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Hailed as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine's Top 125 Artists Of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.
Chicago released CHICAGO GREATEST CHRISTMAS HITS, a new collection combining songs from all three of its beloved Christmas albums, in 2023 via Warner Music Group/Rhino.
Chicago released their 38th studio album, BORN FOR THIS MOMENT in 2022, which included the hit single “If This is Goodbye.”
Featuring the signature sounds Chicago fans have come to love, BORN FOR THIS MOMENT, captures the true heart of this legendary band. Over the entire course of 14 vibrant new songs, BORN FOR THIS MOMENT encapsulates the unique blend of award-winning and personal songwriting, multilayered harmonic vocalizations, and world-class arrangements that have been electrifying audiences across the globe for decades.
In Fall of 2022, Gravitas Ventures released Chicago’s documentary “The Last Band on Stage” directed by Peter Curtis Pardini and narrated by the band’s longtime friend and actor Joe Mantegna. On March 14, 2020. Chicago is the last band playing in the U.S. as COVID lockdowns begin and “The Last Band on Stage” tells the incredible story of how the 57 year-old band survived a pandemic that stopped the world in its tracks.
“Chicago has faced many obstacles in lasting 57 years but the pandemic was possibly their greatest challenge. I’m excited for people to see the story of how they got back to the stage to continue performing,” said director Peter Curtis Pardini. “We’re excited to be bringing The Last Band on Stage to audiences worldwide. This funny and informative documentary offers an inside look at how the legendary band Chicago were able to produce content even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gravitas Ventures’ Acquisition Coordinator, Mackenzie Maguire.
Chicago received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the GRAMMYS. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates performers who have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. A special award ceremony and tribute concert celebrating the honorees was held in 2020.
Chicago was inducted into the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was their first nomination. They’ve been eligible since 1994. A long time coming!
Chicago's first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2014. Chicago managed to fuse pop, rock and jazz together perfectly in this double album.
Robert Lamm and James Pankow have become inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. These legendary songwriters wrote mega-hits such as, "25 or 6 to 4," "Saturday In The Park," "Feelin' Stronger Every Day," "Make Me Smile," and many others.
The International Trombone Association presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to James Pankow. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes people who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the trombone profession over a long career.
Chicago’s lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 38 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 48 gold and platinum awards.
Chicago have toured every year since the beginning - they’ve never missed a year. The original three band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and James Pankow on trombone. The band line-up also includes Wally Reyes, Jr. on drums, Tony Obrohta on guitar, Loren Gold on keyboards and vocals, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Eric Baines on bass and Ramon "Ray" Yslas on percussion.
From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic Vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-Classic Songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2024 marks the band’s 57th consecutive year of touring!
Chicago continue to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city's name with pride and dignity around the world.
Some of Chicago’s hits:
Make Me Smile Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
25 or 6 to 4 Saturday In The Park
Beginnings Questions 67 and 68
Happy Man (I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Street Player Introduction
Old Days Free
Just You 'N' Me Feelin' Stronger Every Day
If You Leave Me Now Hard To Say I'm Sorry
Look Away Wake Up Sunshine
Hard Habit To Break Baby, What A Big Surprise
Colour My World Another Rainy Day In New York City
Call On Me Dialogue (Part I and II)
I'm A Man You're The Inspiration
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Chicago
Chicago is an American rock band known for its horn-driven sound and career spanning more than five decades.1 Between 1970 and 1990, the band scored 21 Billboard Top Ten hits while evolving from jazz-infused progressive rock into a polished pop-rock sound.2
Chicago produced enduring hits, including If You Leave Me Now and Hard to Say I'm Sorry.1 Despite decades full of lineup changes, the band has remained a recording and touring mainstay.1
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Chicago’s Background
Chicago formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967 before relocating to Los Angeles the following year. Their debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, became an underground success and eventually sold more than two million copies.1
Over the following decades, the band adapted to changing musical styles while maintaining commercial success.2 Founding members Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow have remained central figures throughout the band's history.1
Chicago’s Awards
Chicago has earned chart success and major industry honors during a career spanning more than five decades.1
- Grammy Award - Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals (1977): If You Leave Me Now earned Chicago a Grammy Award and became the band's first No. 1 single.1
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction (2016): Chicago were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in recognition of their lasting impact on popular music.1
- Recording Academy - Lifetime Achievement Award (2020): Chicago received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of the band's contributions to music.1
Chicago’s Biggest Hits
Chicago's blend of horns, rock, and pop melodies produced many of the band's most enduring songs.2 Their catalog spans decades and includes classics that continue to resonate with listeners.1
- 25 or 6 to 4 (1970): 25 or 6 to 4 became one of Chicago's signature songs and helped define the band's early jazz-rock sound.2
- Saturday in the Park (1972): Saturday in the Park remains one of Chicago's best-known songs and a staple of classic rock radio.2
- If You Leave Me Now (1976): Sung by Peter Cetera, If You Leave Me Now became Chicago's first No. 1 single and earned the band a Grammy Award.1
See Chicago Live
Chicago has remained a popular touring act for decades, bringing their signature horn-driven sound to audiences around the world.1 Their concerts celebrate the band's long history with performances built around a catalog of classic hits.3
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