For more than half a century, Chicago has thrilled audiences with their signature blend of rock, jazz, classical, R&B and pop. Now the legendary “rock ’n’ roll band with horns” is returning to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Saturday, September 12th at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $59 go on sale this Friday, March 13th at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
Formed in their namesake city in in 1967, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are one of the most popular groups of all time. The band’s numerous achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a Chicago street dedicated in their honor. Co-founders Robert Lamm and James Pankow — composers of such mega-hits as “Saturday In The Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” “Does Anybody Know Really Know What Time It Is?” and many others — entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017.
Chicago’s record sales have exceeded the 100 million mark, while charting Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, and 11 No. 1 singles. The group’s landmark 1969 debut, Chicago Transit Authority, successfully fused pop, rock and jazz, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014. Released 50 years ago this year, the follow-up album Chicago II spawned a trio of Top 10 hits in “25 or 6 to 4,” “Make Me Smile,” and “Colours,” and is currently being considered for the Grammy Hall Of Fame.
Chicago’s current lineup includes original members Lamm (keyboards, vocals), Lee Loughnane (trumpet, vocals) and Pankow (trombone), with Wally Reyes, Jr. (drums), Keith Howland (guitar, vocals), Lou Pardini (keyboards, vocals), Ray Herrmann (saxophone, flute), Neil Donell (vocals), Brett Simons (bass) and Ramon “Ray” Yslas (percussion). This year marks the band’s 53rd consecutive year of touring — all without missing a single show.
It was recently announced that Chicago will receive Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. The award will be presented at a special ceremony and concert this April.
Tickets for Chicago ($59, $79, and $99) go on sale this Friday, March 13th at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com
