The Tragic Death of Terry Kath & Danny Seraphine's Last Words to Him
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What a loss to Chicago fans. His solo on 25 Or 6 To 4 was one of the greatest pieces of rock guitar for that time and still is.
Hi Shieepin....... 25 or 6 to 4 guitar lead is in the group of Stairway To Heaven and Watchtower ... Thanks for watching... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks for posting.
Dawg no
I agree with you with all my heart
Rest in peace, Joe. We sure do miss you, you did a good job..
I feel sick every time I think about Terry Kath’s death.
Jesus Christ! Talk about a death that was completely avoidable. 😔
@@druidic4353 people have died this way tragically --including this recent situation with actor Alec Baldwin (accidentally killing his assistant on a movie set).
Wonderful to see that Terry Kath is not forgotten. Truly one of the greats.
“The Mind” of the band in that metaphor.
In my opinion, Terry Kath is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time.
I have ALWAYS said this!!! Really pisses me off that he rarely makes any of those lists that come out
Then you don't know much about guitarists.
@@billkarmetsky4003 admittedly I enjoy music but do not know much about about it. I think Terry is great, I also think Page is overrated. Sure the was innovative but nothing I see is to lauded.
Then there is SRV, spectacular
@@billkarmetsky4003 lol ok
That's what Jimi said.
Poor Danny. After all these years, he's still troubled by Terry's passing. It's evident @2:29.... damn. Heartbreaking, truly....
I could really hear the sorrow when he talked about finding out Terry had died. And when he said he went and sat by his body and said goodbye. ☹️
They all cry when interviewed about Terry, especially Lee.
The date of his death was January 23, 1978.The same day my Son was born.He is also a phenomenal guitar player.
👍🇺🇸
Rest in Peace, Terry...We loved you and still do. ❤️
I am a major fan of the band of Chicago having seen them perform 18 times.....I too remember the day the news broke about the death of Terry Kath. He truly was a gifted guitarists and enormous talent.....it's quite surprising that he is only now being recognized for his tremendous skill and ability. Thank you for a lifetime of memories to him and to the band CHICAGO!
Chicago - the Kath years - incredible music - will stand forever. And the great drumming was an integral part - awesome.
Hi Green I totally agree..thanks for sharing your thoughts... Joe
Terry Kath Is Right There At The Top With Duane Allman & Jeff Beck When It Comes To All Time Best Guitarist! R I P To All
I still remember when this happened. I was in the MARINE CORPS overseas. What a tragedy. A true musical genius. Great episode thank you.
No exaggeration to say Terry was one of the greatest - and under appreciated rock guitarists. Jimi called him “the greatest guitarist in the universe”
That may be an urban legend.
But he did say to the band that Terry was "better than he"(in conjunction with praising the band as a whole). Jimi also praised Billy Gibbons. One can speculate they moved him and that he wanted to express that in some way.
Edit:You can go 40 comments below and read @keithnelms comment
Outta Thyme567 and he had that great low voice for the soulful songs
@unfortunate son yes, Jimi said Rory was.
unfortunate son No
Let's settle this once and for all about "what Jimi said"
Post a link and prove it. My wager is there is no way in hell Jimi said this guy from Chicago was the greatest at anything. No offense to that band, but
C'mon man, you know the thing...
Terry did have it all as a performer, he played with reckless abandon, yet total mastery of what he was feeling, it was wide open throttle but yet again he could thread the needle no matter how fast or slow. I think of him every single day. My living room is full of the same guitars he played, always searching for his sound! He is the top of the mountain for me. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thanks for watching Nick... Joe
Wide open throttle, I like the way you coined that..
