With an affinity for Roman numerals and disinterested in personal celebrity, Chicago was THE major concert attraction during the 1970's. Formed in Chicago in 1967 and barred from using its original name, The Chicago Transit Authority, by that agency'...more With an affinity for Roman numerals and disinterested in personal celebrity, Chicago was THE major concert attraction during the 1970's. Formed in Chicago in 1967 and barred from using its original name, The Chicago Transit Authority, by that agency's legal-eagles, the original septet relocated to Los Angeles in 1969, hired hard-driving James William Guercio as manager and launched its meteoric jazz-rock/soft rock career. Hit followed hit until their 1978 release, "Hot Streets," the band's first album without a number, without Guercio and without Top Ten status. Reworking its line-up and sound, the band was back on top by the mid-80's. Original vocalist and power balladeer Peter Cetera left the band in 1985, but after a mere hiccup, Chicago hit platinum again with "Chicago 19." "Chicago XXVI" was released in 1999, with repackaged tracks following, and the band continues to tour, record and own the air as a favorite of light-rock radio stations....less |
