Notice how when Jason is talking, Robert is listening and smiling so big. You can tell he loves Jason like a little brother. I met Robert in ‘88 when I was 21 and he took the time to talk with me, listen to me, and was so nice and humble. He’s a wonderful and talented guy!
Great interview. Robert Lamm is a class act! Jason Scheff is a nice, talented guy. In fact, all of the band members are exceptional. "Chicago" music will live until the end of times.
Chicago has had the greatest line up through the years. I loved them straight through the 70s, 80s, 90s. Terry, Peter, Robert, Bill, Jason...all stellar vocalists. Jason is a real class act, salt of the earth- love how the band welcomed him into the family. Just love this band, can't get enough. Thanks so much for the music, gentlemen. ❤
but he's more HAPPIER now.. singing his own songs and stuff he lives to do.I fell for Jason when Peter Cetera left but I don't like Jason's replacers at all !
Nice interview. I’ve been listening to this band since ‘68. It’s funny how Bill tells the other side of the story. Jason & Danny, Jeff Coffey & Bill have all played together since
I'm 72 years old, a drummer vocalist in a band for over 35 years and a great fan of Chicago since day one. So sad when Terry died, infuriated when Danny got canned and disappointed when Peter left but I've always enjoyed the band to this day even with all the changes. The only thing I could never understand was what the band saw in Bill Champlin. I disagreed that he sounded anything like Terry and in fact did not like his voice at all. Robert does a much better job of covering for Terry's songs... just my opinion. I saw him play recently with Danny's new band and I was not impressed. Jeff Coffee does a great job with Danny though. I caught Chicago's performance earlier this year in Toronto. Nice job boys! 56 going on 57 years! Way to go!
I know and appreciate all the original players whose work, wisdom, writing and requisite skills effecting the sound of CHICAGO .... but, of all the players - I THINK JIMMY on Trombone, Arrangements, Charts and Composing is the most UNSUNG great contributor to the Chicago Sound ..... and he is the energy and attitude that makes HORNS FIT ROCK, JAZZ, BLUES & BIG BAND elements flow !!! God bless you all, Thanks for the great songs over the years, GBjj
Awesome interview with Jason and Robert..I guess around 2011/2014.. Chicago doesn't do it for me anymore without Jason since 2016 and now with Keith and Tris also out of the band...though I still love Robert!
My Uncle interviewed Robert for 2 hours at Arie Crown theater for Gallery magazine (my Uncle was editor for Hef then started Gallery with F Lee Bailey). This was before my time but I was able to find this issue
Funny that all the "current" members they're talking about are now out of the band, including Jason himself. The recent revolving door of people leaving the band tells me this "family" has some serious issues. Based on what Robert said about Champlin, this band does not tolerate individual success. Phil Collins was a successful solo artist as well as a successful member of Genesis. Both gigs worked and life went on. Had Chicago allowed Cetera to do his solo stuff alongside the band, things could have turned out so differently.
100%. They fired Cetera out of jealousy, plain and simple, but what they did to Danny Seraphine was far worse. Lamm's a great musician and singer, but the "family" stuff really rings hollow.
Exactly! Today Jason himself says that he did leave to take care of the family but he was also tired of always just being the guy who replaces Cetera and there was never again a song by his voice on the show. That part they say about ''family'' is totally untrue. The truth is that Robert and Trio dos Horns do not accept anyone who is more creative, musical, sings, composes and stands out than them. Cetera, Danny, Bailey, Bill, Jason, Keith, Tris, Lou... Only then would I have an incredible band and could play all the true Chicago hits perfectly. We would have 3 vocalists amazingly singing their compositions and also songs that have never been played live. We would have Cetera as lead singer, Bill on keyboards, guitar and singing, Bailey on lead guitar, Jason on downloading and singing his songs, Keith doing rhythm guitar and also lead and can sing, Tris and Danny can reverse on drums or have two drums as you said yourself like Genesis and we would still have Lou to help out on keyboards and sing songs that were composed by Jason, Bill for voice others and he would sing. But Chicago's biggest fear is having a reunion so they pay all their former members well so they don't run the risk of disappearing for real
@@TheJldef Agree with everything. Cetera has also clarified that it wasn’t touring itself that he had a problem with (which is often cited as one of the reasons he got ousted out of the band). It was the people he was touring with. He didn’t name names but it was quite clear what he meant. He has always been friendly with Lamm so the issue was likely the horns. Jason made huge contributions to the band in terms of performance and songwriting and yet his songs got tossed out of their regular sets. What Kind of Man and Will You Still Love Me (not written by Jason but popularized by his voice) are probably my favorite Chi songs; both were big hits but yet are not performed live. Very unfair to Jason who was with the band for over 30 years. Now that Walt is out, it’s the Jimmy, Lee and Robert show. Everyone else is just an insignificant hired hand.