In 1972 I wrote a letter to the Band CHIAGO as I wanted to start a fan club for the band out of the Los Angeles area where I grew up. I received a reply stating that it would not be a viable concern as the group did not want to allot the funds I would need to properly stock and advertise . I wrote a second letter to comment on the song LIBERATION and received a warm letter from Terry himself a long with Robert thanking me for my interest I was 12 at that time. And since I was able to buy records the first Albums were All from Chicago from CTA to Chicago VI then VII. I wish I knew where I put these letters but it’s ok as I’m not about making money from them and I know I had received them on Chicago Letter Head. I took my first Guitar lesson in August of 1974 agreeing on the guitar at the time only because of my admiration for the brilliant work given me by Terry Kath.
On the 17 of October 2020 I’ll turn 60 years old and though I have not “ Made It “ thus far I still have faith I will as my Age should only be a reflection of my dedication to a Life of Music given me by Terry and the rest of the original Greatness that was “ CHICAGO “
Here is a link to some recent Instrumental Guitar work I’ve done as if anyone has a place for a Musician such as myself please email me to audition.
Www.Reverbnation.com/Tim Telfair/songs
Hey Tim, still looking for one or did you find one? Cheers. Jesse.
Danny is an incredible drummer. You can hear how the loss of his friend is still affecting him.
Hi GM... Terry was his close friend not to mention a musical genius in my opinion... Thanks... Joe
Dannys drum work on I’m a Man couldn’t be more incredible and of course CTA and Terry Kath were my first love in the early 70s and beyond 😀
A tremendously underrated drummer 🥁🥁🥁
Danny was a huge inspiration on Mickey Curry. 😊
His solo on 25 to 6 in tanglewood is amazing
I'd say Robert, Terry and Peter were all the voice of the band. They all sang on their hits and all had a distinctive voice
Thanks, Joe, for this insightful piece. Danny, your honesty and humility are touching. I'm happy to hear that you survived the black hole of drugs. Your music - the inimitable drumming on Make Me Smile - will continue to bring joy to future generations. Thanks and Peace...
Thanks Brian.... Joe
Thank you Joe and Danny. I think Terrys loss is still felt by so many. The band truly lost its soul that fateful day.
I know there are many who don't care for VII -XI, but I think that XI had a great sound and just listening to Terry's mournful guitar solo on This Time, its a precursor to what XII would have been had Terry lived.
The world was lucky to have a man like Terry share his talents. There will never be another. But as they say, legends never die
Well said Mike…. Thanks for watching…Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Maybe I'm wrong here. I never heard Pete Cetera talk about Terry Katt.
A sad end to such a special man. He will live on. Would recommend the dvd documentary by his daughter Michelle: Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience. Thanks Joe
Thanks GG........Joe
I saw it.
#TerryKathLives
An excellent documentary about an extraordinary musician
I was playing tenor sax in my college big band, and as we were walking out onto stage for a show, one of the alto players turned to me and said "Terry Kath just died". I'm still not sure how I got though that gig. To me, he was the absolute genius of the guitar. Rock, free-form, jazz, folk, everything was brilliant. And everything he played and sang touched some part of your soul. I still miss him.
Hi Jim... I know how you felt. My band was at the photographers getting ready to shoot new promo pictures... It was hard to smile... Joe
Jim Wilson from College of Saint Rose in Albany New York?
@@MarkRaymondLuce No, sorry. Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
And that he was self taught makes it even more fantastic!
Terry was my godfather grew up with my dad in Chicago i never got to know him at all.
A couple of you guys were Terry's friend and you're saying he was your godfather you guys should all do little videos to help us out here know him better!
No your not
Danny, if you see this... I have NO musical talent but, as a 14-year old in 1971 with a cassette player and a copy of the Chicago II album, I fantasized that I was the drummer hitting all of those awesome licks. Must have played the album start-to-finish hundreds of times. I'm not qualified to say if you are the best drummer ever or not, but I do know that I have never heard a drummer that pulled me in to really feel the music like you did. I rue that day that Terry Kath died - the band was never the same (as you say, it lost its soul) - but, it was just as big of a loss to the band's music when they got rid of you. Big mistake. Thank you for your contribution to the music of Chicago. For me, you made all the difference.
