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Chicago celebrates 40 years with Silver Legacy performance
2007 was a milestone year for Chicago, the legendary Rock 'n' Roll band with horns. Well known for extraordinary creativity, influential musicianship and staggering commercial success, Chicago now celebrates its 40th Anniversary - a show of longevity rarely achieved in most careers, let alone the music business. Come see this incredible group on Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. in the Grande Exposition Hall at Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Rhino Records celebrates Chicago's 40th Anniversary with a new limited-edition double-disc, The Best of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition. All 30 songs are Top Forty hits, are sequenced chronologically and span the entire career of one of America's best-selling and longest-running bands.
Starting in 1967, well before all the hits started flowing, Chicago established a reputation for its powerful live shows. Fueled by a passion for music, Chicago's members exploded the conventions of what rock music could or should be. Once the group began making records, fans rewarded the group with record sales of 100,000,000, 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive #1 albums, five #1 singles, 13 Platinum albums and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 30 albums have been certified platinum. To date, Chicago is the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades.
Of course, in 1967, success was measured in more modest terms. Each member had learned a variety of styles while playing for the many different racial and ethnic groups that populate Chicago. This musical fusion struck the lovely chord that became Chicago. Paramount for this nascent group was creating a rock 'n roll band with horns. At the time, R&B artists like James Brown were upping the ante for horn sections, but it had not been attempted within the context of a rock band.
Initially called The Big Thing, they hit the Midwest club circuit in 1967. In 1968, they took the name Chicago Transit Authority (soon simplified to Chicago), moved to Los Angeles and signed to Columbia Records.
Chicago Transit Authority, their double-LP debut (April, 1969), was an underground hit whose sales were fueled by their incessant touring. Chicago II (January, 1970), another two-record set, contained their first two Top Ten hits, <i>Make Me Smile</i>, and <i>25, or 6 to 4</i>. Their debut album held two more belated hits and also two of the band's most requested songs, <i>Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?</i> and <i>Beginnings</i>. A third double album, Chicago III (January, 1971) consolidated their success.
Chicago V (July, 1972) topped the charts for nine weeks and spawned the gold single, <i>Saturday In The Park</i>. Chicago VI (June, 1973) was #1 for five weeks and contained the hits <i>Feelin' Stronger Every Day</i>, and <i>Just You 'N Me</i>. Chicago VII (March, 1974) was yet another #1 LP whose hits included <i>(I've Been) Searchin' So Long</i>, <i>Call On Me</i>, and <i>Wishing You Were Here</i>. Chicago V111 (March, 1975) had the group's fourth straight chart topper, the nostalgic hit, <i>Old Days</i>. Its small wonder that Chicago IX - Chicago's Greatest Hits (November, 1975) eventually sold five million copies.
But it was Chicago X (June, 1976), the recipient of three Grammy Awards that featured the band’s biggest hit of the 1970s: the worldwide #1 <i>If You Leave Me Now</i>. The lovely ballad catapulted Chicago into the highest levels of popular success. Another ballad, <i>Baby, What A Big Surprise</i>, was the major hit off Chicago XI (September, 1977). In 1977, the band was awarded 'Favorite Rock Group' at the American Music Awards.
In early 1978, tragedy struck when guitarist Terry Kath was killed in a shooting accident. Devastated by the loss of their friend, the band nearly broke up, but eventually resolved to continue. Later that year, the band released Hot Streets (October, 1978), which became another million-seller. Subsequent release Chicago XIII (August, 1979) and Chicago XIV (July, 1980) brought the band to the end of its contract with Columbia Records, who then released Chicago's Greatest Hits, Volume 11 (Nov., 1981).
Reaching the crossroads after 15 astounding years together might prompt some bands to consider retirement, but Chicago simply regrouped and recharged. They signed a long-term contract with Warner Brothers Records, and then recruited veteran Bill Champlin and turned to producer David Foster. The result was the <i>Sorry</i>.
Chicago 17 (May, 1984) turned out to be a landmark success for the group. Propelled by the mega- hits <i>Hard Habit To Break</i>, and <i>You're The Inspiration</i>, the album sold more than seven million copies. In 1986, the band was again awarded 'Favorite Rock Group' at the American Music Awards. Chicago 18 (September, 1986) yielded the hit <i>Will You Still Love Me</i> and Chicago 19 (June, 1988) was another smash, featuring three top Ten hits, <i>I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love</i>, the #1 <i>Look Away</i> (Grammy-nominated for Song of the Year) and <i>You're Not Alone</i>. A fourth song from the album, <i>What Kind Of Man Would I Be?</i> became a hit when it was included on Greatest Hits (1982 - 1989) (November, 1989), an album that remains a bestseller.
In 2002, Chicago signed an impressive pact with Rhino Entertainment, which unified their early catalog with the later Warner Bros. work. Since then, Rhino has re-mastered and repackaged all of the band's early works on CD, giving fans the very best sound and packaging. Rhino has also released an acclaimed 39-song collection called Only The Beginning: the Very Best Of Chicago, which has been certified platinum.
In 2006, Chicago released its 30th album, Chicago XXX and found a large audience of music fans disenchanted by much of today's music. Chicago XXX was welcomed as a tour de force studio album, with inventive melodies, great lead vocals and harmonies, the trademark horn sound, and superb all around musicianship.
