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Paul McCartney, July 9, 2014: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Despite a recent illness, McCartney appeared trim, fit, and ready to rock.

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Chicago – ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2014): Something Else! Sneak Peek

This may well be Chicago’s first great album of new material in a generation.

Kiki Ebsen - Scarecrow Sessions (2014)

Kiki Ebsen – Scarecrow Sessions (2014)

Kiki Ebsen, a long-time collaborator with Chicago, pays tribute to her famous father, Buddy Ebsen.

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Bill Champlin revisits lost 1980s Chicago track “Sweet Marie” with TOBB

This leftover from the sessions for Chicago 17 has been reborn.

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Sample Every Song on Forthcoming ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’: ‘Just Trying to Grow the Legacy’

Chicago has announced a title, offered additional samples of its new music and revealed the cover art for its first album in eight years. Featuring 11 original tracks, Chicago XXXVI: Now finds the band in the midst of an entirely new way of creating. You May Also Like: Robert LammRead More

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‘It came down so quickly’: Chicago veteran Bill Champlin discovers heart issue

Bill Champlin has just returned from playing five dates with his ex-Chicago bandmate Danny Seraphine, an experience he describes as “a fun week.” Unfortunately, it hasn’t all been fun lately for Champlin, who has experienced some recent health problems. You May Also Like: Danny Seraphine and Bill Champlin Defend ‘ChicagoRead More

Shows I’ll Never Forget: Chicago, January 28, 2014

Shows I’ll Never Forget: Chicago, January 28, 2014

At Symphony Hall in Chicago: I have a bone to pick with Chicago bassist/vocalist Jason Scheff. Scheff is an excellent player and fine singer, having been with the band for almost 30 years. Unfortunately, he almost caused the death of my best friend Joe. You May Also Like: Jeff Coffey,Read More

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Rare companion release from Chicago’s Stone of Sisyphus era surfaces online

Though it’s long been forgotten now, there was a CD-ROM component planned for Chicago’s shelved Stone of Sisyphus recording in the early 1990s — and it’s now surfaced online. Stream it here! You May Also Like: Chicago, “Get On This” (unreleased, 1994): Saturdays in the Park With Led Zeppelin’s reissuesRead More

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Chicago, “Crazy Happy” from ‘Chicago XXXVI: Now’ (2013): One Track Mind

Chicago was on a roll in 2013, as the venerable band capped off the year with the release of the song “Crazy Happy.”

Robert Lamm on Chicago's lengthy recording drought: 'That took the wind out of the band's sails'

Robert Lamm on Chicago’s lengthy recording drought: ‘That took the wind out of the band’s sails’

Even as Chicago continues work on its first new material since 2006, Robert Lamm marvels over the changes that have swept through the industry. You May Also Like: Robert Lamm is ready for another Chicago album – but are his band mates? The Sails – ‘Bang!: The Sails Best ofRead More