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Selected discography: “Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?,” Chicago Transit Authority (1969) • “Make Me Smile,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” Chicago (1970) • “Saturday In The Park,” Chicago V (1972) • “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Just You ‘N’ Me,” Chicago VI (1973) • “Old Days” (1975) • “If You Leave Me Now,” Chicago X (1976) • “Baby What A Big Surprise,” Chicago XI (1977)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/24/2016 @ 08:18am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Dustin Byfuglien becomes the first African-American hockey player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (Note: Black goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Eldon Reddick won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, but they were Canadians). Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Three more black hockey players win the Stanley Cup: Ray Emery, Jamal Mayers, and Johnny Oduya. Obama and Oduya both have five letters and they both begin with the letter O and end with the letter a. Obama and Oduya both have Kenyan ancestry. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Johnny Oduya becomes the second black hockey player in NHL history behind Grant Fuhr to win more than one Stanley Cup championship. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Well, you know what they say, things always happen in threes, and in this case it's Barack Obama, the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago the band. But wait, there's more! The next president of the United States of America, to be elected this year, in November 2016, could either be Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders graduated in 1964 from the University of Chicago, and Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago in 1947, the same year that Chicago's trombone player James Pankow was born. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America. Bill Clinton's favorite band is Chicago, and Bill Clinton is a saxophone player like Chicago's Walter Parazaider. And now I am going to make a prediction. I predict that this coming June 2016, the Chicago Blackhawks will win their seventh Stanley Cup in franchise history and their fourth Stanley Cup during the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/24/2016 @ 09:49am


Hurray for Chicago! Finally! And I agree with the inductees being limited to only those 7 early members.

Posted by Telarock on Sunday, 01/24/2016 @ 09:57am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU8GD6AWicM

Peter Cetera played accordian with Weird Al Yankovic and Bruce Jenner.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/28/2016 @ 19:38pm


Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 will induct Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/29/2016 @ 17:28pm


I sent Rob Thomas my Chicago induction speech on Facebook.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/30/2016 @ 18:06pm


Rob Thomas was born three years after The Chicago Transit Authority was released. Rob Thomas was born in February of 1972, six months before the release of Chicago V.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/3/2016 @ 19:28pm


http://www.stereogum.com/1857616/chicagogate-update-peter-cetera-threatens-to-walk/news/

ChicagoGate Update: Peter Cetera Threatens To Walk

Peter Speaks:
February 5, 2016

Hello everyone! I know you’re all waiting to hear what’s happening with the Hall of Fame. I know how frustrated you all are, but trust me, no one is more tired and frustrated than yours truly. I had a conference call with the musical department today and I’ve presented another song option. Right now it’s about a fidy fidy chance that we can hammer something out by the weekend. Frankly folks, Im done if this doesn’t work out. Here’s hoping this one works…Ill let you know either way ASAP.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/5/2016 @ 19:09pm


Cetera's having a tantrum and threatening to not play with them if it can't be the songs he wants.


Textbook example of a first-world problem.

Posted by Philip on Friday, 02/5/2016 @ 19:59pm


Whether or not Peter Cetera performs, he is still attending the ceremony and collecting his trophy instead of asking to have it mailed to him.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/6/2016 @ 08:26am


Chicago is the highest charting act on Billboard at this year's Rock Hall induction ceremony. It's their music that should be played in the all-star jam. They should let Chicago perform 4 or 5 of their own songs at the ceremony. 4 for the induction and 1 for the all-star jam.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/6/2016 @ 08:32am


The Options

Beginnings
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is
Saturday In The Park
25 Or 6 To 4
Make Me Smile
Feelin' Stronger Everyday
If You Leave Me Now

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/6/2016 @ 08:40am


SOLO ARTISTS WHOM CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Chuck Willis * Esther Phillips * Johnny Ace * Joe Tex * Mary Wells * Dionne Warwick * Chubby Checker * Paul Anka * Neil Sedaka * Link Wray * Dick Dale * Phil Ochs * Joan Baez * Judy Collins * Patsy Cline * Connie Francis * Willie Nelson * Merle Haggard * Conway Twitty * George Jones * Kris Kristofferson * Dolly Parton * Kenny Rogers * Tom Jones * Harry Nilsson * Gram Parsons * Warren Zevon * Todd Rundgren * Captain Beefheart * Joe Cocker * Barry White * Jimmy Buffett * Patti LaBelle * Roberta Flack * Kate Bush * Carly Simon * Cher * Chaka Khan * Janet Jackson * Whitney Houston * Mariah Carey

ROCK AND ROLL BANDS WHOM CHICAGO BEAT INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

The Kingston Trio * The Surfaris * The Zombies * The Kingsmen * The Troggs * The Turtles * Herman’s Hermits * Paul Revere & the Raiders * The Flying Burrito Brothers * The Belmonts * The Monkees * Jan & Dean * Johnny Burnette and the Rock N Roll Trio * John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers * Big Brother and the Holding Company * Derek and the Dominos * The Spencer Davis Group * Blind Faith * Canned Heat * Humble Pie * Husker Du * Fairport Convention * The Mothers of Invention * Little Feat * Grand Funk Railroad * Tommy James and the Shondells * Three Dog Night * Steppenwolf * Thin Lizzy * Procol Harum * Roxy Music * The Blues Project * Blood, Sweat & Tears * Electric Flag * Tower of Power * The Guess Who * Bachman-Turner Overdrive * War * The Meters * The Neville Brothers * Kool & the Gang * The Commodores * New York Dolls * MC5 * The J. Geils Band * The Sir Douglas Quintet * Electric Light Orchestra * Emerson, Lake and Palmer * The Moody Blues * Yes * Jethro Tull * King Crimson * The Doobie Brothers * Blue Oyster Cult * Jefferson Starship * The Cars * Dire Straits * Motorhead * Iron Maiden * Judas Priest * Devo * Air Supply * America * Boston * Kansas * Journey * Styx * Toto * Foreigner * REO Speedwagon * Squeeze * Wings * The Silver Bullet Band * The Revolution * Kraftwerk * Chic * Joy Division * New Order * Sonic Youth * Miami Sound Machine * Wham! * Huey Lewis and the News * Bon Jovi * INXS * B-52’s * Duran Duran * Depeche Mode * Def Leppard * Tears For Fears * Los Lobos * The Cure * The Smiths * The Replacements * Nine Inch Nails * Soundgarden * Alice In Chains * Jane’s Addiction * The Black Crowes * Pixies * Smashing Pumpkins * Pearl Jam * Radiohead * Stone Temple Pilots * Dave Matthews Band * Rage Against The Machine * The Wallflowers * No Doubt

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/6/2016 @ 15:17pm


Chicago is the highest charting act on Billboard at this year's Rock Hall induction ceremony. It's their music that should be played in the all-star jam. They should also be the last act to be inducted at this year's ceremony.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 02/7/2016 @ 06:57am


Ps. As of today it’s now down to 25 per cent chance of happening.

-Peter Cetera

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 02/7/2016 @ 08:02am


Peter:

Your legacy amongst Chicago fans is on the line. The "pass" that you received 32 years ago could be rescinded if you decide to bail out of playing now.

Most people don't hold it against you that you left when you did. They will, however, consider your absence at the Induction Ceremony a selfish act, and one not befitting of a Hall or Fame inductee.

Consider this the next time you lay odds of your presence at the ceremony!

Posted by Gary on Sunday, 02/7/2016 @ 17:45pm


Cetera is getting old, his voice can only handle 25 Or 6 To 4 in the key of E. I'm guessing the band is giving him that, but he also wants to add another song of his choosing to the ceremony. He has not stated which song it is though. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is and Saturday In The Park are most likely the other two songs, chosen by Chicago. I'm guessing Cetera wants to add Feelin' Stronger Everyday or If You Leave Me Now.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 02/7/2016 @ 19:25pm


Kurt Schwarz
@RealLifeHusband
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@OakPressMarquee @GraffonMusic Rock Hall is up to its nasty old tricks again and Peter Cetera says he's out! petercetera.com
https://mobile.twitter.com/RealLifeHusband/status/696728921178505216?p=v

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 19:56pm


This really sucks! Peter Cetera will not perform at or attend the 2016 Rock Hall induction ceremony.

Peter Speaks:

February 8, 2016
I just sent this to the RnR hall of fame people. This is the the short high road nice version of what I really wanted to say. I’ll post that response at the appropriate time. Ciao,

Hello Alex and Joel!
Unfortunately, this scenario doesn’t work for me. I know we all did our best to make it happen, but I guess it’s just not meant to be.
Personally, I’m frustrated and tired of dealing with this and it’s time to move on. I have a life with two beautiful daughters and a solo career and its time to get back and give them all the full attention they deserve.
Thanks for all your help and consideration! Have a great show and please send any individual award I receive to the contact you have for me.
All the best, Peter Cetera

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 19:57pm


Kurt Schwarz
@RealLifeHusband
Follow
@OakPressMarquee @GraffonMusic Rock Hall is up to its nasty old tricks again and Peter Cetera says he's out! petercetera.com
https://mobile.twitter.com/RealLifeHusband/status/696728921178505216?p=v

Kurt Schwarz @RealLifeHusband
@futurerocklgnds
Such a nefarious bunch, they seem to create drama intentionally year after year. No regard for the fans!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 20:05pm


I'm waiting to read exactly what Peter Cetera was asking of the Rock Hall and Chicago, aside from 25 Or 6 To 4 in the key of E, the additional song, and Peter Cetera wanting to invite Donnie Dacus, Laudir De Oliveira, Chris Pinnick, and his brother Kenny Cetera to perform with the band at the ceremony. …And the Rock Hall's response.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 20:28pm


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/peter-cetera-chicago-rock-hall/

Peter Cetera Backs Out of Chicago Rock Hall Reunion Again

By Nick DeRiso February 8, 2016 12:52 PM

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 22:01pm


Peter:

You OWED it to Your fans, and to the fans of Chicago, to show up and play. Did you ever consider that many fans have purchased tickets anticipating the one-night-stand that you advertised on your web site?

Regardless of the circumstances, you have made a Trump-like mistake by deciding to not show up. Your legacy amongst the fans that helped foster your "solo career" will be tarnished forever.

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It iIs? Yes-- it's time to jettison the respect we had for our favorite band's former lead singer!

Posted by Gary on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 22:14pm


http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6867425/peter-cetera-chicago-rock-roll-hall-fame-induction

Peter Cetera Officially Bows Out of Chicago Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: 'It's Just Not Meant to Be'

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/9/2016 @ 05:27am


http://radio.com/2016/02/08/peter-cetera-bows-out-of-chicago-reunion-again/

Peter Cetera Bows Out of Chicago Reunion — Again
It really *is* hard to say "I'm sorry."

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/9/2016 @ 19:32pm



http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/26-musicians-too-rock-to-show-up-for-their-own-rock-n-roll-hall-of-fame-induction

Peter Speaks:

February 10, 2016
Make that 27! Happily moving on!
26 MUSICIANS TOO ROCK TO SHOW UP FOR THEIR OWN ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/9/2016 @ 20:03pm



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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/20/2016 @ 08:46am


http://www.chicagotheband.com/chicagos-jason-scheff-interview/

Jason Scheff responds to his exclusion as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with Chicago

That’s a great question. When I was a kid growing up and first getting exposed to music, if you were to ask me as a kid here’s what’s going to happen: you are going to get an opportunity at 23-years old to join a legendary group at the peak of their commercial success, and you are going to be the guy that replaces the voice of the band at the time. You are going to sing on one of the biggest hits the band has ever had in “Will You Still Love Me” and you are going to write some pretty big songs for the band like “What Kind of Man Would I Be” and you are going to have this phenomenal run. Then all of a sudden, they’re going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they decide that they are going to go with that original lineup but they leave you off. Really, that’s the trade off. Your name won’t be on that list, but you’re going to be a part of it. Think about this for a second. Go back as a twelve-year old kid, or even as a twenty-two year old kid, the year before I joined the band and they said “Here’s how it’s going to be played out.” I think most of us would say “Where do I sign?”

All those years the band wasn’t in the Hall of Fame, I thought: ask so many (bands) that are in, that maybe were only together two, three or five years. Ask them if they could only choose one, you can be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or you can have a thirty-year career with all of those things that I mentioned. What’s your choice? I say give me my career. So it really doesn’t bother me. I’m just excited to go and be a part of this event. Keep the perspective about being a team player. It’s not about you, it’s about the band! That’s really a great question and I’m glad you asked.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/20/2016 @ 13:54pm


http://petercetera.com

Peter Speaks:

February 22, 2016
My final HoF decision!

Regretfully, I’ve decided NOT to participate in the 2016 HoF induction ceremonies. I appreciate the award and I want to thank all of you who voted and finally made it happen.

Many of you will be disappointed and that’s understandable. Quite frankly, I’m disappointed as well. There comes a time when you need to make a decision based on what’s best for you without worrying about the consequences and this is that time.

Every idea or suggestion I offered about how it could work musically was either rejected or changed by the shows producers. Together with the fact that while I sent those same emails to the group, the only reply I ever received back from them was a very snarky “Take a chill pill dude!” Whoa! Really?

At this point in my life, I don’t care to reintroduce the same negativity, misplaced egos, and petty jealousies I left behind years ago.

I’m very happy right where I am now, touring and playing my music with a band I love. You should all come and see us if you have the chance and please check my site for performance updates.

Peacefully moving on, Peter

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 02/21/2016 @ 20:52pm


It's not about YOU, Peter! If you don't understand that, then you deserve to stay home. You've diminished your own legacy. How sad that is, especially for your longtime fans! Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Yes--it's time to jettison our former favorite lead singer!

Posted by Gary on Tuesday, 02/23/2016 @ 22:16pm


CHICAGO'S BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES WITH ROBERT LAMM ON LEAD VOCALS

04. 1970 - # 7 – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
07. 1971 - # 7 – Beginnings
10. 1971 - # 49 – I’m A Man
11. 1972 - # 3 – Saturday In The Park
18. 1975 - # 13 – Harry Truman
26. 1978 - # 63 – Take Me Back To Chicago
31. 1980 - # 56 – Thunder And Lightning

CHICAGO'S BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES WITH TERRY KATH ON LEAD VOCALS

02. 1970 - # 9 – Make Me Smile
05. 1971 - # 20 – Free
08. 1971 - # 7 – Colour My World
10. 1971 - # 49 – I’m A Man
12. 1972 - # 24 – Dialogue (Part I & II)
17. 1974 - # 11 – Wishing You Were Here
20. 1975 - # 61 – Brand New Love Affair (Part I & II)
25. 1978 - # 44 – Little One

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 02/28/2016 @ 19:30pm


Terry Kath's wife and their daughter will be at the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 03/7/2016 @ 19:29pm


Roy:

Please weigh in. What are your thoughts on Peter taking a pass? Legacy breaking?

Posted by Gary on Monday, 03/7/2016 @ 23:03pm


Roy:

Please weigh in. What are your thoughts on Peter taking a pass? Legacy breaking?

Posted by Gary on Monday, 03.7.16 @ 23:03pm

Legacy breaking? I don’t know. Members of Van Halen and GNR also passed on their inductions.

Peter Cetera is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who will not attend his induction ceremony. His Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trophy will be mailed to him.

I would like to know which member of Chicago it was that told Peter Cetera to take a chill pill by email. Maybe it was Chicago’s manager Peter Schivarelli relaying the message.

Because of his old age, Peter Cetera wanted to perform 25 Or 6 To 4 in the key of E with Chicago, and the band said no. Peter Cetera could have just played bass with Chicago at the ceremony and let Jason Scheff sing, but Cetera has too big of an ego to do that. Cetera could have also attended the ceremony, collected his trophy, gave his speech, and not performed at all. Too big of an ego to do that either.

If Peter Cetera wasn’t going to perform with Chicago, he wanted to bring his own band to the ceremony and perform separately from Chicago. So there would have been a Chicago performance and a separate Peter Cetera performance, maybe with the Rock Hall’s house band.

I’m waiting for a Peter Cetera interview where he details exactly what he wanted to do at the Rock Hall induction ceremony, and which songs he wanted to perform on his own.

I am disappointed that Peter Cetera won’t be at the induction ceremony, but he is still my all-time favorite singer behind Elton John, and the only reason I’m giving the title to Elton John is because he is far more influential than Peter Cetera.

I will now go listen again to the first four albums Peter Cetera released after leaving Chicago: Solitude/Solitaire, One More Story, World Falling Down, and One Clear Voice (re-released as Faithfully on a different label; I have both). These albums are a hundred times better than the first four albums Chicago released after Cetera’s departure: 18, 19, Twenty 1, Night & Day, which are garbage. Stone of Sisyphus, Chicago XXX, and Chicago XXXVI are awesome though. I will then go back and listen to The Chicago Transit Authority through Chicago 17.

You may have been listening to Chicago since you were a child, but remember, the members of Chicago are not childhood friends. It's a business.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/13/2016 @ 07:29am


Thanks for your response, Roy. You took Peter Cetera's "pass" far better than I did. I might be in the minority, but I believe Cetera's absence will be long remembered--to his detriment! The RHOF could easily have passed on Chicago's induction had the fans not voted for them in droves in the Fan Poll. The most ardent of those fans will be in attendance in Brooklyn. Slighting them is a poor business decision, AND shoes a lack of class!

Posted by Gary on Monday, 03/14/2016 @ 22:31pm


That was a great response. As mean as this sounds, I mean it as a compliment... it's also the first time that Roy didn't sound like a bot either, but an actual person partaking in a conversation.

Posted by Philip on Monday, 03/14/2016 @ 23:55pm


Best Songs From Chicago 18:

25 Or 6 To 4 (Remake), It's Alright, Niagara Falls, Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now, Will You Still Love Me

Worst Song From Chicago 18:

If She Would Have Been Faithful…

The Rest: Forever, Over And Over, One More Day, I Believe

Best Songs From Chicago 19:

Look Away, I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love, What Kind Of Man Would I Be, You're Not Alone, Runaround, Come In From The Night

Worst Songs From Chicago 19:

We Can Last Forever, Heart In Pieces

The Rest: I Stand Up, Victorious

Best Song From Chicago Twenty-1:

Somebody, Somewhere

Worst Song From Chicago Twenty-1

You Come To My Senses, Explain It To My Heart

Posted by Roy on Monday, 03/21/2016 @ 21:43pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOBrJ0Y358Y

I felt so bad for Chicago when they had to perform You Come To My Senses on the Arsenio Hall Show in 1991.

You come to my senses
I have no defences

Worst Chicago song ever. That and If She Would Have Been Faithful…

John Denver - You Fill Up My Senses (Annie's Song)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 03/21/2016 @ 21:56pm


http://ourrockandrollhalloffame71305.yuku.com/topic/1517/CHICAGO?page=71

So anything but the key of E for 25 Or 6 To 4 would be too high for Peter Cetera in his old age.

According to a source on another site, the key of E is too high for Chicago's horn section at their old ages, especially for Walter Parazaider who has serious heart problems. I wonder if Peter Cetera was given this reason in the conference calls with the Rock Hall.

I'm guessing it was James Pankow or Lee Loughnane who told Peter Cetera to take a chill pill by email.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/27/2016 @ 08:16am



The Chicago Tribute Album

01. Beginnings by Eric Clapton
02. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? by Eric Clapton
03. Saturday In The Park by Elton John
04. South California Purples by Deep Purple
05. Feelin' Stronger Every Day by Fleetwood Mac
06. I've Been Searchin' So Long by The Eagles
07. Dialogue by Matchbox 20 and Kid Rock
08. Questions 67 & 68 by Billy Joel
09. 25 Or 6 To 4 by Metallica and Jeff Beck
10. Street Player by Maroon 5
11. No Tell Lover by Aaron Neville
12. Just You 'N Me by Justin Beiber
13. Old Days by Barenaked Ladies
14. Wishing You Were Here by Boz Scaggs and Kenny Loggins
15. If You Leave Me Now by NSYNC
16. Baby, What A Big Surprise by the Backstreet Boys
17. Hard Habit To Break by Daryl Hall & John Oates
18. Hard To Say I'm Sorry by Boyz II Men

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/27/2016 @ 20:13pm


CHICAGO: THE SCATTERED SONGS

01. 1985: Good For Nothing (USA For Africa: We Are The World)
02. 1990: Hearts In Trouble (Days Of Thunder Soundtrack)
03. 1997: Here In My Heart (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997)
04. 1997: The Only One (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997) with Lenny Kravitz
05. 1998: All Roads Lead To You (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
06. 1998: Show Me A Sign (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
07. 1998: Child's Prayer (Chicago 25: The Christmas Album)
08. 1999: Back To You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
09. 1999: If I Should Lose You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
10. 1999: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher And Higher) (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert) with Michael McDonald
11. 2003: Bethlehem (Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?)
12. 2011: Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/1/2016 @ 04:44am


http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a40587/2016-rock-hall-inductees/

Chicago

"Saturday in the Park," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" and "Old Days" are classic pop songs. (Not rock 'n' roll songs, incidentally; pop songs.) They are trained musicians. They have been around forever and are still touring. But they also gave us the solo career of Peter Cetera, a Margaret Keane big-eye painting that came to life and whined at you. I know there are no hard rules when it comes to the Hall of Fame, that it's a private organization that can do its business however it wants, but how about this: If a member of your band has gone on to record a duet with Amy Grant, you are disqualified from induction.

Late-career embarrassment: The video for their 1984 single "Stay The Night," in which Peter Cetera tries to be an action hero and ends up looking like Ellen DeGeneres' stunt double.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 05:36am


Does Anybody Realize How Bad These Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Really Are?

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 05:52am


http://www.chicagotheband.com/chicagos-robert-lamm-talks-rock-hall-peter-cetera/

Chicago’s Robert Lamm Talks About Rock Hall, Peter Cetera and More

One point of excitement for fans was the fact that it looked like Peter Cetera might take the stage with you guys at the induction ceremonies to perform. Now it looks like that’s not going to happen. What was it really that went down behind the scenes that brought things to that conclusion?

In a nutshell — and I really don’t want to talk too much about it — I would say that Peter didn’t understand that this was a band honor, that it was the band Chicago being inducted. He was proposing to bring his band to play when he sang a Chicago song. So you know, it got very strange. But I think in a nutshell, he didn’t or doesn’t get that it’s a band thing — it’s not about any particular guy.

If I’m correct, you’ve had some contact with Peter in recent years, haven’t you?

Oh, yeah.

It seemed like there was a slight amount of water that had gone under the bridge after all of these years.

Yeah, you know, I was very surprised at his attitude.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 20:44pm


25 Or 6 To 4 will be played in the All-Star jam! This could mean Chicago will be the last induction of the night.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/6/2016 @ 23:30pm


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Be Honest: Can You Sing all the Words to "Saturday in the Park?"
Robert Lamm penned the lyrics to Chicago's highest-charting single in 1972. While Chicagoans – specifically, Cubs fans – are all-too familiar with the tune given its regular rotation during Saturday baseball games at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, visitors to the Hall of Fame will get a first-hand look at Lamm's musical baby coming to life via his handwritten lyrics. Warning: you'll be humming "Saturday in the Park" all day (if you're not already).

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 05:50am


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Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 05:51am


Back in January I sent Rob Thomas my induction speech for Chicago on facebook and told him to use it. I got no response. I also told him to go to the induction ceremony in a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and to bring the Stanley Cup with him on stage. I gave him the contact info for the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Let's see if Rob Thomas will give the induction speech for Chicago while wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and with the Stanley Cup on stage. I sent the same message to Chicago management. Rob Thomas will walk out on stage carrying the Stanley Cup over his head. Then he will congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on their 2010, 2013, & 2015 Stanley Cup championships and then give his Rock and.Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 13:03pm


The Stanley Cup might be on hand tomorrow at the Barclays Centre in New York as Rob Thomas gives the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Chicago and mentions the connections to Barack Obama and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 14:22pm


http://wcbsfm.cbslocal.com/2016/04/07/robert-lamm-wont-stop-peter-cetera-from-joining-chicago-during-rock-hall-induction/

Robert Lamm Won’t Stop Peter Cetera From Joining Chicago During Rock Hall Induction

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 19:44pm


The Stanley Cup might be on hand tomorrow at the Barclays Center in New York as Rob Thomas gives his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Chicago and mentions Chicago's connections to Barack Obama and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Back in January I sent Rob Thomas my induction speech for Chicago on facebook and told him to use it. I got no response. I also told him to go to the induction ceremony in a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and to bring the Stanley Cup with him on stage. I gave him the contact info for the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. They will bring the Stanley Cup to the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Let's see if Rob Thomas will give the induction speech for Chicago while wearing a Chicago Blackhawks jersey and with the Stanley Cup on stage. I sent the same message to Chicago management. Rob Thomas will walk out on stage carrying the Stanley Cup over his head. Then he will congratulate the Chicago Blackhawks on their 2010, 2013, and 2015 Stanley Cup championships, express his hopes that they win again in 2016, and then give his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Chicago. His speech will end as follows:

Now I am going to present you with information that must be stated! According to Billboard chart statistics, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American Rock and Roll band of all time, in terms of both albums and singles. The number one Billboard charting Rock and Roll band of the 1970s was Chicago! The Top 4 charting Rock And Roll bands of all-time on both, the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and the Billboard 100 Singles Chart just happen to be the same four bands on both lists, and this is how the lists read: Number 1 - The Beatles! Number 2 - The Rolling Stones! Number 3 - The Beach Boys! And at number 4, (all together now) Chicago! And in case you are wondering who's at number 5, it's The Bee Gees! And that says it all right there folks! And up until tonight, Chicago was the only band on those lists who had not been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet! Also, of the 15 acts who were nominated for the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Chicago was the best-selling and highest Billboard charting act on the nominees list. So it makes sense that Chicago won the official 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame online fan poll. Chicago fans came out in full force and made sure that Chicago would finish at number one! They voted early and they voted often, as they were told to do!

And you know what's funny? First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency, but Chicago the band isn't black, but they did play Rock and Roll, which stems from the blues, which is the music of black people as Jann Wenner said at the 2008 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in reference to the induction of Little Walter. Walter is also the name of Chicago's saxophone, clarinet and flute player (Walter Parazaider that is). Well, you know what they say, things always happen in threes, and in this case it's Barack Obama, the Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago the band. But wait, there's more! The next president of the United States of America, to be elected this year, in November 2016, could either be Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders graduated in 1964 from the University of Chicago, and Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago in 1947, the same year that Chicago's trombone player James Pankow was born. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America. Bill Clinton's favorite band is Chicago, and Bill Clinton is a saxophone player like Chicago's Walter Parazaider. And now I am going to make a prediction. I predict that this coming June, the Chicago Blackhawks will win their seventh Stanley Cup in franchise history and their fourth Stanley Cup during the Barack Obama presidency. And all I have left to say is that it's about fckng time Chicago got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame because this is Chicago mthrfckrs! This isn't Boston or Kansas, if you know what I mean! So, without any further ado, ladies and gentlemen, CHICAGO!!!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 20:32pm


I will try to find out if Bill Clinton and/or Barack Obama are attending the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony tomorrow. Maybe Hillary and Michelle too!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 21:14pm


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Rob Thomas rehearses with Chicago

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Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 22:20pm


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Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 22:23pm


Hey Peter:

I have a good title for your next big single--"Coward's Way Out."

Posted by Gary on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 23:49pm


Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is was one of the songs Rob Thomas was rehearsing with Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 04:07am


http://www.robthomasmusic.com/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-simulcast-rob-thomas-special-guest/

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME SIMULCAST – ROB THOMAS SPECIAL GUEST

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 04:17am



https://mobile.twitter.com/JulietHuddyTV/media/grid?idx=0

Another Chicago photo in the background

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 04:28am


THE TOP 5 CHARTING ROCK AND ROLL BANDS OF ALL-TIME ON BOTH, THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART AND THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. The Bee Gees
05. Chicago

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

01. 1988: The Beatles
02. 1988: The Beach Boys
03. 1989: The Rolling Stones
04. 1997: The Bee Gees
05. 2016: Chicago

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee

Walter Parazaider is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Lee Loughnane is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
James Pankow is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Robert Lamm is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Terry Kath is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Peter Cetera is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Danny Seraphine is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee

Walter Parazaider is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Lee Loughnane is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
James Pankow is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Robert Lamm is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Terry Kath is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Peter Cetera is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Danny Seraphine is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 21:34pm


THE TOP 5 CHARTING ROCK AND ROLL BANDS OF ALL-TIME ON BOTH, THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART AND THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Bee Gees

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

01. 1988: The Beatles
02. 1988: The Beach Boys
03. 1989: The Rolling Stones
04. 1997: The Bee Gees
05. 2016: Chicago

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1990: drums; songwriter)

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee

Walter Parazaider is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Lee Loughnane is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
James Pankow is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Robert Lamm is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Terry Kath is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Peter Cetera is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee
Danny Seraphine is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee

Walter Parazaider is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Lee Loughnane is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
James Pankow is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Robert Lamm is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Terry Kath is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Peter Cetera is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer
Danny Seraphine is a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 22:12pm


https://www.periscope.tv/w/1jMJgMXgzgWKL

Chicago's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction on Periscope

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 22:29pm


Chicago performed Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, and 25 Or 6 To 4, in that order.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 22:37pm


Rob Thomas didn't mention Barack Obama or the Chicago Blackhawks during his induction speech for Chicago, and the Stanley Cup didn't appear. His speech was very short.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/8/2016 @ 23:42pm


All of Chicago's album covers were shown on the screens at the back of the stage during the speeches and the performances.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 07:36am


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/chicagos-robert-lamm-talks-peter-cetera-absence-at-rock-hall-20160409#ixzz45KSpgtXj

Chicago's Robert Lamm Talks Peter Cetera Absence at Rock Hall

"If Peter didn't want to play or couldn't play or couldn't sing or whatever, at least he could have stood with us," co-founder says

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 07:48am


What if Robert Lamm hadn't spoken for Peter Cetera? Would Peter Cetera have attended?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 07:52am


http://radio.com/2016/04/08/rock-hall-induction-ceremony-2016-wrap-up-cheap-trick-n-w-a-and-more/?cid=twitter_Radiodotcom

Rob Thomas took the stage to speak about Chicago. He called their late leader Terry Kath “One of the best and most underrated guitarists of all time.”

“If you’re going to take the name of one of America’s great cradles of rock, blues, jazz and soul, you’ve got to be a great band. This is not a soft rock band, Chicago was a rock and roll band with horns!”

“Let’s talk about the kind of stones that these guys have. Their first album was a double album. Balls of steel! Second album: double album. Third album: double album! The titles, Chicago, Chicago II, Chicago III: f—ing fearless!”

