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  2. Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1967. The group began calling themselves the Chicago Transit Authority (after the city's mass transit agency) in 1968, then shortened the name to its current one in 1969. Self-described as a "rock and roll band with horns," their songs often also combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music. Growing out of several bands from the Chicago area in the lat… See more

    Also known asThe Big Thing (1967–1968) · The Chicago Transit Authority (1968–1969)
    OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
    GenresRock · soft rock · pop rock · jazz rock · progressive rock (early) · jazz fusion (early)
    Group history

    The group now known as Chicago began on February 15, 1967, at a meeting involving saxophonist Walter Parazaider, guitarist Terry Kath, drummer Danny Seraphine, trombonist James Pankow, trumpet pla… See more

    Approaches to music

    During his discussion of the formation of the band, original drummer Danny Seraphine says he wanted to form a group of talented, skilled musicians, with a horn section, "that could play an inventive mix of rock and jazz." Walt… See more

    Philanthropy

    Chicago has supported numerous charitable causes throughout the years.
    In the 2010s the group had an ongoing partnership with the American Cancer Society. Fans were given the opportunity to bid to sing t… See more

    Legacy

    Chicago's music has been used in the soundtracks of movies, television programs and commercials. Cetera's composition from the 1976 album Chicago X, "If You Leave Me Now", has appeared in the movies, … See more

    Graphics

    Upon being renamed from Chicago Transit Authority to Chicago, the band sported a new logo. Its inspiration was found in the design of the Coca-Cola logo, in the attitude of the city of Chicago itself, and in the desire to visually t… See more

    Personnel

    As of July 2018, the three remaining active original members of Chicago are Lamm, Loughnane, and Pankow. Parazaider has retired from regular touring but is still considered as a band member, and has appeared … See more

    Discography

    Chicago Transit Authority (1969)
    Chicago (1970)
    Chicago III (1971)
    Chicago V (1972)
    Chicago VI (1973)… See more

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  1. Chicago – Official Website for the band Chicago

    Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of all time.

     
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  7. Chicago Greatest Hits - YouTube Music

    Lifetime achievements of the legendary “rock band with horns” include being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, two Grammy Awards® and two American Music Awards. Record sales top...

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  9. 50 Best Chicago Songs: Staff Picks | Billboard

    Apr 25, 2019 · 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.

  10. Chicago - YouTube Music

    Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1967. The group began calling themselves the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, then shortened the name to its current one in 1969.

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