@@beegee1323 Aside from Bill who was the voice of the band's AOR, Look Away, You're not alone, Here in my Heart, Hearts in Troubles he was generous in cueing Chicago music. Chains of the Wind Apart from all the other authorial songs he sang in Cetera's eea. Jason has Niagra Falls, has If she'd been faithful, We'll last forever, Nothing's gonna stop us now. Lou would easily sing songs that went to Robert from other songwriters Chicago for me goes to 21 and XXX despite not being the best, but there are good songs there
@@TheJldef 21 was an incredible album and has some of the best Chi music of all time. One From The Heart is still in my playlist; Lamm at his best imo. XXX had some nice tracks but as an overall album, I’d call it mediocre. All the songs you mentioned are great. I still remember blasting Hearts in Trouble, which is probably one of the best Champlin tunes of all. That song was all Bill and Chi just added the horns.
You placed Robert’s name under the Jeff oops. So if they weren’t sued by the Chicago transit authority, why didn’t they keep that name? I quit following them in the early 80’s. They stopped being rock n roll and started on the wimpy commercial pop bandwagon. Peter left and that was the nail in the coffin especially after the passing of Terry Kath. But wow the first 7-8 albums. What music they had! Rock n roll horns! Best time of my youth.
Yes , Walt Parazaider has Alzheimers disease . It was confirmed over a year ago by John Beaudin on his ROCK HISTORY program and Walt also has heart issues too. It's all true.
I just love Jason so much. He's such as sweet, unassuming man, and his vocals are beautiful. He's still got it. Would love to meet him someday.
so is Bob.
Notice how when Jason is talking, Robert is listening and smiling so big. You can tell he loves Jason like a little brother. I met Robert in ‘88 when I was 21 and he took the time to talk with me, listen to me, and was so nice and humble. He’s a wonderful and talented guy!
Por acaso o Jason já veio no Brasil?
Apparently that changed because I don't believe they invited Jason back to the band after he took the leave of absence due to a family illness.
Great interview. Robert Lamm is a class act! Jason Scheff is a nice, talented guy. In fact, all of the band members are exceptional. "Chicago" music will live until the end of times.
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Chicago has had the greatest line up through the years. I loved them straight through the 70s, 80s, 90s. Terry, Peter, Robert, Bill, Jason...all stellar vocalists. Jason is a real class act, salt of the earth- love how the band welcomed him into the family. Just love this band, can't get enough. Thanks so much for the music, gentlemen. ❤
These guys are incredible. Not star struck by their own fame. Truly genius. Class act band.
Tgey are both great singers. I grew up with Lamm.
I love Jason's voice! He doesn't have to copy anyone.
Wish Jason was still in the band.
but he's more HAPPIER now.. singing his own songs and stuff he lives to do.I fell for Jason when Peter Cetera left but I don't like Jason's replacers at all !
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I too ,I didn't know he'd left until long after the fact.I was disappointed that Keith Howland retired,I think he retired.
Me too.
Interview was probably around 2011.
Bobby never ages..
Money buys lots of procedures from plastic surgeons.
Nice interview. I’ve been listening to this band since ‘68. It’s funny how Bill tells the other side of the story. Jason & Danny, Jeff Coffey & Bill have all played together since
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CHICAGO 🎵 FOREVER!!
Jason and Robert are lovely guys the way Robert is looking at Jason so beautiful to see.
My two favorites!! ❤I Want Jason back. I went to there concert in July,2024 and the singer they have now sucks. I was so disappointed!😢😢
Paul Cashmere did an excellent interview of these 2 gentlemen.
They aged but looking great an awesome artist at all times! Nice interview my first time to watch it. Thanks for sharing 😊👍
I'm 72 years old, a drummer vocalist in a band for over 35 years and a great fan of Chicago since day one. So sad when Terry died, infuriated when Danny got canned and disappointed when Peter left but I've always enjoyed the band to this day even with all the changes. The only thing I could never understand was what the band saw in Bill Champlin. I disagreed that he sounded anything like Terry and in fact did not like his voice at all. Robert does a much better job of covering for Terry's songs... just my opinion. I saw him play recently with Danny's new band and I was not impressed. Jeff Coffee does a great job with Danny though.
I caught Chicago's performance earlier this year in Toronto. Nice job boys! 56 going on 57 years! Way to go!
I believe I spelled Jeff's name wrong.. should be Coffey... Does not seem to be any edits allowed.
Robert Lamm is still a most handsome guy....
He aged well.
Jason for me
Lamm is 77. Good genes for sure.
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@@robertlamm4457 Hi, Robert: would you like to know my checking account numbers, or my password for my 401K account?
Lamm needs to share his secrets.
This video must be several years old. Sheff has not been with the band for at least 5 years.
Scheff left in 2016.
I know and appreciate all the original players whose work, wisdom, writing and requisite skills effecting the sound of CHICAGO .... but, of all the players - I THINK JIMMY on Trombone, Arrangements, Charts and Composing is the most UNSUNG great contributor to the Chicago Sound ..... and he is the energy and attitude that makes HORNS FIT ROCK, JAZZ, BLUES & BIG BAND elements flow !!! God bless you all, Thanks for the great songs over the years, GBjj
"I Confess" was a really really great recent record. Big pop hit material.
too bad..Robert never sang it LIVE!
Awesome interview with Jason and Robert..I guess around 2011/2014..