“People say a lot of things about Chicago, and ‘badass’ is generally not one of them. But when they met Jimi Hendrix he said that their guitarist is better than him. That’s badass. So if you say Chicago is your mom’s band, then I want to party with your mom!”

Keyboardist/singer Robert Lamm said, “I’d like to first thank the audiences that come to see us year after year.” He thanked all the current and former members of the band, including bassist/singer Peter Cetera, who famously decided not to attend.

Lee Loughnane said, “I’m blessed with three things: music my trumpet and the guys in this band,” and later joked, “I want to thank my ex-wives for making sure I have to keep working!”

Former drummer Danny Seraphane introduced himself, “I’m Danny f—in’ Seraphine! I’m gonna get to play with my band for the first time in a long time. I wanna tell you a story about a band of brothers. 1968 we’re at a Dodger game, they were playing the Cubs, Peter gets in a fight with a marine — bad idea — he got his jaw broken. Ten days later he was on the road. When Rob [Thomas just] said we were badass… yeah we were a badass band!” He also noted that Lamm broke his leg in a basketball game — “white men can’t dunk, Robert!” — the band missed one gig and then the band hit the road for another six weeks.

Mentioning the band’s late guitarist Terry Kath, he said, “I miss him every day.” Soon the teleprompter flashed a “PLEASE WRAP UP” message. “‘Please wrap it up!’ F— you! I’ve been waiting 25 years for this!”

Finally, Kath’s daughter Michelle said of her father, “He would be beyond honored and extremely excited.”

The band, with Danny “f—in'” Seraphine, played “Saturday in the Park,” and were joined by Rob Thomas for “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is.” They finished with “25 or 6 to 4.” Like Deep Purple and the Steve Miller Band, the current lineup of Chicago does the band’s legacy proud.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 08:39am


https://www.periscope.tv/w/1jMJgMXgzgWKL

CHICAGO LIVE at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony - Brooklyn, NY.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 09:11am


Feelin' Stronger Everyday was the song that played at the Rock Hall induction ceremony as Chicago walked up to the stage to collect their trophies and give their speeches.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 09:15am


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/n-w-a-cheap-trick-deep-purple-enter-rock-hall-at-hit-packed-ceremony-20160409#ixzz45L7Z9L7N

Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas then stepped up to the podium to induct Chicago, making a passionate argument that they've been unfairly maligned and overlooked over the years. "People say a lot of things about Chicago," he says. "And I know that 'badass dudes' is not one of them. But remember this: when Jimi Hendrix met them for the first time he told them their horn section sounded like one set of lungs and that their guitar player Terry [Kath] was better than him. That, kids, is badass. If you think Chicago is your mom's band, then I want to party with your mom."

Former Chicago bassist and lead singer Peter Cetera stayed home, partially due to a dispute over what key they'd perform the songs in, but the rest of the classic lineup was in the house. They all gave gracious speeches, but it was former drummer Danny Seraphine - who was booted from the group back in 1990 - that delivered the best lines. "We lived together, as most bands do, we cried together, we fought together, we fcked together," he said. "'Please wrap it up?' Scrw you. I’ve waited 25 fcking years for this!"

In the first reunion of the night, Seraphine took his old spot behind the drum kit and helped the band play "Saturday in the Park," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and its famous answer song "25 or 6 to 4." Even Chicago's haters have to recognize the power of that last tune, and as unlikely a band as Green Day liked it so much they borrowed generously from it for "Brain Stew." But this is a Cetara song, and it would have been a truly stellar moment had he played it with his old buddies one last time. This was an opportunity for him to really step back into the spotlight and create something magical, and the opportunity was squandered.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 10:37am


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/15-best-moments-at-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-induction-20160409/chicagos-former-drummer-grabs-the-spotlight-20160409

Chicago's Former Drummer Grabs the Spotlight

15 Best Moments at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Induction

# 10

In his induction speech, Rob Thomas did everything possible to assure the crowd that Chicago were much cooler than most people thought. "If you think Chicago is your mom's band," he said, "then I want to party with your mom!" But it wasn't until former Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine stepped up to the microphone that his point was proven: "We lived together, as most bands do, we cried together, we fought together, we fckd together," he said. "'Please wrap it up?' Scrw you. I've waited 25 fckng years for this!" By the end even his bandmates were urging him to stop talking, but the crowd loved it, as did Kid Rock. "The drummer for Chicago turns out to be a fckng bdss!" he said before inducting Cheap Trick.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 12:45pm


http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7326479/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-induction-10-moments

Chicago's Incredible, Explicit Acceptance Speech

Who would have thought that soft rock kings Chicago would deliver the more expletive-filled acceptance speech of the night? Aside from a healthy number of f-bombs used as adjectives, drummer Danny Seraphine spoke of how the group "lived together, cried together, fought together and f---ed together." Then, as if he had shocked even himself, he added, "Did I really say that?" Chicago, incidentally, was absolutely blistering and instrumentally astounding while delivering their early hit "25 or 6 to 4," reminding people they can tear up a stage just as well as sing a radio-friendly ballad. During his introduction to them, Rob Thomas noted that many critics see Chicago as a "mom's band" these days, but added, "If your mom listens to Chicago, I want to party with your mom."

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/9/2016 @ 14:01pm


Hey Kenny Cetera:

If your brother still has such a great voice, why did he find the need to dictate to the rest of Chicago the key in which they would be singing?

We're all glad you both took a pass, and with your absence consider you the "brothers with no class!"

Posted by Gary on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 02:45am


Tom Petersson joked at the ceremony that Cheap Trick thought about adding a keyboard player to the band, but no one wanted to be the person sitting in the middle seat of a car. I don't know how Chicago did it. They must have used to cars, he said.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 06:43am


Rob Thomas made no mention of Chicago's status on the Billboard Charts as the number two American band behind the Beach Boys, and number four behind the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Beach Boys.

At one point during the speech Rob Thomas referred to CTA as Chicago I. That just didn't sound right.

I wonder if the Rock Hall gave any say to Chicago as to whether or not Peter Cetera could perform separately at ceremony.

I wish Chicago's induction ceremony was at the Waldorf-Astoria.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 06:54am


Chicago is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame…

28 years after the Beatles were inducted
28 years after the Beach Boys were inducted
27 years after the Rolling Stones were inducted
22 years after Elton John was inducted
19 years after the Bee Gees were inducted
19 years after the Jackson Five were inducted
15 years after Michael Jackson was inducted
6 years after Madonna was inducted
6 years after Leonard Cohen was inducted

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 09:30am


Chicago is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame…

28 years after the Beatles were inducted
28 years after the Beach Boys were inducted
27 years after the Rolling Stones were inducted
22 years after Elton John was inducted
19 years after the Bee Gees were inducted
19 years after the Jackson Five were inducted
15 years after Michael Jackson was inducted
8 years after Madonna was inducted
8 years after Leonard Cohen was inducted

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 09:34am


The Rob Thomas Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Speech For Chicago

Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, If You Leave Me Now, 25 Or 6 To 4, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Wishing You Were Here…

I'm going to tell you a story. These songs are the sound of a city, they're the sounds of a melting pot, they're the sounds of unity, and they're the sounds of Chicago. In 1967 a group of musicians came together, and they were weaving their city's diverse musical influences into one bold, beautiful sound. It was a sound that was built on a tight R&B beat, beefed up with big-band horns and jolted with riffs from Terry Kath, who is one of the best and most underrated guitar players of all-time.

Just like everybody else they were seeing the Vietnam War on television. They were seeing the national guard on the streets of Chicago. They were seeing the marches in the south. They were being discriminated against because of their long hair. They wanted a revolution too, but all of their unrest came through the music and the lyrics: diverse, harmonious, powerful. So, Terry Kath, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Lamm, and Peter Cetera formed the Chicago Transit Authority, and then with a [shrewd]? bit of editing, [lightened]? it down to Chicago.

Now if you're going to take the name of one of America's great cradles of jazz, blues, rock and soul, you got to be more than just another rock band, and this is not a soft-rock band, this is not a jazz band. Chicago is a bonafide rock and roll band with horns. Big, bold horns that were [pulping]? fists, hitting harder than any drum line ever could.

So lets talk about the kind of stones that these guys have. Their first album was a double album. That my friends is balls of steal. Second album, double album. Third album, also a double album. Three double albums in a row to start their career. And what did they call those albums?: Chicago I, Chicago II, Chicago III. Fckng fearless! They sold more than 100 million records. 21 top ten singles, 5 consecutive number one albums, 11 number one singles, and 5 gold singles. An incredible 25 of their incredible 34 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

Now people say a lot of things about Chicago, and I know that bass-ass is generally not one of them. But just remember this, when Jimi Hendrix met them the first time, he told them that their horn section sounded like one set of lungs, and that their guitar player Terry was better than him. That kids is bad-ass! So if you think that Chicago is your mom's band, then man I want to party with your mom. These guys are legends. They are true musicians, and they are a bass-ass rock band with horns. It is my honor to finally induct Terry Kath, Peter Cetera, Danny Seraphine, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, and Robert Lamm, Chicago into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 16:47pm


The Rob Thomas Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Speech For Chicago

Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, If You Leave Me Now, 25 Or 6 To 4, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Wishing You Were Here…

I'm going to tell you a story. These songs are the sound of a city, they're the sounds of a melting pot, they're the sounds of unity, and they're the sounds of Chicago. In 1967 a group of musicians came together, and they were weaving their city's diverse musical influences into one bold, beautiful sound. It was a sound that was built on a tight R&B beat, beefed up with big-band horns and jolted with riffs from Terry Kath, who is one of the best and most underrated guitar players of all-time.

Just like everybody else they were seeing the Vietnam War on television. They were seeing the national guard on the streets of Chicago. They were seeing the marches in the south. They were being discriminated against because of their long hair. They wanted a revolution too, but all of their unrest came through the music and the lyrics: diverse, harmonious, powerful. So, Terry Kath, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Lamm, and Peter Cetera formed the Chicago Transit Authority, and then with a [shrewd]? bit of editing, [lightened]? it down to Chicago.

Now if you're going to take the name of one of America's great cradles of jazz, blues, rock and soul, you got to be more than just another rock band, and this is not a soft-rock band, this is not a jazz band. Chicago is a bonafide rock and roll band with horns. Big, bold horns that were [pulping]? fists, hitting harder than any drum line ever could.

So lets talk about the kind of stones that these guys have. Their first album was a double album. That my friends is balls of steal. Second album, double album. Third album, also a double album. Three double albums in a row to start their career. And what did they call those albums?: Chicago I, Chicago II, Chicago III. Fckng fearless! They sold more than 100 million records. 21 top ten singles, 5 consecutive number one albums, 11 number one singles, and 5 gold singles. An incredible 25 of their incredible 34 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

Now people say a lot of things about Chicago, and I know that bad-ass is generally not one of them. But just remember this, when Jimi Hendrix met them the first time, he told them that their horn section sounded like one set of lungs, and that their guitar player Terry was better than him. That kids is bad-ass! So if you think that Chicago is your mom's band, then man I want to party with your mom. These guys are legends. They are true musicians, and they are a bass-ass rock band with horns. It is my honor to finally induct Terry Kath, Peter Cetera, Danny Seraphine, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, and Robert Lamm, Chicago into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 17:24pm


The Rob Thomas Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Speech For Chicago

Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, If You Leave Me Now, 25 Or 6 To 4, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Wishing You Were Here…

I'm going to tell you a story. These songs are the sound of a city, they're the sounds of a melting pot, they're the sounds of unity, and they're the sounds of Chicago. In 1967 a group of musicians came together, and they were weaving their city's diverse musical influences into one bold, beautiful sound. It was a sound that was built on a tight R&B beat, beefed up with big-band horns and jolted with riffs from Terry Kath, who is one of the best and most underrated guitar players of all-time.

Just like everybody else they were seeing the Vietnam War on television. They were seeing the national guard on the streets of Chicago. They were seeing the marches in the south. They were being discriminated against because of their long hair. They wanted a revolution too, but all of their unrest came through the music and the lyrics: diverse, harmonious, powerful. So, Terry Kath, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Lamm, and Peter Cetera formed the Chicago Transit Authority, and then with a [shrewd]? bit of editing, [lightened]? it down to Chicago.

Now if you're going to take the name of one of America's great cradles of jazz, blues, rock and soul, you got to be more than just another rock band, and this is not a soft-rock band, this is not a jazz band. Chicago is a bonafide rock and roll band with horns. Big, bold horns that were [pulping]? fists, hitting harder than any drum line ever could.

So lets talk about the kind of stones that these guys have. Their first album was a double album. That my friends is balls of steal. Second album, double album. Third album, also a double album. Three double albums in a row to start their career. And what did they call those albums?: Chicago I, Chicago II, Chicago III. Fckng fearless! They sold more than 100 million records. 21 top ten singles, 5 consecutive number one albums, 11 number one singles, and 5 gold singles. An incredible 25 of their incredible 34 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

Now people say a lot of things about Chicago, and I know that bad-ass is generally not one of them. But just remember this, when Jimi Hendrix met them the first time, he told them that their horn section sounded like one set of lungs, and that their guitar player Terry was better than him. That kids is bad-ass! So if you think that Chicago is your mom's band, then man I want to party with your mom. These guys are legends. They are true musicians, and they are a bad-ass rock band with horns. It is my honor to finally induct Terry Kath, Peter Cetera, Danny Seraphine, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, and Robert Lamm, Chicago into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 17:33pm


Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney talk Steve Miller induction, Chubby Checker's Rock Hall grievance and their own chances of getting in

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/black-keys-on-first-rock-hall-ceremony-its-like-a-viagra-commercial-20160408#ixzz45SbMAkAO

Have you run into anyone else tonight?
Carney: We met, like, nine of the members of Chicago so far.

What was that like?
Auerbach: What's your favorite Chicago album? III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX? You like the first one?

There's some wild stuff on there.
Auerbach: That's what everybody says. ... "I like the early stuff."

There's wild guitar improv on that stuff. Jim O'Rourke is a big fan. And he played it for Thurston Moore and didn't tell him who it was. ... It totally blew Thurston Moore's mind.
Auerbach: That's awesome. I love that.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 17:36pm


Will winning the official fan poll and being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame finally get Rolling Stone magazine to do a Special Collectors Edition issue on Chicago? If not the band on the front cover, then just the band's logo all over the front cover, keeping in theme with the band's album covers.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/10/2016 @ 21:10pm


I'm waiting for Peter Cetera to post a picture of himself holding his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trophy.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 05:53am


Now the Chicago Blackhawks have to win the Stanley in June.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 13:54pm


No, they don't. Go Stars!

Posted by dmg on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 15:11pm


I can't speak to it as the Bruins missed the playoffs again.

Posted by Tom H. on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 15:48pm


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Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 22:22pm


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/flashback-chicago-play-a-smoldering-25-or-6-to-4-in-1970-20160412#ixzz45erea8ea

Flashback: Chicago Play a Smoldering '25 or 6 to 4' in 1970

Check out band back when guitarist Terry Kath was blowing Jimi Hendrix's mind

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/12/2016 @ 20:01pm


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/flashback-peter-cetera-honors-the-glory-of-karate-kids-love-20160414#ixzz45qa7Jyeb

Flashback: Peter Cetera Honors the 'Glory' of Karate Kid's Love
Former Chicago frontman rode 1986 single "The Glory of Love" to top of charts and Academy Awards
By Andy Greene April 14, 2016

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/14/2016 @ 19:39pm


I'm still obsessing Chicago's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and analyzing what each one of them said at the ceremony. I'm going to post the Rock Hall acceptance speech for each member of Chicago later. Then I'm going to give my final thoughts on Chicago. In the meantime, I'm getting the feeling that Peter Cetera is a Republican.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/15/2016 @ 20:14pm


Chicago wanted Brian Wilson or Philip Bailey to induct them.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/16/2016 @ 06:45am


LEE LOUGHNANE HOLDING TERRY KATH'S ROCK HALL TROPHY

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Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/17/2016 @ 08:12am


If Peter Cetera had attended and performed at the ceremony, Chicago was going to be the headliner, the last act to perform at the ceremony, because of their status on the billboard charts compared to the other acts being inducted this year.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/18/2016 @ 06:02am



According to Danny Seraphine, he and Peter Cetera spoke to each other after it was announced that Chicago was going to be inducted. Peter Cetera told Danny Seraphine that he was going to attend the induction ceremony, but he wasn't going to perform at all. Then Peter Cetera and Robert Lamm communicated. All Peter Cetera said was he was going to be at the ceremony. Robert Lamm took that as meaning Peter Cetera was going to perform with Chicago, and Lamm tells that to the media, and Cetera gets pssd off. This doesn't make sense. Why would Peter Cetera be specific, telling Danny Seraphine that he will attend the ceremony, and he won't perform, but not say those exact same words to Robert Lamm? I'm wondering now if Robert Lamm was purposly trying to pss off Peter Cetera.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/20/2016 @ 21:16pm


Robert Lamm to speak on the same show tomorrow.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/20/2016 @ 21:34pm


Robert Lamm this Friday or next Friday

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/20/2016 @ 21:47pm


THE NUMBER OF TIMES EACH MEMBER OF CHICAGO IS MENTIONED IN THEIR ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BIOGRAPHY

Peter Cetera - 8 Times
Terry Kath - 7 Times
Danny Seraphine - 6 Times
James Pankow - 5 Times
Robert Lamm - 4 Times
Walter Parazaider - 3 Times
Lee Loughnane - 3 Times
Bill Champlin - 2 Times
Laudir De Oliveira - 1 Time
Jason Scheff - 1 Time
Tris Imboden - 1 Time
Keith Howland - 1 Time
Donnie Dacus - 0 Times
Chris Pinnick - 0 Times
DaWayne Bailey - 0 Times

ARTISTS MENTIONED IN CHICAGO’S ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BIOGRAPHY

The Beatles * The Big Thing * The Exceptions * The Buckinghams * Blood, Sweat & Tears * Electric Flag * Sons Of Champlin * Chad and Jeremy * Jimi Hendrix * Glenn Miller * Duke Ellington * Benny Goodman * Dick Clark * James William Guercio * Phil Ramone * Tom Dowd * David Foster * Nick Fasciano

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES MENTIONED IN CHICAGO’S BIOGRAPHY

The Beatles * Jimi Hendrix * Dick Clark * Tom Dowd

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/21/2016 @ 22:45pm


James Guercio - 7 Times
David Foster - 3 Times
Blood, Sweat & Tears - 3 Times
The Beatles - 2 Times
Jimi Hendrix - 2 Times

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/21/2016 @ 23:06pm


https://rockhall.com/inductees/chicago/bio/

THE OFFICIAL 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BIOGRAPHY FOR CHICAGO

Inductees: Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine

Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. A brazen mix of soulful rock, pop and jazz coupled with protester’s chants from the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; the album received critical acclaim and later produced the classic singles “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Beginnings.” As the band began touring, under pressure from the city of Chicago, they shortened their name to simply, Chicago, and later released their second self-titled album, Chicago, in 1970. The center track, “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon,” is a seven-part, 13-minute suite of pure melodic perfection composed by James Pankow who merged his love of classical, long song styles with Chicago’s signature sound. It yielded two unexpected singles “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” that quickly took the charts by storm reaching the Top Ten on Billboard’s Hot 100. From their inception through to the late 1970’s, Chicago mastered the art of making melodic jazz tinged rock with a keen pop sensibility. The group had a long string of jazz-rock mega hits including: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now” and many others. Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound and their inclusion into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not only well-deserved, but an honor that has been overlooked. With over 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles – fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Selected discography: “Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?,” Chicago Transit Authority (1969) • “Make Me Smile,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” Chicago (1970) • “Saturday In The Park,” Chicago V (1972) • “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Just You ‘N’ Me,” Chicago VI (1973) • “Old Days,” Chicago VIII (1975) • “If You Leave Me Now,” Chicago X (1976) • “Baby What A Big Surprise,” Chicago XI (1977)

Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. A brazen mix of soulful rock, pop and jazz coupled with protester’s chants from the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; the album received critical acclaim and later produced the classic singles “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Beginnings.” As the band began touring, under pressure from the city of Chicago, they shortened their name to simply, Chicago, and later released their second self-titled album, Chicago, in 1970. The center track, “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon,” is a seven-part, 13-minute suite of pure melodic perfection composed by James Pankow who merged his love of classical, long song styles with Chicago’s signature sound. It yielded two unexpected singles “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” that quickly took the charts by storm reaching the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100. From their inception through to the late 1970’s, Chicago mastered the art of making melodic jazz tinged rock with a keen pop sensibility. The group had a long string of jazz-rock mega hits including: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now” and many others. Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound. With over 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles, fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Chicago stands as one of America’s most successful rock bands of any epoch in terms of both sales and longevity. The statistics are simply staggering: Over a 46-year recording career, the band has issued 36 albums, sold well over 100 million records, and released 20 Top 10 pop and 22 Top 10 adult contemporary singles (15 of which broke the Top 10 on both charts). It achieved the enviable feat of placing these hits on the Billboard charts in five different decades. 17 of its first 20 albums were certified platinum, nine of those multiplatinum and Chicago 17 hit platinum a whopping six times.

The story of Chicago is one of the most paradoxical in the history of American music. Starting out in the late 1960s as a horn-dominated underground rock band verging on the avant-garde in its use of dissonance, jazz voicings and extended compositions, Chicago initially seemed to have little if any chance of AM radio success. Yet, within a year, the group had three Top 10 singles (“Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”), and were selling out arenas from coast to coast.

On its second LP, in 1970, the group declared, “With this album we dedicate ourselves, our futures, and our energies to the people of the revolution. . . . And the revolution in all of its forms.” Despite that, during its first national tour, the group’s trombonist, primary horn arranger and one of its main composers, James Pankow, stated emphatically: “We know what went on at the Democratic Convention, we know what’s going on in Vietnam, but to protest about that musically makes no sense. People hear about that stuff enough without having it shoved down their throats with music. What music is for is getting away from the problems of life.”

The latter statement would seem to be Chicago’s modus operandi for most of its career. By the 1980s, the group had long ceased to support any revolution, and no one would mistake them for being underground or avant-garde. Under producer David Foster’s tutelage, the band had morphed into a mainstream pop group fronted by bassist Peter Cetera, who seemed able to effortlessly craft one Top 10 power ballad after another (“Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Hard Habit to Break” “You’re the Inspiration”), while the horn section that was once one of its most distinguishing characteristics was all but muted.

Chicago was formed in the Windy City in February of 1967 by three DePaul University Music majors: saxophonist/flautist Walter Parazaider, trumpeter Lee Loughnane and trombonist James Pankow, alongside Chicago bar-band veterans keyboardist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphine and guitar wizard Terry Kath. Lamn originally did double duty, playing the bass parts on the pedals of his organ. Desiring more punch in the low end, the nascent group soon drafted bassist Peter Cetera from Chicago club sensations the Exceptions. In Kath and Lamm, the group had superb bass and baritone lead voices; Cetera’s tenor voice provided both depth and variety.

Initially called the Big Thing, the band relocated to Los Angeles in the summer of 1968, and manager and producer James Guercio changed its name to Chicago Transit Authority. Guercio’s pedigree included playing on Dick Clark package tours in the mid 1960s, briefly managing Chad and Jeremy, producing four hits by the Buckinghams in 1967, and producing the second Blood Sweat & Tears album. The latter association led many to mistakenly assume that Chicago was copying BS&T’s jazz-rock sound. But, in fact, Chicago had already been playing what its members preferred to think of as its own pioneering rock-band-with-horns sound in Chicago and L.A. clubs for two years before it heard BS&T. It is worth noting that just as Chicago was coming together as the Big Thing in early 1967, the Electric Flag was also pioneering its own concept of a rock band with horns.

Shortly after the release of its debut album in April 1969, the band received a cease-and-desist order from the actual Chicago Transit Authority. Consequently, from late 1969 onward, the group became known simply as Chicago.

With Guercio calling the shots, right out of the box Chicago marched to a different drummer. Four of its first seven albums were double sets. The fifth was the massive and unprecedented four-disc Chicago at Carnegie Hall, documenting a weeklong stint at the venerable concert venue in April 1971. Similarly audacious was Guercio’s decision to number, rather than title, the majority of the group’s albums, reasoning that if classical composers simply numbered their compositions, why not his group?

Instead of images of the band’s members, each album featured the group’s distinctive, stylized logo (designed by Nick Fasciano), creating brand recognition on the level of Coca-Cola or McDonald’s. It would not be until Chicago’s tenth studio album, 1978’s Hot Streets, that the cover featured photos of actual members. The net effect was that individual identities were subsumed under that of the band as a whole. This would prove extremely useful over time, as key members were replaced – the late Kath in 1978, Cetera in 1985 and Seraphine in 1990. While core fans were obviously aware of these changes, most likely the majority of Chicago’s audience hardly noticed.

Guercio’s tenure with the group from 1969 through late 1977 and Chicago XI would prove to be its golden period, producing the vast majority of the band’s best known songs, including such classic radio staples as “Color My World,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Just You ’n’ Me,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Old Days,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “Baby, What a Big Surprise.” As Robert Lamm said in 2000, “The first 11 albums are Chicago, and Guercio’s genius was that he captured it, and no other producer [was able to] capture it.”

Not long after the group severed its relationship with Guercio in 1977, guitarist Terry Kath tragically died while playing with a gun he thought was not loaded. Kath was an extraordinarily soulful vocalist (“Make Me Smile,” “Hope for Love”) and a pyrotechnic guitar wizard as evidenced by “Free Form Guitar” from the group’s debut album, his slicing leads on “25 or 6 to 4,” and his moving elegy to Jimi Hendrix titled “Oh, Thank You Great Spirit.” The group would go through three more guitarists before finally settling on Keith Howland in 1995. As capable as each was, none of these ax wielders would replace the spirit, soul and musicality that Kath had brought to the group.

After three disappointing albums with first Phil Ramone and then Tom Dowd taking on the producer’s mantle, Chicago was bought out of its Columbia Records contract. Signing to Full Moon/Warner Bros., the band drafted keyboardist and vocalist Bill Champlin (formerly of the San Francisco staple Sons of Champlin) and let go Brazilian percussionist Laudir de Oliveira (who had joined beginning with Chicago VII in 1974). Handing over the reins to producer David Foster, beginning with Chicago 16 in 1982, the group drew on the earlier success of Peter Cetera ballads, such as “If You Leave Me Now,” and was reborn as a singles-oriented, power ballad juggernaut.

Foster would end up cowriting many of the songs on the next three albums (Chicago 16 through 18), bringing session musicians in to replace or augment the talents of the original band members, liberally employing drum machines and relegating the group’s horn section to the background. Things would never be the same.

By 1985, Peter Cetera left to embark on a solo career, and was replaced by Jason Scheff. Reborn yet again, Chicago managed to achieve gold sales with Chicago 18 and platinum with 19, but after firing drummer Danny Seraphine in 1990, the band basically ceased to be a commercial force. With Tris Imboden replacing Seraphine, Chicago Twenty 1 failed to produce a hit. At this point, Chicago began to tread water. Over the next two decades, it released Night and Day (1995), an album of big-band standards originally cut by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman; two Christmas albums; six compilations; and two live sets. Chicago XXX (2006) was the first studio album of new original material since 1991. With the exception of 2008’s Chicago XXXII: The Stone of Sisyphus, recorded in 1993, the only subsequent album of new material was Now, put out by the group’s label, Chicago Records, in 2014. That year, the group was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2015, Chicago released yet another live set, Chicago at Symphony Hall Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Despite the lack of new material over the past 25 years, Chicago has remained a steady box office draw. Millions of fans are still happy to hear the group’s stunning legacy of hit singles, which collectively cover an extraordinary variety of musical styles from funk to rock to jazz to blues to classical to pop ballads.

With that in mind, perhaps it’s fitting to let founder Walter Parazaider sum up the band’s appeal, and ultimately its greatest strength: “There were so many diverse personalities in this group that sometimes I had to wonder why this didn’t blow up after about a year’s worth of success. But we loved music so much. Peter wrote country tunes on the third album. . . . Jimmy Pankow was a stone-cold jazzer who loved the Beatles. Lee Loughnane loved playing big-band jazz, but loved rock and roll. The same thing with myself. And then you had people who loved the Jimi Hendrix stuff, like Terry, or just rock and roll stuff, like Danny, and if you think about it, there is everything from blues, classical, the big-band sound. It became a meld into the band where any kind of music, as long as it was played well, was valid.”

Thirty-six albums and 46 years later, the results speak for themselves.

By Rob Bowman

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/21/2016 @ 23:13pm




The Chicago Blackhawks won't be winning the Stanley Cup in the year of Chicago's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame because the St. Louis Blues just eliminated them. Damn it!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/25/2016 @ 23:22pm


http://petercetera.com/photos/

Oh thank God, it arrived safely! It's official, Peter Cetera posts pictures of himself with his 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame trophy.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/27/2016 @ 06:48am


http://petercetera.com/photos/

Peter Cetera has posted another photo of himself and his Rock Hall trophy, along with Steve Miller in Idaho, with a caption:

With Steve Miller in Idaho before the interview for our local paper, The Mountain Express.The article should be in next Wednesdays paper and it will be the first and only one with us together talking about careers and the Hall Of Fame induction snafu’s…Bam

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/27/2016 @ 20:32pm


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THIS EXPLAINS A LOT! MAYBE!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/27/2016 @ 20:45pm


http://petercetera.com

Peter Speaks:

April 28, 2016

Hello again!

Just did an exciting interview with fellow local Steve Miller. Two long time friends from the same small town, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the same year and with two strangely similar takes on the ceremonies…The first and only interview together will be in the Mountain Express, the local paper up here in Idaho next Wednesday…….

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/27/2016 @ 21:49pm


Boys and girls--this is what a guy with tremendous talent, and no brains looks like. Don't try to emulate this self-centered turd!