Some of us got it more than others. I knew just about every lick of every song. Could play their music over and over and its just as good today as it was then...maybe better.
Another great interview, Joe. I - as a 16-year-old - was fortunate enough to see TK on that last Chicago tour in the fall of '77 (Atlanta), just a few months before his death. As is well-documented, the majority of the band were heavily into drugs at the time, but Terry never missed a note - one of the best live guitarists in rock history, if not the best - and what an awesome vocalist he was. Here's to Danny, too - one of the greatest drummers I've ever had the pleasure to hear. Best Chicago albums? CTA, 2, 3 &5 - those LPs stand the test of time. Thanks again, Joe!
Thanks Mark... I feel the same about Danny and Terry... Best.....Joe
I’ve got the bass guitar Terry played on that movie soundtrack...
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum How cool.
@Terry Hawkins That's a great song - TKs vocals were beautiful.
@Terry Hawkins Agree. I believe it's a (mostly) forgotten classic!
Terry’s runs were so interesting busy at times but never flailing or noodling He always seemed to move in and around the architecture of the arrangements the perfect compliment to the songs.
Hi Thomas... I agree... one of my favorites... Joe
I have never seen him lose his place. Whatever he hit he was able to bend it into a note
I saw Chicago one week ago! Still have that sound played their heats out! Excellent show!! For the first time I saw Robert Lamm look up as he said he always did during a certain part of Saturday In The Park! It was very moving I know how much he misses Terry Kath as we all do ❤️❤️
As the years go on, I realize what a great band the original Chicago was, and I was just one of millions whose lives were changed by their music. And somebody needs to mention Robert Lamm, a great songwriter and vocalist.
Thanks for watching Jymme... Joe
Thanks for this, Joe. Once again you contribute something that others simply ignore. You deserve so much credit for the work you've done. The dearth of info on Terry Kath is just criminal. One of the truly greats and he's becoming absolutely lost to posterity. Serious musicians and serious fans know him, but otherwise...no so much, and it breaks my heart. Seems that Rolling Stone, in all their pompous authority, didn't even include Terry in their "100 Greatest," which renders that list absolutely meaningless. Thanks for helping remind the world who Terry Kath was and why he's still relevant.
Thanks Jake..... best... Joe
So a collective group of writers and businessmen who didnt even have enough creativity to come up with a original name for their magazine prove once more that ignorance and favoritism are still the benchmarks of the magazine.
Hey no offense to Joan Jet. Shes a rocker who kicks ass with the best of them. However she is not one of the 109 greatest guitar players of all time. 100 greatest rock artist? Yes. Guitar? No. And I'm sure she knows this.
Iron maiden isnt in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. Rap/hip hop artist are. They dont need the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
And Terry doesnt the the Rolling Stone!!!
To all the artist , alive and those who have sadly passed who changed the landscape of music forever.....
I thank and salute you!! You are what makes music and the parts of yourselves you have given selflessly and honestly to the world are a great, great gift and it is our honor to have had your notes sounding in our ears and inspiring our very souls!
Hope this finds you all doing well
Willard
Amen to that Jake!
That’s why I utterly despise those stupid Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Guitarist/Drummers/bands etc.
To NOT have the Great one of a kind Terry Kath even on the list IS asinine on Rolling Stone’s part.
It’s one of the major reasons I don’t read or buy it.
Terry Kath should have been in the Top 5 Greatest Guitarists for sure with Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny and Eric Clapton.
Not to mention, Robert Lamm on the keyboards, and the horn section that they had, they were an incredible band, Terry, Robert and and Pete we're all great vocalist, I remember the first time I had heard Terry Kath play, being a guitar player, and at a young age, I just thought I have never heard anything like this, and I was immediately drawn to it, Chicago songs, I would listen to the guitar playing, and I can say that Terry Kath was probably the best guitar player at that time that I had heard, at least his recordings were, live he pulled out all the stops, he wasn't afraid to experiment he played outside the box a lot, but I still enjoyed every minute of it, I still watch some of their live stuff every once in awhile, and it's still mesmerizes me, he left a lot of great memories, a great man, a world musical treasure, "Terry Kath"
I'm still trying to get the eerie visual of Terry sitting on the couch with his head hung down, and Danny sitting next to him.