Tickets to see Chicago are $81, $71 and $66 and can be purchased online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverlegacy.com";>www.silverlegacy.com<;/a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ticketmaster.com";>www.ticketmaster.com<;/a> or by calling 1-800-MUST-SEE or 775-325-7401 or at the Box Office located on the main casino floor.
Rhino Records celebrates Chicago's 40th Anniversary with a new limited-edition double-disc, The Best of Chicago: 40th Anniversary Edition. All 30 songs are Top Forty hits, are sequenced chronologically and span the entire career of one of America's best-selling and longest-running bands.
Starting in 1967, well before all the hits started flowing, Chicago established a reputation for its powerful live shows. Fueled by a passion for music, Chicago's members exploded the conventions of what rock music could or should be. Once the group began making records, fans rewarded the group with record sales of 100,000,000, 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive #1 albums, five #1 singles, 13 Platinum albums and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 30 albums have been certified platinum. To date, Chicago is the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades.
Of course, in 1967, success was measured in more modest terms. Each member had learned a variety of styles while playing for the many different racial and ethnic groups that populate Chicago. This musical fusion struck the lovely chord that became Chicago. Paramount for this nascent group was creating a rock 'n roll band with horns. At the time, R&B artists like James Brown were upping the ante for horn sections, but it had not been attempted within the context of a rock band.
Initially called The Big Thing, they hit the Midwest club circuit in 1967. In 1968, they took the name Chicago Transit Authority (soon simplified to Chicago), moved to Los Angeles and signed to Columbia Records.
Chicago Transit Authority, their double-LP debut (April, 1969), was an underground hit whose sales were fueled by their incessant touring. Chicago II (January, 1970), another two-record set, contained their first two Top Ten hits, <i>Make Me Smile</i>, and <i>25, or 6 to 4</i>. Their debut album held two more belated hits and also two of the band's most requested songs, <i>Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?</i> and <i>Beginnings</i>. A third double album, Chicago III (January, 1971) consolidated their success.
Chicago V (July, 1972) topped the charts for nine weeks and spawned the gold single, <i>Saturday In The Park</i>. Chicago VI (June, 1973) was #1 for five weeks and contained the hits <i>Feelin' Stronger Every Day</i>, and <i>Just You 'N Me</i>. Chicago VII (March, 1974) was yet another #1 LP whose hits included <i>(I've Been) Searchin' So Long</i>, <i>Call On Me</i>, and <i>Wishing You Were Here</i>. Chicago V111 (March, 1975) had the group's fourth straight chart topper, the nostalgic hit, <i>Old Days</i>. Its small wonder that Chicago IX - Chicago's Greatest Hits (November, 1975) eventually sold five million copies.
But it was Chicago X (June, 1976), the recipient of three Grammy Awards that featured the band’s biggest hit of the 1970s: the worldwide #1 <i>If You Leave Me Now</i>. The lovely ballad catapulted Chicago into the highest levels of popular success. Another ballad, <i>Baby, What A Big Surprise</i>, was the major hit off Chicago XI (September, 1977). In 1977, the band was awarded 'Favorite Rock Group' at the American Music Awards.
In early 1978, tragedy struck when guitarist Terry Kath was killed in a shooting accident. Devastated by the loss of their friend, the band nearly broke up, but eventually resolved to continue. Later that year, the band released Hot Streets (October, 1978), which became another million-seller. Subsequent release Chicago XIII (August, 1979) and Chicago XIV (July, 1980) brought the band to the end of its contract with Columbia Records, who then released Chicago's Greatest Hits, Volume 11 (Nov., 1981).
Reaching the crossroads after 15 astounding years together might prompt some bands to consider retirement, but Chicago simply regrouped and recharged. They signed a long-term contract with Warner Brothers Records, and then recruited veteran Bill Champlin and turned to producer David Foster. The result was the <i>Sorry</i>.
Chicago 17 (May, 1984) turned out to be a landmark success for the group. Propelled by the mega- hits <i>Hard Habit To Break</i>, and <i>You're The Inspiration</i>, the album sold more than seven million copies. In 1986, the band was again awarded 'Favorite Rock Group' at the American Music Awards. Chicago 18 (September, 1986) yielded the hit <i>Will You Still Love Me</i> and Chicago 19 (June, 1988) was another smash, featuring three top Ten hits, <i>I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love</i>, the #1 <i>Look Away</i> (Grammy-nominated for Song of the Year) and <i>You're Not Alone</i>. A fourth song from the album, <i>What Kind Of Man Would I Be?</i> became a hit when it was included on Greatest Hits (1982 - 1989) (November, 1989), an album that remains a bestseller.
In 2002, Chicago signed an impressive pact with Rhino Entertainment, which unified their early catalog with the later Warner Bros. work. Since then, Rhino has re-mastered and repackaged all of the band's early works on CD, giving fans the very best sound and packaging. Rhino has also released an acclaimed 39-song collection called Only The Beginning: the Very Best Of Chicago, which has been certified platinum.
In 2006, Chicago released its 30th album, Chicago XXX and found a large audience of music fans disenchanted by much of today's music. Chicago XXX was welcomed as a tour de force studio album, with inventive melodies, great lead vocals and harmonies, the trademark horn sound, and superb all around musicianship.
Tickets to see Chicago are $81, $71 and $66 and can be purchased online at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.silverlegacy.com";>www.silverlegacy.com<;/a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ticketmaster.com";>www.ticketmaster.com<;/a> or by calling 1-800-MUST-SEE or 775-325-7401 or at the Box Office located on the main casino floor.
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