Posted by Gary on Friday, 04/29/2016 @ 01:09am


https://www.facebook.com/HuffPostEntertainment/videos/10154116129017363/

VIDEO: Chicago's Robert Lamm and Lee Loughnane Huffington Post Facebook Interview

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/30/2016 @ 11:29am


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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/30/2016 @ 13:46pm


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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/30/2016 @ 13:48pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylVR2UlTLpA

It was Jann Wenner who asked Rob Thomas to present Chicago. Which means Jann Wenner selected all the presenters.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/30/2016 @ 20:37pm


It doesn't appear that Terry Kath's family, Danny Seraphine or Peter Cetera offered anything of theirs to be put on display at the Rock Hall museum. No guitars or anything.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/1/2016 @ 22:35pm


Terry Kath's green long sleeve Fillmore East shirt is on display at the Rock Hall.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/1/2016 @ 22:48pm


Laudir De Oliveira and Donnie Dacus were in New York for the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. They performed with Danny Seraphine at the Cutting Room after the induction ceremony along with Chad Smith, the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Check for photos on Danny Seraphine's Facebook and on Youtube.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/1/2016 @ 23:31pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIzuIIBLEYg

RAW: Full interview with Chicago band manager Peter Schivarelli

Talks about what transpired between Robert Lamm and Peter Cetera.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 05/3/2016 @ 22:37pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9v72MHsdxY

RAW: Full interview with James Pankow of Chicago

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/6/2016 @ 21:49pm


http://www.mtexpress.com/arts_and_events/music/feelin-stronger-every-day/article_71c63714-117e-11e6-910f-7b48ec8e9a79.html?mode=image&photo=0

Feelin’ stronger every day
Rock stars Steve Miller and Peter Cetera are 2016 Hall of Famers

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/6/2016 @ 23:04pm


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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/7/2016 @ 06:18am


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ROB THOMAS TALKS PETER CETERA, CHICAGO ROCK HALL INDUCTION BACKSTAGE

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/7/2016 @ 06:21am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylVR2UlTLpA

Rob Thomas Talks Rock Hall 2016 Inductee Chicago

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/7/2016 @ 06:23am


Terry Kath's green long sleeve Fillmore East shirt is on display at the Rock Hall.

I got an email response from Terry Kath's daughter. Terry Kath's guitars will eventually be at the Rock Hall Museum.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/7/2016 @ 06:35am


The Rob Thomas Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Speech For Chicago

Saturday In The Park, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is, If You Leave Me Now, 25 Or 6 To 4, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, Wishing You Were Here…

I'm going to tell you a story. These songs are the sound of a city, they're the sounds of a melting pot, they're the sounds of unity, and they're the sounds of Chicago. In 1967 a group of musicians came together, and they were weaving their city's diverse musical influences into one bold, beautiful sound. It was a sound that was built on a tight R&B beat, beefed up with big-band horns and jolted with riffs from Terry Kath, who is one of the best and most underrated guitar players of all-time.

Just like everybody else they were seeing the Vietnam War on television. They were seeing the national guard on the streets of Chicago. They were seeing the marches in the south. They were being discriminated against because of their long hair. They wanted a revolution too, but all of their unrest came through the music and the lyrics: diverse, harmonious, powerful. So, Terry Kath, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Lamm, and Peter Cetera formed the Chicago Transit Authority, and then with a [shrewd]? bit of editing, [tightened]? it down to Chicago.

Now if you're going to take the name of one of America's great cradles of jazz, blues, rock and soul, you got to be more than just another rock band, and this is not a soft-rock band, this is not a jazz band. Chicago is a bonafide rock and roll band with horns. Big, bold horns that were [pulping]? fists, hitting harder than any drum line ever could.

So lets talk about the kind of stones that these guys have. Their first album was a double album. That my friends is balls of steal. Second album, double album. Third album, also a double album. Three double albums in a row to start their career. And what did they call those albums?: Chicago I, Chicago II, Chicago III. Fckng fearless! They sold more than 100 million records. 21 top ten singles, 5 consecutive number one albums, 11 number one singles, and 5 gold singles. An incredible 25 of their incredible 34 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards.

Now people say a lot of things about Chicago, and I know that bad-ass is generally not one of them. But just remember this, when Jimi Hendrix met them the first time, he told them that their horn section sounded like one set of lungs, and that their guitar player Terry was better than him. That kids is bad-ass! So if you think that Chicago is your mom's band, then man I want to party with your mom. These guys are legends. They are true musicians, and they are a bad-ass rock band with horns. It is my honor to finally induct Terry Kath, Peter Cetera, Danny Seraphine, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, and Robert Lamm - Chicago into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!

Song that plays while Chicago is walking up to the stage to give their acceptance speeches: Feelin’ Stronger Every Day from Chicago VI (1973).

THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES

WALTER PARAZAIDER

I feel pretty damn good right now, I have to tell you. Thanks to the hall of fame for this great honor. This band started on February 15, 1967, when we played together for the first time in my basement. We never thought we’d be standing up here at this time, wow. I’d like to thank my brothers up here for the incredible experience of creating and playing music with them, as well as Terry Kath, our good friend and great guitar player. I’d like to thank my wife of 49, actually, almost 50 years, Jacqueline. You are my angel, my inspiration, and lifesaver, and I love you madly. I’d like to thank my daughters Laura and Felicia, and son-in-law Bryan for their support and understanding, and for all and everything, the important things in their lives growing-up that I missed. I love you dearly. There are a lot of names from radio, I’d like to thank Tom Cuddy, Scott Shannon, and Dick Young. I should let you clap for those three guys. They’re really great. Also we had two great road managers and that’s Steve [Roambot]? and Jack Dowdy. Some of the best in the business I have to say. Last and not the least is our manager who has believed in us for well over 30 years and kept us working. I don’t know how you do it. I get tired just thinking about it. That’s Peter Schivarelli. Been with us for 30 years. Thank you Peter. You kept us working the whole time. I have to say you’re a great friend. You have a heart of gold. And I’m biased because I’m from the neighborhood in Chicago. We go back 60 years. God bless you Pete. Thank you. And lastly to the fans out there for making it happen for us day after day, year after year. We’re not going anywhere. We’re gonna keep going. So thank you, and you ain’t seen nothing yet!

ROBERT LAMM

I want to first acknowledge and thank all the audiences that come to see us play year after year and the millions of fans. If anybody here voted online and added to the 37 million people who voted for us to get in the hall of fame finally, thank you. I want to congratulate our fellow inductees. Thank you for your music. Thank you for your creativity. We are flattered to be among you tonight. Thank you to the Hall of Fame for this honor, if only for the opportunity to thank all the people that helped make all of this a reality. As I’ve heard said earlier tonight, this isn’t something you can do by yourself. In this case, Walt, Danny, Lee, James, Terry: my brothers in the band. I would not be standing here without you. I have to say, the current band: Jason Scheff, Keith Howland, Tris Imboden, Walfredo Reyes, Jr. [Peter Cetera]??? All these guys, all these musicians have taught me so much about music and about living. I want to take this time also to thank the effervescent Peter Schivarelli, our manager. He has been our offense, our defense since forever. He’s somehow found a way to keep us working for almost fifty years. We love you Peter. You are a generous gentleman. I’m trying to do this without my notes, so please excuse the pausing. But I’m a lucky man because I got the love and support of my beautiful wife Joy for 25 years now. I love you so much honey. Our three daughters somehow found a way to get here tonight from all over the country: Shawn, Kate, Sasha, I love you so much. I know there’s other stuff in here I was going to say, more business type stuff, but I will acknowledge all the team at CAA who take all of Peter’s phone calls 24 hours a day and find a way to keep us working. So thank you once again Hall of Fame. Thank you to them. Thank you.

LEE LOUGHNANE

How you doing? I’m Lee Loughnane. This is pretty interesting. We’re having a great time. We hope you guys are too. We’re new at this. I have my cue cards here. It doesn’t come up over there. I wrote a little something down with iPhone. Life is filled with ups and downs but I’ve been blessed with three things that never failed me: music, my trumpet (as long as I keep practicing), and the guys in this band. Thank you guys. As you can see we’ve got the best manager in the business. Look he’s on the phone right now. He’s like the energizer bunny. He never needs batteries. He just keeps going and going and going and going. Unbelievable, thanks Peter. I want to thank our millions of fans around the world. They came in here and they pushed for our nomination. They voted 37 plus million times to get us in here. They count as one vote, but it was a big one. I want to thank besides all the business people who’ve already been mentioned, I want to thank my mom and dad, my brothers and sister who are here tonight. [Docs Harrison, John Bussal, Paul Whip, Rich Vandusky, Tom Fabish]? and especially my kids, they probably had it the hardest because I’ve been gone for such a big part of their lives. Here we are! And lastly I’d like to thank my ex-wives for making sure that I have to keep working. Thank God, I love it. Thank you.

JAMES PANKOW

Hi, I’m Jimmy Pankow. This is amazing. We never thought we would make it, but we did. You know, it’s a milestone. A family whom I love very much is with me. My wife sustains me everyday. Delivered me four beautiful kids. They all are a source of inspiration at all times. My brothers in the band, my other family. All of the hard working intelligent professionals in this industry that were very instrumental in delivering this musical message to the world. 37 million fans that stepped up and cast your vote. If any of you are here tonight, all of us on this stage would not be here without you. And the hall of fame, thank you for finally inviting us into your house. You did a good thing.

DANNY SERAPHINE

I’m Danny Fckng Seraphine! Can you here me? Is the mike on? Okay I won’t yell then. I’ve been kind of away for 25 years in case you noticed or haven’t noticed. You probably haven’t noticed. I want to thank the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for making this possible. I’m going to get to play with my band for the first time in 25 years. I want to tell you a story about a band of brothers. 1968, we’re at a Dodger game. We’re going to see the Cubs play the Dodgers. Peter Cetera gets in a fight with a marine. Bad idea. He got his jaw broken. We took him to the hospital. They wired his mouth shut. Ten days later he’s on the fckng road performing his ass off. Now that’s balls! When Rob said bad-ass, this is a bad-ass band. That gave me so much belief that we could do anything. Fast forward six years. Robert is playing basketball backstage, trying to dunk. White people can’t dunk Robert. He breaks his fckng leg. He missed a gig. The next day he’s got a full cast and he played D3 for six more weeks. That’s what this band was all about. And that’s why we were so successful. We lived together as most bands do. We cried together, we fought together, we fckd together. Did I really say that? We died together. We had to bury one of our best friends. Our hearts were broken. I miss him every day. Terry Kath! As every band has spoken, it takes a village to do what we do. You can’t thank them all, but I have to thank James William Guercio. He gave us our name. He pointed us in the right direction. Paid our bills and gave us enough money to eat for six months while we conceived Chicago Transit Authority. There’s Howard Kauffman who always made sure we had good business. Jack Dowdy, always had our back for many years, our road manager for 18 years or more than that, until he tragically passed away. Larry Fitzgerald. We had a great dream management team. You can’t do it without great team management no matter how good you are. You’re done. So we’ve been really blessed. The producers we’ve been able to work with. David Foster, who made amazing records for us. Phil Ramone, the great Phil Ramone. Tom Dowd, Ron Nevison, Chas Sanford. I want to thank a few more people that really really made major contributions. Please wrap it up! Screw you! I waited 25 fckng years for this! I’m not leaving! I’m not going anywhere! Okay, I’ve got to thank Bill Champlin, Donnie Dacus, Laudir De Oliveira. Please give them what they deserve. Chris Pinnick, DaWayne Bailey. Even my bandmates are telling me to get the fck off. Hey, so anyways, tonight I get to play with them for the first time in 25 years. We’re going to burn up the stage! I want you to meet Terry’s daughter, Michelle.

MICHELLE KATH (TERRY KATH’S DAUGHTER)

I’m trying to imagine what my dad would say right now. I’m accepting on his behalf. He wasn’t too into fame, but I think he would be beyond honored and extremely excited to be recognized along with his very talented bandmates for this great honor from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and I’d just like to thank you guys for letting me get to know my dad through his music and his fans. I see you with the Terry Kath sign over there! Thank you Hall of Fame for getting Chicago in and honoring this amazing band.

The songs Chicago performed at the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony:

01. Saturday In The Park (from Chicago V: 1972)
02. Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (from The Chicago Transit Authority: 1969)
03. 25 Or 6 To 4 (from Chicago: 1970)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/14/2016 @ 21:57pm


I'm going to update my induction speech for Chicago to mention only the original seven members.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/14/2016 @ 22:16pm


If Peter didn't want to play or couldn't play or couldn't sing or whatever, at least he could have stood with us. I think he certainly deserves it. I think it's unfortunate.

-Robert Lamm

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/15/2016 @ 06:20am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG-9jz3HZKM

Peter Cetera: 25 Or 6 To 4 in the key of E, not A

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/19/2016 @ 21:54pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHrkDClpK88

Another One! Peter Cetera: 25 Or 6 To 4 in the key of E, not A

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/19/2016 @ 21:55pm


There's one more chance for a Chicago/Peter Cetera reunion: The Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Even if they don't perform together, they will be in the same room at the same time. Chicago wouldn't be able to tell the Song Hall that they don't want Cetera performing separately from them, because unlike the Rock Hall inductees, the Song Hall inductees are being honoured for their individual songwriting achievements, both as members of a band and for their solo careers. In Chicago's case, only Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Peter Cetera wrote enough songs to qualify for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Peter Cetera would be the only song hall inductees for Chicago, but the rest of the band would still perform with them at the induction ceremony. Chicago would probably not perform with their original drummer, Danny Seraphine, since this is an individual honor, not a band honor. Chicago would perform with their current drummer, Tris Imboden. Peter Cetera would perform separately from Chicago and invite Danny Seraphine to play drums for him. Chicago would perform Robert Lamm's Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? and Saturday In The Park, and James Pankow's Make Me Smile and Colour My World. Then Peter Cetera would come out with his own band, plus Danny Seraphine, and perform If You Leave Me Now, Baby What A Big Surprise, Hard To Say I'm Sorry, plus Glory Of Love from his solo career, without Danny Seraphine on drums. Peter Cetera can't perform 25 Or 6 To 4 because he didn't write it, and this is the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He would have to perform it with Chicago, but that won't happen.

Robert Lamm and James Pankow were nominated for the 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame as Robert Lamm / James Pankow and they lost. Peter Cetera was not included as a nominee with them. From the song hall's bio for Robert Lamm / James Pankow it suggests that only Robert Lamm and James Pankow were nominated because they are still with the band Chicago, and they were the ones who wrote the most enduring songs for the band. Although, Robert Lamm and James Pankow hardly ever collaborated on any Chicago songs. Peter Cetera could still be nominated separately for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but I don't know how much he is liked by them. There is nothing stopping the Song Hall from nominating them as Robert Lamm/James Pankow/Peter Cetera. They've made changes before. They used to always nominate Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy together. Now they nominate Bert Berns separately. If they nominate Robert Lamm and James Pankow together, and have a separate entry for Peter Cetera on the same ballot, there is a possibility they won't all be inducted the same year.

Paul McCartney and John Lennon were inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1987. George Harrison was nominated for the 2016 Songwriters Hall Of Fame and he lost. Ringo Starr doesn't qualify.

Peter Cetera gave the Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction speech for Paul Anka in 1993 and David Foster in 2010.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/19/2016 @ 23:51pm


I’d like to thank my brothers up here for the incredible experience of creating and playing music with them, as well as Terry Kath, our good friend and great guitar player.

-Walter Parazaider

As I’ve heard said earlier tonight, this isn’t something you can do by yourself. In this case, Walt, Danny, Lee, James, Terry: my brothers in the band. I would not be standing here without you.

-Robert Lamm

My brothers in the band, my other family.

-James Pankow


I'll have to check if any of the other bands with no related members ever called each other brothers on stage during their inductions into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

If you watch the clips of Chicago's induction on youtube, recorded by the audience members, you can hear their reactions when Robert Lamm leaves out Peter Cetera as one of his brothers in the band. All the oooohs, holy shts, and laughter.

There was also one odd second during Robert Lamm's speech when he is thanking the current band and naming them, period. Then he says Peter Cetera, which made it sound like Peter Cetera was a current member of the band.


I have to say, the current band: Jason Scheff, Keith Howland, Tris Imboden, Walfredo Reyes, Jr. Peter Cetera. All these guys, all these musicians have taught me so much about music and about living.

-Robert Lamm

I don't know if people in the audience were telling him to mention Peter Cetera.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/21/2016 @ 17:21pm


Did they call each other brothers at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony?

The Beatles - NO

The Rolling Stones - NO

The Beach Boys - NO

The Bee Gees - NO

Cream - NO

The Yardbirds - NO

Led Zeppelin - NO

The Who - NO

Creedence Clearwater Revival - NO

The Byrds - NO

The Eagles - NO

Fleetwood Mac - NO

Van Halen - NO

Aerosmith - NO

Rush - NO

Deep Purple - NO

Cheap Trick - NO

Chicago - YES

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 05/22/2016 @ 10:47am


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Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/23/2016 @ 15:14pm


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The History of Chicago’s Debut Album, ‘The Chicago Transit Authority’

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/23/2016 @ 16:54pm


Roy,

Now that Chicago's long overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has occurred, whose inductions will they support next?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 06/5/2016 @ 12:32pm


About Chicago, Enigmaticus wrote:
Roy,

Now that Chicago's long overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has occurred, whose inductions will they support next?

Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Jan & Dean, The Monkees, Kool & the Gang, The Commodores, The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Yes, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Joy Division/New Order

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/5/2016 @ 17:47pm


Roy,

Thank you for your response. By the way, would the members of Chicago be willing to support Sade?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 06/5/2016 @ 18:08pm


I don't know

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/5/2016 @ 18:37pm


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I like the new photo the Rock Hall chose for Chicago's page!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/17/2016 @ 22:40pm


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CHICAGO STANDS AS ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK BANDS OF ANY EPOCH IN TERMS OF BOTH SALES AND LONGEVITY.

The 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees:

Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane,
James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine

Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. A brazen mix of soulful rock, pop and jazz coupled with protester’s chants from the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; the album received critical acclaim and later produced the classic singles “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Beginnings.” As the band began touring, under pressure from the city of Chicago, they shortened their name to simply, Chicago, and later released their second self-titled album, Chicago, in 1970. The center track, “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon,” is a seven-part, 13-minute suite of pure melodic perfection composed by James Pankow who merged his love of classical, long song styles with Chicago’s signature sound. It yielded two unexpected singles “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” that quickly took the charts by storm reaching the Top Ten on Billboard’s Hot 100. From their inception through to the late 1970’s, Chicago mastered the art of making melodic jazz tinged rock with a keen pop sensibility. The group had a long string of jazz-rock mega hits including: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now” and many others. Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound and their inclusion into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not only well-deserved, but an honor that has been overlooked. With over 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles – fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Selected discography: “Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?,” Chicago Transit Authority (1969) • “Make Me Smile,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” Chicago (1970) • “Saturday In The Park,” Chicago V (1972) • “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Just You ‘N’ Me,” Chicago VI (1973) • “Old Days,” Chicago VIII (1975) • “If You Leave Me Now,” Chicago X (1976) • “Baby What A Big Surprise,” Chicago XI (1977)

The statistics are simply staggering: Over a 46-year recording career, the band has issued 36 albums, sold well over 100 million records, and released 20 Top 10 pop and 22 Top 10 adult contemporary singles (15 of which broke the Top 10 on both charts). It achieved the enviable feat of placing these hits on the Billboard charts in five different decades. 17 of its first 20 albums were certified platinum, nine of those multiplatinum and Chicago 17 hit platinum a whopping six times.

The story of Chicago is one of the most paradoxical in the history of American music. Starting out in the late 1960s as a horn-dominated underground rock band verging on the avant-garde in its use of dissonance, jazz voicings and extended compositions, Chicago initially seemed to have little if any chance of AM radio success. Yet, within a year, the group had three Top 10 singles (“Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”), and were selling out arenas from coast to coast.

On its second LP, in 1970, the group declared, “With this album we dedicate ourselves, our futures, and our energies to the people of the revolution. . . . And the revolution in all of its forms.” Despite that, during its first national tour, the group’s trombonist, primary horn arranger and one of its main composers, James Pankow, stated emphatically: “We know what went on at the Democratic Convention, we know what’s going on in Vietnam, but to protest about that musically makes no sense. People hear about that stuff enough without having it shoved down their throats with music. What music is for is getting away from the problems of life.”

The latter statement would seem to be Chicago’s modus operandi for most of its career. By the 1980s, the group had long ceased to support any revolution, and no one would mistake them for being underground or avant-garde. Under producer David Foster’s tutelage, the band had morphed into a mainstream pop group fronted by bassist Peter Cetera, who seemed able to effortlessly craft one Top 10 power ballad after another (“Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Hard Habit to Break” “You’re the Inspiration”), while the horn section that was once one of its most distinguishing characteristics was all but muted.

Chicago was formed in the Windy City in February of 1967 by three DePaul University Music majors: saxophonist/flautist Walter Parazaider, trumpeter Lee Loughnane and trombonist James Pankow, alongside Chicago bar-band veterans keyboardist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphine and guitar wizard Terry Kath. Lamn originally did double duty, playing the bass parts on the pedals of his organ. Desiring more punch in the low end, the nascent group soon drafted bassist Peter Cetera from Chicago club sensations the Exceptions. In Kath and Lamm, the group had superb bass and baritone lead voices; Cetera’s tenor voice provided both depth and variety.

Initially called the Big Thing, the band relocated to Los Angeles in the summer of 1968, and manager and producer James Guercio changed its name to Chicago Transit Authority. Guercio’s pedigree included playing on Dick Clark package tours in the mid 1960s, briefly managing Chad and Jeremy, producing four hits by the Buckinghams in 1967, and producing the second Blood Sweat & Tears album. The latter association led many to mistakenly assume that Chicago was copying BS&T’s jazz-rock sound. But, in fact, Chicago had already been playing what its members preferred to think of as its own pioneering rock-band-with-horns sound in Chicago and L.A. clubs for two years before it heard BS&T. It is worth noting that just as Chicago was coming together as the Big Thing in early 1967, the Electric Flag was also pioneering its own concept of a rock band with horns.

Shortly after the release of its debut album in April 1969, the band received a cease-and-desist order from the actual Chicago Transit Authority. Consequently, from late 1969 onward, the group became known simply as Chicago.

With Guercio calling the shots, right out of the box Chicago marched to a different drummer. Four of its first seven albums were double sets. The fifth was the massive and unprecedented four-disc Chicago at Carnegie Hall, documenting a weeklong stint at the venerable concert venue in April 1971. Similarly audacious was Guercio’s decision to number, rather than title, the majority of the group’s albums, reasoning that if classical composers simply numbered their compositions, why not his group?

Instead of images of the band’s members, each album featured the group’s distinctive, stylized logo (designed by Nick Fasciano), creating brand recognition on the level of Coca-Cola or McDonald’s. It would not be until Chicago’s tenth studio album, 1978’s Hot Streets, that the cover featured photos of actual members. The net effect was that individual identities were subsumed under that of the band as a whole. This would prove extremely useful over time, as key members were replaced – the late Kath in 1978, Cetera in 1985 and Seraphine in 1990. While core fans were obviously aware of these changes, most likely the majority of Chicago’s audience hardly noticed.

Guercio’s tenure with the group from 1969 through late 1977 and Chicago XI would prove to be its golden period, producing the vast majority of the band’s best known songs, including such classic radio staples as “Color My World,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Just You ’n’ Me,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Old Days,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “Baby, What a Big Surprise.” As Robert Lamm said in 2000, “The first 11 albums are Chicago, and Guercio’s genius was that he captured it, and no other producer [was able to] capture it.”

Not long after the group severed its relationship with Guercio in 1977, guitarist Terry Kath tragically died while playing with a gun he thought was not loaded. Kath was an extraordinarily soulful vocalist (“Make Me Smile,” “Hope for Love”) and a pyrotechnic guitar wizard as evidenced by “Free Form Guitar” from the group’s debut album, his slicing leads on “25 or 6 to 4,” and his moving elegy to Jimi Hendrix titled “Oh, Thank You Great Spirit.” The group would go through three more guitarists before finally settling on Keith Howland in 1995. As capable as each was, none of these ax wielders would replace the spirit, soul and musicality that Kath had brought to the group.

After three disappointing albums with first Phil Ramone and then Tom Dowd taking on the producer’s mantle, Chicago was bought out of its Columbia Records contract. Signing to Full Moon/Warner Bros., the band drafted keyboardist and vocalist Bill Champlin (formerly of the San Francisco staple Sons of Champlin) and let go Brazilian percussionist Laudir de Oliveira (who had joined beginning with Chicago VII in 1974). Handing over the reins to producer David Foster, beginning with Chicago 16 in 1982, the group drew on the earlier success of Peter Cetera ballads, such as “If You Leave Me Now,” and was reborn as a singles-oriented, power ballad juggernaut.

Foster would end up cowriting many of the songs on the next three albums (Chicago 16 through 18), bringing session musicians in to replace or augment the talents of the original band members, liberally employing drum machines and relegating the group’s horn section to the background. Things would never be the same.

By 1985, Peter Cetera left to embark on a solo career, and was replaced by Jason Scheff. Reborn yet again, Chicago managed to achieve gold sales with Chicago 18 and platinum with 19, but after firing drummer Danny Seraphine in 1990, the band basically ceased to be a commercial force. With Tris Imboden replacing Seraphine, Chicago Twenty 1 failed to produce a hit. At this point, Chicago began to tread water. Over the next two decades, it released Night and Day (1995), an album of big-band standards originally cut by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman; two Christmas albums; six compilations; and two live sets. Chicago XXX (2006) was the first studio album of new original material since 1991. With the exception of 2008’s Chicago XXXII: The Stone of Sisyphus, recorded in 1993, the only subsequent album of new material was Now, put out by the group’s label, Chicago Records, in 2014. That year, the group was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2015, Chicago released yet another live set, Chicago at Symphony Hall Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Despite the lack of new material over the past 25 years, Chicago has remained a steady box office draw. Millions of fans are still happy to hear the group’s stunning legacy of hit singles, which collectively cover an extraordinary variety of musical styles from funk to rock to jazz to blues to classical to pop ballads.

With that in mind, perhaps it’s fitting to let founder Walter Parazaider sum up the band’s appeal, and ultimately its greatest strength: “There were so many diverse personalities in this group that sometimes I had to wonder why this didn’t blow up after about a year’s worth of success. But we loved music so much. Peter wrote country tunes on the third album. . . . Jimmy Pankow was a stone-cold jazzer who loved the Beatles. Lee Loughnane loved playing big-band jazz, but loved rock and roll. The same thing with myself. And then you had people who loved the Jimi Hendrix stuff, like Terry, or just rock and roll stuff, like Danny, and if you think about it, there is everything from blues, classical, the big-band sound. It became a meld into the band where any kind of music, as long as it was played well, was valid.”

Thirty-six albums and 46 years later, the results speak for themselves.

By Rob Bowman

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/22/2016 @ 21:50pm


https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/chicago

CHICAGO 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BIOGRAPHY PAGE

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/22/2016 @ 21:59pm


“I have a feeling it's thanks to the Chicago-style voting: five people voting 37 million times.”

-Robert Lamm on Chicago's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. Comment made to audience members at a Chicago-EWF concert.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/22/2016 @ 22:35pm


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Chicago Albums Ranked Worst to Best

20: 'Twenty 1' (1991)
The nadir of a period that saw Chicago fruitlessly chasing their David Foster-era chart heights, Twenty 1 again found the group relying on pop-schlock songwriter Diane Warren for material – but without the results associated with the way more successful 19. Arguments over the final mix didn't help matters. Neither did the liberal use of session musicians. The emergence of grunge was simply the last straw.

19: 'Chicago XIV' (1980)
Bringing in producer Tom Dowd should have worked – especially after the wrongheaded, dance-influenced Chicago 13. Instead, this album is a dysfunctional mess. Columbia promptly paid Chicago a handsome sum to go away, cash the band then used to independently fund their David Foster-helmed comeback, Chicago 16. In the meantime, Peter Cetera dabbled with solo work, setting the stage for his departure.

18: 'Chicago XXX' (2006)
Chicago's first album of original material since 1991's 'Twenty 1' illustrated why it had taken them so long. The band seemed utterly bereft of ideas – or musical intent. Instead, XXX is dotted with Nashville ringers, and songs that alternatively feel like retreads ("King of Might Have Been," a variation on "Hard to Say I'm Sorry"; "Caroline," a new take on "Look Away") or hopeless misfires ("Feel," with its freeze-dried trip-hop beat). The comfy swing covers on 1995's Night & Day Big Band actually had more bite.

17: 'Chicago 13' (1979)
This album somehow went gold, based entirely on the name recognition associated with the cover image's high-rise logo. Its highest-charting single could do no better than No. 83. But 13 wasn't all bad. Jazzier asides like "Life Is What It Is" and "Aloha Mama" were simply subsumed by the instantly dated disco vibe.

16: 'Chicago 19' (1988)
Chicago leaned heavily on R&B-style vocalist Bill Champlin after producer David Foster's departure, but they lost the rest of their identity by turning almost completely to outside writers. Both "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" and "Look Away" hit big, but they sounded little like Chicago – either in their original or remade '80s form. Too often, this album felt like its messy, computer-generated cover image: simply tossed together.

15: 'Hot Streets' (1978)
At this point, Chicago had gotten so far off track that they'd apparently forgotten about the whole career-defining roman-numeral thing. The whiff of disco here (including an appearance by the Bee Gees) didn't help either. Still, the LP's best moments (the rumbling "Alive Again" and lithe "No Tell Lover," both Top 20 hits) showed Chicago might be able to find a path away from Terry Kath's devastating loss, though obviously they'd never be the same.

14: 'Chicago 18' (1986)
This might have ranked higher, had it not been for a disastrous remake of "25 or 6 to 4" that traded Terry Kath's furious sorcery for mechanized monotony. Sure, Peter Cetera was gone, and the David Foster magic badly faded. But approachable MOR triumphs like "Niagara Falls" and "Over and Over" more than made up for the obvious conceits of "Will You Still Love Me" and "If She Would Have Been Faithful."

13: 'Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus' (2008)
A shelved album recorded just after their heyday as a power-ballad act, Stone of Sisyphus gained grail-like mystery when Chicago's label scrapped the project for being too adventurous. Released years later, it was revealed to be more uncommercial than necessarily experimental. That left Chicago in a no-man’s-land dichotomy where expectations worked against them either way.

12: 'Chicago XXXVI: Now' (2014)
Chicago's best album since the '80s, Now nevertheless is marked by a disjointed feel, owing to its lengthy gestation period over a series of on-the-road sessions. Still, the project found Robert Lamm once again taking a tough stance on "Naked in the Garden of Allah," while "Watching All the Colors" recalled the easy-going joys of his 2008 solo album, The Bossa Project. At its best, this LP reanimates the highlights of Chicago's David Foster era, with a few splashes of their early attitude to goose things along.

11: 'Chicago XI' (1977)
This album marked the end of two eras, as Terry Kath would soon accidentally shoot himself while Chicago split with early producer James William Guercio. But even before all this, Chicago sound like a band on the verge of breaking up. Every song here comes off like a solo project, from Peter Cetera's hit retread ballad "Baby, What a Big Surprise" to Kath's reworked concert staple "Mississippi Delta City Blues" to Danny Seraphine's deeply personal "Take Me Back to Chicago."

