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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 1H 12M

MUSIC- "LEGENDARY INFLUENCERS" >>>CHICAGO

from Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast · host Chicago

Send us Fan MailOn this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.Today's Podcast will cover another Music Legendary influencerWe introduce you to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame group and Songwriters that had  21 Top 10 singles  and 11 number 1 singles , 12 Top 10 Albums with Gold and Platinum sales (5 which were consecutive #1 sellers)  and have sold over 130 Million Records Worldwide....."Chicago" AKA Chicago Transit AuthorityListen in as we go through Chicago's early beginnings and amazing career as Singer/Songwriters . The band has been touring America and the World for  59 straight years, an amazing feat.CHAPTERS:(:40) Intro---Here is CHICAGO!(2:55) "Beginnings"---It all begins with the "Missing Links" then "The Big Thing"(24:51) Colombia/Sony President Clive Davis signs "Chicago" and the hits start coming with "Make me Smile", "Colour My World" and "25 or 6 to 4"(35:43) Things keep on rolling as many more hits are released with "Does Anybody Know What Time It is" becoming their 3rd straight Top 10 Hit.(44:49) New recording studio in the Colorado Rockies called "Caribou Ranch" opens and the Albums keep churning out.(51:39) Chicago hits rough waters with the tragic accidental shooting death of Terry Kath in 1978 then Peter Cetera leaving the Band in 1984(65:38) The accolades roll in with 2016 Rock n Roll HOF Induction, the reunion with original drummer Danny Seraphine and a no-show from Peter Cetera  and finally the  59 straight years of touring (1967-2026) THEN it's a wrap!!Enjoy the Show!You can email us at [email protected] or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

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