Chicago
Chicago is an American rock band that originated in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Known for their distinctive blend of rock and roll with horns, the band incorporates elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music into their sound. Initially named The Big Thing, they changed their name to the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, before shortening it to Chicago in 1969.
The original lineup featured Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on woodwinds, and Danny Seraphine on drums, with Cetera, Kath, and Lamm sharing lead vocal duties. Over the years, the band has seen numerous lineup changes, with Lamm, Loughnane, and Pankow remaining as constant members. Notable members who joined later include Laudir de Oliveira, Bill Champlin, and Jason Scheff.
Chicago achieved significant commercial success, becoming one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups in history, with over 100 million records sold. They have received numerous accolades, including being ranked by Billboard as one of the top artists of all time. The band is renowned for their marketing strategy, which includes a recognizable logo and sequentially numbered albums using Roman numerals.
Throughout their career, Chicago has produced numerous hits, such as "If You Leave Me Now," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," and "Look Away," achieving 21 Billboard Top Ten hits between 1970 and 1990. Despite changes in the music industry and their lineup, Chicago continues to tour and produce music, maintaining their status as a pop/rock institution.
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