Chicago

In 1967 a group of young musical virtuosos gathered in a Chicago basement with aspirations of becoming a "Rock & Roll band with horns." To themselves and each other, they made a commitment to write, practice and perfect their own music from that day forward. From humble beginnings playing small clubs across the Midwest as The Big Thing, to sell-out crowds all over the world, the band that would eventually call themselves Chicago blasted onto the music scene with a groundbreaking sound fueled by band members’ diverse styles and musical backgrounds, and complex horn arrangements that were an integral part of their songs.

Chicago's prolific career has garnered numerous accolades, it came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine's Top 125 Artists Of All Time and is the first American band to ever chart albums in Billboard's Pop Top 40 in six consecutive decades. The group's extensive accomplishments include: two Grammy Awards® and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy, multiple American Music Awards, eleven Number One singles, five consecutive Number One albums, and record sales in excess of 100,000,000, including 49 gold and platinum award certifications. Chicago was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and Chicago's first album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall Of Fame in 2014. In 2017, the Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted songwriters Robert Lamm and James Pankow, and in 2020 James Pankow was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Trombone Association.

Born to perform, Chicago holds the title for the longest consecutive touring band, never missing a touring season for 55 years. While the lineup has changed over the years, the music remains timeless. 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.

Chicago continue to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city's name with pride and dignity around the world.

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Chicago Band Members

Robert Lamm, Keyboards & Vocals (Founding Member)

Lee Loughnane, Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Vocals (Founding Member)

James Pankow, Trombone (Founding Member)

Ray Herrmann, Saxophones, Flute & Clarinet

Walfredo Reyes, Jr., Drums

Neil Donnell, Vocals & Guitar

Ramon Yslas, Percussion

Tony Obrohta, Guitar & Vocals

Loren Gold, Keyboard & Vocals

Eric Baines, Bass & Vocals