Saw Chicago 2 weeks ago... Was blown away. The last time I saw them was with Jason and I was disappointed as his vocals just didn’t have the strength of Peter Cetera. This time, when Neil Donnell first opened his mouth, my jaw DROPPED. This guy is the real deal and has revived my love for this band. His voice is very strong and virtually identical to Cetera! Yes only a few originals left but the music of Chicago lives on with these amazing new band member additions!!! I will see them every time I get a chance to!
The more I listen to Neil, the more I like listening to him. And, I am a die hard Peter Cetera fan! I haven't enjoyed listening to Chicago this much since 1985.
I don't give a damn what the naysayers say, these guys can rock the house of the foundation! True musicians!! No, the band isn't all original, but the damn music is!!! And, edu5778, thank you SO much for sharing!!
I first saw this incredible and my all time favorite band in October 1972 at the El Paso Coliseum! Later I saw them at the Civic Center when they had open floor (yes, no seats) seating!! I wish to see them at The Plaza Theatre one day (we live in VA).
I loved last year when they did the whole Chicago II album but I'm glad their back to the music I love. Now if we could just get them to add Chicago X and XXX!!!!!
New bass player does a really good job. New lead is doing much better. His voice is gear more toward songs in key that Robert would sing. Love Robert Lamms voice, its pure Chicago. Keith H. is probably one of the best lead guitarist Chicago has had. I love Terry Kath RIP Keith was a great fit. Keyboards rock. I wish they had a deeper vocal to create that Terry Kath soulful sound, and perhaps ad someone to do the more difficult Peter Cetera songs. Heck Peter sings his old songs in a much lower range than the originals. I am so glad these guys are still rocking ! My all time favorite band !
I would love to see another album or 2 from them. I truly think they got it in them. I really wish Jeff Coffee would have worked out. Perhaps Jason would drop back in. They could do like Kiss and have a guess appearances of past members and still keep the current crew. Just all depends on egos. I love the Robert Lamm sounds of Chicago. The sound is so good.
The trouble seems to be that they can't get any air time with new songs and the audiences in general don't seem to appreciate the new music. I would LOVE a concert for those who are the fans who know more than their #1 hits. Something for those of us who are NOT Bears fans and yet we're wearing their colors this year.
JEFF COFFEE brought me back to this band after seeing him play. He did all the Cetera stuff really well but still was able to be himself. He is also an amazing bassist. But I agree this guy here singing lead is the best they have had to sing Ceteras stuff. LETS BE HONEST if you go watch videos of the Chicago live show from the 70s and 80's Cetera couldn't or didn't sing his hits that good live either. Robert is still killing it for a guy his age. Love Lamm. He sang a lot of the FIRST big songs that made this band come alive. God bless all of them. Danny too
They came to youngstown ohio last week.....really awesome job....not all originals but what the he'll....they're 53 years together.....go see Kenny logins...individual artists..they don't sound the same at least the guys find replacements for vocals they can no longer hit...big freaking deal..they're an icon in American music
Sad 😢 to see Keith Howland leave, and then Lou Pardini go after 2021 tour…..since first Howland fell and broke his wrist before their concert in Louisville in November and later announced his retirement from the band in December, and then Pardini left in the beginning in 2022…..😢
DANG, Walfredo's drumming style has kinda brought Chicago's sound back!😯(Although Danny’s still the GOAT ), IF ONLY Coffey woulda stayed!!!!!😭 no disrespect to Tris tho, his drumming style just never quite fit the band imo.
E-man 24 I agree the original was the greatest by far but the latest Drummer is very good and smooth. Danny the original drummer was the shit and even Buddy Rich said that he was a good drummer.
Bring back Jason Scheff ... Heck I even liked Coffee, tho he looked a heckuva lot like Owen Wilson the actor. Both bassists could kick on bass and both could handle the vocal duties
The new singer, Neil Donnell is from Canada. Walt retired several years ago due to health issues. His last performance was the band's induction into the RRHOF. Even then, he hadn't played with the band much for the year before that. The new bassist is Brett Simons, who has played with Melissa Etheridge among others. I'm happy to see that Wally is now on the drummer's throne. Playing percussion now is Ramon Yslas. Great lineup!
Pankow is a rock stat, Bobby Lamm is a pop star and poor ol Loughnane is a dork. It kills me when they fist bump each other after every song. Happy they remembered the lyrics. Chicago used to be a great band, but now their a Vegas act. Just too many changes
Is Jimmy Pankow the dancing entertainment nowadays? I love Chicago still, always will, but Chicago went bye bye years back when Terry Kath passed away and then the nail was cetera leaving
Tris was a much superior drummer than even Danny Seraphine which is why he lasted as long as he did. He’s a cancer survivor and Wally played percussion along side Tris. I’m glad Wally is now playing, but agree he’s better. Definitely versatile
Just checked compared to 33 1/3rd album here and.....these guys are all over the place for tempos. The feel that Reyes Jr. exudes is giving and taking away from the classic sound which this band is known for. A band like this is only as good as it's drummer and in my opinion, as a drummer of 60 years old, I wish Danny was back doing it right. The little man is still capable and the original swinger! Yes???