10: 'Chicago 16' (1982)
This bold step toward platinum success still boasted – in moments like the brassy finish to "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" – enough elements of what came before to make it Chicago's best David Foster collaboration. But a period of career-threatening obscurity was followed by one that found Robert Lamm, once the songwriting heart of the band, recede almost into the woodwork. The group's new, Peter Cetera-focused fans couldn't have cared less: 16 sold like nothing Chicago had ever seen, and they'd spend the next four albums trying to recreate these chart victories – with varying results.

9: 'Chicago X' (1976)
Chicago's turn toward more pop-oriented sounds often is brought up alongside Terry Kath's death. But the transition actually began here, on an album that included the sticky-sweet ballad "If You Leave Me Now," a song that became Chicago's first No. 1, creating an insatiable record-label appetite for more Peter Cetera ballads. Kath died two years later.

8: 'Chicago VIII' (1975)
Trying to recapture the layered complexity of VI, but almost totally burned out, Chicago ended up all over the map. The best of this project includes Terry Kath's "Oh, Thank You Great Spirit," a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, and James Pankow's Top 5 hit "Old Days." But Robert Lamm's "Harry Truman" couldn't get into the Top 10, and then the Pankow ballad "Brand New Love Affair" stalled at a paltry No. 61. A lengthy break followed.

7: 'Chicago 17' (1984)
The biggest-selling album in Chicago's history, and home to a staggering four Top 20 singles, 17 confirmed the band's place in the pop firmament for a new generation. Together with producer David Foster, they crafted a pair of No. 3 hits in "Hard Habit To Break" and "You're the Inspiration" for a standard-bearing adult-contemporary album that remains the best of the new era. Elsewhere, songs like the elegantly dark "Stay the Night" and the flinty, synth-driven "Along Comes a Woman" connected in different ways with the modern zeitgeist.

6: 'Chicago III' (1971)
A lengthy period on the road combined with their third consecutive double album slowed Chicago's early momentum. III emerged as less focused, more experimental and, perhaps inevitably, less appealing to a wide audience – with only the Terry Kath-sung "Free" reaching the Top 20. Peter Cetera's "Lowdown" peaked at No. 35.

5: 'Chicago VII' (1974)
Their last gutsy move, VII found Chicago diving headlong into jazz – presenting an early outburst of instrumentals while transforming softer-focused fare like James Pankow's Top 10 hit "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" into intriguing flights of fancy. Band members tried their hand at different instruments and at composing. (First-timer Lee Loughnane even scored a No 6 hit with "Call on Me.") They also invited three Beach Boys into the studio for Peter Cetera's lush "Wishing You Were Here."

4: 'Chicago VI' (1973)
James Pankow's No. 4 smash "Just You N' Me" pointed to the softer-edged fare just over the horizon, but at this point Chicago still retained enough rock inflections to keep things interesting. Elsewhere, Robert Lamm channeled Little Feat on the chugging "Darlin' Dear," while Terry Kath's "Jenny" emerged as a heartfelt ballad. "Feelin' Stronger Every Day," co-written by Pankow and Peter Cetera, became a No. 10 hit and concert staple.

3: 'Chicago V' (1972)
The most concise of Chicago's early records, and their first single-album release, V was dominated by Robert Lamm – to the exclusion of songs by Peter Cetera. No matter. Lamm was at the peak of his considerable powers, producing a Top 30 hit in "Dialogue," a key album cut in "A Hit by Varese" and the No. 3 smash "Saturday in the Park," the band's biggest hit at the time. All of it combined to make this Chicago's first chart-topping LP.

2: 'Chicago Transit Authority' (1969)
Best known to classic-rock radio fans for Top 10 hits "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and "Beginnings," this thunderous statement of jazz-rock purpose took in everything from the explorative ("Liberation") to the politically charged ("Prologue, August 29, 1968" and "Someday, August 29, 1968") to the aptly titled "Free Form Guitar," a Terry Kath showcase. The full scope of Chicago's genius exists in embryonic form over these two discs.

1: 'Chicago II' (1970)
Here's where Chicago put everything together. There's the growling beauty of "Make Me Smile," the gorgeous romance of "Colour My World," and the nervy power of "25 or 6 to 4" – and all of them became Top 10 smashes. The first of those was pulled from this album's centerpiece suite "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon," while elsewhere Robert Lamm continued along a political bent with "It Better End Soon" and Peter Cetera began his creative ascent with "Where Do We Go From Here." This is Chicago's most complete effort.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/22/2016 @ 22:36pm


Robert Lamm's first wife and Peter Cetera's first wife are sisters.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 08/7/2016 @ 22:54pm



THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

01. Hard To Say I'm Sorry directed by ??????
02. Love Me Tomorrow directed by ??????
03. Stay The Night directed by Gil Bettman
04. Hard Habit To Break directed by Leslie Libman
05. You're The Inspiration directed by Leslie Libman
06. Along Comes A Woman directed by Jay Dubin
07. 25 Or 6 To 4 directed by Andy Brenton
08. Will You Still Love Me? directed by ??????
09. I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love directed by Paul Boyington
10. Look Away directed by ??????
11. You're Not Alone directed by Richard Levine
12. Hearts In Trouble directed by Michael Bay
13. Chasin' The Wind directed by ??????
14. Explain It To My Heart directed by ??????

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 08/7/2016 @ 22:58pm


http://www.terrykath.com

Searching For Terry

The Terry Kath Experience

World Premiere

September 15 2016

8:15pm - 10:34pm

The Winter Garden Theater, Toronto

Tickets go on sale Sept 4th on Ticketmaster

Special Appearances

Michelle Sinclair DJ mix with live drums by Danny Seraphine

Q&A after the film Moderated by Kiefer Sutherland

For details and tickets visit TIFF

http://www.tiff.net/films/the-terry-kath-experience/

Trailer http://www.terrykath.com/terrykathdocumentary

https://www.facebook.com/terrykathfilm/videos/1200488563357350/

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Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/4/2016 @ 01:24am


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Terry Kath Documentary Trailer

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/4/2016 @ 01:48am


Terry Kath with Jimi Hendrix! Proof!

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Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/4/2016 @ 17:34pm


It will be interesting to see who are the first bands to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 09/10/2016 @ 20:28pm


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Peter Cetera - My Musical Journey

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 09/10/2016 @ 22:21pm


HBO cut Michelle Kath's acceptance speech for her dad.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/11/2016 @ 06:54am


It's kind of a mixed thing. I felt Chicago should have been in years ago. There was kind of a little personal vendetta going on that kept us out. It was a little bittersweet being inducted now, but yeah we are in. I just chose not to go. It's sort of like asking somebody to get back together with their ex for a night, and film it. I thought it was better perhaps not to go.

Peter Cetera

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/11/2016 @ 07:09am


THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

01. Hard To Say I'm Sorry directed by ??????
02. Love Me Tomorrow directed by ??????
03. Stay The Night directed by Gil Bettman
04. Hard Habit To Break directed by Leslie Libman
05. You're The Inspiration directed by Leslie Libman
06. Along Comes A Woman directed by Jay Dubin
07. 25 Or 6 To 4 directed by Andy Brenton
08. Niagara Falls directed by ??????
09. Will You Still Love Me? directed by ??????
10. I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love directed by Paul Boyington
11. Look Away directed by ??????
12. You're Not Alone directed by Richard Levine
13. Hearts In Trouble directed by Michael Bay
14. Chasin' The Wind directed by ??????
15. Explain It To My Heart directed by ??????

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/29/2016 @ 21:14pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7gg4myCG0k

When writing the song, they mis-spelled 'Niagara Falls' as "Niagra Falls" and the name was never corrected by either the band or Warner Bros... The song was written by Steve Kipner and Bobby Caldwell.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/29/2016 @ 21:28pm


THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

01. Hard To Say I'm Sorry directed by Steven Spielberg
02. Love Me Tomorrow directed Stanley Kubrick
03. 25 or 6 to 4 directed by Enigmaticus and Sade

Posted by Classic Rock on Thursday, 09/29/2016 @ 22:54pm


I just found out that the Chicago Cubs are number one in the league this season because I'm not a baseball fan. The Chicago Cubs have to win the World Series this year because Chicago was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year, and Obama, a Chicago lawyer is still president. Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago and she will win the presidency this year too. This Chicago thing aint over yet! It could go on for another eight years.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/6/2016 @ 20:40pm


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

1934: Chicago Black Hawks
1938: Chicago Black Hawks
1961: Chicago Black Hawks
2010: Chicago Blackhawks
2013: Chicago Blackhawks
2015: Chicago Blackhawks

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONS

1991: Chicago Bulls
1992: Chicago Bulls
1993: Chicago Bulls
1996: Chicago Bulls
1997: Chicago Bulls
1998: Chicago Bulls

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS

1906: Chicago White Sox
1907: Chicago Cubs
1908: Chicago Cubs
1917: Chicago White Sox
2005: Chicago White Sox

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS

1986: Chicago Bears

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/6/2016 @ 21:31pm


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

1933-1934: Chicago Black Hawks
1937-1938: Chicago Black Hawks
1960-1961: Chicago Black Hawks
2009-2010: Chicago Blackhawks
2012-2013: Chicago Blackhawks
2014-2015: Chicago Blackhawks

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
FINALS CHAMPIONS

1990-1991: Chicago Bulls
1991-1992: Chicago Bulls
1992-1993: Chicago Bulls
1995-1996: Chicago Bulls
1996-1997: Chicago Bulls
1997-1998: Chicago Bulls

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS

1906: Chicago White Sox beat Chicago Cubs 4-2
1907: Chicago Cubs
1908: Chicago Cubs
1917: Chicago White Sox
2005: Chicago White Sox

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

1985-1986: Chicago Bears (SUPER BOWL WINNER)
1963: Chicago Bears
1947: Chicago Cardinals
1946: Chicago Bears
1943: Chicago Bears
1941: Chicago Bears
1940: Chicago Bears
1933: Chicago Bears
1932: Chicago Bears
1925: Chicago Cardinals
1921: Chicago Staleys became Bears in 1922

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Friday, 10/7/2016 @ 00:35am


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS (6)


1934: Chicago Black Hawks
1938: Chicago Black Hawks
1961: Chicago Black Hawks
2010: Chicago Blackhawks
2013: Chicago Blackhawks
2015: Chicago Blackhawks

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
FINALS CHAMPIONS (6)


1991: Chicago Bulls
1992: Chicago Bulls
1993: Chicago Bulls
1996: Chicago Bulls
1997: Chicago Bulls
1998: Chicago Bulls

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS (5)


1906: Chicago White Sox
1907: Chicago Cubs
1908: Chicago Cubs
1917: Chicago White Sox
2005: Chicago White Sox

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (11)

1921: Chicago Staleys
1925: Chicago Cardinals
1932: Chicago Bears
1933: Chicago Bears
1940: Chicago Bears
1941: Chicago Bears
1943: Chicago Bears
1946: Chicago Bears
1947: Chicago Cardinals
1963: Chicago Bears
1986: Chicago Bears

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/7/2016 @ 05:30am


http://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_hall-of-fame-2016.html

SAMPSON OF DIGITAL DREAM DOOR ON CHICAGO'S INDUCTION INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

INTRO

The lack of diversity in the nominating committee, generational and racial specifically, but also in regards to gender, backgrounds and stylistic preferences, combined with the lack of turnover in the committee means we're stuck with reliving the 1970's ad infinitum. The nominating committee, by continually reaching back for 1960's/70's acts each year rather than focusing more on more recently eligible names are giving the voters at large, who are comprised mostly of already-inducted artists, an easy out to vote for their contemporaries over more qualified artists from later years. With each additional older act that gets in this trend only grows more pronounced, as now the 328 some odd members of Chicago are going to be voting for the foreseeable future and it's hard to imagine any of them even being aware of Nine Inch Nails or Big Daddy Kane, let alone voting for them if they're on the ballot in coming elections. Thus the cycle continues.

CHICAGO

This year's paradox. On one hand the group is among the most commercially successful of all-time, charting sixty singles and scoring twenty gold or platinum albums, putting them near the top of all of the Hall's inductees in that regard. On the other hand they achieved that phenomenal long-term success by essentially moving away from rock early on and targeting an adult pop audience, allowing them to add to those totals by sidestepping the constant turnover in the primary youth-oriented rock audience that leaves even the best rock acts with a built-in expiration date. In other words, their biggest credentials for making the Rock Hall were gained by an intentional abandonment of rock itself, thus somewhat negating those credentials. Now that said, their work – whether rock or pop – was well-done, their singing and production values remained high for a very long time, and they still had to appeal to somebody long enough to keep racking up those sales. Certainly they are no different than the likes of other pop-oriented inductees such as Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt or ABBA, all of whom followed the same path that Chicago did, only Chicago arguably did it better than any of them. So once all of those acts got in it was hard to justify keeping these guys out. But there's also this: Even their staunchest supporters have to admit Chicago's biggest credentials were how successful they were, for despite those hits they had relatively little musical impact and influence. Yet Janet Jackson was even MORE successful while also being one of the most influential artists of the last thirty years and with much higher impact across all of music. Both were on the ballot and those who voted for Chicago and not Jackson have absolutely no leg to stand on if they try and defend those votes on objective grounds. It's fine if they think Chicago did enough to get in, that can be argued, but they obviously didn't all vote for Janet too and the reasons for that need to be examined.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/17/2016 @ 20:38pm


http://songhall.org/news/entry/songwriters_hall_of_fame_2017_nominees_for_induction_announced

THE 2017 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME NOMINEES

Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm & James Pankow (Chicago)

Singer-songwriter-instrumentalists Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm and James Pankow, either singly or in collaborations, were the chief songwriters of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago. Key songs credited to the trio include “Colour My World,” “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?,” “Wishing You Were Here,” “Baby, What a Big Surprise” and “If You Leave Me Now.” Their enormously influential work helped pave the way for jazz-oriented rock. Key songs in the Chicago catalog include: * 25 Or 6 To 4 * Saturday In The Park * Colour My World * Baby, What A Big Surprise * Feelin’ Stronger Everyday.

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Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/20/2016 @ 20:25pm


Danny Seraphine and Peter Cetera will definitely be voting for Chaka Khan. Rufus and Chaka performed on some Chicago albums in the 70s. Danny Seraphine co-wrote Street Player with David Hawk Wolinski for Rufus and Chaka, and then Chicago covered it. Peter Cetera dueted with Chaka Khan on his 1992 solo album, World Falling Down, and appeared with her on Arsenio and Jay Leno.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 04:53am


Peter Cetera's 2017 Ballot

01. The Zombies
02. Steppenwolf
03. Electric Light Orchestra
04. MC5
05. Chaka Khan

Danny Seraphine's 2017 Ballot

01. The Zombies
02. Steppenwolf
03. Electric Light Orchestra
04. MC5
05. Chaka Khan

Robert Lamm's Ballot

01. Joan Baez
02. The Zombies
03. Steppenwolf
04. Electric Light Orchestra
05. Yes

James Pankow's Ballot

01. Joan Baez
02. The Zombies
03. Steppenwolf
04. Electric Light Orchestra
05. Yes

Lee Loughnane's Ballot

01. Joan Baez
02. The Zombies
03. Steppenwolf
04. Electric Light Orchestra
05. Yes

Walter Parazaider's Ballot

01. Joan Baez
02. The Zombies
03. Steppenwolf
04. Electric Light Orchestra
05. Yes

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 05:13am


They shared these with you?

Posted by Dezmond on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 10:37am


Roy,

If those are their actual lists, then I definitely think that Robert Lamm, Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaider have great taste in music.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 10:50am


No, I am just guessing. I am sure Seraphine and Cetera will be the first to post their ballots online once they receive them and fill them out. Cetera is a Bauhaus fan. That is why I am thinking he will vote for MC5.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 10:59am


Obviously Chicago will vote for their predecessors and contemporaries.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 12:23pm


One last chance for a Chicago/Peter Cetera reunion: The 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 21:53pm


http://songhall.org/news/entry/songwriters_hall_of_fame_2017_nominees_for_induction_announced

MY SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME BALLOT - I WISH I HAD PAID THE $1000.00 LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FEE SO I COULD VOTE FOR CHICAGO

PERFORMERS

01. Peter Cetera / Robert Lamm / James Pankow (Chicago)
02. Robert “Kool” Bell / Ronald Bell / George Brown (Kool & The Gang)

NON-PERFORMERS

01. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
02. Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham
03. P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 22:27pm


There's one more chance for a Chicago/Peter Cetera reunion: The Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. Even if they don't perform together, they will be in the same room at the same time. Chicago wouldn't be able to tell the Song Hall that they don't want Cetera performing separately from them, because unlike the Rock Hall inductees, the Song Hall inductees are being honoured for their individual songwriting achievements, both as members of a band and for their solo careers. In Chicago's case, only Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Peter Cetera wrote enough songs to qualify for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Peter Cetera would be the only song hall inductees for Chicago, but the rest of the band would still perform with them at the induction ceremony. Chicago would probably not perform with their original drummer, Danny Seraphine, since this is an individual honor, not a band honor. Chicago would perform with their current drummer, Tris Imboden. Peter Cetera would perform separately from Chicago and invite Danny Seraphine to play drums for him. Chicago would perform Robert Lamm's Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? and Saturday In The Park, and James Pankow's Make Me Smile and Colour My World. Then Peter Cetera would come out with his own band, plus Danny Seraphine, and perform If You Leave Me Now, Baby What A Big Surprise, Hard To Say I'm Sorry, plus Glory Of Love from his solo career, without Danny Seraphine on drums. Peter Cetera can't perform 25 Or 6 To 4 because he didn't write it, and this is the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He would have to perform it with Chicago, but that won't happen.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/22/2016 @ 18:42pm


THE 2008 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME NOMINEES

http://www.songhall.org/vote/entry/495

Robert Lamm / James Pankow

Keyboardist Robert Lamm and trombonist James Pankow are founding members of Chicago-and remain with the trailblazing rock band, which formed in Chicago in 1967, to this day. The songs that they wrote for the group are among its most enduring and include such signature hits as “Color My World,” “Make Me Smile” and “Saturday In The Park.” Their enormously influential work helped pave the way for jazz-oriented rock. Key songs in the Lamm/Pankow catalog include “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Color My World,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Make Me Smile,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?,” “Wake Up Sunshine” and “Old Days.”

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THE 2017 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME NOMINEES

http://songhall.org/news/entry/songwriters_hall_of_fame_2017_nominees_for_induction_announced

Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm & James Pankow (Chicago)

Singer-songwriter-instrumentalists Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm and James Pankow, either singly or in collaborations, were the chief songwriters of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago. Key songs credited to the trio include “Colour My World,” “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?,” “Wishing You Were Here,” “Baby, What a Big Surprise” and “If You Leave Me Now.” Their enormously influential work helped pave the way for jazz-oriented rock. Key songs in the Chicago catalog include: * 25 Or 6 To 4 * Saturday In The Park * Colour My World * Baby, What A Big Surprise * Feelin’ Stronger Everyday.

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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/22/2016 @ 19:42pm


http://m.mlb.com/gameday/cubs-vs-indians/2016/10/25/487631?#game=487631,game_state=preview,game_tab=

The 2016 World Series: The Chicago Cubs vs. The Cleveland Indians

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/23/2016 @ 04:43am


Go Tribe!!!!!!

Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 10/23/2016 @ 07:44am


http://www.harrycarays.com/2016/09/magic-number-108/

Magic Number 108: All Signs Point to a Cubs Win

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Click Here for the full list of 108's
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108 YEARS LATER, ALL SIGNS POINT TO A CUBS WIN

108: it’s the number of years since the Cubs won the World Series, and it has begun popping up everywhere, including last night’s game against the Dodgers when the Cubs scored 10 runs and won by an 8 run differential.

Grant DePorter, CEO, Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group and co-author of the 2008 book “Hoodoo: Unraveling the 100 Year Mystery of the Chicago Cubs,” has discovered a remarkable list of “108” appearances that all point to the Cubs’ 108-year-long World Series drought ending in 2016. The Cubs curse and superstition expert uncovered new connections between observations made in “Hoodoo” all relating back to the number 108.

“Everywhere you look, it’s 108. You just can’t get away from it,” DePorter has said to the countless fans who have marveled at this discovery. Examples from the list of 108’s include:

•It takes 108 outs to win the NLCS and 108 outs to win the World Series (27 outs per game x 4 games won = 108 outs).
•AG Spalding, the Chicago Cubs’ first manager and owner of the Spalding sporting goods, wrote a rule into the National League’s first set of rules requiring teams to only use Spalding baseballs. His baseballs have 108 stitches. His office was at 108 W. Madison.
•The distance from both the left field and right field foul poles to home plate at Wrigley Field is 108 meters.
•The City of Chicago’s zoning records show that Planned Development #108 belongs to Wrigley Field. There are 1,336 planned developments in Chicago.
•The Ricketts family, who own the Cubs, made their fortune with Omaha-based TD Ameritrade. Its corporate headquarters are located on 108th Avenue.
•The movies Taking Care of Business and Back to the Future Part II both feature the Cubs winning the World Series. Both movies are 108 minutes long.
•Cubs game broadcasts are transmitted from the top of the Willis Tower, which is 108 stories tall.
•The Cubs’ lawsuit against the State of Illinois to have games at night at Wrigley Field was recorded in Volume 108 of the Illinois Supreme Court Reports.
•The World Series trophy is made of silver, which carries the atomic weight of 108.
•108 is a sacred number in Yoga. Jake Arrieta does yoga six days a week.
•Cubs star pitcher Jon Lester was born in the 108th largest city in the US, Tacoma Washington (according to the 2010 National Census).
•NLCS Game 2 starting pitcher was Kyle Hendricks. Hendricks was born on 12/7/89. 12+7+89=108.

DePorter published his original 108 list on September 22. During Game 1 of the NLCS on October 7 – which the Cubs’ won 1-0 – Javier Baez hit the game winning home run on pitch #108 from SF Giant’s Johnny Cueto. Click here http://www.harrycarays.com/content/uploads/2016/10/MAGIC-NUMBER-108-letter-size-w-watermark-10.21.pdf to see the full list of 108’s.

8-)

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Sunday, 10/23/2016 @ 13:58pm


https://www.rockhall.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-open-2016-inductee-exhibit-april-6

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE EXHIBIT

Chicago

With over 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles, fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Influences in their sound reflect The Benny Goodman Orchestra, Jimi Hendrix Experience (Inducted 1992), and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band (Inducted 2015) and their legacy lives on with artists such as Journey, Toto, and Sufjan Stevens.

Included in the exhibit, visitors will experience Chicago through items such as “Saturday in the Park” lyrics handwritten by Robert Lamm in 1972. The song reached Number Three, becoming Chicago’s highest charting single to date and is often a featured song during Saturday baseball games at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Additional exhibit connections visitors can enjoy include Legends of Rock, lyrics “From the Collection of Library & Archives” on level three, Jimi Hendrix, and Doc Pomus’ “Save the Last Dance for Me” lyrics in the Rave On case.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/30/2016 @ 19:28pm


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CHICAGO STANDS AS ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK BANDS OF ANY EPOCH IN TERMS OF BOTH SALES AND LONGEVITY.

The 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees:

Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine

Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. A brazen mix of soulful rock, pop and jazz coupled with protester’s chants from the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention; the album received critical acclaim and later produced the classic singles “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Beginnings.” As the band began touring, under pressure from the city of Chicago, they shortened their name to simply, Chicago, and later released their second self-titled album, Chicago, in 1970. The center track, “Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon,” is a seven-part, 13-minute suite of pure melodic perfection composed by James Pankow who merged his love of classical, long song styles with Chicago’s signature sound. It yielded two unexpected singles “Make Me Smile” and “Colour My World” that quickly took the charts by storm reaching the Top Ten on Billboard’s Hot 100. From their inception through to the late 1970’s, Chicago mastered the art of making melodic jazz tinged rock with a keen pop sensibility. The group had a long string of jazz-rock mega hits including: “Make Me Smile,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “If You Leave Me Now” and many others. Chicago’s early lineup created such an unmistakable sound and their inclusion into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not only well-deserved, but an honor that has been overlooked. With over 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles – fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.


Selected discography: “Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?,” Chicago Transit Authority (1969) • “Make Me Smile,” “25 Or 6 To 4,” Chicago (1970) • “Saturday In The Park,” Chicago V (1972) • “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Just You ‘N’ Me,” Chicago VI (1973) • “Old Days,” Chicago VIII (1975) • “If You Leave Me Now,” Chicago X (1976) • “Baby What A Big Surprise,” Chicago XI (1977)

The statistics are simply staggering: Over a 46-year recording career, the band has issued 36 albums, sold well over 100 million records, and released 20 Top 10 pop and 22 Top 10 adult contemporary singles (15 of which broke the Top 10 on both charts). It achieved the enviable feat of placing these hits on the Billboard charts in five different decades. 17 of its first 20 albums were certified platinum, nine of those multiplatinum and Chicago 17 hit platinum a whopping six times.

The story of Chicago is one of the most paradoxical in the history of American music. Starting out in the late 1960s as a horn-dominated underground rock band verging on the avant-garde in its use of dissonance, jazz voicings and extended compositions, Chicago initially seemed to have little if any chance of AM radio success. Yet, within a year, the group had three Top 10 singles (“Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”), and were selling out arenas from coast to coast.

On its second LP, in 1970, the group declared, “With this album we dedicate ourselves, our futures, and our energies to the people of the revolution. . . . And the revolution in all of its forms.” Despite that, during its first national tour, the group’s trombonist, primary horn arranger and one of its main composers, James Pankow, stated emphatically: “We know what went on at the Democratic Convention, we know what’s going on in Vietnam, but to protest about that musically makes no sense. People hear about that stuff enough without having it shoved down their throats with music. What music is for is getting away from the problems of life.”

The latter statement would seem to be Chicago’s modus operandi for most of its career. By the 1980s, the group had long ceased to support any revolution, and no one would mistake them for being underground or avant-garde. Under producer David Foster’s tutelage, the band had morphed into a mainstream pop group fronted by bassist Peter Cetera, who seemed able to effortlessly craft one Top 10 power ballad after another (“Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Hard Habit to Break” “You’re the Inspiration”), while the horn section that was once one of its most distinguishing characteristics was all but muted.

Chicago was formed in the Windy City in February of 1967 by three DePaul University Music majors: saxophonist/flautist Walter Parazaider, trumpeter Lee Loughnane and trombonist James Pankow, alongside Chicago bar-band veterans keyboardist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphine and guitar wizard Terry Kath. Lamn originally did double duty, playing the bass parts on the pedals of his organ. Desiring more punch in the low end, the nascent group soon drafted bassist Peter Cetera from Chicago club sensations the Exceptions. In Kath and Lamm, the group had superb bass and baritone lead voices; Cetera’s tenor voice provided both depth and variety.

Initially called the Big Thing, the band relocated to Los Angeles in the summer of 1968, and manager and producer James Guercio changed its name to Chicago Transit Authority. Guercio’s pedigree included playing on Dick Clark package tours in the mid 1960s, briefly managing Chad and Jeremy, producing four hits by the Buckinghams in 1967, and producing the second Blood Sweat & Tears album. The latter association led many to mistakenly assume that Chicago was copying BS&T’s jazz-rock sound. But, in fact, Chicago had already been playing what its members preferred to think of as its own pioneering rock-band-with-horns sound in Chicago and L.A. clubs for two years before it heard BS&T. It is worth noting that just as Chicago was coming together as the Big Thing in early 1967, the Electric Flag was also pioneering its own concept of a rock band with horns.

Shortly after the release of its debut album in April 1969, the band received a cease-and-desist order from the actual Chicago Transit Authority. Consequently, from late 1969 onward, the group became known simply as Chicago.

With Guercio calling the shots, right out of the box Chicago marched to a different drummer. Four of its first seven albums were double sets. The fifth was the massive and unprecedented four-disc Chicago at Carnegie Hall, documenting a weeklong stint at the venerable concert venue in April 1971. Similarly audacious was Guercio’s decision to number, rather than title, the majority of the group’s albums, reasoning that if classical composers simply numbered their compositions, why not his group?

Instead of images of the band’s members, each album featured the group’s distinctive, stylized logo (designed by Nick Fasciano), creating brand recognition on the level of Coca-Cola or McDonald’s. It would not be until Chicago’s tenth studio album, 1978’s Hot Streets, that the cover featured photos of actual members. The net effect was that individual identities were subsumed under that of the band as a whole. This would prove extremely useful over time, as key members were replaced – the late Kath in 1978, Cetera in 1985 and Seraphine in 1990. While core fans were obviously aware of these changes, most likely the majority of Chicago’s audience hardly noticed.

Guercio’s tenure with the group from 1969 through late 1977 and Chicago XI would prove to be its golden period, producing the vast majority of the band’s best known songs, including such classic radio staples as “Color My World,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Just You ’n’ Me,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Old Days,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “Baby, What a Big Surprise.” As Robert Lamm said in 2000, “The first 11 albums are Chicago, and Guercio’s genius was that he captured it, and no other producer [was able to] capture it.”

Not long after the group severed its relationship with Guercio in 1977, guitarist Terry Kath tragically died while playing with a gun he thought was not loaded. Kath was an extraordinarily soulful vocalist (“Make Me Smile,” “Hope for Love”) and a pyrotechnic guitar wizard as evidenced by “Free Form Guitar” from the group’s debut album, his slicing leads on “25 or 6 to 4,” and his moving elegy to Jimi Hendrix titled “Oh, Thank You Great Spirit.” The group would go through three more guitarists before finally settling on Keith Howland in 1995. As capable as each was, none of these ax wielders would replace the spirit, soul and musicality that Kath had brought to the group.

After three disappointing albums with first Phil Ramone and then Tom Dowd taking on the producer’s mantle, Chicago was bought out of its Columbia Records contract. Signing to Full Moon/Warner Bros., the band drafted keyboardist and vocalist Bill Champlin (formerly of the San Francisco staple Sons of Champlin) and let go Brazilian percussionist Laudir de Oliveira (who had joined beginning with Chicago VII in 1974). Handing over the reins to producer David Foster, beginning with Chicago 16 in 1982, the group drew on the earlier success of Peter Cetera ballads, such as “If You Leave Me Now,” and was reborn as a singles-oriented, power ballad juggernaut.

Foster would end up cowriting many of the songs on the next three albums (Chicago 16 through 18), bringing session musicians in to replace or augment the talents of the original band members, liberally employing drum machines and relegating the group’s horn section to the background. Things would never be the same.