Terry, Peter, and Danny were who people came to see in live shows. They were the force behind the Chicago sound, apart from the signature horns.
True! ❤
Dany Seraphine y Terry Kath excelentes músicos en la banda Chicago y seguiremos escuchando su música buenísima por dónde la veas gracias por su arte si señor!!!
In 1978, I was 11, my sister 14, we never knew what he looked like, never saw a video of Terry, but we loved him and were very saddened upon hearing of his passing.
Please Lps of the group are as close as you’ll get Lps not disc
Terry and Robert were just as important as singers.
Danny is correct. They did lose their soul when Terry passed. The band was still massively talented but with a great big hole in it. Peter Cetera was so good with Terry on Dialogue part1 and 2 but their contrasting voices bounced off of each other so well .
I grew up in Woodland Hills, CA. and was 15 at the time. When I heard on KMET radio that Terry died that night, I remember how sad I felt. He lived about 5 miles from my house so it really hit home for me.
Thanks for sharing 7.... Joe
I can proudly say that I saw them 3 times in concert. each time they were fantastic. Terry was so amazing at guitar and his voice had that soulful cracking at certain higher notes. just a phenomenal musician.
Thanks so much for this Joe.
Terry is my favorite guitarist of all-time, and everyone who knows me will confirm that's not a position granted lightly.
I have a vivid mental snapshot of the day he passed. I was a few months away from turning 8, and was in the back seat of my parents' car when the AM radio station followed the shocking news with "Feelin' Stronger Every Day." That was the day they had to finally explain the concept to me. I was devastated.
Danny has always been one of my very favorite drummers, and the way they played together is one of the greatest tandems ever. I loved his book, and cheered for him (from home) during the induction. Please everyone watch Tanglewood 1970 if you haven't already seen it.
This vault series is exactly what I needed during these times, for someone like me there is really nothing better. I just whipped out my MFSL disc of McLemore Avenue thanks to you, what a treat.
Thanks again Joe, and Danny.
Thanks David... very happy you enjoyed it... Sincerely.. Joe
Wow! What a loss, Chicago is one of my favorite bands listening to them always take me back man ✌
Exactly as I always saw it; Terry was the SOUL of Chicago. Great interview. Thank you Joe.
Thank you Ricardo......Joe
This brought tears to my eyes, thanks Joe for featuring such a wonderful musician! Now I'm going to listen to some OLD CTA LPs!
Thank you Mike...Joe
Interesting that he left out Robert Lamm when talking about the parts of the band. An incredible composer and singer.
Hi Tele 68..... it was just a slip of the moment... I’ve talked to Danny many times and he loves Robert...Check out both part one and two... this Terry clip is just a small part of the interview... best... Joe
Obviously a slip of the mind. I’m sure he loves Robert. The nature of the interview was very sensitive and emotional.
Thanks again Thomas... Joe
I always felt after Terry died, the band just wasn't the same ever again. Chicago lost a lot of energy on stage and in their soundbwhen they lost Terry. Their sound started sounding more pop with Cetera
tele68 noticed that too but I think it was just a brain fade. Wouldn’t be surprised if he said Lamm was the brains of the band.
You do an excellent job and I appreciate you!!
Thanks Sunshine... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum yw
I totally agree! His solo in 25 or 6 to 4 is pure genius!
I've been buying every live Chicago cd that I can find these last few years. But _only_ the recordings with Terry Kath. They are epic musically.
