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Something Else! sneak peek: Prince, "RNR Affair" (2012)

There’s still no announcement of a new album, but Prince — who last issued a full-length original project in 2010 — has released a new single to tide fans over. You May Also Like: Prince Recalled Past Glories on ’20Ten,’ But Then Made the Same Mistakes Prince (1958-2016): An AppreciationRead More

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Why Chicago reunion with Peter Cetera might never happen: ‘I don’t want to work that hard’

Turns out, Chicago has made some overtures over the years with its erstwhile former bass playing singer Peter Cetera – but he’s just not interested.

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‘Street Player: My Chicago Story,’ by Danny Seraphine (2010): Books

You won’t be interested in Danny Seraphine’s ‘Street Player’ unless you are a Chicago devotee. But, if you are, the book is a must read.

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Chicago makes belated return to recording, but far from the traditional studio setting

Chicago has gone ages without a new album — but technology, and a willingness to play it by ear, are helping the veteran classic rockers get back on track. You May Also Like: Chicago, “It Better End Soon” from Chicago II: Live on Soundstage (2018): One Track Mind

Chicago Songs That Suck: Gimme Five

Chicago Songs That Suck: Gimme Five

Remembering the times when Chicago simply didn’t make us smile, the times when we were wishing they weren’t there.

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Desert Island Discs: Live Album Edition

Only perhaps on this site could we query folks for Desert Island Live Discs, and find a six-way tie among the responses between the Who, Bill Evans, Little Feat, Kiss, Warren Zevon and the Talking Heads. The Who and Evans, officially, edged into a shared top spot — since bothRead More

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Robert Lamm – ‘The JVE Remixes’ (2012)

Is this going to draw fans from the electronica crowd into Robert Lamm’s Chicago catalog? Hard to say. Piss off the old fans? Likely.

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Lee Loughnane says Chicago is prepping new downloadable concert, still writing new songs

Lee Loughnane says Chicago is preparing to release a downloadable new concert DVD, focusing on the last year’s performances, even as work continues on its first new music in decades. You May Also Like: Chicago, “Get On This” (unreleased, 1994): Saturdays in the Park Chicago, “It Better End Soon” fromRead More

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33 Days in the Hole: What happens when a metalhead listens to all Chicago, all the time

Rock journalist Rob Kern, an avowed metalhead, chronicles his journey across a blistering sunscape of Chicago music in 33 Days in the Hole, now available in eBook format. You May Also Like: Chicago, “Questions 67 & 68” from Chicago Transit Authority (1969): One Track Mind Chicago, “It Better End Soon”Read More

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Various artists – The Quill Records Story: The Best Of Chicago Garage Bands (1997)

Chicago, Illinois was home to Quill Records, an independent label run by Peter Wright that released a string of singles between the years 1965 and 1967. You May Also Like: I Want, Need, Love You: Garage-Beat Nuggets From the Festival Vaults (2016)