By 1985, Peter Cetera left to embark on a solo career, and was replaced by Jason Scheff. Reborn yet again, Chicago managed to achieve gold sales with Chicago 18 and platinum with 19, but after firing drummer Danny Seraphine in 1990, the band basically ceased to be a commercial force. With Tris Imboden replacing Seraphine, Chicago Twenty 1 failed to produce a hit. At this point, Chicago began to tread water. Over the next two decades, it released Night and Day (1995), an album of big-band standards originally cut by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman; two Christmas albums; six compilations; and two live sets. Chicago XXX (2006) was the first studio album of new original material since 1991. With the exception of 2008’s Chicago XXXII: The Stone of Sisyphus, recorded in 1993, the only subsequent album of new material was Now, put out by the group’s label, Chicago Records, in 2014. That year, the group was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2015, Chicago released yet another live set, Chicago at Symphony Hall Featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Despite the lack of new material over the past 25 years, Chicago has remained a steady box office draw. Millions of fans are still happy to hear the group’s stunning legacy of hit singles, which collectively cover an extraordinary variety of musical styles from funk to rock to jazz to blues to classical to pop ballads.

With that in mind, perhaps it’s fitting to let founder Walter Parazaider sum up the band’s appeal, and ultimately its greatest strength: “There were so many diverse personalities in this group that sometimes I had to wonder why this didn’t blow up after about a year’s worth of success. But we loved music so much. Peter wrote country tunes on the third album. . . . Jimmy Pankow was a stone-cold jazzer who loved the Beatles. Lee Loughnane loved playing big-band jazz, but loved rock and roll. The same thing with myself. And then you had people who loved the Jimi Hendrix stuff, like Terry, or just rock and roll stuff, like Danny, and if you think about it, there is everything from blues, classical, the big-band sound. It became a meld into the band where any kind of music, as long as it was played well, was valid.”

Thirty-six albums and 46 years later, the results speak for themselves.

By Rob Bowman

https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/chicago

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE EXHIBIT

https://www.rockhall.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-open-2016-inductee-exhibit-april-6

Chicago

With over 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles, fans that stretch across the globe and countless bands that have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.

Influences in their sound reflect The Benny Goodman Orchestra, Jimi Hendrix Experience (Inducted 1992), and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band (Inducted 2015) and their legacy lives on with artists such as Journey, Toto, and Sufjan Stevens.

Included in the exhibit, visitors will experience Chicago through items such as “Saturday in the Park” lyrics handwritten by Robert Lamm in 1972. The song reached Number Three, becoming Chicago’s highest charting single to date and is often a featured song during Saturday baseball games at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Additional exhibit connections visitors can enjoy include Legends of Rock, lyrics “From the Collection of Library & Archives” on level three, Jimi Hendrix, and Doc Pomus’ “Save the Last Dance for Me” lyrics in the Rave On case.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/30/2016 @ 19:48pm


Jason Scheff (Peter Cetera's replacement) has left Chicago, citing family health issues. He will also be a judge on the new MTV Classic series called American Supergroup, along with Aloe Blacc, Elle King, and Jennifer Nettles, and hosted by Dave Styles. Jason Scheff's replacement in Chicago is Jeff Coffey.

http://www.americansupergroup.com

http://www.americansupergroup.com/cast/

http://www.americansupergroup.com/portfolio-posts/jason-scheff/

Jason Scheff is an American musician, singer, songwriter and producer. Born into a musical family, he is the son of iconic session bassist Jerry Scheff of Elvis Presley’s world famous TCB Band. In 1985 Jason joined the veteran, multi-platinum selling pop-rock group Chicago as lead vocalist and bass player. In addition to performing the band’s classic material, Scheff started his new membership with the group by singing one of the band’s biggest hits “Will You Still Love Me” and also composed original songs including their Top 5 single “What Kind of Man Would I Be?.” In 2016, Chicago was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Responsible for penning Boz Scaggs’ comeback single “Heart of Mine” Jason’s songs have also been recorded by Grammy- winning artists Carly Simon, George Benson, and many others. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups, and one of the world’s best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 120 million records. Jason has also performed as a background vocalist with Elton John, Kenny Rogers, The Commodores, Julio Iglesias, Brittney Spears, Melissa Manchester, and Poison. A multi- instrumentalist, and accomplished producer, he plays keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums. He secured his first publishing deal in 1985. Warner Bros. discovered him when they were looking for songs and a collaborator for Peter Cetera’s solo album. When Warner Bros. heard his demo, they felt he was a perfect candidate to take over for Peter Cetera with Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/31/2016 @ 00:24am



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ZdD7mC45E

Chicago has Replaced Singer Jason Scheff with Jeff Coffey: What Happened?

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/31/2016 @ 23:44pm


November 2016 has arrived! The Chicago Cubs will win Major League Baseball's World Series, and Hillary Clinton, who was born in Chicago, will be elected the 45th president of the United States of America during the Barack Obama presidency. Barack Obama was a Chicago lawyer, and under his presidency the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup three times, and the band Chicago was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/1/2016 @ 04:58am


Chicago hasn't been given a Special Collector's Edition of Rolling Stone Magazine yet! I thought they would have after induction.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/1/2016 @ 06:42am


Chicago is winning! Game 7 tomorrow!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/1/2016 @ 20:47pm


http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/cleveland/chicago-cubs-w-flag-flies-above-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/346122952

THIS IS A SIGN!!

Chicago Cubs fan raises 'W' flag above Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/2/2016 @ 20:45pm



http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/live/MLB_20161102_CHC@CLE/

IT'S THE OBAMA YEARS - CHICAGO WILL WIN! HILLARY WILL WIN!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/2/2016 @ 20:48pm


THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

2016: Chicago

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS (6)


1934: Chicago Black Hawks
1938: Chicago Black Hawks
1961: Chicago Black Hawks
2010: Chicago Blackhawks
2013: Chicago Blackhawks
2015: Chicago Blackhawks

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
FINALS CHAMPIONS (6)


1991: Chicago Bulls
1992: Chicago Bulls
1993: Chicago Bulls
1996: Chicago Bulls
1997: Chicago Bulls
1998: Chicago Bulls

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS (6)


1906: Chicago White Sox
1907: Chicago Cubs
1908: Chicago Cubs
1917: Chicago White Sox
2005: Chicago White Sox
2016: Chicago Cubs

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (11)

1921: Chicago Staleys
1925: Chicago Cardinals
1932: Chicago Bears
1933: Chicago Bears
1940: Chicago Bears
1941: Chicago Bears
1943: Chicago Bears
1946: Chicago Bears
1947: Chicago Cardinals
1963: Chicago Bears
1986: Chicago Bears

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/3/2016 @ 03:22am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series during the Barack Obama presidency. It is the Chicago Cubs' third championship in franchise history, and their first championship since 1908. Hillary Clinton, who was born in Chicago, will be elected the 45th president of the United States of America on November 8, 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency.

Better wording and more detail will come later.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/3/2016 @ 03:36am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Then, on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then on Monday, June 24, 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then on Monday, June 15, 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, Chicago, the band, is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, April 8, 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Then on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs win the World Series during the Barack Obama presidency. It is the Chicago Cubs' third championship in franchise history, and their first championship since 1908. Hillary Clinton, who was born in Chicago, is elected the 45th president of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/3/2016 @ 04:32am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Then, on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then, on Monday, June 24, 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, on Monday, June 15, 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, Chicago is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, April 8, 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Then on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs win the World Series during the Barack Obama presidency. It is the Chicago Cubs' third championship in franchise history, and their first championship since 1908. Hillary Clinton, who was born in Chicago on Sunday, October 26, 1947, is elected the 45th president of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/7/2016 @ 05:11am


Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago. Hillary Clinton will win tonight. Smart will win over stupid.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/8/2016 @ 06:36am


Damn it!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/9/2016 @ 01:49am


Does this end these wild Chicago connection posts? I never understood what Obama had to do with the Cubs or Peter Cetera anyway. Chicago is a big city, they will continue to win things, as will New York, and many other places.

Posted by Classic Rock on Wednesday, 11/9/2016 @ 11:02am


It's almost over. Waiting to see if Chicago will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017, and if any Chicago teams win any championships in 2017. 2017 because that's the year Obama leaves office. Hillary would have won if she chose Bernie Sanders as her running mate. Sanders graduated from the University of Chicago, and Hillary was born in Chicago, and Obama was a Chicago lawyer.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/9/2016 @ 19:14pm


Hey Roy, Chicago (the city) is overrated. Except for the pizza casserole. Its great. Well, a lot of the city's musical talent is great too. But the politics (especially Mike Madigan) suck!

Posted by Jason Voigt on Thursday, 11/10/2016 @ 00:13am




Roy wrote:
http://nypost.com/2016/11/09/the-one-scenario-that-could-still-get-hillary-into-the-white-house/

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE MEETS ON DECEMBER 19.

>>>
Does the electoral college meet in Chicago on Obama's birthday and Peter Cetera's anniversary of joining Chicago and the 36th anniversary of the Blackhawks win over whoever and Hillary's this or that?

If so, then Donald will definately lose the electoral college vote.

Posted by Pat on Friday, 11/11/2016 @ 23:27pm


http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2016/11/28/filmrise-and-cnn-films-announce-u-s-broadcast-rights-to-now-more-than-ever-the-history-of-chicago/

FILMRISE and CNN Films Announce U.S. Broadcast Rights to ‘NOW MORE THAN EVER: The History of Chicago’

Film about rock band Chicago to have television & streaming premiere on CNN platforms beginning Jan. 1, 2017

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Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/30/2016 @ 21:20pm


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CHICAGO: NOW MORE THAN EVER

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/30/2016 @ 21:26pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxMsIYpfRaE

THE TERRY KATH EXPERIENCE TRAILER

CNN GOT THE RIGHTS TO AIRE THIS TOO

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/30/2016 @ 21:37pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Ue586twWA

Danny Seraphine - The Art Of Jazz Rock Drumming (FULL DRUM LESSON)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/30/2016 @ 22:13pm


http://www.cnn.com/shows/history-of-chicago

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Premieres Sunday, January 1, at 8 p.m. ET

From their Windy City roots through their rise to the top of the charts, Chicago's success is legendary. Find out how this "rock and roll band with horns" became one of the best-selling groups of all time in CNN Films "Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago" New Year's Day at 8p ET on CNN.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/31/2016 @ 18:14pm


http://www.cnn.com/shows/history-of-chicago

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Premieres Sunday, January 1, at 8 p.m. ET

From their Windy City roots through their rise to the top of the charts, Chicago's success is legendary. Find out how this "rock and roll band with horns" became one of the best-selling groups of all time in CNN Films "Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago" New Year's Day at 8p ET on CNN.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/31/2016 @ 18:18pm


http://www.cnn.com/shows/history-of-chicago

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Premieres Sunday, January 1, at 8 p.m. ET

From their Windy City roots through their rise to the top of the charts, Chicago's success is legendary. Find out how this "rock and roll band with horns" became one of the best-selling groups of all time in CNN Films "Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago" New Year's Day at 8p ET on CNN.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/31/2016 @ 18:22pm



Roy,

I have watched the documentary, "Now More Than Ever: The History Of. Chicago" last night on CNN. I thought that it was excellen!t!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 01/2/2017 @ 04:48am


Roy,

I have watched the documentary, "Now More Than Ever: The History Of. Chicago" last night on CNN. I thought that it was quite excellent! Now, I am wondering when I will be able to purchase a copy of it on BluRay. Would you possibly know?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 01/2/2017 @ 10:59am


I don't know, but you can watch it again whenever you want if you have apple tv.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/2/2017 @ 11:16am


The CNN Chicago doc gave additional information about the band that wasn't mentioned in VH1 Behind the Music. Some I already knew about, some I didn't. I still like the Behind the Music better.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/2/2017 @ 11:22am


Roy,

I am quite sorry that I have not seen the "Behind The Music" episode featuring Chicago.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 01/2/2017 @ 12:57pm


https://www.amazon.com/Now-More-Than-Ever-Remastered/dp/B01N6HY5MC/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YJY121J4RP8H6D0XSRDN

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NEW CHICAGO COMPILATION

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/5/2017 @ 09:12am


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NEW CHICAGO COMPILATION

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/5/2017 @ 09:14am


The Obama years are over, but if the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup this year it still counts under the Obama years because the 2016-2017 NHL season started when Obama was still in office.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/20/2017 @ 21:05pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32GdEFADy6s

The 1976 Chicago X album included the song "If You Leave Me Now," which was written and sung by Peter Cetera, but Peter Cetera didn't play acoustic guitar or bass on the song, producer James William Guercio did. Robert Lamm played piano, and Danny Seraphine played drums on the song, but the horn section of Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow, along with guitarist Terry Kath didn't perform on the song because they didn’t like it. Session musicians played French horns on If You Leave Me Now. Jimmie Haskell did the horn and string arrangement. Haskell died in 2016. Live though, Peter Cetera would play guitar on If You Leave Me Now.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/21/2017 @ 05:07am



THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
THE YEAR BEFORE AND THE YEAR AFTER CHICAGO'S INDUCTION


THE 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band * Joan Jett And The Blackhearts *
Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble * The "5" Royales *
Bill Withers * Lou Reed * Ringo Starr * Green Day *

THE 2016 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Chicago * Cheap Trick * Deep Purple * Steve Miller * Bert Berns * N.W.A

THE 2017 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Joan Baez * Nile Rodgers * Yes * Journey *
Electric Light Orchestra * Pearl Jam * Tupac Shakur

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 02/2/2017 @ 22:25pm


The 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees: Chicago

Peter Cetera is a 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee
Robert Lamm is a 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee
James Pankow is a 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/22/2017 @ 19:55pm


The Songwriters Hall of Fame made a few errors

Feeling Stronger Every Day was written by both Peter and Jimmy and not just Jimmy

Make Me Smile and Color My World are part of Ballet for Girl From Buchannon Suite yet they are listed as three separate songs

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 02/22/2017 @ 20:44pm


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Then, on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Then, on Monday, June 24, 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, on Monday, June 15, 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Then, Chicago is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, April 8, 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Then on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs win the World Series during the Barack Obama presidency. It is the Chicago Cubs' third championship in franchise history, and their first championship since 1908. Then in 2017, Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, and James Pankow of the band Chicago are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 02/23/2017 @ 05:18am


Roy,

Congratulations to Chicago co-founders- Robert Lamm and James Pankow and to former member- Peter Cetera on their induction into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame. They definitely deserve it.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 02/23/2017 @ 09:38am


Roy,

Congratulations to Chicago co-founders- Robert Lamm and James Pankow and to former member- Peter Cetera on their respective inductions into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame. They definitely deserve it. Does this mean that all three of these gentlemen will finally perform together?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 02/24/2017 @ 01:29am


http://www.cbsnews.com/news/songwriters-hall-of-fame-2017-inductees-announced/

2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced - CBS - VIDEO - NILE RODGERS ANNOUNCES

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/27/2017 @ 21:11pm


One last chance for a Chicago/Peter Cetera reunion! 2017 Song Hall Induction ceremony!

The Chicago Blackhawks have to win the Stanley Cup this year!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/27/2017 @ 21:13pm


Chicago

The 1992 Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Posted by Roy on Monday, 02/27/2017 @ 21:37pm


The 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on Thursday, June 15th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 03/2/2017 @ 20:14pm



http://chicagotheband.us/forum/topics/the-2017-songwriters-hall-of-fame-nominees

Reply by Debbie Brusveen on Tuesday
Check out his twitter posts on the Song Hall at peter cetera@tweetercetera
Posts from march 9, 2017. He talks about it a lot. It made me sad.

PETER CETERA'S TWITTER IS PRIVATE

I AM WAITING FOR HIM TO ACCEPT ME AS A FOLLOWER SO I CAN SEE WHAT HE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE 2017 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

It appears Peter Cetera is not going to attend that ceremony either. I guess the Song Hall won't let him perform separately from Chicago.

I'll have to wait and see what he posted!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/9/2017 @ 19:24pm


http://songhall.org/news/entry/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2017_inductees

If you look at the Song Hall website now, they removed Peter Cetera's name and picture from the inductees. I can't believe he wouldn't want to accept and be grateful for such a high honor. This would be denying your legacy because you can't get along with your former band mates. What an asshl.

I can tell you exactly what is going on. Berry Gordy was announced as an inductee to the 2016 Songwriters Hall of Fame, but he could not attend, so his induction was deferred to 2017. I think this is what Peter Cetera is doing. He doesn't want to be in the same room with the other members of Chicago, so he asked the Songwriters Hall of Fame to defer his induction to 2018, so he can perform alone.

I really hope this is the case.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/11/2017 @ 05:55am


Peter Cetera wants the Songwriters Hall of Fame to treat him exactly the same way they treated Paul McCartney and Phil Collins. Peter Cetera wants his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame to count for both, his work with Chicago and his solo career. He wants to perform songs from both periods at the ceremony. I hope this is the case and he gets defered to 2018.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/11/2017 @ 22:22pm


Peter Cetera said on twitter that the Song Hall would not induct him unless he attended/performed at their ceremony. Then he said that he suspected something when they weren't inducting him individually but as part of Chicago. Then he said sorry I don't do reunions. Very sad! Unlike the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, the Songwriters Hall Of Fame won't mail you your trophy. You either attend the ceremony, or you won't be inducted. So Peter Cetera is not being deferred for 2018. Will the Songwriters Hall of Fame nominate Peter Cetera again, next time for his entire career, with and without Chicago? That's unknown!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/14/2017 @ 07:54am


The Chicago Blackhawks are out! The Obama years are over! The Chicago Blackhawks finish at #16 in this year's NHL playoffs standings. Chicago was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. The U.S. presidential election was in 2016.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/20/2017 @ 22:59pm


And your Cubs are going down this year. At least I'd like to think that, ha! But I still love your pizza casserole, or what is called 'Chicago style deep dish pizza' by others.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Saturday, 04/22/2017 @ 01:05am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29hDZEy2lbU

Chicago Saturday In The Park / 25 Or 6 To 4 Live at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/29/2017 @ 14:50pm


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Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/30/2017 @ 15:29pm


2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame Biography for Robert Lamm

https://www.songhall.org/profile/robert_lamm

Keyboardist, singer and songwriter Robert Lamm is a founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago. He wrote many of the band's biggest hits, including "Questions 67 & 68," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?," "Beginnings," "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday in the Park," "Dialogue (Part I & II)" and "Harry Truman." In fact, although Lamm has always enjoyed playing music and singing, he realized early on that composing would always be his primary interest.

Born in Brooklyn in 1944, Lamm was drawn to music by way of his parents, who listened to the jazz and Broadway music of their generation. He sang in the Grace Episcopal Church choir in Brooklyn, where he was exposed to the great sacred music from the Middle Ages through Bach and 20th century composers—at the same time that rock 'n' roll was coming into being.

Lamm spent his teen years in Chicago, where he heard jazz, rock 'n' roll, R&B and blues on the radio, studied art in high school and played in rock 'n' roll bands. He then entered the music program at Chicago's Roosevelt University to study music theory and composition, and while it widened his appreciation for classical music, he was also listeneing closely to the music of Ray Charles, and discovered that Charles wrote much of his early repertoire, as did the Beatles, who followed. Lamm was also influenced on the jazz side by Miles Davis and Gil Evans, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Then in 1967 Lamm was invited to join the band that would become Chicago. This allowed him to constantly experiment in both songwriting and arranging horns for his songs. Named after its original name prior to being shortened to Chicago, the band's first album, Chicago Transit Authority (1969), featured seven of his compositions out of the 12 tracks. It was voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.

While staying in the band, Lamm's songwriting and vocal contributions to Chicago were curtailed in the late '80s and he relocated back to New York in 1991. There he resumed a solo career that began in the mid-'70s with the release of his first solo album, Skinny Boy (1974), which had been featured as a top pick in Billboard. His album output outside of Chicago included Like a Brother (2000) with the trio BeckleyLammWilson, which also starred America's Gerry Beckley and the Beach Boys' Carl Wilson, who died before the album was released.

Lamm was now reenergized as a songwriter, writing not only for his own albums but once again for Chicago's now sporadic album releases. He has also been a guest lecturer on music production at Stanford University, and at New York University, on songwriting.

Wrote "Questions 67 & 68," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and "Saturday in the Park," among others

Lamm has been a guest lecturer on music production at Stanford University, and at NYU, on songwriting

A founding member of the band Chicago

2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame Biography for James Pankow

https://www.songhall.org/profile/james_pankow

Trombone player James Pankow is a founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago. He also wrote many of the band's hits including the signature songs "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World"--both part of his 13-minute, seven-song song cycle/suite "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon," which took up three-quarters of the second side of the group's 1970 album Chicago (also known as Chicago II), and was the its first long-format multi-part work. Other Chicago songs penned by Pankow include "Just You 'N' Me," "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long," "Old Days," "Alive Again," and (co-written with Peter Cetera) "Feelin' Stronger Every Day."

Born in St. Louis in 1947, Pankow started paying the trombone at age 10, when he went to sign up for his grammar school band and there was a long line for the instruments he really wanted to learn. He earned a full college music scholarship to Quincy College in Quincy, Ill., but didn't take it seriously and was in danger of failing unless he wrote a long essay about Renaissance music or composed an original piece of music. Choosing the latter, he wrote a three-movement sonata for brass quintet, and the experience was pivotal: Not only did he get a great grade, but the composition was performed as part of the commencement ceremony.

In 1966, Pankow transferred to DePaul University in Chicago, where saxophonist/flautist Walter Parazaider and trumpeter Lee Loughnane were already attending. Meanwhile, keyboardist Robert Lamm was a student at Roosevelt University in Chicago, while guitarist Terry Kath was in a band called the Missing Links with Parazaider and drummer Daniel Seraphine. But Parazaider wanted to form a rock 'n' roll band with a horn section, and in 1967, the original six members of a Chicago verbally committed to devoting all their free time to making it happen. They later enlisted bassist Peter Cetera from the Chicago band the Exceptions, and he provided a tenor voice to balance Kath's and Lamm's bass and baritone lead voices.

Calling themselves the Big Thing, the band moved to Los Angeles in 1968, and then changed the name to Chicago Transit Authority. After receiving a cease-and-desist order from the real Chicago Transit Authority, the name was shortened to Chicago shortly after release of the band's debut album in 1969.

As for Pankow's most asked-about "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon," it was inspired by his love of long classical music song cycles—and the love of his life, who was attending West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon, W.Va. It was written when he was 22 and listening to Bach, whose voicing, counterpoint and melody influenced his effort. And he wrote it while the band was on the road touring, and according to Pankow—it has remained unique and challenging for the touring band ever since.

Wrote "Just You 'N' Me," "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" and "Old Days" among many others

Pankow started playing the trombone at age 10

Founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/4/2017 @ 07:37am


https://www.songhall.org/profile/robert_lamm

2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame Biography for Robert Lamm

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/4/2017 @ 08:21am


https://www.songhall.org/profile/james_pankow

2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame Biography for James Pankow

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/4/2017 @ 08:22am


Chicago
Lighthouse
Electric Flag
Tower Of Power
Weather Report
Ten Wheel Drive
Kool & The Gang
The Commodores
The Ides Of March
Earth, Wind & Fire
Blood, Sweat & Tears

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/10/2017 @ 09:56am


The Chicago Cubs are mentioned by Jonathan Cain and Eddie Vedder at the 2017 Rock Hall induction ceremony.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/10/2017 @ 17:52pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eXz_59Unog

Published on Jun 10, 2017

Peter Cetera Is Done With Chicago After Declining Another Reunion at Songwriters Hall Of Fame

This story is almost anti-climatic and really not surprising considering the same thing happened at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year so here we go again. Robert Lamm and James Pankow will be honored at Songwriters Hall Of Fame next week in New York and Cetera will not be there.

Cetera's response, “Music is supposed to be fun, and nothing about that evening was pointing towards it being a joyous occasion. I mean, there’s a reason why we’re not together, you know. And I’m sure we’re both happy with that. Basically, they didn’t want to work with me nor did the show want to work with me to see if something could happen. And I begrudgingly tried to make it happen, even though I didn’t really want to do it. There’s been too much water under the bridge. And so be it. I just couldn’t get up there and fake like I was having a good time.”

I know there are many fans who are disappointed but Cetera's allowed to say no. In these case's I always say the same thing – do you want to go on a road trip with you're ex-wife? Maybe your neighbors didn't want you to break up because you were such a cute couple but they weren't living with you either and have no idea what went on in that house. There are people close to the band that know some of the stories and I've heard a few but ultimately, like a family, like a couple, there are secrets, stories, dirt that we will never know and If you've been together as long as these guys have there's lots of dirt. Music is also so competitive and Chicago was and is a big band.

I reached out to former drummer Danny Seraphine after that “so called” Chicago documentary a few months ago and he was pissed. Was Chicago playing fair with their ex-members liked Cetera, Bill Champlin, Donnie Dacus in just making them wrong but remember as Cetera says there a lot of water under the bridge.

I would love a reunion with all these guys. I respect them all. I still have all those albums and listen to them often. I remember in 1974 at 14 being pissed off at Chicago V11 that the whole album didn't sound like "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" and "Wishing You Were Here" but then I gave the album a real shot. Opening with Seraphine's "Prelude to Aire" going into “Aire” by Jimmy, Walter and Danny. That was a trip and so my journey began. I bought every album before that.

They say never meet your heroes. They can be jerks – sometimes. So can we. - by John Beaudin

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 06:05am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eXz_59Unog

Peter Cetera Done With Chicago After Declining Another Reunion at Songwriters Hall Of Fame

VIDEO!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 06:55am


It's still not clear if Peter Cetera will be given a deferral by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and be inducted in 2018!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 07:03am


Roy

This is a surprise? Bobby, Walt, Jimmy and Lee have been pulling all kinds of garbage on PC all these years. From dumb Pollack comments and other nasty barbs to messing with his vocals on redigitized albums. Peter's version has been backed by Danny and members of the Beach Boys. Without Peter Cetera Chicago would just have been one more horn band.


One more thing - if you are going to bring up Chicago sports teams please get things straight and stop making up stuff

Barack Obama is a Sox fan. he campaigned wearing a Sox hat. He has nothing to do with the Cubs.

REO is associated with the Black Hawks. Kevin Cronin even had a REO shirt in Hawk's colors made up for Adam Sandler. Riding the Storm Out is played at Hawk's games.

The 85 Bears are the only sports team to have a hit record - Superbowl Shuffle.

The Sox theme is the chorus from Kiss Him Good Bye - introduced by Nancy Faust back in the 70's. The 05 Sox piocked Don't Stop Believing as a theme song for that year. Steve Perry even showed up for the Sox victory Rally - I'm sure at the request of Jonathan Cain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPxu10M_6Cg

Now about the Cubs. Go Cubs Go written by Steve Goodman is the official Cubs song. This is who the Cubbies picked - The man's ashes were dispersed in Wrigley - so just give the man his proper due already.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 10:18am


About Chicago, Zuzu wrote:
Roy

This is a surprise? Bobby, Walt, Jimmy and Lee have been pulling all kinds of garbage on PC all these years. From dumb Pollack comments and other nasty barbs to messing with his vocals on redigitized albums. Peter's version has been backed by Danny and members of the Beach Boys. Without Peter Cetera Chicago would just have been one more horn band.

Pollack comments?? What's Pollack? Did you mean Polka, because Cetera used to play the accordian?

Messing with his vocals on redigitized albums?

I'm not a music expert. I can't tell the difference? I have all the redigitized Chicago albums on my iTunes. I would have to go and find all the very first releases of Chicago's albums on CD when CDs were first produced to check the difference.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 16:10pm


Roy

Pollack is a person of Polish ethnicity. Peter Cetera is half Polish. I have come across a couple of references to him as a dumb Pollack. It's a derogatory term as in dumb Pollack jokes.

Other people have noticed that his vocals sound different on redigitized versions too.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 16:47pm


https://www.songhall.org/news/view/annual_gala_presenters_and_performers_anounced

It looks like Irving Azoff or Jon Bon Jovi will be presenting Chicago, and Pat Monahan of Train will be performing for or with Chicago at the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 17:43pm


http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7825488/chicago-robert-lamm-saturday-in-the-park-story

Chicago's Robert Lamm Shares Story Behind Writing 'Saturday In the Park,' Talks Ray Charles' Influence

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 18:07pm


http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7824716/chicago-jimmy-pankow-anniversary-interview

Chicago's Jimmy Pankow on Band's 50th Anniversary & What's Next for Them

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/11/2017 @ 18:08pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-8kYqonlaU

Peter Cetera Bails On His Former Band Mates Again!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/13/2017 @ 22:31pm


Berry Gordy was nominated to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016, and he won, but he could not attend, so his induction was deferred for 2017. I think this is what will happen with Peter Cetera. He will be inducted in 2018 and perform the way he wants. The Song Hall is being hush-hush about it.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/13/2017 @ 22:50pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTdqfmkKHb0

New Peter Cetera interview - June 12, 2017

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/13/2017 @ 23:31pm


Remember the good ol' days when Roy said he'd stop posting about Chicago when they made it into the RnRHoF? Yeah, good times...

Posted by Philip on Thursday, 06/15/2017 @ 20:38pm


Robert Lamm and James Pankow were the only members of Chicago who attended and performed at the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. So even if Peter Cetera had shown up it would not have been a full Chicago reunion.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 06:25am


Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 is the presenter for Chicago at the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.

Rob Thomas performs with Chicago on Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is

Pat Monahan of Train is the presenter for Robert Lamm and James Pankow at the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Pat Monahan performs Just You N Me with James Pankow.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 06:33am


Peter Cetera will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2018, if he attends, and I bet you he will get David Foster to present him.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 06:36am



Robert Lamm and James Pankow also performed Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is at the Song Hall.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 07:11am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwM9ROU5l4U

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, A CHICAGO LAWYER, GAVE THE 2017 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SPEECH FOR JAY Z, AND MENTIONS THE OTHER 2017 INDUCTEES, ROBERT LAMM AND JAMES PANKOW OF CHICAGO. TOO BAD PETER CETERA WAS NOT THERE.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 07:31am


ROBERT LAMM AND JAMES PANKOW AT THE 2017 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 07:53am


ROBERT LAMM AND JAMES PANKOW AT THE 2017 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 07:54am


IT'S BEEN CONFIRMED!