Terry Kath was my main man, Chicago my favorite group, from day one, as I was born and raised in Chicago and a music freak. The most electric and fondest memories I have of Kath was around 1976 or so, Pine Knob, Michigan. (I never missed any of their concerts) and Terry played "Oh, Thank You Great Spirit" (one of my favorite songs). The performance was electric and surreal. On the day he passed, it was like getting kicked in the stomach. RIP dude. You are the best.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Bander.... Joe
Tragic story but at least he left a legacy for others to share. What a stupendous but underrated artist he was. He's got to be on the short list of GOAT guitar players.
True William... Joe
RIP TERRY 🙏🏼 All my life a fan and just now getting to know you and I am so sad you are gone. S. Pearce
I can't even watch the whole thing. I learned to play from Danny and others from the time, and Terry's passing was just too much. RIP to one of the best guitarists and singers ever.
#Excellent Interview!
RIP! Terry!
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks Virgil ... Joe
Saw Terry in '75 at the Forum. He totally kicked ass. Glad my wife got us the surprise B/day tickets, for me.
His guitar playing on Transit authority LP it's magnificent.
Thanks for your thoughts Anthony.... Joe
To this day I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the moment I heard the news. Terry Kath was the most influential musician in my life at the time. It was simply beyond my ability to comprehend that this actually happened. "WTF" was pretty much my entire vocabulary for the next 3 days.
Me too 6string... Joe
I remember sitting on the couch in the lounge room reading about his death as a kid.
Why does everyone just accept this absurd story about his death? He died on January 23rd? He may have been selected for ritual sacrifice, on a VERY suspect date like that. Grand Climax week starts Jan 20th and goes through February 2nd Candlemas. These huge celebrity stars have wicked obligations. I was raised in a generational satanic family. The possibility that Terry Kath was a ritual sacrifice seems the better explanation to me. I was 17 when my family passed me ‘through the fire’. I was told my whole life this was going to happen. I very remarkably survived bleeding to death after being crushed by a garbage truck. I’m 54 now. I read a comment somewhere saying Kath KNEW he was going to die young. I wish more people would become more inclined to study the whole satanic agenda. Russ DIZDAR and the Black Awakening is a great way to start down the rabbit hole…think about it, it IS completely WTF. Would he have REALLY done that? I think not.
I too, bled to death, on January 23rd of 1987…….Terry died on January 23rd of 1978
@@lionsandwarriorsreturntofo7000 🍷🥴?
One of the best rock bands of all time. Can't believe this happened to a grown man. Rip Terry, you were one of a kind❤
I have always loved the way he played and sang. He had it all. Great interview. Love your channel.
Thanks for supporting us Robert... best, Joe
Terry Kath is the best and most underrated guitarist ever, his missed by all of us old Rock n Rollers . ✌🎸
Terry Kath with Chicago was the first concert I ever went to. I was completely stunned by watching him play on stage, went and bought a telecaster and started to play guitar. Didn't realize back then what I was being able to watch.
Thanks for your thoughts Dave... Joe
My feelings about Chicago are confirmed here. The soul was lost, the voice is lost, the heart is lost and there's not much left.
It has been reborn. Check out Leonid and Friends!
Never the same. How could they be. In their prime...live...powerful would best describe their live show. Something that was missed a bit on their recordings. Their live mix was different than their recordings. IMO...better. Most people who never saw Chicago back in the day, has no idea what I`m talking about when I use the word powerful. You HAD to be there is all I can say. They pasted you back in your seat.
The first concert I ever saw was Chicago. This was in 1977, in Baton Rouge, just a few months before Terry's death. They were my favorite band then, and are still one of my favorites. I remember waking up to the news of his death, and thinking that it couldn't be true; when I learned that it was, I was devastated. I can't even imagine how horrible it was for his friends. Their ability to keep going is, in my opinion, a sign of their love and respect for Terry.
one of the best. will never be forgotten.
Why do people think Terry was underrated ? He is regarded as one of The Best guitarists ever in the world of rock,not underrated at all.
Great interview. Thanks for recording music history for us!
