Private Stock, Chicago.

Welcome to PRIVATE STOCK. Chicago what a great band, seven musicians created a sound and style very unique. The original and talented line up was:
Peter Cetera-bass.
Terry Kath-guitar.
Danny Seraphine-drums.
Robert Lamm-keyboards.
James Pankow-trombone.
Walter Parazaider-saxophone.
Lee Loughnane-trumpet.
The band was formed in 1967 and in 1969 they released their first album using the name "Chicago Transit Authority". This name was shortened to Chicago after the released of the album.
I love their sound is a mix of Jazz, Rock, Progressive (specially in the first album) Pop etc.
Here a song from a live TV presentation in 1970, I'm a man.


Their sold millions of albums, they were among the most successful bands of the 70's.
They were original and every album produced in the 70's with this line up had at least couple of songs in the US charts.
Lets check out from those early days "make me smile"

So much talent in this band the combination of the horn section, with Terry Kath guitar (one of the best guitar players of all time), Robert Lamm on keyboards, peter Cetera on bass and Danny Seraphine on drums is the secret of the band unique sound. Lets check out this live performance from 1970, "It Better End Soon"

Chicago is one of the greatest bands with a big Discography.
1978 was not a good year for the band, Terry Kath tragically died.
I know that some people probably won't agree with me but after Terry Kath pass. the sound of the band was not the same, they are still making music and play shows all over the world.
I strongly recommend the first eleven albums of the band, they will be a great addition to any ones collection.
Lets check out "Beginnings" from 1972 live in Tokyo to end this edition of PRIVATE STOCK, relax end enjoy the music.