PETER CETERA WILL BE INDUCTED INTO SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME, WHICHEVER YEAR HE WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE CEREMONY

33 CHICAGO SONGS WRITTEN OR CO-WRITTEN BY PETER CETERA

01. Where Do We Go From Here? (Chicago, 1970)
02. What Else Can I Say? (Chicago III, 1971)
03. Lowdown (Chicago III, 1971)
04. In Terms Of Two (Chicago VI, 1973)
05. Feelin’ Stronger Everyday (Chicago VI, 1973)
06. Happy Man (Chicago VII, 1974)
07. Wishing You Were Here (Chicago VII, 1974)
08. Anyway You Want (Chicago VIII, 1975)
09. Hideaway (Chicago VIII, 1975)
10. Mama Mama (Chicago X, 1976)
11. If You Leave Me Now (Chicago X, 1976)
12. Baby, What A Big Surprise (Chicago XI, 1977)
13. Little Miss Lovin’ (Hot Streets, 1978)
14. Gone Long Gone (Hot Streets, 1978)
15. No Tell Lover (Hot Streets, 1978)
16. Mama Take (Chicago 13, 1979)
17. Loser With A Broken Heart (Chicago 13, 1979)
18. Upon Arrival (Chicago XIV, 1980)
19. Song For You (Chicago XIV, 1980)
20. Where Did The Lovin’ Go? (Chicago XIV, 1980)
21. Hold On (Chicago XIV, 1980)
22. Overnight Café (Chicago XIV, 1980)
23. Thunder And Lightning (Chicago XIV, 1980)
24. Bad Advice (Chicago 16, 1982)
25. Chains (Chicago 16, 1982)
26. Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Chicago 16, 1982)
27. Rescue You (Chicago 16, 1982)
28. Love Me Tomorrow (Chicago 16, 1982)
29. Stay The Night (Chicago 17, 1984)
30. Remember The Feeling (Chicago 17, 1984)
31. Along Comes A Woman (Chicago 17, 1984)
32. You're The Inspiration (Chicago 17, 1984)
33. Prima Donna (Chicago 17, 1984)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/17/2017 @ 09:03am


www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aqi5BeNqHI

David Foster Ruined Chicago

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/20/2017 @ 22:45pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-hQCTUXvIs

Chicago Documentary A Winner!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 06/20/2017 @ 22:46pm


http://variety.com/2017/music/news/usher-ed-sheeran-songwriters-hall-of-fame-performers-watch-video-1202468944/

The two main songwriters in ‘70s jazz-rock group Chicago — Lamm and Pankow — were honored separately in a slightly awkward performance, the former inducted by Pat Monahan from “Train,” who also sang lead a medley of his songs, and then Lamm sang his own. Pankow had disappeared from the stage before his acceptance speech (bathroom break?) but joined Lamm at the podium after a few minutes.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/24/2017 @ 12:18pm


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Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/24/2017 @ 12:19pm


The Top 13 Songs Written by Peter Cetera

01. If You Leave Me Now (Chicago X, 1976)
02. Baby, What A Big Surprise (Chicago XI, 1977)
03. Hard To Say I'm Sorry (Chicago 16, 1982)
04. Glory Of Love (Solitude/Solitaire, Karate Kid II, 1986)
05. You're The Inspiration (Chicago 17, 1984)
06. Stay The Night (Chicago 17, 1984)
07. Love Me Tomorrow (Chicago 16, 1982)
08. Feelin' Stronger Every Day (Chicago VI, 1973)
09. Wishing You Were Here (Chicago VII, 1974)
10. Lowdown (Chicago III, 1971)
11. Happy Man (Chicago VII, 1974)
12. One Good Woman (One More Story, 1988)
13. Restless Heart (World Falling Down, 1992)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/25/2017 @ 08:16am


CHICAGO ALBUMS WITHOUT PETER CETERA AND PETER CETERA SOLO ALBUMS COMBINED AND RANKED FROM BEST TO WORST

01. 1992: World Falling Down by Peter Cetera
02. 2008: Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus (Recorded in 1993)
03. 1988: One More Story by Peter Cetera
04. 2014: Chicago XXXVI: Now
05. 2006: Chicago XXX
06. 1995: One Clear Voice by Peter Cetera
07. 2001: Another Perfect World by Peter Cetera
08. 1986: Solitude/Solitaire by Peter Cetera
09. 1987: Chicago 18
10. 1988: Chicago 19
11. 1991: Chicago Twenty 1

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 07/1/2017 @ 20:44pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dARcOrl2_IA

Peter Cetera You Are A Moron: 2017 Version

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/2/2017 @ 21:02pm


Niagara Falls would make a great heavy metal or speed metal song!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 07/3/2017 @ 19:00pm



Chicago and Peter Cetera Songs Co-Written by David Foster

01. Waiting For You To Decide (Chicago 16, 1982)
02. Bad Advice (Chicago 16, 1982)
03. Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Chicago 16, 1982)
04. Follow Me (Chicago 16, 1982)
05. What Can I Say (Chicago 16, 1982)
06. Rescue You (Chicago 16, 1982)
07. Love Me Tomorrow (Chicago 16, 1982)
08. Stay The Night (Chicago 17, 1984)
09. Only You (Chicago 17, 1984)
10. You’re The Inspiration (Chicago 17, 1984)
11. Please Hold On (Chicago 17, 1984)
12. Good For Nothing (USA For Africa, 1985)
13. Glory Of Love (Solitude/Solitaire, 1986)
14. Will You Still Love Me (Chicago 18, 1986)
15. It’s Alright (Chicago 18, 1986)
16. Save Me (One More Story, 1988)
17. No Explanation (Pretty Woman Soundtrack, 1990)

Chicago and Peter Cetera Songs Co-Written by Bobby Caldwell

01. The Next Time I Fall (Solitude/Solitaire, 1986)
02. Niagara Falls (Chicago 18, 1986)
03. Stay With Me (Princess Of The Moon Soundtrack, 1987)
04. What Kind Of Man Would I Be? (Chicago 19, 1988)

Chicago and Peter Cetera Songs Co-Written by Mark Goldenberg

01. Along Comes A Woman (Chicago 17, 1984)
02. Prima Donna (Chicago 17, 1984)
03. Daddy’s Girl (Solitude/Solitaire, 1986)
04. Even A Fool Can See (World Falling Down, 1992)
05. Feels Like Heaven (World Falling Down , 1992)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 07/8/2017 @ 20:27pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrJYK3FaMa4

Peter Cetera Moves Farther Away From Chicago & Looks For Duets Partner

Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 07/15/2017 @ 02:50am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgDXwwa96_4

Peter Cetera Gives Hope To Steve Perry Fans

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/27/2017 @ 14:10pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOfpMu-xwA

Why Peter Cetera Left Chicago

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/28/2017 @ 09:39am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAWNCeCYIXY

Chicago - Peter Cetera Interview

Posted by Roy on Friday, 07/28/2017 @ 09:49am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYTZnJ1W_MY

Peter Cetera Versus Steve Perry

Posted by Roy on Monday, 08/28/2017 @ 07:50am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL4T5lKatBQ

SHOF Talk: James Pankow & Robert Lamm (Chicago)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/13/2017 @ 21:09pm


PETER CETERA TURNS 73!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/13/2017 @ 21:37pm


http://bestclassicbands.com/laudir-de-oliveira-obituary-9-17-17/

RIP Laudir De Oliveira, 77 years old. Oldest member of Chicago, ahead of Peter Cetera.

Apparently, he had suffered a heart attack on stage.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/18/2017 @ 09:06am


Laudir de Oliveira (1940 - 2017), opened the door for Brazilian percussion in rock music

http://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/notable-deaths/article/laudir-de-oliveira-1940-2017-opened-the-door-for

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 09/26/2017 @ 10:52am


CHICAGO: THE SCATTERED SONGS

01. 1985: Good For Nothing (USA For Africa: We Are The World)
02. 1990: Hearts In Trouble (Days Of Thunder Soundtrack)
03. 1997: Here In My Heart (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997)
04. 1997: The Only One (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997) with Lenny Kravitz
05. 1998: All Roads Lead To You (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
06. 1998: Show Me A Sign (The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II)
07. 1998: Child's Prayer (Chicago 25: The Christmas Album)
08. 1999: Back To You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
09. 1999: If I Should Lose You (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert)
10. 1999: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher And Higher) (Chicago XXVI: Live in Concert) with Michael McDonald
11. 2003: Bethlehem (Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?)
12. 2011: Rockin' And Rollin' On Christmas Day (Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 09/27/2017 @ 10:08am


http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/11/rock_roll_hall_of_fame_a_defin.html

161. Chicago

Chicago has one of the more interesting Rock Hall resumes. The band’s early jazz-rock period was pretty influential, while its 1980s soft-rock run lacked anything groundbreaking but sold a ton of records. Put them together and you have a very impressive band that was long overdue for induction.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/9/2017 @ 16:27pm


The Best/Favorite Songs From Chicago 18 To Chicago XXXVI: Now (1986-2014)

01. Niagara Falls (Chicago 18)
02. Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now (Chicago 18)
03. It’s Alright (Chicago 18)
04. Runaround (Chicago 19)
05. Somebody, Somewhere (Chicago Twenty 1)
06. Let’s Take A Lifetime (Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus)
07. Stone Of Sisyphus (Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus)
08. Sleeping In The Middle Of The Bed (Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus)
09. 90 Degrees And Freezing (Chicago XXX)
10. Come To Me, Do (Chicago XXX)
11. Where Were You (Chicago XXX)
12. Already Gone (Chicago XXX)
13. Lovin’ Chains (Chicago XXX)
14. Better (Chicago XXX)
15. Now (Chicago XXXVI: Now)
16. More Will Be Revealed (Chicago XXXVI: Now)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/22/2017 @ 14:47pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZcYPssLgfI

Peter Cetera Defends His Solo Music Sounding Like Chicago - Lost Interview

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/26/2017 @ 08:47am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AfcQCT0by8

An Idea For Ex-Members of Chicago

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/27/2017 @ 13:29pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj9BK7ih8Q0

Peter Cetera (Chicago)- Last Interview, Going Solo (1985)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/27/2017 @ 13:43pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8062XOUGk

Peter Cetera- GLORY OF LOVE Award Shows(1987)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/27/2017 @ 13:49pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5bpMhoKVK8

How Chicago Fired Peter Cetera

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/30/2017 @ 12:42pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t3eLzrcsVQ

How Peter Cetera Got Inspired To Write His Biggest Hit Glory Of Love

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/1/2017 @ 12:26pm


The Best/Favorite Tracks From Chicago 17 And Solitude/Solitaire (1984-1986)

01. Prima Donna
02. Once In A Lifetime
03. Along Comes A Woman
04. Stay The Night
05. Big Mistake
06. They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To
07. Queen Of The Masquerade Ball
08. Solitude/Solitaire
09. Wake Up To Love
10. Daddy’s Girl

BONUS TRACKS

11. Prima Donna (Alternate Version)
12. Along Comes A Woman (Single Version)
13. Big Mistake (Single Version)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/3/2017 @ 08:12am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71o8oUnn5Ps

Bill Champlin on guitar - 3 minutes in!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/7/2017 @ 11:00am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKMvgHOG1o

Why I Side With Chicago and Not Peter Cetera

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/10/2017 @ 12:03pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDxSE0EzLfg

Peter Cetera On Why His 1st Album Flopped & Who Conspired Against Him

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/17/2017 @ 10:57am


https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/chicagos-terry-kath-inside-guitarists-life-tragic-death-w513689

Chicago's Terry Kath: Inside the Life and Tragic Death of an Unsung Guitar Hero

Admirers such as Joe Walsh remember Kath's genius, as chronicled in a moving new doc directed by the musician's daughter

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/17/2017 @ 11:11am


http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/16/us/history-of-chicago-guitarist-terry-kath/index.html

The little-known rock guitarist who was 'better' than Jimi Hendrix

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/17/2017 @ 11:15am







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNteuKy0ZvA

Why Chicago's Chart Success Came To An Abrupt Halt

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/21/2017 @ 13:14pm


Oprah Winfrey is from Chicago. Winfrey/Clinton 2020!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/19/2018 @ 20:13pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z8nx1cr-Oo

Chicago Loses Two Band Members in One Week: Who's Gone Who's New

Tris Imboden and Jeff Coffey quit Chicago. Too much touring/family issues.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/21/2018 @ 14:28pm


THE NEW MEMBERS OF CHICAGO

01. Neil Donell (vocals; Chicago cover band)
02. Brett Simons (bass guitar; Melissa Etheridge)
03. Walfredo Reyes Jr (drums; formerly a percussionist for Chicago)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/21/2018 @ 16:37pm


I think it's time for Chicago to retire, but they won't. Robert, Lee, James and Walt want to die on stage.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/21/2018 @ 16:39pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bPknu5q7_o

Lon Bronson Band - The Music of Chicago with Neil Donell

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/21/2018 @ 16:52pm



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfYWX_Lxg1s

Peter Cetera's Thoughts On Chicago 18 - The First Without Him

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/27/2018 @ 18:13pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiM61IqQ2NU

Chicago Set To Perform Classic Album Chicago II In It's Entirety For 2018 Tour

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/30/2018 @ 06:20am



It doesn't look like Peter Cetera is collecting his Songwriters Hall of Fame trophy this year either! Unless there will be a future announcement!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/7/2018 @ 09:58am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Dustin Byfuglien becomes the first African-American hockey player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (Note: Black goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Eldon Reddick won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, but they were Canadians). Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Three more black hockey players win the Stanley Cup: Ray Emery, Jamal Mayers, and Johnny Oduya. Obama and Oduya both have five letters and they both begin with the letter O and end with the letter a. Obama and Oduya both have Kenyan ancestry. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Johnny Oduya becomes the second black hockey player in NHL history behind Grant Fuhr to win more than one Stanley Cup championship. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Also, "Chicago" had seven letters and seven members until a game of rumored Russian Roulette. Then there were six, just like the six letters in "Barack", who is an "ally" of Russia. Keeping one's nuclear rivals close can be seen as a six-lettered gamble itself, and gambling was born of the Chicago mob scene. Seven Blackhawks on the ice would have been too many. Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago in 1947, the same year that Chicago's trombone player James Pankow was born. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America. Bill Clinton's favorite band is Chicago, and Bill Clinton is a saxophone player like Chicago's Walter Parazaider. Bernie Sanders graduated from the University of Chicago in 1964. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both ran for president of the United States of America in 2016. The Chicago Cubs won Major League Baseball's World Series in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. It was their third championship in franchise history, but their first since 1908.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 02/23/2018 @ 10:44am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Dustin Byfuglien becomes the first African-American hockey player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (Note: Black goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Eldon Reddick won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, but they were Canadians). Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Three more black hockey players win the Stanley Cup: Ray Emery, Jamal Mayers, and Johnny Oduya. Obama and Oduya both have five letters and they both begin with the letter O and end with the letter a. Obama and Oduya both have Kenyan ancestry. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Johnny Oduya becomes the second black hockey player in NHL history behind Grant Fuhr to win more than one Stanley Cup championship. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Also, "Chicago" had seven letters and seven members until a game of rumored Russian Roulette. Then there were six, just like the six letters in "Barack", who is an "ally" of Russia. Keeping one's nuclear rivals close can be seen as a six-lettered gamble itself, and gambling was born of the Chicago mob scene. Seven Blackhawks on the ice would have been too many. Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago in 1947, the same year that Chicago's trombone player James Pankow was born. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America. Bill Clinton's favorite band is Chicago, and Bill Clinton is a saxophone player like Chicago's Walter Parazaider. Bernie Sanders graduated from the University of Chicago in 1964. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both ran for president of the United States of America in 2016. The Chicago Cubs won Major League Baseball's World Series in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. It was their third championship in franchise history, but their first since 1908. Then in 2017, three members of the band Chicago are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 02/24/2018 @ 13:08pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyKlUOe4efM

Robert Lamm Says Chicago Could Go On Without Original Members

PLEASE DON'T! DON'T BE LIKE BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS AND THE TEMPTATIONS

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/2/2018 @ 16:35pm


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NEW ALBUM OUT SOON

CHICAGO'S ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE IS NOW ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/2/2018 @ 16:38pm


Chicago's last two albums failed to chart on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart!

01. 2016 - Now More Than Ever: The History Of Chicago
02. 2018 - Chicago: VI Decades Live (This Is What We Do)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/20/2018 @ 17:28pm


Could this mean the apocalypse is at hand?

Posted by joker on Friday, 04/20/2018 @ 22:26pm


Would you like to know why, Roy?

Because nobody buys CDs anymore, which I'm for sure those are available on. (I checked Discogs). The Billboard 200 chart these days is so messed up because its a mixture of current and catalog albums, thus making certain releases impossible to scratch the surface of the chart. Yes, I do know streams are counted but it would take so much to make dents on that as well. The Decades Live compilation is a 4-disc box set, and unless Chicago still has some true hardcore fans/collectors out there, it would have cracked the chart. There's enough Chicago compilations out there that contain their best songs, and most are the same. A lot of bands from their era do that, usually if a longtime member like Robert Lamm needs a new yacht.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 00:18am


Peter Cetera didn't collect his Songwriters Hall of Fame trophy this year either!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 16:43pm


I just purchased and watched The Terry Kath Experience on iTunes for the first time. Yes, Peter Cetera did agree to be interviewed by Terry Kath's daughter. He's in there! It ends with Michelle Kath accepting on behalf of Terry Kath and giving her speech about her father at the 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/23/2018 @ 14:29pm


The Terry Kath Experience (Guitarists Interviewed)

Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra; Guitarist)
Joe Walsh (James Gang; Eagles; Guitarist)
Mike Campbell (The Heartbreakers; Guitarist)
Steve Lukather (Toto; Guitarist)
Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots; Guitarist)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 07/2/2018 @ 00:47am


How To Make A 5-STAR Chicago Collection Album Out Of The First Three Chicago Albums (Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Chicago III) Emphasis on the horns and Terry Kath's guitar:

01. Introduction (6:35)
02. Listen (3:24)
03. Poem 58 (8:35)
04. South California Purples (6:28)
05. Liberation (14:37)
06. Free Form Guitar (6:49)
07. In The Country (6:35)
08. Make Me Smile (2:59) Single Version
09. 25 Or 6 To 4 (4:50) Album Version
10. Sing A Mean Tune Kid (9:18)
11. The Approaching Storm (6:26)
12. Free (2:17)

79:00 Minutes on an 80-minute CD

The Best From Chicago V To Chicago 13

01. A Hit By Varese (4:55)
02. Now That You've Gone (5:01)
03. State Of The Union (6:16)
04. A Song For Richard And His Friends (8:16) Studio Version; Without Vocals
05. What's This World Comin' To (5:00)
06. Devil's Sweet (10:07)
07. Mongonucleosis (3:26)
08. Oh, Thank You Great Spirit (7:19)
09. Scrapbook (3:30)
10. Mississippi Delta City Blues (4:39)
11. Alive Again (4:08)
12. Hot Streets (5:15)
13. Street Player (9:11)

77:00 Minutes on an 80-minute CD

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 07/21/2018 @ 16:41pm


Jason Scheff has joined Bill Champlin in Danny Seraphine's California Transit Authority. Now all they need is Peter Cetera, Donnie Dacus and Chris Pinnick to join, and make a new album together.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/2/2018 @ 13:03pm



Chris Pinnick, Marty Grebb and Kenny Cetera were in Chicago's Finest.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 09/2/2018 @ 13:21pm


Danny Seraphine, Jim Guerico and Kenny Cetera were at the Terry Kath Tribute Concert in 2010.

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 09/2/2018 @ 13:26pm


Peter Cetera turns 74! The oldest member of Chicago, not counting Laudir.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/13/2018 @ 12:19pm


The 6 surviving inducted members of Chicago are all definitely voting for Rufus/Chaka Khan, whom they've worked with on Rufus and Chicago albums, and are friends. Street Player was written by Chicago's drummer Danny Seraphine with David Wolinski of Rufus. Rufus recorded the song first, then Chicago covered it. Chaka Khan sang Feels Like Heaven with Peter Cetera on his 1992 World Falling Down album.

I can see the 6 members of Chicago also voting for their predecessors and idols The Zombies.

Chicago would probably also vote for John Prine, Todd Rundgren, Stevie Nicks, and Roxy Music. Peter Cetera is a Bauhaus fan, so he might vote for MC5.

Chicago's 5 ballots

01. The Zombies
02. Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
03. Roxy Music
04. Stevie Nicks
05. Todd Rundgren or John Prine

Peter Cetera's ballot

01. The Zombies
02. Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
03. MC5
04. Stevie Nicks
05. Janet Jackson

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 09:48am


Roy

Rufus is the only one you can back up

Posted by Zuzu on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 11:38am


THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

01. Hard To Say I'm Sorry directed by ??????
02. Love Me Tomorrow directed by ??????
03. Stay The Night directed by Gil Bettman
04. Hard Habit To Break directed by Leslie Libman
05. You're The Inspiration directed by Leslie Libman
06. Along Comes A Woman directed by Jay Dubin
07. 25 Or 6 To 4 directed by Andy Brenton
08. Niagara Falls directed by ??????
09. Will You Still Love Me? directed by ??????
10. I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love directed by Paul Boyington
11. Look Away directed by ??????
12. You're Not Alone directed by Richard Levine
13. Hearts In Trouble directed by Michael Bay
14. Chasin' The Wind directed by ??????
15. Explain It To My Heart directed by ??????

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/12/2018 @ 10:44am


https://chicagotheband.com/register/chicago-fan-club/

You are now required to pay $39.95 to the Official Chicago Fan Club to view and post on the Chicago forum/messageboard

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/12/2018 @ 11:13am


1960: Will You (Still) Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles (Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King)

1982: Love Me Tomorrow by Chicago (Written by Peter Cetera and David Foster)

1986: Will You Still Love Me by Chicago (Written by David Foster/Tom Keane/Richard Baskin)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/12/2018 @ 12:21pm


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Diane Warren Sued for $20 Million For Stealing Chicago's Look Away From A Teenager

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/12/2018 @ 12:31pm


1960 Will You (Still) Love Me Tomorrow by the Shirelles (written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King)

1976 Love Me Tomorrow by Boz Scaggs (written by David Paich)

1982 Love Me Tomorrow by Chicago (written by Peter Cetera and David Foster)

1986 Will You Still Love Me by Chicago (Written by David Foster, Tom Keane and Richard Baskin)

1971 What Else Can I Say by Chicago (Written by Peter Cetera)

1976 What Can I Say by Boz Scaggs (Written by Boz Scaggs and David Paich)

1982 What Can I Say by Chicago (Wriiten by David Foster and James Pankow)

1971 Lowdown by Chicago (Written by Peter Cetera and Danny Seraphine)

1976 Lowdown by Boz Scaggs (Written by Doz Scaggs and David Paich)

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Monday, 11/12/2018 @ 20:49pm


1977: Love Me Tomorrow by Sergio Mendes. Laudir De Oliveira was a member of Sergio Mendes and Chicago.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/13/2018 @ 08:59am


https://www.mythicrhythm.com/happened-dad-inducted-rr-hall-fame/

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MY DAD WAS INDUCTED IN THE R&R HALL

Danny Seraphine's daughter!

Posted by Roy on Friday, 11/16/2018 @ 11:47am


Will You Still Love Me looks like it was directed by two women. They are in the video holding the cameras and giving directions. Maybe the daughters or girlfriends of some of the members of Chicago. At that time one of Walter Parazaider's daughters was dating guitarist DaWayne Bailey, who was Chris Pinnick's replacement in Chicago. This is probably why it is so hard to find out who directed this video. It's a family affair.

I remember watching a daytime talk show in the late 80s where the woman who designed the clothes for the models in the music video for Look Away was being interviewed. I think the director of the video is a woman as well. I'm still having trouble finding out who directed Look Away.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/18/2018 @ 09:21am


THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

01. 1982: Hard To Say I'm Sorry directed by ??????
02. 1982: Love Me Tomorrow directed by ??????
03. 1984: Stay The Night directed by Gil Bettman
04. 1984: Hard Habit To Break directed by Leslie Libman
05. 1984: You're The Inspiration directed by Leslie Libman
06. 1985: Along Comes A Woman directed by Jay Dubin
07. 1986: 25 Or 6 To 4 directed by Andy Brenton
08. 1986: Will You Still Love Me? directed by ??????
09. 1987: Niagara Falls directed by ??????
10. 1988: I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love directed by Paul Boyington
11. 1988: Look Away directed by ??????
12. 1989: You're Not Alone directed by Richard Levine
13. 1990: Hearts In Trouble directed by Michael Bay
14. 1991: Chasin' The Wind directed by Michael Bay
15. 1991: Explain It To My Heart directed by ??????

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/20/2018 @ 05:27am


THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

No information found yet for Hard To Say I'm Sorry, Love Me Tomorrow, Will You Still Love Me? Niagara Falls, Look Away, Explain It To My Heart.

Gilbert Bettman Jr. (Gil Bettman) is a professor of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University in Orange, California. He directed the music video for Stay The Night by Chicago. Gil Bettman also directed the music videos for I Can’t Drive 55, VOA, Mas Tequila, Give To Live, and Things’ve Changed by Sammy Hagar, and the music video for Under the Influence by Vanity.

Leslie Libman is a director of television shows, commercials and music videos. She directed the music videos for Hard Habit To Break and You’re The Inspiration by Chicago. Leslie Libman also directed the music videos for Two Sides Of Love by Sammy Hagar, After All by Al Jarreau, Life In A Northern Town by The Dream Academy, For America by Jackson Browne, Manic Monday by The Bangles, Mad About You by Belinda Carlisle, Sweet Freedom by Michael McDonald, You Got It by Roy Orbison, Every Beat Of My Heart and Another Heartache by Rod Stewart, You Win Again and Ordinary Lives by The Bee Gees, and Shame and Forever Live And Die by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark.

Jay Dubin, who directed the music video for Along Comes A Woman by Chicago, also directed the music videos for Like A Fool by Robin Gibb, You Makes My Dreams, Private Eyes, and I Can’t Go For That by Hall & Oates, Goodnight Saigon, Tell Her About I, Uptown Girl, and The Longest Time by Billy Joel, The Harder They Come by Rockers Revenge, Magnetic by Earth, Wind & Fire, This Woman by Kenny Rogers, Tonight by Kool & The Gang, Authority Song by John Cougar Mellencamp, Music Time by Styx, Sentimental Street by Night Ranger, Another Night by Aretha Franklin, and Count Me Out by New Edition

Andy Brenton only directed the music video for Chicago’s remake of 25 Or 6 To 4.

Paul Boyington, who directed the music video for I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love by Chicago, also directed the music videos for Crazy For You by Eboni Foster, Digital Display by Ready For The World, Suzanne by Journey, A Girl I Used To Know by Danny Wilson, You Shook Me by Loudness, Hangar 18 by Megadeth, Swag Da Funk by New Version Of Soul, and Love Me Down by Tisha Campbell. Paul Boyington also produced Keep It Real by MC Ren, and was the visual effects supervisor for Chop Suey! by System Of A Down.

Richard Levine, who directed the music video for You’re Not Alone by Chicago, also directed the music videos for Salty Tears by Semi Twang, Wall Of Hate by Shine, How Soon Is Now? by The Smiths, I Wonder If I Take You Home by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, What Do I Know? By Saga, Little Red House by Glen Burtnick, What About Love? by ‘Til Tuesday, Don’t Give Up by Timothy B. Schmit, and Se La by Lionel Richie.

Michael Bay is a big-time Hollywood movie director who started out as a music video director. Michael Bay directed the music videos for Hearts In Trouble and Chasin’ The Wind by Chicago, Sacred Emotion, My Love Is A Fire, and Sure Lookin' by Donny Osmond, Nothin' To Hide and Call It Love by Poco, Angelia by Richard Marx, Bird On A Wire by The Neville Brothers, Show Me The Way by Styx, I Touch Myself by Divinyls, Love Thing by Tina Turner, Do It To Me by Lionel Richie, You Won’t See Me Cry by Wilson Phillips, Falling In Love Is Hard On The Knees by Aerosmith, There You’ll Be by Faith Hill, I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Rock ‘N’ Roll Dreams Come True, and Objects In The Rearview Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are by Meat Loaf, Dream On by Britny Fox, Heartbeat by Seduction, House Of Pain by Faster Pussycat, Can’t Get Enough by Winger, Remember My Name by House Of Lords, Congo Square and Call It Rock ‘n’ Roll by Great White, I’ll be Holding On by Greg Allman, In The Lap Of Luxury by Louie Louie, and Second Chance and Whatcha Gonna Do? By Tyler Collins.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/20/2018 @ 14:22pm


Anyone else notice that Look Away and I Don't Want to Live Without Your Love are basically the same song?

Posted by Follower on Thursday, 12/13/2018 @ 10:21am


https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8508545/50-best-chicago-songs-critics-picks

The 50 Best Chicago Songs: Critics' Picks

by Bobby Olivier, Andrew Unterberger

April 25, 2019, 10:48 am EDT

It’s easy to lose a band like Chicago in the towering pile of its own achievements: 36 albums, 20 Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 (including three No. 1 hits), and 17 of its first 20 albums certified Platinum by the RIAA.

But as the one of the most commercially successful American bands of all time prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its debut album Chicago Transit Authority(originally released April 28, 1969), it’s time we examined the music apart from its statistical significance, and celebrated the gang of deeply gifted musicians who cemented Chicago as one of the most chameleonic acts of rock’s golden age -- shifting from esoteric jazz-rock, funk and soul to an adult contemporary juggernaut.

After combing through an overwhelming amount of recorded music -- four of the band’s first six LPs were double albums, mind you -- here’s Billboard's tally of the 50 best Chicago songs. They run the gamut from deeply soulful and orchestrally tethered early contributions, courtesy of guitarist Terry Kath, keyboardist Robert Lamm, and trombonist James Pankow, to the later mega-polished super singles pumped out by bassist/singer Peter Cetera and renowned producer David Foster.

Find your favorite song (via our Spotify playlist at the bottom of the post), blast it in your earbuds and let’s all salute a band that continues to perform before thousands of fans deep into its sixth decade of rock and horns -- and whose 50th birthday is still only the beginning.

50. “I’d Rather Be Rich” (Chicago XIV, 1980)

“Everything’s cool until you lose your money,” Robert Lamm sings on this slightly jaded album track -- the content of which feels prophetic considering how poorly Chicago XIV, which peaked at a paltry No. 71 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, sold in comparison to most other Chicago LPs. But this is a fun, jaunty song, with a sharp tongue and vibrant accompaniment from percussionist Laudir de Oliveira (who left the band after this album). -- BOBBY OLIVIER

49. “Jenny” (from Chicago VI, 1973)

Chicago VI, the first of five straight albums to be recorded at producer James William Guerico’s Caribou Ranch in Colorado, topped the Billboard 200 due in large part to the success of singles “Just You N’ Me” and “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day." But a more obscure fan favorite from the record is “Jenny,” a tender song written and sung by Terry Kath about Kath’s dog with the titular name. The tune, which asks Jenny to watch over and protect Kath’s lover while he’s away, is soulful and bittersweet, considering the singer-guitarist's accidental death in 1978. -- B.O.