Thanks for watching Donnie... Joe
This is gut wrenching. I have been fortunate to have known 2 guitarists that had a similar spirit to Terry's. I had almost forgotten what unbridled passion combined with a musical gift sounds, and looks, and feels like. It can't be described, only experienced. I could almost touch what rock and roll used to be, there for a minute.
I've been watching old Chicago sets for Terry Kath, but I stay for Danny Seraphine's drumming. Danny is a overlooked monster in that band.
I studied and learned a Danny Seraphine drum solo and used it for my drum audition for the high school jazz band !!!
I loved Chicago and still do !!! One of my fathers best friends was also a friend of a few of the guys in the group, and since he worked in a funeral home they asked him to do the work on repairing Terry for his funeral !!!
Thank you for this touching and meaningful interview.
Terry Kath was an amazing talent. So touching to see this first hand account of what really happened.
You know, as a 12 year old kid, I was affected, but you have such wonderful memories of Terry. I can't imagine what you went through. I still listen to old Chicago and CTA. God bless you for expressing your feelings after the horrible loss of your friend, Terry. He will always be remembered by a 12 year old girl who cried on the playground when she found out he died.
I was a teenager, but I'd seen Chicago play twice with Terry. I was devastated too.
Saw terry twice. 1970 Tanglewood and 1970 Bushnell. Never saw anybody better
You need to get out more.
For me Robert Lamm, Danny Seraphine, and Terry Kath were the guts of the band.
Thanks for watching Bruce..... Joe
I agree
You need to add Peter Cetera to that list.
They were all great, but Robert Lamm was the heart IMO.
I agree Gregory, without Lamm the first few Chicago albums don’t exist.
I saw Danny on Behind The Music tell the story of when Terry died and of sitting next to him saying goodbye his genuine emotions and his tears touched me I felt for Danny still do even with no tears you can still feel and see his pain
What an incredible interview.
I commend you on getting this caliber of interview, while other self proclaimed "jounalists", are wasting their time feeding us the flavour of the month American Idol type garbage.
Take care, and have a great day.
Thanks 65.... Joe
gatekeeper65 Amen brother
I am hoping you are recovering 🙏 from your heart surgery. You have prayers coming to you!
Lauren… I spoke to Danny. He’s doing great. Thanks for watching…Joe
I'll never forget when FM radio was in it's early stages of playing rock music in Chicago and I heard the song Questions 67 and 68....! I mean, I was blown away and the first chance I got I headed downtown to Wells Street and Pipers Alley in Chicago to purchase this Chicago album...! This was before I heard any of the other songs and they had no hits, yet.... That was the beginning of one of the greatest American bands...!
i got the Chicago transit authority album for Christmas a few weeks later my mom and dad got me a pair of headphones without me even asking for them Terry’s free form guitar on that album i think❣🙏
Great interview Joe. Thank you. RIP.
I was really young when Terry died and didn’t understand how important he was to Chicago until later. What a sad waste it is to lose so many very talented musicians to drugs.
Thanks for watching Lyle... Joe
Even Jimi Hendrix said Terry was a great guitarist. Terry's greatest riff was "25 or 6 to 4" which is my favorite Chicago tune. Cheers from eastern TN
Huge loss. Luckily there is a lot of concert footage on TH-cam. It is phenomenal. Spotlight on Terry Kath is a good channel. I am convinced he was the best ever.
Thanks for the private message to the followers of the band. Not only did you get my sentiments exactly, but an awakening for me. My deepest feeling is, never to say I never won
.at the house and losing my friend Larry
Great interview !
Waaah Chicago.. one of my fav band ever... wonderful..
My favourite band growing up Thanks for sharing Danny
25or6to4 - One of the greatest songs of all time. Only one issue: I wish it would go on for another 10 minutes.
I agree 3card... Joe
What did it mean?
Robert ... I interviewed James Pankow too with Chicago. He answered that question for me at the end of James Pankow Part Two. I did a hour interview we broke into two parts... check it out on MHOF “Backstage “ interviewers... best, Joe
My favourite by far as well.
