Robert Lamm recently dismissed the idea. Peter Cetera has said he’s not interested in touring like they do. But Danny Seraphine, the long-gone original drummer, would still like to broker a reunion with Chicago.
Even if it’s just for one night.
Seraphine’s surprising new comments arrive decades after his stunning dismissal from the band, and on the heels of a return to early-Chicago horn-driven rock with his own California Transit Authority. Sacred Ground, with a series of muscular charts from Marc Bonilla, even features fellow Chicago alum Bill Champlin.
“It ended wrong for Peter, and it ended wrong for me — and for the band,” Seraphine now says, “No one benefitted.”
Still, even as Seraphine celebrates the release of Sacred Ground, Chicago has returned to the studio, issuing its first new music in seven years.
That would seem to make a reunion even less likely. But Seraphine hasn’t given up hope.
“What I would like to see happen is, a reunion concert — maybe a series of them — where the band comes together and puts away all of the petty crap that went down,” Seraphine says in the above attached clip. “All the proceeds could go to charity, so there’s no fighting over who gets what. I think the fans deserve it, and the music deserves it. It would be a great way to end this thing. But, as I’ve said before, everyone would have to leave their guns and ammunition at the door.”
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This SHOULD happen. Having been a fan since the 70’s, and reading his book (Street Player), I’m very familiar with their history. He was dismissed at a time when electronic drums and sounds were in vogue. As we all know, that was the downfall of the ‘rock’ side of the band. Luckily, they’ve abandoned that sound, and got another great drummer in the band. However, Danny’s talents and contributions should be applauded and appreciated again. Not to discredit Tris, but Danny played on the material that made the band. I’m so glad I got to see them in 1992!
I saw Danny a few years ago at a small venue in Plymouth Mass. It was a great show and his skills are amazing! He dedicated a song to Terry Kath and I thought that was really amazing after all these years. Danny is a classy guy and I’m glad he’s keeping the music alive! Bravo!
I saw the band Chicago for the first time last summer. It was a “canned” (more fluff than jamming) show but it was a lot of fun.
I heard the following story before and it made me think how Danny and Terry were the backbone of the awesome horns. “During Chicago’s search for a new record company, one label said to them, “If you get rid of the horn section we’ll sign you,” to which Chicago responded, “Go fck yourself!” (from Rocksunbs).
btw 25 or 6 to 4 is one of the best songs ever. Check out the 1970’s Houston version on youtube.
Having met Robert Lamm I am surprised by his statement of Danny Seraphine forming his own band and that Danny “Burned His Bridges Behind Him” by forming a similar band. Well my answer to you Robert: “Kiss My Ass”. I did not realize that Chicago had a patent on a band with horns.Danny always had positive and nice things to say about you in times I spoke with him when he was in New York. Well; Hold on to your panties Bobby; “C C S T”. will be breathing down your neck before you know it. Who is C C S T?. you ask?. Cetera; Champlain; Seraphine; Thayer. By the way will the “Real Chicago” stand up when they perform in concert; Not “Fill Ins” like a broadway play. A classless statement!. You can take him out of Brooklyn but you can not take the Brooklyn out of Bobby!.