48. “Hideaway” (from Chicago VIII, 1975)

Not a ton of Chicago riffs that you'd be likely to mistake for Tony Iommi at any point, but the chugging of Chicago VIII deep cut "Hideaway" is vicious enough that you kinda expect it to turn it into "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" in its early minutes -- even before you get to its blistering solo. The band found the majority of their success using a much lighter touch, and were wise to do so, but kudos to axeman Kath for showing when necessary that the band knows how to swing it. -- ANDREW UNTERBERGER

47. “Little Miss Lovin’” (from Hot Streets, 1978)

Hot Streets was Chicago’s great sonic shift, away from the band's defining jazz-rock mode (following the death of Kath months earlier) in favor of disco and pop. While this change in style, which would define the group’s sound throughout the ‘80s, was derided by some fans at the time, Hot Streets has aged fairly well, and the jammer “Little Miss Lovin’” is convincingly propulsive pop-rock -- and if you listen closely enough, you can hear the Bee Gees singing the skyscraping background vocals. -- B.O.

46. “Look Away” (from Chicago 19, 1988)

If you’re too good for Chicago’s post-Peter Cetera era, then you’re too cool for our list. There’s a whole lot of ‘80s shmaltz on Chicago 19, but this single -- the band’s only No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 without Cetera, and Billboard's year-end No. 1 song of 1989 -- remains a serious earworm, courtesy of prolific songwriter Diane Warren and Bill Champlin’s soaring lead vocals. Look away, baby, look away. -- B.O.

45. “Stay The Night” (from Chicago 17, 1984)

Perhaps best-remembered for its action-packed music video, "Stay the Night" was also one of the most striking singles of Chicago's early '80s pop peiod, captivating from its opening drum hits through to its staccato verse synths and melodic left turn at the chorus. Some of the song's more aggressive lyrics ("I won't take no if that's your answer") haven't aged particularly well, but the sneering chorus cry remains such a brain-sticker that the dudes in Foreigner are probably still seething at not having thought of it first. -- A.U.

44. “Along Comes a Woman” (from Chicago 17, 1984)

Chicago’s mega-polished pop wizardry reached its zenith on Chicago 17 -- the band’s best-selling record to date -- as all four singles cracked the Hot 100’s top 20. The fourth and final of those was “Along Comes A Woman, a Phil Collins-esque sizzler with a hook that’s just memorable enough to make us forget about that repugnant drum machine. -- B.O.

43. “Gone Long Gone” (from Hot Streets, 1978)

Here’s as good a place as any to pay homage to Donnie Dacus, the well-traveled rock guitarist who stepped in to fill the enormous hole left by Kath, and played dutifully on Hot Streets and Chicago XIII. Dacus, who also played with John Lennon, Billy Joel, and Elton John, delivers perhaps his most memorable Chicago lick on “Gone Long Gone,” a breezy tune with a Dacus’s piercing guitar melody playing foil to Cetera’s easy vocal. -- B.O.

42. “Song For You” (from Chicago XIV, 1980)

Chicago XIV was the band’s lone new wave-era attempt at bucking its dance-pop approach in favor of a more introspective sound -- an experiment that, of course, did not last -- and Cetera’s intimate “Song For You” was this album’s great exemplifier. The singer's more naturally produced vocal performance is nearly unrecognizable in its lower register, but still provides a soft touch, as he promises a lover he’s “a man you can be sure of.” -- B.O.

41. “This Time” (from Chicago XI, 1977)

Founding trumpeter Lee Loughnane might be Chicago’s greatest unsung hero. When Loughnane wasn’t blowing his horn through all those Chicago staples, he was writing killer songs like “Call on Me,” “No Tell Lover” and this lesser-known but still very awesome track from Chicago XI, where he sings a commanding lead vocal. Kath’s guitar rips on this one, too. -- B.O.

40. “Never Been In Love Before” (from Chicago VIII, 1975)

A lovely little romantic devotional from Chicago VIII, probably held back from single status by its shape-shifting nature -- the song takes turns sounding like Supertramp and the Beach Boys -- though it never loses its quintessential Chicago heart (or horns). Also perhaps hurting its case: Framing a song on the band's eighth album about never having been in love before. Well then what exactly were all those other songs about, Peter?!?? -- A.U.

39. “Another Rainy Day in New York City” (from Chicago X, 1976)

While Chicago X’s second single, “If You Leave Me Now,” got most of the radio play and attention as the band’s first Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Rainy Day” was technically the record’s lead single -- a light, calypso-leaning tune contrasting its dreary title. The trill-laden horn work here is strong, and the song has aged well as a fluttering warm-weather track. -- B.O.

38. “Waiting for You to Decide” (from Chicago 16, 1982)

It should surprise no one that venerable producer/songwriter David Foster was in on Chicago’s shimmering ‘80s sound. He produced and co-wrote much of Chicago 16, and his melodic prowess can be felt on “Waiting For You to Decide,” a bounding album track that sets up the massive tracks “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and “Love Me Tomorrow” later on the album. Pure ‘80s, Cetera-driven Chicago didn’t get much better than this. -- B.O.

37. “State of the Union” (from Chicago V, 1972)

Perhaps it’s difficult to imagine now, but there was a time when the guys in Chicago viewed themselves as social revolutionaries, speaking out against war, politics and “the man.” “State Of The Union” is a big, feather-ruffling jam track penned by Lamm and sung by Cetera about “tearing the system down” and searching for fearless politicians to represent the common man. It an exciting song with message that is unfortunately a little too timeless. -- B.O.

36. “Will You Still Love Me” (from Chicago 18, 1986)

'It wasn’t amicable, but it wasn’t the worst," Peter Cetera told People Magazine in 1987about his '85 departure from the group. "It’s nothing that me having a hit and them having a hit won’t make better." Done and done: Following Cetera's Karate Kid II power ballad "Glory of Love" going to No. 1 on the Hot 100, Chicago countered with their own lighter-waving "Will You Still Love Me." The song's brilliantly dynamic piano intro and irresistibly falsetto'd post-chorus couldn't quite drive it to matching "Glory" on the Hot 100, but it did peak at No. 3 in early 1987, essentially tying the score between the now Jason Scheff-led group and their departed solo star. -- A.U.

35. “Aire” (from Chicago VII, 1974)

Oh, to have witnessed the confused faces of those who spun Chicago VII and had to wade through a solid 25 minutes of instrumentals before the vocals to finally kicked in. The band’s final double album begins with five lushly composed pieces -- the best of which is “Aire,” a sweeping number than begins with a mammoth horn solo, before taking off on Walter Parazaider’s flute and a masterful section shredded on Kath’s guitar. -- B.O.

34. “Movin’ In” (from Chicago II, 1970)

At the peak of their soulful early days, Chicago kicked off their blockbuster second album with this sizzling piano groover, featuring the gritty vocals of Kath at his absolute Cockeriest. "Most of all we like to play/ A song or two that makes you feel/ Like all the good in you is real," Kath belts, as the rest of the band chimes in "We know it!" after nearly line in ecstatic affirmation, serving as both preacher and choir to their own gospel. -- A.U.

33. “Take Me Back to Chicago” (from Chicago XI, 1977)

“Take Me Back To Chicago” stands as a banner soft-rock track that bleeds with nostalgia and a dynamic performance from Lamm at the microphone. But next time you hear this third single off Chicago XI, listen closely to the backing vocal -- that’s Chaka Khan! Hard not to also have a soft spot for the needling keyboard break turned in by David “Hawk” Wolinski on this one. -- B.O.

32. “What’s This World Comin’ To” (from Chicago VI, 1973)

If Chicago was a hip-hop group, “What’s This World Comin’ To” would be its premier pass-the-mic banger -- as Lamm, Cetera and Kath all trade lead vocals as they wonder just what the hell is going on in this crazy world full of hunger and poverty. But the coolest moment in this song, which overflows with funk and life, comes in the first few seconds, when Kath brazenly declares, “We can cut it in any key.” Chicago needed more badass moments like these. -- B.O.

31. “Happy Man” (from Chicago VII, 1974)

The second-side closer to the jazzier first LP of Chicago's 1974 double album is an unassuming sort of sun-baked ditty, gliding by on a lightly samba-ing saunter and one of Peter Cetera's most blissed-out early vocals. Yes, Cetera can't help himself from sticking in a little "skittle-ee-bee-bop!" scatting in there at the end, but he seems so delirious in his acting out the song's title character that you can't really blame him for getting caught up in the moment. -- A.U.

30. “Wishing You Were Here” (from Chicago VII, 1974)

A sublime slice of gentle acoustic melancholy from its opening ocean waves, "Wishing You Were Here" proved just how evocative mid-'70s soft rock could be in the hands of the experts. Speaking of: Yep, that's Chicago tourmates the Beach Boys joining in on backing vocals for the song's interrupting refrain, splintering each titular lament into a veritable dirty bomb of longing in five-part harmony. -- A.U.

29. “Hard Habit to Break” (from Chicago 17, 1984)

Chicago 17 is one of the greatest pure power ballad albums of all time -- or at least from 1984 -- and “Habit” is one of the finest entries. With a titanic melody (courtesy of songwriters Steve Kipner and Jon Parker) and monster vocals from Cetera and Champlin, this is one of those “roll the windows up and sing it as loudly and horribly as you can” Chicago tracks, and a testament to the band’s ability to thrive in its second act. -- B.O.

28. “In the Country” (from Chicago II, 1970)

The magic was real on Chicago II. The level of creativity and dauntlessness in merging rock and jazz throughout this sprawling double record was just terrific, but there was a heap of soul, too, and so much of that came from Kath’s deep, impassioned wails and blistering guitar. That’s all felt in the sweeping love letter “In the Country,” where Kath sings a beautiful lead, bolstered by Cetera on backing vocal. It’s a banner conclusion to the album’s side one, setting the table for the famed “Ballet For a Girl in Buchannon” suite that soon follows. -- B.O.

27. “Street Player” (from Chicago XIII, 1979)

The scorching highlight of Chicago's short-lived disco phase, "Street Player" was written by Chicago's Danny Seraphine and David "Hawk" Wolinski, but originally recorded by Rufus & Chaka Khan for their 1978 album of the same name. Surprisingly, it's the Chicago rendition from a year later that's the much funkier version, tighter and punchier and with an absolutely killer horn hook -- one that improbably infiltrated two separate future generations of jock jams, via pop smashes from The Bucketheads and Pitbull. -- A.U.

26. “Alive Again” (from Hot Streets, 1978)

“Alive Again” was a reintroduction of sorts for Chicago. While the band hadn’t been away all that long — Chicago XI had just come out in fall of 1977 -- this was their first single released after Kath’s death, and the band’s decision to soldier on without him. “Alive Again” is a worthy, bright track written by trombonist Pankow, which showcased the band’s more pop-forward approach: It sounds like a Fleetwood Mac Rumours B-side. -- B.O.

25. “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” (from Chicago VI, 1973)

One of the most buoyant breakup songs ever written, the forever open-hearted Peter Cetera co-wrote this '70s AM perennial with trombonist Pankow about "healing and moving on after the end of a relationship," which with the song's shiny horns and repeated "Oh-ohhhh yeah!" exhortations, he sounds positively friggin' pumped about. And in case you doubt that Cetera really is getting his strength back, the song goes double-time at the end, still gaining momentum right through the fade out. On to the next one, then. -- A.U.

24. “Lowdown” (from Chicago III, 1971)

The story goes that “Lowdown” was the source of some animosity within the band; Kath was apparently unhappy with yet another songwriter in Cetera, who had mostly only sang and played bass to this point, adding to the creative mix. He also wasn’t pleased with the guitar part written for “Lowdown" -- but for better or worse, the bounding tune became the album’s second single and one of the most beloved tracks off Chicago III. Cetera: 1, Kath: 0. -- B.O.

23. “It Better End Soon” (from Chicago II, 1970)

“With this album, we dedicate ourselves, our futures and our energies to the people of the revolution. And the revolution in all of its forms.” This rebellious message was written on the inner cover of the Grammy-nominated Chicago II album, alongside the lyrics to “It Better End Soon,” a 10-minute long Vietnam War protest opus broken into four “movements,” all of which were sung valiantly by Kath and written by Lamm in a sort of Hendrix-meets-jazz-fusion mashup. It’s a propulsive, expansive chunk of tunage. -- B.O.

22. “Dialogue, Pts. I and II” (from Chicago V, 1972)

A back-and-forth between Kath and Cetera about various early '70s topics that probably reflected more of the push-pull tension between the two driving forces within the band than fans may have even realized at the time, "Dialogue" was released in the midst of such a commercial hot streak for Chicago that it hit the top 40 despite its lack of a chorus or obvious hook. In its full two-part, seven-minute edit, it showcases the group's skill at displaying prog ambition within pop accessibility, nearly persuasive enough to have you believing their "We can change the world now... we can make it happen!" claims. -- A.U.

21. “Beyond All Our Sorrows” (from Chicago VI reissue, 1973/2002)

“Beyond All Our Sorrows” is easily the rawest track on this entire list — it’s a gritty solo demo from Kath that didn’t appear on Chicago VI until the set's 2002 re-release. The vocal is all soul and unbridled emotion as Kath wails over a lone piano (perhaps played himself) and reflects: “Why do I always hurt the ones I love?” If you’ve never sought out this previously unreleased tune before, loaded with power and pain, we simply urge you to do so. -- B.O.

20. “Free” (from Chicago III, 1971)

Clocking in at a speedy 2:16, “Free” is the shortest track on this list, but it still packs a serious punch with Kath leading the “I just wanna be free!” chant over roaring horns and guitar. This quickie, the third of six episodes in Lamm’s “Travel Suite” on the record, was Chicago III’s lead single in 1971 and it remains a huge fan favorite nearly 50 years later. This one goes down easy, plain and simple. -- B.O.

19. “No Tell Lover” (from Hot Streets, 1978)

While the lyrical content -- an ode to extramarital affairs -- hasn’t particularly benefitted from the passing years, “No Tell Lover” is still a beautifully penned number from Chicago’s transition into soft-rock nobility. Cetera sings tenderly, backed by Dacus’s easy vocal and guitar. “No Tell Lover” reached No. 14 on the Hot 100 and was Chicago’s last top 50 hit for four years, until “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” came along. -- B.O.

18. “Baby, What a Big Surprise” (from Chicago XI, 1977)

As we enter the “monster ballads to end all monster ballads” portion of this list, let’s talk about “Baby, What a Big Surprise,” an enduring soft-rock smash that climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100 and notched Chicago’s final top 10 hit before Kath’s death (as well as the band’s split with longtime producer Guercio). As Cetera sings his version of “you like me, you really like me!” to an unknown lover, Beach Boys icon Carl Wilson sings the rich background vocals. Loughnane’s riveting piccolo trumpet performance is legendary here, too. -- B.O.

17. “Old Days” (from Chicago VIII, 1975)

With an opening riff growling enough to presage Pink Floyd's "In the Flesh," the biggest Hot 100 hit off Chicago VIII quickly turns sweetly nostalgic, with bright horns, sweeping strings and lyrics yearning for "a world gone away." That's one of the modes that Cetera and Co. have longest excelled in, though, and the distorted guitar and groaning organ backbone to "Old Days" gives it enough muscle to keep it from ever floating away on a wistful sigh. -- A.U.

16. “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ so Long” (from Chicago VII, 1974)

“Searchin’” is not only the best song off Chicago VII, it’s utter adult contemporary heaven. Cetera’s creamy vocal goes down like a vanilla milkshake, and it’s juxtaposed beautifully with the gloomy symphonic intro (penned by Pankow). The yearning is real, the harmonies are glorious and as Cetera pores over his own self discovery, the tune builds to an arresting, R&B-inspired place in the last minute or so. It’s a journey. -- B.O.

15. “Make Me Smile” (from Chicago II, 1970)

For all Pankow’s songwriting efforts over the last five decades, “Ballet For a Girl in Buchannon” — the epic seven-part suite from Chicago II — is certainly among his most significant. It’s a masterstroke that leads with the buoyant track “Make Me Smile,” a booming section that was cut into a radio single and became Chicago’s first-ever Hot 100 top 10 hit. Kath unleashes a characteristically impassioned vocal here, and helped set the tone for the colossal success Chicago would enjoy throughout the ‘70s. -- B.O.

14. “Poem 58” (from Chicago Transit Authority, 1969)

From the days when Chicago could be seen just as much as peers of Santana as of The Carpenters, "Poem 58" is -- somewhat ironically, given its title -- instrumental for most of its eight and a half minute runtime, with Kath absolutely shredding his way through the acid groove. By the time Lamm's prose enters the equation over five minutes in, the song has transitioned from a blistering rave-up to a still-hot amble, but the focus remains on the guitars, snarling their way through a jam vicious enough to turn "If You Leave Me Now" eye-rollers into true believers. -- A.U.

13. “You’re the Inspiration” (from Chicago 17, 1984)

Whether you lived through this sappy beast’s mid-’80s ubiquity or you first heard it as a kitschy cameo in the 2016 superhero movie Deadpool, there’s no denying the immensity of the chorus -- which was originally written for Kenny Rogers, Cetera said in a 2004 interview. “Inspiration” climbed to No. 3 on the Hot 100 early 1985 (it was bested by “Like a Virgin” and Jack Wagner’s even cheesier “All I Need”), and was a primary reason why Chicago 17 remains the band’s best-selling album to date. -- B.O.

12. “Something in This City Changes People” (from Chicago VI, 1973)

“Something in This City Changes People” might be the best non-single in Chicago's catalog. It touts this sort of grayscale, melancholy vibe as Lamm, Kath and Loughnane sing magnificently of the ills of urban life. The descending “so sad, so sad” harmonies cut like a knife over Lamm’s warm, unforgettable piano melody. Oliveira rounds out the arrangement with tapping congas, completing a deeply underrated tune from the early chapters. -- B.O.

11. “Love Me Tomorrow” (from Chicago 16, 1982)

Question: How could Chicago possibly follow up the No. 1 success of “Hard To Say I’m Sorry,” which was pretty much inescapable in 1982? Answer: With another bulletproof soft-rock jam, of course, only this time with a few more teeth. “Love Me Tomorrow” and its chest-thumping chorus were another Cetera/Foster special, full of pop life and no fat to be found. -- B.O.

10. “Colour My World” (from Chicago II, 1970)

Back to “Buchannon” we go, this time hailing the suite’s fifth movement, “Colour My World,” another passage deftly sung by Kath and written by the trombonist Pankow, who used color to represent the presence of love in one’s life. Lamm’s traipsing piano part is memorable here, as is Parazaider’s searing flute solo. The story goes that Pankow conjured the arpeggiated melody while on tour and staying at a Holiday Inn -- proof that you never know where rock history might strike. -- B.O.

9. “If You Leave Me Now” (from Chicago X, 1976)

The easy-listening point of no return for Chicago -- and perhaps not coincidentally, the first of their three Hot 100 No. 1 hits. But as far as it brought the band from their Transit Authority days, "If You Leave Me Now" remains a stunning work, particularly for its efficiency -- the whole thing pivots around a french horn riff that vascillates between just two notes, and a piercing two-line refrain that serves as both verse and chorus. The pleas of the song are simple and heartfelt enough that any further elaboration would feel extraneous. And when Cetera runs out of ooh-oohs, he just sits back and let the acoustic guitars do the emoting for him. -- A.U.

8. “I’m a Man” (from Chicago Transit Authority, 1969)

“I’m A Man” rumbles with more horsepower than most Chicago tunes. There’s a frenetic energy that paces this stone-cold Chicago classic (penned in part by Steve Winwood, and originally released by his Spencer Davis Group in 1967) that hits the highway with some serious shreds from Kath on guitar, and a captivating vocal tradeoff between Kath, Cetera and Lamm. While “I’m A Man” is technically a cover, it still factors in heavily with the early Chicago canon, and the extended percussion solo turned in by Seraphine gave the song new flavor when it was released on Chicago’s seminal debut. -- B.O.

7. “Just You N’ Me” (from Chicago VI, 1973)

“Just You and N’ Me” is Chicago’s greatest love song, hard stop. It’s a simple, passionate composition penned by Pankow, who says he wrote this staple after an argument with his fiancee. “We had a disagreement, and rather than put my fist through the wall or get crazy or get nuclear, I went out to the piano, and this song just kind of poured out,” Pankow recounted on Chicago’s website. “Just You N’ Me” climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100, making it the highest-charting single from the much-beloved Chicago VI album (and its sheet music was used for Pankow’s wedding announcement). -- B.O.

6. “Questions 67 and 68” (from Chicago Transit Authority, 1969)

Here’s where it all began. “Questions 67 and 68” was Chicago’s very first single, a triumphant inquiry penned by Lamm as he reflected an uncertain romantic relationship he experienced in the preceding years -- you guessed it -- ‘67 and ‘68. The piano clangs confidently and the horns blare harmoniously here, never letting up from the moment the song kicks in. But the best parts of “Questions” just might be Cetera’s swaggy “ooh’s.” “Questions” was, of course, a harbinger of all that was to come for Chicago, but history aside, it remains a stellar jazz-rock jam. -- B.O.

5. “Beginnings” (from Chicago Transit Authority, 1969)

Like an evolved "Crystal Blue Persuasion," Chicago's second-ever A-side (re-released more successfully two years later after missing the Hot 100 in '69) arrives on the same bubbling bass and Sunday morning guitars as that Tommy James and the Shondells classic. But "Beginnings" is elevated by its triumphant soul vocal -- arguably Lamm's finest -- along with its brilliant use of non-verbal exclamations to convey emotions too overpowering for words, and the room it gives itself to grow as its eight-minute runtime really stretches out, building to a climax of "Only the beginning!" chants that whips the band into a near-religious fervor. Any surprise that beginnings like this led to such a generally unhumble career? -- A.U.

4. “Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?” (from Chicago Transit Authority, 1969)

You’d never know it today, but when Chicago entered the studio to lay down “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” -- the first song the band had ever recorded together, and an eventual classic rock staple -- they really had no idea what they were doing. “We tried to record it as a band, live, all of us in the studio at once,” Parazaider recalls on the band’s website. “I just remember standing in the middle of that room. I didn’t want to look at anybody else for fear I’d throw them off and myself, too. That’s how crazy it got.” The guys would figure out, of course, nailing Lamm’s genre-bending anthem of late-’60s disillusionment: “We’ve all got time enough to die,” he croons, surely giving the man who had asked him for the time far more than he ever bargained for. -- B.O.

3. “Saturday in the Park” (from Chicago V, 1972)

Ah, the ultimate feel-good Chicago tune and one of the band’s calling-card songs, conjured from Lamm’s interpretation of film footage he’d shot in Central Park years earlier. As he recalled to Billboard in 2017: “I watched the film [and] I jotted down some ideas based on what I was seeing and had experienced. And it was really kind of that peace and love thing that happened in Central Park and in many parks all over the world, perhaps on a Saturday, where people just relax and enjoy each other’s presence.” The scene Lamm sets (and gleefully sings) in “Saturday” create a miniature utopia, of people laughing, dancing, a man selling ice cream. Fans latched on to the dreamscape and boosted the "real celebration" to No. 3 on the Hot 100 -- Chicago’s highest-charting single to that point, as well its first single to sell 1 million copies. -- B.O.

2. “Hard to Say I’m Sorry" (from Chicago 16, 1982)

With disco giving way to new wave and MTV redefining rock and pop stardom early in the decade, there was real reason to wonder if Chicago would be able to survive and thrive in the 1980s. But with a hoist from writer-producer David Foster, the band vaulted back to the top of the Hot 100 with their most undeniable ballad to date -- a piano-led plea for forgiveness whose airy production couldn't disguise the strength of the songcraft underneath, from its captivating opening line ("'Everybody needs a little time away,' I heard her say...") right through its masterfully deployed climactic key change. Of course, it doesn't work the same way without Cetera's vocal excellence, giving his full chest to every "I WILL MAKE IT UP TO YOU!" promise -- but it does still work, as evidenced by the surfeit of notable covers the song has received over the years. -- A.U.

1. “25 or 6 to 4” (from Chicago II, 1970)

There’s a reason why Chicago has chosen “25 or 6 to 4” as its set closer for virtually every concert this century, including its dazzling Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2017: It’s the band’s greatest song, a banner encapsulation of the rock, soul and horns sound that has brought the sprawling outfit immeasurable success over the last 50 years. “25,” written by Lamm during a sleepless night in Los Angeles -- he insists the lyrical content does not allude to drug use, despite decades of debate -- was Chicago’s first Hot 100 top 5 single (No. 4) and helped introduce their jazz-infused style to the mainstream consciousness. It’s a song that has endured not only on classic-rock radio, but on high school football fields, as marching bands across the country continue to favor the towering tune. But beyond the blaring brass was an unforgettable performance from Kath, who unleashed crunching hard-rock hell on this tune, plus an urgent, high-flying vocal from Cetera. A full-band effort from one of the greatest big-band rock acts of any era. -- B.O.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/26/2019 @ 19:48pm


Today is the 50-year anniversary of the release of the Chicago Transit Authority album.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/28/2019 @ 21:39pm


CHICAGO : THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART

01. 1969 - # 17 - The Chicago Transit Authority
02. 1970 - # 4 - Chicago
03. 1971 - # 2 - Chicago III
04. 1972 - # 3 - Chicago At Carnegie Hall
05. 1972 - # 1 - Chicago V
06. 1973 - # 1 - Chicago VI
07. 1974 - # 1 - Chicago VII
08. 1975 - # 1 - Chicago VIII
09. 1975 - # 1 - Chicago IX: Greatest Hits
10. 1976 - # 3 - Chicago X
11. 1977 - # 6 - Chicago XI
12. 1978 - # 12 - Hot Streets
13. 1979 - # 21 - Chicago 13
14. 1980 - # 71 - Chicago XIV
15. 1981 - # 171 - Greatest Hits Volume II
16. 1982 - # 9 - Chicago 16
17. 1984 - # 4 - Chicago 17
18. 1987 - # 35 - Chicago 18
19. 1988 - # 37 - Chicago 19
20. 1989 - # 37 - Greatest Hits 1982-1989
21. 1991 - # 66 - Twenty 1
22. 1995 - # 90 - Night And Day
23. 1997 - # 55 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997
24. 1998 - # 154 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II
25. 1998 - # 47 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
26. 2002 - # 20 - The Very Best Of Chicago: Only The Beginning
27. 2003 - # 102 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?
28. 2005 - # 57 - Love Songs
29. 2006 - # 41 - Chicago XXX
30. 2007 - # 100 - The Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition
31. 2008 - # 122 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
32. 2011 - # 170 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
33. 2014 - # 82 - Chicago XXXVI: Now

CHICAGO : THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. 1969 - # 71 – Questions 67 And 68
02. 1970 - # 9 – Make Me Smile
03. 1970 - # 4 – 25 Or 6 To 4
04. 1970 - # 7 – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
05. 1971 - # 20 – Free
06. 1971 - # 35 – Lowdown
07. 1971 - # 7 – Beginnings
08. 1971 - # 7 – Colour My World
09. 1971 - # 24 – Questions 67 And 68
10. 1971 - # 49 – I’m A Man
11. 1972 - # 3 – Saturday In The Park
12. 1972 - # 24 – Dialogue (Part I & II)
13. 1973 - # 10 – Feelin’ Stronger Every Day
14. 1973 - # 4 – Just You ‘N’ Me
15. 1974 - # 9 – (I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long
16. 1974 - # 6 – Call On Me
17. 1974 - # 11 – Wishing You Were Here
18. 1975 - # 13 – Harry Truman
19. 1975 - # 5 – Old Days
20. 1975 - # 61 – Brand New Love Affair (Part I & II)
21. 1976 - # 32 – Another Rainy Day In New York City
22. 1976 - # 1 – If You Leave Me Now
23. 1977 - # 49 – You Are On My Mind
24. 1977 - # 4 – Baby, What A Big Surprise
25. 1978 - # 44 – Little One
26. 1978 - # 63 – Take Me Back To Chicago
27. 1978 - # 14 – Alive Again
28. 1978 - # 14 – No Tell Lover
29. 1979 - # 73 – Gone Long Gone
30. 1979 - # 83 – Must Have Been Crazy
31. 1980 - # 56 – Thunder And Lightning
32. 1982 - # 1 – Hard To Say I’m Sorry
33. 1982 - # 22 – Love Me Tomorrow
34. 1983 - # 81 – What You’re Missing
35. 1984 - # 16 – Stay The Night
36. 1984 - # 3 – Hard Habit To Break
37. 1984 - # 3 – You’re The Inspiration
38. 1985 - # 14 – Along Comes A Woman
39. 1986 - # 48 – 25 Or 6 To 4
40. 1986 - # 3 – Will You Still Love Me?
41. 1987 - # 17 – If She Would Have Been Faithful…
42. 1987 - # 91 – Niagara Falls
43. 1988 - # 3 – I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love
44. 1988 - # 1 – Look Away
45. 1989 - # 10 – You’re Not Alone
46. 1989 - # 55 – We Can Last Forever
47. 1989 - # 5 – What Kind Of Man Would I Be?
48. 1990 - # 75 – Hearts In Trouble
49. 1991 - # 39 – Chasin’ The Wind
50. 1997 - # 59 – Here In My Heart

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 05/7/2019 @ 12:01pm


Peter Cetera turns 75 in September.
Robert Lamm turns 75 in October.
Danny Seraphine turns 71 in August.
James Pankow turns 72 in August.
Lee Loughnane turns 73 in October.
Walter Parazaider turned 74 in March.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 06/1/2019 @ 20:18pm


They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band
It ain't what they call Rock and Roll

-Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits (Mark Knopfler)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/24/2019 @ 11:24am


Peter Cetera 75

Posted by Roy on Friday, 09/13/2019 @ 13:46pm




Rufus Songs Written By David Wolinski and Chicago's Drummer, Danny Seraphine

01. 1978: Street Player
02. 1981: Can I Show You
03. 1981: Losers In Love

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/26/2019 @ 13:47pm


THE DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO'S MUSIC VIDEOS (1982-1991)

01. 1982: Hard To Say I'm Sorry directed by ??????
02. 1982: Love Me Tomorrow directed by ??????
03. 1984: Stay The Night directed by Gilbert Bettman Jr.
04. 1984: Hard Habit To Break directed by Leslie Libman
05. 1984: You're The Inspiration directed by Leslie Libman
06. 1985: Along Comes A Woman directed by Jay Dubin
07. 1986: 25 Or 6 To 4 directed by Andy Brenton
08. 1986: Will You Still Love Me? directed by Ken Ross and Richard Levine
09. 1987: Niagara Falls directed by ??????
10. 1988: I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love directed by Paul Boyington
11. 1988: Look Away directed by ??????
12. 1989: You're Not Alone directed by Richard Levine
13. 1990: Hearts In Trouble directed by Michael Bay
14. 1991: Chasin' The Wind directed by Michael Bay
15. 1991: Explain It To My Heart directed by ??????

