Terry Kath died on this day

It's been 26 years since Chicago guitarist died after a tragic gun accident. He was just 31 years old.
We have discussed him here many times before. He was a huge talent and is greatly missed. Best to his family

Peace-
Norm

 

The day he died was the day Chicago died.

 

You have been greatly missed Mr. Kath. R.I.P.

 

Phenomenal guitarist!

 

Yes he was and another Terry!

 

When he died, I was devastated. No one played guitar like Terry, with that wild combination of blues, modal jazz, psychedelia, and country. I could listen to him play lead for hours; his ideas just kept coming and getting stronger and stronger. In addition, his rhythm playing is impeccable and was a crucial part of the Chicago sound. Add to that some brilliant songwriting ("Introduction," "In The Country," "Song of the Evergreens," to name just a few) and his wonderful, soulful vocals ("Make Me Smile" is one of the great pop/soul vocals ever, IMHO), and you get a truly great artist whose like we have not seen since.

I still feel this loss keenly.

RIP, Terry Kath.

 

Indeed. I remember sitting in my dad's restaurant where I worked when I opened the paper and read the news. I just couldn't believe it. I saw Chicago three times in the 70's, 1974, 1976 and 1977. Missed them in 1975, the only year out of the 4 I mention when they played "25 or 6 to 4". I took pictures in 1977. They're grainy, but great to look at. Those were sure the days. Vancouver got the best concerts in the late 60's and early 70's. It was a very special time and place to grow up. And, of course, Chicago were huge there.

 

If anyone has a version of "Tell Me" by Kath on CD, I'd be highly interested. I haven't been able to locate it otherwise.

Thanks!

 

Terry was the best!!!! Chicago did die with him. I could listen to his vocals forever..soulful and with so much feeling.... and he played the guitar that way too!!!!!!

Jf

Michael, PM me and I'll get a copy of "Tell Me" to ya!!!!!

 

He was Chicago. Listening to "Introduction" (CTA) or "It Better End Soon" and most of Chicago II should be enough proof.