One of the highest charting American bands in Billboard Magazine's history is coming to Windsor this spring.
Chicago is celebrating its 52nd year of touring, having hit the road every year since its inception in 1967. The band will play at the Colosseum at Caesars Windsor on May 26.
The original four band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals, James Pankow on trombone and vocals. The line-up also includes Wally Reyes Jr. on drums, Keith Howland on guitar and vocals, Lou Pardini on keyboards and vocals, Ray Hermann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Brett Simons on bass, and Ramon "Ray" Yslas on percussion.
Jazz-rock fans may remember hits like "Make Me Smile" and "Feelin' Stronger Every Day", "25 or 6 to 4", and "Saturday In The Park."
Chicago's lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a street named in its honour in Chicago.
Tickets go on sale at noon on February 23 and start at $40 CDN. They can be purchased through www.caesarswindsor.com, ticketmaster.ca, or at the Box Office in the main casino building on the second floor.