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/25/2019 @ 15:01pm


So the Chicago Transit Authority album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014, and now, in 2020, Chicago will be receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Their new Christmas album did not chart on the Billboard 200 yet. Maybe next week! Their Billboard charting days might be over!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/25/2019 @ 19:47pm


THE GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

01. 1986: The Rolling Stones
02. 2001: The Beach Boys
03. 2014: The Beatles
04. 2015: The Bee Gees
05. 2020: Chicago

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 12/29/2019 @ 17:08pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q6xTn6NYrk

Peter Cetera Explains Why Chicago Couldn't Write Good Songs

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 11:56am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoq11FaRf-A

Peter Cetera Talks About What Caused The Lack of Creativity In Chicago

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 11:57am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5WW-TF5SZc

Peter Cetera Explains What Broke Up Chicago

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 11:59am


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFwHAs7YDKE

128: Peter Cetera: American singer, songwriter, bassist, and an original member of the superstar group Chicago

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 12:02pm


The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum's inaugural Hall of Fame class is:

* Cheap Trick
* Chicago
* The Ides of March
* Muddy Waters
* Buddy Guy
* The Buckinghams
* REO Speedwagon

https://wgnradio.com/2020/02/17/illinois-rock-roll-museum-to-induct-seven-performers-into-1st-hall-of-fame-class/

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 12:31pm


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jtFKdtWeYg

Ranking the Studio Albums: Chicago-the Terry Kath Years

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 16:29pm


RANKING THE CHICAGO POST-PETER CETERA ALBUMS WITH THE PETER CETERA POST-CHICAGO ALBUMS
BEST TO WORST OR FAVORITE TO LEAST FAVORITE

01. 1992: World Falling Down by Peter Cetera
02. 1988: One More Story by Peter Cetera
03. 2006: Chicago XXX
04. 2014: Chicago XXXVI: Now
05. 2008: Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
06. 1995: One Clear Voice by Peter Cetera
07. 2001: Another Perfect World by Peter Cetera
08. 1986: Solitude / Solitaire by Peter Cetera
09. 1986: Chicago 18
10. 1988: Chicago 19
11. 1991: Chicago Twenty-1
12. 1995: Night And Day: Big Band by Chicago

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/30/2020 @ 18:56pm


https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/david-foster-documentary-1020899/?fbclid=IwAR0TQ07FPPYeXnSq2LOaY1R_BLSbbwTCCbiYmIbnrEzAIs6Q7g6s4bnkeA8

Bully. Tyrant. Genius: 8 Things We Learned From New Doc on Producer David Foster

"I have been an a**hole a lot," the veteran producer, songwriter and reality TV star admits in brutally candid new documentary, David Foster: Off the Record

4. Foster was the Yoko when it came to the Chicago/Peter Cetera breakup

By the time Foster was recruited to produce Chicago in the early Eighties, that once-ubiquitous band had been hitless for years. In what amounted to what he calls a "dictatorship," Foster rejected the songs they'd written, downplayed the horn section that had become a recognizable part of the Chicago brand, and even recruited outside musicians to play their parts. The situation still stings: "I was pretty upset for a while," says trombonist James Pankow, who flashes the most ire. The pairing worked commercially, but as keyboardist and singer Robert Lamm recalls when he received gold records for their hits, "In the back of my mind, I'm thinking … it's not Chicago."

During that period, Foster and the band's singer-bassist Peter Cetera proved a natural match, especially when it came to wide-screen ballads that gave Chicago their comeback hits. With his band members chafing at their softer sound, Cetera wound up leaving — and to continue working with Foster on hits like "Glory of Love" from The Karate Kid Part II. "We didn't have any use for anybody who didn't want to be a team player," Pankow says of Cetera. But Foster gets the last word. He admits he was "arrogant" and that Chicago are "still pissed off about it." But then we see Chicago onstage now, and Foster adds, "They're still working on the backs of those albums right now." Oof.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 06:54am


For some reason the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame uploaded the Chicago induction as Unlisted to YouTube. I had to watch it on the Rock Hall website to find the YouTube links.

https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/chicago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfSi5508nkQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98dYgVXIld0

https://youtu.be/LIB1UeMg8iY

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 08/20/2020 @ 18:05pm


Peter Cetera 76

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 09/13/2020 @ 14:05pm


I had recently purchased "Chicago: Now More Than Ever" on BluRay. I have been watching portions of the documentary this week, whereas this past weekend, I had watched it in it's entirety at least twice.


Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 09/30/2020 @ 04:49am


Apparently James Pankow wrote the horn parts for Elton John's Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, but never got credited. Elton John and Chicago were both at the Caribou Ranch around the same time producing their albums, Caribou and Chicago VII.

Chicago VI, Chicago VII, Chicago VIII, Chicago X, and Chicago XI were all produced at The Caribou Ranch, owned by James William Guercio at the time.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 11/4/2020 @ 14:03pm



Peter Cetera 77

Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/13/2021 @ 10:29am


Keith Moon wanted Chicago to tour with The Who, but Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey were not interested.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/27/2021 @ 17:27pm


Chicago (the Band) - Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony + Newsclips (1992)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dAL4yWp6I8

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/4/2021 @ 13:18pm


1970 - Chicago - Make Me Smile - Children play in the park, they don't know / I'm alone in the dark, even though
1971 - Jethro Tull - Aqualung - Sitting on a park bench, eyeing little girls with bad intent

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/21/2021 @ 14:16pm


What Makes This Song Great? Ep.108 CHICAGO - Make Me Smile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFVpSjRUD2E

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 11/21/2021 @ 14:17pm


Keith Howland - CHICAGO'S LONGEST-TENURED GUITARIST HAS LEFT THE BAND - Broke his arm

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-keith-howland-quit/

Replaced by Tony Obrohta (One of Peter Cetera's former touring guitarists)

CHICAGO AND BRIAN WILSON ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-brian-wilson-2022-tour/

Chicago and Brian Wilson 2022 Tour

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/3/2021 @ 06:19am


Official Chicago and RHINO uploads of all of Chicago's 80s-90s music videos are now available on YouTube, except for Hearts In Trouble. The remainders were uploaded this year in October.

Hard To Say I'm Sorry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A0MPWseJIE

Love Me Tomorrow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHsx5kis-e0

Hard Habit To Break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCAZNcTVeo

You're The Inspiration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRfy1yorkec

Stay The Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LTWwkBNilI

Along Comes A Woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJwCQ7MHR0

25 Or 6 To 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9YCg1uQ0ow

Niagara Falls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FXY2zBk7E

Will You Still Love Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_l-st8Q1S0

I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGU_-fnSQI8

Look Away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uKLTtVqQpE

You're Not Alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi3COH_SvDk

Chasin' The Wind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF9sCEBI9q8

Explain It To My Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCQaEOkdSHI

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/3/2021 @ 06:45am


Chicago and Brian Wilson Launch Legendary Co-Headlining U.S. Tour
https://www.brianwilson.com/updates-1/chicago-and-brian-wilson-launch-legendary-co-headlining-us-tour

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/3/2021 @ 07:22am


Elton John was the # 1 charting solo artist and the # 1 charting artist period on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart and the U.S. Billboard 100 Singles chart for the 1970s, and Chicago was the # 1 charting band on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums chart and the U.S. Billboard 100 Singles chart for the 1970s. Their styles and sounds are very different, and when you listen to all their hits side-by-side, in chronological order, they don't mesh well together, but there is a way to listen to their songs together that would make them sound great back to back. I'll start with all the 1970s Elton John and Chicago hits first, and then I'll pick out and make lists of the Elton John and Chicago songs that would actually sound perfect together. The years listed with the songs are not necessarily the years the songs charted, but the years the albums the songs came from were released.

28 Hits for Elton John / 29 Hits for Chicago

Elton John / Chicago - The 1970s Playlist # 1

01. 1969 - Beginnings by Chicago
02. 1970 - Border Song by Elton John
03. 1969 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? by Chicago
04. 1970 - Your Song by Elton John
05. 1969 - Questions 67 And 68 by Chicago
06. 1971 - Friends by Elton John
07. 1969 - I'm A Man by Chicago
08. 1971 - Levon by Elton John
09. 1970 - Make Me Smile by Chicago
10. 1972 - Tiny Dancer by Elton John
11. 1970 - Colour My World by Chicago
12. 1972 - Rocket Man by Elton John
13. 1970 - 25 Or 6 To 4 by Chicago
14. 1972 - Honky Cat by Elton John
15. 1971 - Free by Chicago
16. 1972 - Crocodile Rock by Elton John
17. 1971 - Lowdown by Chicago
18. 1973 - Daniel by Elton John
19. 1972 - Saturday In The Park by Chicago
20. 1973 - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting by Elton John
21. 1972 - Dialogue (Part I & II) by Chicago
22. 1973 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
23. 1973 - Feelin' Stronger Every Day by Chicago
24. 1974 - Bennie And The Jets by Elton John
25. 1973 - Just You 'N' Me by Chicago
26. 1974 - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John
27. 1974 - (I've Been) Searchin' So Long by Chicago
28. 1974 - The B*tch Is Back by Elton John
29. 1974 - Call On Me by Chicago
30. 1974 - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John
31. 1974 - Wishing You Were Here by Chicago
32. 1975 - Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John
33. 1975 - Harry Truman by Chicago
34. 1975 - Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John
35. 1975 - Old Days by Chicago
36. 1975 - Island Girl by Elton John
37. 1975 - Brand New Love Affair (Part I & II) by Chicago
38. 1976 - Grow Some Funk Of Your Own by Elton John
39. 1976 - Another Rainy Day In New York City by Chicago
40. 1976 - I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) by Elton John
41. 1976 - If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
42. 1976 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee
43. 1976 - You Are On My Mind by Chicago
44. 1976 - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John
45. 1977 - Baby, What A Big Surprise by Chicago
46. 1977 - Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!) by Elton John
47. 1977 - Little One by Chicago
48. 1978 - Ego by Elton John
49. 1977 - Take Me Back To Chicago by Chicago
50. 1978 - Part-Time Love by Elton John
51. 1978 - Alive Again by Chicago
52. 1978 - Song For Guy by Elton John
53. 1978 - No Tell Lover by Chicago
54. 1979 - Mama Can't Buy You Love by Elton John
55. 1978 - Gone Long Gone by Chicago
56. 1979 - Victim Of Love by Elton John
57. 1979 - Must Have Been Crazy by Chicago

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/8/2021 @ 14:27pm


30 Hits for Elton John / 31 Hits for Chicago

Elton John / Chicago - The 1970s Playlist # 1

01. 1969 - Beginnings by Chicago
02. 1970 - Border Song by Elton John
03. 1969 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? by Chicago
04. 1970 - Your Song by Elton John
05. 1969 - Questions 67 And 68 by Chicago
06. 1971 - Friends by Elton John
07. 1969 - I'm A Man by Chicago
08. 1971 - Levon by Elton John
09. 1970 - Make Me Smile by Chicago
10. 1972 - Tiny Dancer by Elton John
11. 1970 - Colour My World by Chicago
12. 1972 - Rocket Man by Elton John
13. 1970 - 25 Or 6 To 4 by Chicago
14. 1972 - Honky Cat by Elton John
15. 1971 - Free by Chicago
16. 1972 - Crocodile Rock by Elton John
17. 1971 - Lowdown by Chicago
18. 1973 - Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding by Elton John
19. 1972 - Saturday In The Park by Chicago
20. 1973 - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting by Elton John
21. 1972 - Dialogue (Part I & II) by Chicago
22. 1973 - Daniel by Elton John
23. 1973 - Feelin' Stronger Every Day by Chicago
24. 1973 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
25. 1973 - Just You 'N' Me by Chicago
26. 1974 - Bennie And The Jets by Elton John
27. 1974 - Happy Man by Chicago
28. 1974 - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John
29. 1974 - (I've Been) Searchin' So Long by Chicago
30. 1974 - The B*tch Is Back by Elton John
31. 1974 - Call On Me by Chicago
32. 1974 - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John
33. 1974 - Wishing You Were Here by Chicago
34. 1975 - Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John
35. 1975 - Harry Truman by Chicago
36. 1975 - Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John
37. 1975 - Old Days by Chicago
38. 1975 - Island Girl by Elton John
39. 1975 - Brand New Love Affair (Part I & II) by Chicago
40. 1976 - Grow Some Funk Of Your Own by Elton John
41. 1976 - Another Rainy Day In New York City by Chicago
42. 1976 - I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) by Elton John
43. 1976 - If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
44. 1976 - Pinball Wizard by Elton John
45. 1976 - You Are On My Mind by Chicago
46. 1976 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John and Kiki Dee
47. 1977 - Baby, What A Big Surprise by Chicago
48. 1976 - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John
49. 1977 - Little One by Chicago
50. 1977 - Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!) by Elton John
51. 1977 - Take Me Back To Chicago by Chicago
52. 1978 - Ego by Elton John
53. 1978 - Alive Again by Chicago
54. 1978 - Part-Time Love by Elton John
55. 1978 - No Tell Lover by Chicago
56. 1978 - Song For Guy by Elton John
57. 1978 - Gone Long Gone by Chicago
58. 1979 - Mama Can't Buy You Love by Elton John
59. 1979 - Must Have Been Crazy by Chicago
60. 1979 - Victim Of Love by Elton John
61. 1979 - Street Player by Chicago

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/9/2021 @ 12:09pm


Elton John / Chicago (Peter Cetera on lead vocals) - Playlist # 1

01. 1971 - Levon by Elton John
02. 1971 - Lowdown by Chicago
03. 1973 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
04. 1973 - Feelin' Stronger Every Day by Chicago
05. 1974 - Bennie And The Jets by Elton John
06. 1973 - Just You 'N' Me by Chicago
07. 1974 - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John
08. 1974 - (I've Been) Searchin' So Long by Chicago
09. 1975 - Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John
10. 1975 - Old Days by Chicago
11. 1975 - Island Girl by Elton John
12. 1976 - If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
13. 1975 - Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John
14. 1977 - Baby, What A Big Surprise by Chicago
15. 1976 - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John

Elton John / Chicago - Playlist # 2

01. 1969 - I'm A Man by Chicago
02. 1971 - Levon by Elton John
03. 1970 - Make Me Smile by Chicago
04. 1972 - Honky Cat by Elton John
05. 1970 - 25 Or 6 To 4 by Chicago
06. 1973 - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting by Elton John
07. 1971 - Free by Chicago
08. 1974 - The B*tch Is Back by Elton John
09. 1971 - Lowdown by Chicago
10. 1976 - Pinball Wizard by Elton John
11. 1979 - Street Player by Chicago
12. 1978 - Ego by Elton John
13. 1978 - Alive Again by Chicago
14. 1979 - Victim Of Love by Elton John

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/10/2021 @ 01:37am


Bee Gees (Barry Gibb on lead vocals) / Chicago (Peter Cetera on lead vocals) - Playlist - 1970-1979

01. 1970 - Lonely Days by Bee Gees
02. 1970 - 25 Or 6 To 4 by Chicago
03. 1971 - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees
04. 1971 - Free by Chicago
05. 1975 - Nights On Broadway by Bee Gees
06. 1971 - Lowdown by Chicago
07. 1975 - Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees
08. 1974 - Call On Me by Chicago
09. 1976 - Love So Right by Bee Gees
10. 1974 - Happy Man by Chicago
11. 1977 - How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees
12. 1976 - If You Leave Me Now by Chicago
13. 1978 - Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees
14. 1977 - Baby, What A Big Surprise by Chicago
15. 1977 - Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
16. 1979 - Street Player by Chicago
17. 1979 - Tragedy by Bee Gees
18. 1978 - Alive Again by Chicago
19. 1977 - Night Fever by Bee Gees
20. 1978 - No Tell Lover by Chicago
21. 1977 - More Than A Woman by Bee Gees
22. 1978 - Little Miss Lovin' by Chicago (with Bee Gees)
23. 1976 - You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees
24. 1978 - Gone Long Gone by Chicago
25. 1979 - Love You Inside Out by Bee Gees
26. 1979 - Must Have Been Crazy by Chicago

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/18/2021 @ 15:01pm


The 50 Best Chicago Songs: Critics' Picks
Time to salute a band that continues to perform before thousands of fans deep into its sixth decade of rock and horns, and whose 50th birthday is still only the beginning.
https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/50-best-chicago-songs-critics-picks-8508545/

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/6/2022 @ 07:59am


First, a Chicago politician named Barack Obama is elected the first black President of the United States of America in 2008. Then, in 2010, the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks win their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, but their first Stanley Cup since 1961, the year of Barack Obama's birth. Dustin Byfuglien becomes the first African-American hockey player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup (Note: Black goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Eldon Reddick won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, but they were Canadians). Then in 2013 the Chicago Blackhawks win their fifth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their second during the Barack Obama presidency. Three more black hockey players win the Stanley Cup: Ray Emery, Jamal Mayers, and Johnny Oduya. Obama and Oduya both have five letters and they both begin with the letter O and end with the letter a. Obama and Oduya both have Kenyan ancestry. Then in 2015 the Chicago Blackhawks win their sixth Stanley Cup in franchise history and their third during the Barack Obama presidency. Johnny Oduya becomes the second black hockey player in NHL history behind Grant Fuhr to win more than one Stanley Cup championship. Then, what do you know, Chicago, the band, is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. Also, "Chicago" had seven letters and seven members until a game of rumored Russian Roulette by guitarist Terry Kath. Then there were six, just like the six letters in "Barack", who is an "ally" of Russia. Keeping one's nuclear rivals close can be seen as a six-lettered gamble itself, and gambling was born of the Chicago mob scene. Seven Blackhawks on the ice would have been too many. Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago in 1947, the same year that Chicago's trombone player James Pankow was born. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States of America. Bill Clinton's favorite band is Chicago, and Bill Clinton is a saxophone player like Chicago's Walter Parazaider. Bernie Sanders graduated from the University of Chicago in 1964. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both ran for president of the United States of America in 2016. The Chicago Cubs won Major League Baseball's World Series in 2016, during the Barack Obama presidency. It was their third championship in franchise history, but their first since 1908. Then in 2017, Robert Lamm, James Pankow and Peter Cetera, three members of the band Chicago are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame after the Barack Obama presidency.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 04/27/2022 @ 05:33am



Peter Cetera turns 78!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 09/13/2022 @ 19:20pm


THE BOTTOM 20 - WORST INDUCTEES ACCORDING TO BILL WYMAN

221. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (2015)
222. Deep Purple (2016)
223. Eurythmics (2022)
224. George Harrison (2004)
225. ABBA (2010)
226. Red Hot Chili Peppers (2012)
227. N.W.A (2016)
228. Duran Duran (2022)
229. The Moody Blues (2018)
230. Whitney Houston (2020)
231. Kiss (2014)
232. Rush (2013)
233. Chicago (2016)
234. Journey (2017)
235. Def Leppard (2019)
236. Pat Benatar (2022)
237. Queen (2001)
238. Bon Jovi (2018)
239. Lionel Richie (2022)
240. Stevie Nicks (2019)

Chicago is better than Journey, Def Leppard, Pat Benatar, Queen, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie, and Stevie Nicks.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/14/2022 @ 10:59am


What's Chicago's Greatest Song of the '70s? - LIVE - Rick Beato

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIQexWMBSk8

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/3/2022 @ 14:05pm


STUDIO ALBUMS

Chicago

01. 1969 - The Chicago Transit Authority
02. 1970 - Chicago
03. 1971 - Chicago III
04. 1972 - Chicago V
05. 1973 - Chicago VI
06. 1974 - Chicago VII
07. 1975 - Chicago VIII
08. 1976 - Chicago X
09. 1977 - Chicago XI
10. 1978 - Hot Streets
11. 1979 - Chicago 13
12. 1980 - Chicago XIV
13. 1982 - Chicago 16
14. 1984 - Chicago 17
15. 1987 - Chicago 18
16. 1988 - Chicago 19
17. 1991 - Twenty 1
22. 1995 - Night & Day: Big Band
23. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
24. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
25. 2006 - Chicago XXX
26. 2008 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
27. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
29. 2013 - Chicago XXXV: The Nashville Sessions
30. 2014 - Chicago XXXVI: Now
31. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas
32. 2022 - Chicago XXXVIII: Born For This Moment

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 03/30/2023 @ 13:49pm


STUDIO ALBUMS

Chicago

01. 1969 - The Chicago Transit Authority
02. 1970 - Chicago
03. 1971 - Chicago III
04. 1972 - Chicago V
05. 1973 - Chicago VI
06. 1974 - Chicago VII
07. 1975 - Chicago VIII
08. 1976 - Chicago X
09. 1977 - Chicago XI
10. 1978 - Hot Streets
11. 1979 - Chicago 13
12. 1980 - Chicago XIV
13. 1982 - Chicago 16
14. 1984 - Chicago 17
15. 1987 - Chicago 18
16. 1988 - Chicago 19
17. 1991 - Twenty 1
22. 1995 - Night & Day: Big Band
23. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
24. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
25. 2006 - Chicago XXX
26. 2008 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
27. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
29. 2013 - Chicago XXXV: The Nashville Sessions
30. 2014 - Chicago XXXVI: Now
31. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas
32. 2022 - Chicago XXXVIII: Born For This Moment

CHRISTMAS ALBUMS

01. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
02. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
03. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
04. 2012 - Chicago: Ultimate Christmas Collection
05. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas

GREATEST HITS ALBUMS

01. 1975 - Chicago IX: Greatest Hits
02. 1981 - Greatest Hits Volume II
03. 1983 - If You Leave Me Now
04. 1989 - Greatest Hits 1982-1989
05. 1991 - Group Portrait
06. 1996 - Chicago Presents the Innovative Guitar of Terry Kath
07. 1997 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997
08. 1998 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II
09. 2002 - The Very Best Of Chicago: Only The Beginning
10. 2002 - The Chicago Story - Complete Greatest Hits
11. 2003 - The Box
12. 2005 - Love Songs
13. 2007 - The Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition
14. 2007 - The Very Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Collection
15. 2008 - Chicago Collector's Edition

LIVE ALBUMS

01. 1972 - Chicago At Carnegie Hall
02. 1975 - Live In Japan
03. 2006 - Chicago XXVI: Live In Concert
04. 2018 - Chicago: VI Decades Live - This Is What We Do
05. 2018 - Chicago: Live At The Isle of Wight Festival

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 03/30/2023 @ 18:19pm


STUDIO ALBUMS

Chicago

01. 1969 - The Chicago Transit Authority
02. 1970 - Chicago
03. 1971 - Chicago III
04. 1972 - Chicago V
05. 1973 - Chicago VI
06. 1974 - Chicago VII
07. 1975 - Chicago VIII
08. 1976 - Chicago X
09. 1977 - Chicago XI
10. 1978 - Hot Streets
11. 1979 - Chicago 13
12. 1980 - Chicago XIV
13. 1982 - Chicago 16
14. 1984 - Chicago 17
15. 1987 - Chicago 18
16. 1988 - Chicago 19
17. 1991 - Twenty 1
22. 1995 - Night & Day: Big Band
23. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
24. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
25. 2006 - Chicago XXX
26. 2008 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
27. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
29. 2013 - Chicago XXXV: The Nashville Sessions
30. 2014 - Chicago XXXVI: Now
31. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas
32. 2022 - Chicago XXXVIII: Born For This Moment

CHRISTMAS ALBUMS

01. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
02. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
03. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
04. 2012 - Chicago: Ultimate Christmas Collection
05. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas

GREATEST HITS ALBUMS

01. 1975 - Chicago IX: Greatest Hits
02. 1981 - Greatest Hits Volume II
03. 1983 - If You Leave Me Now
04. 1985 - Take Me Back To Chicago
05. 1989 - Greatest Hits 1982-1989
06. 1991 - Group Portrait
07. 1996 - Chicago Presents the Innovative Guitar of Terry Kath
08. 1997 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997
09. 1998 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II
10. 2002 - The Very Best Of Chicago: Only The Beginning
11. 2002 - The Chicago Story - Complete Greatest Hits
12. 2003 - The Box
13. 2005 - Love Songs
14. 2007 - The Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition
15. 2007 - The Very Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Collection
16. 2008 - Chicago Collector's Edition

LIVE ALBUMS

01. 1972 - Chicago At Carnegie Hall
02. 1975 - Live In Japan
03. 2006 - Chicago XXVI: Live In Concert
04. 2018 - Chicago: VI Decades Live - This Is What We Do
05. 2018 - Chicago: Live At The Isle of Wight Festival

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/6/2023 @ 12:47pm


How To Make A 5-STAR Chicago Collection Album Out Of The First Three Chicago Albums (The Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Chicago III) Emphasis on the horns and Terry Kath's guitar:

01. Introduction (6:35)
02. Listen (3:24)
03. Poem 58 (8:35)
04. South California Purples (6:28)
05. Liberation (14:37)
06. In The Country (6:35)
07. Make Me Smile (2:59) Single Version
08. 25 Or 6 To 4 (4:50) Album Version
09. Sing A Mean Tune Kid (9:18)
10. The Approaching Storm (6:26)
11. Happy 'Cause I'm Going Home (7:28)
12. Free (2:17)

1969-1977 - Chicago hits with Robert Lamm on lead vocals, or Robert Lamm with Terry Kath and/or Peter Cetera on lead vocals, or Terry Kath and Peter Cetera on lead vocals, or just Terry Kath on lead vocals

01. 1969 - Beginnings
02. 1969 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
03. 1969 - Questions 67 And 68
04. 1969 - I'm A Man
05. 1970 - Make Me Smile
06. 1970 - Colour My World
07. 1971 - Free
08. 1972 - Dialogue
09. 1972 - Saturday In The Park
10. 1974 - Wishing You Were Here
11. 1975 - Harry Truman
12. 1975 - Brand New Love Affair
13. 1977 - Little One
14. 1977 - Take Me Back To Chicago

The 1970s Chicago hits with only Peter Cetera on lead vocals

01. 1970 - 25 Or 6 To 4
02. 1971 - Lowdown
03. 1973 - Just You 'N' Me
04. 1973 - Feelin' Stronger Every Day
05. 1974 - (I've Been) Searchin' So Long
06. 1974 - Call On Me
07. 1974 - Happy Man
08. 1975 - Old Days
09. 1976 - Another Rainy Day In New York City
10. 1976 - If You Leave Me Now
11. 1977 - Baby, What A Big Surprise
12. 1978 - Alive Again
13. 1978 - No Tell Lover
14. 1978 - Gone Long Gone
15. 1979 - Street Player

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/6/2023 @ 12:48pm


NEW - Chicago AXS TV Dan Rather w/ Robert Lamm Lee Loughnane Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtiGIxN3FMI

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/8/2023 @ 06:38am


NEW - Chicago AXS TV Dan Rather w/ Robert Lamm Lee Loughnane Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtiGIxN3FMI

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/8/2023 @ 06:38am


STUDIO ALBUMS

Chicago

01. 1969 - The Chicago Transit Authority
02. 1970 - Chicago
03. 1971 - Chicago III
04. 1972 - Chicago V
05. 1973 - Chicago VI
06. 1974 - Chicago VII
07. 1975 - Chicago VIII
08. 1976 - Chicago X
09. 1977 - Chicago XI
10. 1978 - Hot Streets
11. 1979 - Chicago 13
12. 1980 - Chicago XIV
13. 1982 - Chicago 16
14. 1984 - Chicago 17
15. 1987 - Chicago 18
16. 1988 - Chicago 19
17. 1991 - Twenty 1
18. 1995 - Night & Day: Big Band
19. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
20. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
21. 2006 - Chicago XXX
22. 2008 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
23. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
24. 2013 - Chicago XXXV: The Nashville Sessions
25. 2014 - Chicago XXXVI: Now
26. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas
27. 2022 - Chicago XXXVIII: Born For This Moment

CHRISTMAS ALBUMS

01. 1998 - Chicago 25: The Christmas Album
02. 2003 - Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be, Santa?
03. 2011 - Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three
04. 2012 - Chicago: Ultimate Christmas Collection
05. 2019 - Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas

GREATEST HITS ALBUMS

01. 1975 - Chicago IX: Greatest Hits
02. 1981 - Greatest Hits Volume II
03. 1983 - If You Leave Me Now
04. 1985 - Take Me Back To Chicago
05. 1989 - Greatest Hits 1982-1989
06. 1991 - Group Portrait
07. 1996 - Chicago Presents the Innovative Guitar of Terry Kath
08. 1997 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1997
09. 1998 - The Heart Of Chicago 1967-1998 Volume II
10. 2002 - The Very Best Of Chicago: Only The Beginning
11. 2002 - The Chicago Story - Complete Greatest Hits
12. 2003 - The Box
13. 2005 - Love Songs
14. 2007 - The Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition
15. 2007 - The Very Best Of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Collection
16. 2008 - Chicago Collector's Edition

LIVE ALBUMS

01. 1972 - Chicago At Carnegie Hall
02. 1975 - Live In Japan
03. 2006 - Chicago XXVI: Live In Concert
04. 2018 - Chicago: VI Decades Live - This Is What We Do
05. 2018 - Chicago: Live At The Isle of Wight Festival

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/12/2023 @ 08:01am


Check out the awesome drums (Danny Seraphine) and guitar (Chris Pinnick) on Hold On from Chicago XIV (1980), and Peter Cetera's comical vocals. I want to loop these two portions of the song on an 80-minute CD. They are hilarious. It can be used to annoy or torture some non-Chicago fans. From 1:37 to 2:30, and then again from 3:03 to 3:54.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKE_-vW1kdU

You know when the feeling gets you
It's going in get you
And I know where it's gonna get you
Right there in the back of your mind
And I know when the feeling gets you
I won't forget you
Yes, you know that I won't forget you
Got too much on my mind
And I know when the feeling hits you
It's gonna hit you
Yes I know where it's gonna hit you
Right there in the back of your mind
And I Know when the feeling hits you
I'll never quit you
Yes, you know that I'll never quit you
Got too much on the line
La la la la la la la

Posted by Roy on Monday, 06/12/2023 @ 08:56am


Chicago (Studio Albums - Post-Peter Cetera) vs. Peter Cetera (Solo Studio Albums - Post-Chicago)
Not including Christmas or Cover Albums - Who Did It Better? - RANK THESE ALBUMS TOGETHER

01. 1986 - Solitude / Solitaire by Peter Cetera
02. 1987 - Chicago 18
03. 1988 - Chicago 19
04. 1988 - One More Story by Peter Cetera
05. 1991 - Chicago Twenty 1
06. 1992 - World Falling Down by Peter Cetera
07. 1995 - One Clear Voice by Peter Cetera
08. 2001 - Another Perfect World by Peter Cetera
09. 2006 - Chicago XXX
10. 2008 - Chicago XXXII: Stone Of Sisyphus
11. 2014 - Chicago XXXVI: Now
12. 2022 - Chicago XXXVIII: Born For This Moment

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/9/2023 @ 22:06pm


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