C R, if you watch some more recent interviews with Wally, he talks about how on most of the tunes he’s playing with a click. I doubt by choice, but more because I think they have been using some backing track vocals and what not to “beef up” the live sound.
@@cr3979 As a drummer for 60 years, you should certainly know how inconsistent Danny's tempo was. Danny, a Legend for sure, but Chicago plays to a click. Danny fought playing to one. Its all in his book. And btw, you should have noticed Wally is like a time machine.
All their tempos live are pushed. They play to a click. It seems most artists today seem to increase the tempos on their recordings when they are live.
They will never find another Peter Cetera who sang lead and played bass. The band now has two musicians to do the job that Peter did so well for so many years.
Saw Chicago 2 weeks ago... Was blown away. The last time I saw them was with Jason and I was disappointed as his vocals just didn’t have the strength of Peter Cetera. This time, when Neil Donnell first opened his mouth, my jaw DROPPED. This guy is the real deal and has revived my love for this band. His voice is very strong and virtually identical to Cetera! Yes only a few originals left but the music of Chicago lives on with these amazing new band member additions!!! I will see them every time I get a chance to!
The more I listen to Neil, the more I like listening to him. And, I am a die hard Peter Cetera fan! I haven't enjoyed listening to Chicago this much since 1985.
I’m so glad the Wally gets to live his dream of playing with one of his favorite bands of his childhood.
Lead singer is really good. Chicago still rocking after all these years!!
I don't give a damn what the naysayers say, these guys can rock the house of the foundation! True musicians!! No, the band isn't all original, but the damn music is!!! And, edu5778, thank you SO much for sharing!!
You're welcome Bob.
Categorically agree - their music is timeless and regardless of the lineup, they’re true musicians- they got chops!!
I first saw this incredible and my all time favorite band in October 1972 at the El Paso Coliseum! Later I saw them at the Civic Center when they had open floor (yes, no seats) seating!! I wish to see them at The Plaza Theatre one day (we live in VA).
I loved seeing past members pop up on the screen for old days... They seem to care about Jason and Tris
Thanks for the video, I was late on that concert and I didn't see the first 2 songs, great perfomance
You forearm muscles most be beastly. Thanks for the effort and sharing.
I loved last year when they did the whole Chicago II album but I'm glad their back to the music I love. Now if we could just get them to add Chicago X and XXX!!!!!
Sigh. I just found out that "Now" is not XXX. So cancel that and add the songs from Now.
Thanks for the hornsection, that is Chicago.
I just watched them perform in Davenport Iowa and it was very good performance indeed.
Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for watch!
New bass player does a really good job. New lead is doing much better. His voice is gear more toward songs in key that Robert would sing. Love Robert Lamms voice, its pure Chicago. Keith H. is probably one of the best lead guitarist Chicago has had. I love Terry Kath RIP Keith was a great fit. Keyboards rock. I wish they had a deeper vocal to create that Terry Kath soulful sound, and perhaps ad someone to do the more difficult Peter Cetera songs. Heck Peter sings his old songs in a much lower range than the originals. I am so glad these guys are still rocking ! My all time favorite band !
Too bad Keith no longer tours with them.
Outstanding thanks
Wonderful compositions
la musica de mi juventud y algunos de los componenetes casi tienen mi edad, pero esa musica da vida, mucha vidaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Good ol El Paso my home town.
Mine too. First concert I ever went to: Chicago Summer of '72 El Paso Convention Center downtown. Had a blast!
AWESOME! THANX!!!
I would love to see another album or 2 from them. I truly think they got it in them. I really wish Jeff Coffee would have worked out. Perhaps Jason would drop back in. They could do like Kiss
and have a guess appearances of past members and still keep the current crew. Just all depends on egos. I love the Robert Lamm sounds of Chicago. The sound is so good.
The trouble seems to be that they can't get any air time with new songs and the audiences in general don't seem to appreciate the new music. I would LOVE a concert for those who are the fans who know more than their #1 hits. Something for those of us who are NOT Bears fans and yet we're wearing their colors this year.
JEFF COFFEE brought me back to this band after seeing him play. He did all the Cetera stuff really well but still was able to be himself. He is also an amazing bassist. But I agree this guy here singing lead is the best they have had to sing Ceteras stuff. LETS BE HONEST if you go watch videos of the Chicago live show from the 70s and 80's Cetera couldn't or didn't sing his hits that good live either. Robert is still killing it for a guy his age. Love Lamm. He sang a lot of the FIRST big songs that made this band come alive. God bless all of them. Danny too
Lead singer presentation on stage looks more relaxed and his voice more polished. Less Dentist look! Good work
Muy buenas voces de sus contrataciones, un leve mas parecidas a Pete Cetera y Terry Kahf.