Chicago doesn't do it for me anymore without Jason since 2016 and now with Keith and Tris also out of the band...though I still love Robert!
around 2009
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Love this band
My Uncle interviewed Robert for 2 hours at Arie Crown theater for Gallery magazine (my Uncle was editor for Hef then started Gallery with F Lee Bailey). This was before my time but I was able to find this issue
Great interview.
Thanks dear nice meeting you
The actual date of the interview should be listed *somewhere* in the title or description .... annoying af..
DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS?
Most TH-camrs don't put the date or sometimes location on their videos, dumb as fk
@@gltglt8624 mmmm...25 or 6 to 4....
Or perhaps Saturday In The Park?😆(2011?)
Funny that all the "current" members they're talking about are now out of the band, including Jason himself. The recent revolving door of people leaving the band tells me this "family" has some serious issues. Based on what Robert said about Champlin, this band does not tolerate individual success. Phil Collins was a successful solo artist as well as a successful member of Genesis. Both gigs worked and life went on. Had Chicago allowed Cetera to do his solo stuff alongside the band, things could have turned out so differently.
100%. They fired Cetera out of jealousy, plain and simple, but what they did to Danny Seraphine was far worse. Lamm's a great musician and singer, but the "family" stuff really rings hollow.
Exactly! Today Jason himself says that he did leave to take care of the family but he was also tired of always just being the guy who replaces Cetera and there was never again a song by his voice on the show. That part they say about ''family'' is totally untrue. The truth is that Robert and Trio dos Horns do not accept anyone who is more creative, musical, sings, composes and stands out than them. Cetera, Danny, Bailey, Bill, Jason, Keith, Tris, Lou... Only then would I have an incredible band and could play all the true Chicago hits perfectly. We would have 3 vocalists amazingly singing their compositions and also songs that have never been played live. We would have Cetera as lead singer, Bill on keyboards, guitar and singing, Bailey on lead guitar, Jason on downloading and singing his songs, Keith doing rhythm guitar and also lead and can sing, Tris and Danny can reverse on drums or have two drums as you said yourself like Genesis and we would still have Lou to help out on keyboards and sing songs that were composed by Jason, Bill for voice others and he would sing. But Chicago's biggest fear is having a reunion so they pay all their former members well so they don't run the risk of disappearing for real
@@TheJldef Agree with everything. Cetera has also clarified that it wasn’t touring itself that he had a problem with (which is often cited as one of the reasons he got ousted out of the band). It was the people he was touring with. He didn’t name names but it was quite clear what he meant. He has always been friendly with Lamm so the issue was likely the horns.
Jason made huge contributions to the band in terms of performance and songwriting and yet his songs got tossed out of their regular sets. What Kind of Man and Will You Still Love Me (not written by Jason but popularized by his voice) are probably my favorite Chi songs; both were big hits but yet are not performed live. Very unfair to Jason who was with the band for over 30 years. Now that Walt is out, it’s the Jimmy, Lee and Robert show. Everyone else is just an insignificant hired hand.
@@beegee1323 Aside from Bill who was the voice of the band's AOR, Look Away, You're not alone, Here in my Heart, Hearts in Troubles he was generous in cueing Chicago music. Chains of the Wind Apart from all the other authorial songs he sang in Cetera's eea. Jason has Niagra Falls, has If she'd been faithful, We'll last forever, Nothing's gonna stop us now. Lou would easily sing songs that went to Robert from other songwriters
Chicago for me goes to 21 and XXX despite not being the best, but there are good songs there
@@TheJldef 21 was an incredible album and has some of the best Chi music of all time. One From The Heart is still in my playlist; Lamm at his best imo. XXX had some nice tracks but as an overall album, I’d call it mediocre. All the songs you mentioned are great. I still remember blasting Hearts in Trouble, which is probably one of the best Champlin tunes of all. That song was all Bill and Chi just added the horns.
Nice
Has there been communication between Lamm and Leonid and his friends? Should they play together?
What for ? The;'are competing for fans of the same songs, Neither of them need each other. You're new to the music business, obviously.
You have a bad energy.
both great bands! I know Leonid's band has had the praises of Danny Seraphine.
You placed Robert’s name under the Jeff oops. So if they weren’t sued by the Chicago transit authority, why didn’t they keep that name? I quit following them in the early 80’s. They stopped being rock n roll and started on the wimpy commercial pop bandwagon. Peter left and that was the nail in the coffin especially after the passing of Terry Kath. But wow the first 7-8 albums. What music they had! Rock n roll horns! Best time of my youth.
Aahhh Cashi, classic
When was this interview?
Do you know the son of the father? Not much said.
Gwapo ni jason pag pala maigsi buhok .di halatang may idad na
YES GENES HAVE EVERY THING TO DO. WITH. IT NOW ROBERT IS 78!!
80 on October 13, 2024😊. Robin
Is it True that Walt has Alzheimer's ?
Yes, I've seen some discussion with quotes from one of his daughters in a Chicago Facebook group.
No. He has heart trouble.
I hope not.
Yes , Walt Parazaider has Alzheimers disease . It was confirmed over a year ago by John Beaudin on his ROCK HISTORY program and Walt also has heart issues too. It's all true.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh blah blah blah.