O/T Chicago XXX

[ChicagoSTYX]

Has anyone heard anything from the new Chicago CD due out in March? “Chicago XXX” I have been a fan of their music since the early 70s and I’m hoping this new CD will be good. They have put out a few clunkers over the years but they have also had some great albums. Of their later albums I liked 17, 18, 19, and 21. Their Christmas CD was also good.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program………..

[jthansen1]

I'm looking forward to it even though I heard it will be produced by a member of rascall flates who I absolutly can't stand. So i'll wait and see.

[sadie65]

I'm looking forward to it even though I heard it will be produced by a member of rascall flates who I absolutly can't stand. So i'll wait and see.

I believe that's Joe Don. Hey at least he is a huge fan of the band. Should be interesting to hear what they come up with.

Peace

[jimmy19029]

They were performing a song from it, Feel, on tour last year. But I didn't get to hear it since they only added the song to the set after the show we attended(with EWF). Others on the various Chicago boards seem to like it. Nice to see an album of ALL new material coming. Their first in 15 years!

[Monker]

They were performing a song from it, Feel, on tour last year. But I didn't get to hear it since they only added the song to the set after the show we attended(with EWF). Others on the various Chicago boards seem to like it. Nice to see an album of ALL new material coming. Their first in 15 years!

Guess your not counting their version of Big Band Theory....which I actually really like.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Serious question, I'm way too lazy to look this up now, but which members are original members?

Just curious!!

[BlackWall]

Robert Lamn(sp) is the only original singer. He did vocals on such hits as "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and "Saturday In The Park".


The three guys who play horns are all original.. James Pankow, Lee Loughane, Walt Parazaider. Please forgive the spelling on the last names, but I'm just going by memory here.

They've had the same bass player since Peter Cetera left in '85; his name is Jason Scheff- he also sings all of Cetera's old hits.

They've also had a guy named Bill Champlin(vocals on "Look Away") in the group since around '82. He ended up being a replacement for the lead guitarist that died in '78, Terry Kath(vocals on Make Me Smile, Colour My World).

I'm looking forward to the album. I really enjoy a lot of their early hits, up until about the time of "Saturday In The Park". They ended up going pretty soft for the rest of the '70s, and then the '80s were heavy on the power ballads. I like a little of the material from these periods, but the early '70s was their strongest, IMO.

[styxfanNH]

haven't heard the album but though t you might want to know that

Chicago will be touring with Huey Lewis & the News.

[Angiekay]

Chicago will be touring with Huey Lewis & the News.

Here is the itinerary in case anyone is interested:
June 9 - Concord, CA - Chronicle Pavilion At Concord
June 10 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
June 11 - San Diego, CA - Embarcadero Marina
June 13 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
June 16 - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 17 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
June 18 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
June 20 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre
June 23 - Selma, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 24 - The Woodlands, TX - C.W. Mitchell Pavilion
June 25 - Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre
June 28 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
June 29 - Cleveland, OH - Tower City Amphitheater
June 30 - Columbus, OH - Germain Amphitheater
July 1 - Chicago, IL - Charter One Pavilion At Northerly Island
July 2 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 12 - West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre
July 13 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre At State Fairgrounds
July 14 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
July 15 - Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion At Walnut Creek
July 16 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheatre
July 18 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
July 20 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
July 21 - Burgettstown, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion At Star Lake
July 22 - Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center At The Waterfront
July 23 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 25-26 - Boston, MA - Bank Of America Pavilion
July 28 - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach Theatre
July 29 - Holmdel, NJ - P.N.C. Bank Arts Center

[jrnyman28]

I wish I had a Red Rocks Pass!!

[NealIsGod]

Just downloaded the CD this morning. Like what I hear so far. I definitely hear the Rascal Flatts influenece, though. But I like them, so that's ok.

Chicago & Huey Lewis touring together? That will be a great show.

[ChicagoSTYX]

As you listen to the CD you’ll notice the change starting with track 7. ! thru 6 are the ballads and 7 thru 12 are rock, jazz, blues, and funk.

[SuiteMadameBlue]

I don't care for most of the Chicago albums/cds, but I really like this one. I listened to the downloads and I'm planning to buy this one.

Thanks for posting the dates Angie Bummer, I wish they would come to Wisconsin - UGH

I love Huey Lewis & The News!!

Don't tell me that there's no original members in that band too UGH!!!!

[ChicagoSTYX]

Chicago XXX hit the billboard chart at 41 this week.

[NealIsGod]

Chicago XXX hit the billboard chart at 41 this week.

Maybe people are buying it because they think it's porn?

[jimmy19029]

Now now, Suite, Chicago still has 4 out of 7 original members. Huey Lewis has everyone except guitarist Chris Hayes and bassist Mario Cippolina.
I'm happy to see Chicago has gone in so high with XXX. Good show!
I guess you're not a Chicago fan then huh, Suite. Didn't you like 16 or 17?

[Moon Beam]

my bad

[Moon Beam]

Does anybody really know what time it is
That's one of my faves for sure.

[jimmy19029]

Origin of Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is:

Robert Lamm, who wrote and lead sings the song was a young teenager living in NYC(before he moved to Chicago at age 15) It was a Saturday and he walking around NYC. He asked a young guy in front of a theater who was busy changing the marquee what time it was. The man said, "Does Anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care? Lamm never forgot those words and wrote them down in his notebook for future song ideas.