They came to youngstown ohio last week.....really awesome job....not all originals but what the he'll....they're 53 years together.....go see Kenny logins...individual artists..they don't sound the same at least the guys find replacements for vocals they can no longer hit...big freaking deal..they're an icon in American music
Keith Howland is morphing into Terry Kath, weighty and whiskered.
Neil Donnell 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sad 😢 to see Keith Howland leave, and then Lou Pardini go after 2021 tour…..since first Howland fell and broke his wrist before their concert in Louisville in November and later announced his retirement from the band in December, and then Pardini left in the beginning in 2022…..😢
Que viejecitos están el trompetista y el trombonista.... 😢😢😢
Pero todavia maestros de su mismo musica y. instrumentos!!
Robert lamb still has a perfect hair!
SIC (Lamm)
DANG, Walfredo's drumming style has kinda brought Chicago's sound back!😯(Although Danny’s still the GOAT ), IF ONLY Coffey woulda stayed!!!!!😭 no disrespect to Tris tho, his drumming style just never quite fit the band imo.
Yes--Coffey had a great voice.
E-man 24 I agree the original was the greatest by far but the latest Drummer is very good and smooth. Danny the original drummer was the shit and even Buddy Rich said that he was a good drummer.
Although Tris was a top level drummer, I agree, I like this guys drumming style much better for Chicago, but not liking the new singers.
Bring back Jason Scheff ... Heck I even liked Coffee, tho he looked a heckuva lot like Owen Wilson the actor. Both bassists could kick on bass and both could handle the vocal duties
Jason didn't cope well with his voice in the end!
beard on keith?
Nothing like laying out big cash to see CHICAGO and then laugh and act ignorant during the show.
Canadian singer? Walt isn’t the one on Sax? Welcome New Bassist and Walfredo!!!!!
The new singer, Neil Donnell is from Canada. Walt retired several years ago due to health issues. His last performance was the band's induction into the RRHOF. Even then, he hadn't played with the band much for the year before that. The new bassist is Brett Simons, who has played with Melissa Etheridge among others. I'm happy to see that Wally is now on the drummer's throne. Playing percussion now is Ramon Yslas. Great lineup!
Ray Hermann is woodwinds now since Walt’s departure due to early Alzheimer’s
Walt’s last performance was the ABC Greatest Hits program not the RRHOF
The singer isn’t really cutting it, they blew it tossing out Sheff
They had a god dam hyena in the audience. So distracting.
Yes... I hate her so much
Pankow is a rock stat, Bobby Lamm is a pop star and poor ol Loughnane is a dork. It kills me when they fist bump each other after every song. Happy they remembered the lyrics. Chicago used to be a great band, but now their a Vegas act. Just too many changes
Singer's not unbelievable but ok
Is Jimmy Pankow the dancing entertainment nowadays? I love Chicago still, always will, but Chicago went bye bye years back when Terry Kath passed away and then the nail was cetera leaving
Dreadful, time to give it a rest - see Leonid and friends.
Agree - seeing Leonid and Friends in the studio is great alternative and greatest cover!
Better to have the new drummer Walfredo than Tris Imboden
And Ramon Yslas ain't too bad either.
Tris was a much superior drummer than even Danny Seraphine which is why he lasted as long as he did. He’s a cancer survivor and Wally played percussion along side Tris. I’m glad Wally is now playing, but agree he’s better. Definitely versatile
Playing Ballet at double tempo??? Very rushed sounding. All of the tempos seem rushed.
Just checked compared to 33 1/3rd album here and.....these guys are all over the place for tempos. The feel that Reyes Jr. exudes is giving and taking away from the classic sound which this band is known for. A band like this is only as good as it's drummer and in my opinion, as a drummer of 60 years old, I wish Danny was back doing it right. The little man is still capable and the original swinger! Yes???
C R, if you watch some more recent interviews with Wally, he talks about how on most of the tunes he’s playing with a click. I doubt by choice, but more because I think they have been using some backing track vocals and what not to “beef up” the live sound.
@@cr3979 As a drummer for 60 years, you should certainly know how inconsistent Danny's tempo was. Danny, a Legend for sure, but Chicago plays to a click. Danny fought playing to one. Its all in his book. And btw, you should have noticed Wally is like a time machine.
All their tempos live are pushed. They play to a click. It seems most artists today seem to increase the tempos on their recordings when they are live.
One more thing: please no more Lee loughnane singing color my world
I've been following Chicago since day one. Sorry, this band is NOT Chicago.
Their music is timeless even if their lineups change.
@@henryhernandez7281 I agree.
Do not like lead singer and bass player they can do better
They will never find another Peter Cetera who sang lead and played bass. The band now has two musicians to do the job that Peter did so well for so many years.
@@sharonlaforest6134 Move on.
@@sharonlaforest6134 Move on
Classic rock and R&B bands never can recreate that “sound” or feel when key musicians exit. Focus on the music and enjoy their performance!
Just awful.
Mediocre tribute band.
I dont think so!