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This is a quote from Walt Parazaider: "We gathered around my apartment, February 15, nineteen hundred and sixty seven.. and said 'this is what we're gonna do.. we're just gonna walk it like we talk it'". Yep, 45 years ago TODAY, Walt, along with Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Robert Lamm, Terry Kath, and Danny Seraphine shook hands and thus, 'The Big Thing' was born. (Remember that Peter joined the band later on in the year, after he quit his band, 'The Exceptions'). Son, Congratulations, guys...…See More

In about 2 weeks (February 15), the band will celebrate their 45th anniversary. I would like to say thank you and cogratulations on all those incredible years you've given to us and the music industry. Let's hope that you guys continue doing this for as long as you can. Are there any special plans to conmemorate this year?My question for all fellow fans: Carlos Santana said that when his band recorded 'Oye Como Va', he felt it was their 'Louie Louie'. What is Chicago's 'Louie Louie'? What I…See More

I'd like to congratulate the guys on a terrific video. This looks like it could be a 30 minute holiday special that would fit nicely on any network line-up. It's really great to see the guys doing a video and hope that it's not the only video from the Christmas album. I guess the message of the video is that although you may not like Christmas music, you will definitely love Chicago's Christmas music, and their interpretations of it. Congrats again, and here's to more videos and music that may…See More

It's amazing that in about 5 months (is it too early?), Chicago will be celebrating 45 years as a band! Can I suggest that on that day (Wednesday) the band play a special show? The suggestion is that they play in the city that bears the band's name- Chicago, IL at none other than the CHICAGO Theatre! Imagine the amazing 3 hour show, hearing tunes from 'The Chicago Transit Authority' (that's the name of the first album and the name of the band when they recorded it) all the way up to now!First…See More

I was watching an episode of 'Rules of Engagement' this weekend, and low and behold what do my little ears hear? 'Saturday in the Park' (2009 version) as a couple is doing things in (ready for this?) Central Park! It was really great to listen to a tune on a current show. Let's hope we continue to listen to other songs on other shows/movies!

Chicago Su-Times SUnday Showcase headline (front page): "Sax, Brass, and Rock & Roll" a 2-page article on none other than CHICAGO!!! SOme highlight of the article:-mentions that Chicago's horn section is the longest running horn section in rock history-talks about the band's early days in Chicago's clubs-22 gold albums-Pankow mentions it was CLive Davis that wanted to sing the band, but they needed to lose the horn section! At last, the mystery is solvedA very good article indeed. If you…See More