I got a beat up used guitar for Christmas way back. Maybe very early 70s. The first thing I learned to play was 25 or 6 to 4. I think it even sounded pretty good for a rookie kid with a old broken string guitar 🎸. But I loved playing that tune. He was incredible.one of the greatest for certain!!!!
Great stuff Joe! I also remember the day that I heard about Terry's passing. Danny described it perfectly about Terry being the soul of the band. Love how he ended with "Drugs, Sex & Rock n' Roll".
I thought Danny nailed it too Steve......Best, Joe
Loved Part One.
Part two is still coming... this was just a short clip. Thanks..,.Joe
Thank you for this heart-felt interview. R.I.P., Terry.
So sad. May his soul Rest In Peace. There is a price to fame and fortune. Also, to whom much is given - much is required.
Thanks Jo Ann.... Joe
I saw them when they were CTA.When he passed I cut his obit out of Rolling Stone and carried it for years in my scrapbook until it got lost.I was devastated and I did not even know him except through the music.
I was able to see Chicago in the 1980's • It was one of the best concerts that I had a chance to see! Heartbreaking to hear Danny S. last words to Terry! ✝️
Thanks for sharing Jacqueline... Joe
Chicago Transit Authority hit the scene with a completely unique sound. Terry was the guitar player everyone wanted to be. That voice he had was the perfect balance to Peter. Chicago's version of I'm a Man blew me away.
Preaching to the choir here William.... great songs, singers and players..., best....Joe
I remember when I was in high school I read an article about Danny and even though this was in the mid to late 70s and he was into several Years of international starting in the article it said that he was going to take some lessons from a famous jazz drummer who I don’t remember to improve his technique with brushes and I thought wow I was lucky also that Chicago came to Nashville Tennessee somewhere during 1977 and I think within a month or two the guitarist that died so it was one of the last tours they did with him..... Danny looks great and great video great interview
Joe, What a tragedy, unfortunately too many of our great musicians died young! I can only imagine how difficult, losing a friend and integral partner would be! I’m sure that the good memories have sustained his former band mates! Though he will never be replaced, the band has carried on his legacy! Great interview!💫
Thanks Larry ... joe
We lost Joe a couple of years ago, rest i peace, Joe
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Man that is heavy. Sitting beside your friend who has just accidentally shot himself to death to say goodbye. Wow.
Thanks for watching LJ....Joe
Heartbreaking 💔 😭😭😭
Honest. Danny told it like it was. I'm not sure of how he became estranged from the band for many years. It was a financial thing, I know, because Danny was in charge of the business aspect of things throughout the eighties.
I'm not passing judgment on events. It's a shame that it all had come down to what it became.
I do know that Terry wanted to leave the band prior to his death.
He was disillusioned. Unhappy. Dependent on substances and desperate to forge a new path. Not a good mindset to be in when you're thinking about a major career move. God bless them all. All of the original members of Chicago still carry the grief over Terry's death. He was a brother and a leader. Irreplaceable really. In the most sincere sense. Kath was and continues to be a huge touchstone for the band. Even in death, 42 years later. Karma always comes back to those you love most. Peace.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Ken... Joe
Thank you. Speaking of drugs, I saw a comment awhile ago about Elvis being the first opioid casualty among the famous, and I couldn’t help but think how his death could maybe have prevented the huge number of opioid addictions and deaths our society is suffering from, if it had been used as a talking point, instead of being covered up.
I looked up his drug use, and he was addicted to different drugs from the time he was stationed in Germany. Nobody gets lifetime addiction unless there is underlying trauma.
Imagine having all that money, and not seeking quiet detox and therapy. Such was the stigma attached to mental health and addiction.
I hope he had some true happiness and peace in his too- short life.
Thanks for watching Kelly... Joe
Billie Holiday
Have you ever noticed a pattern? When we lose the really great ones, it’s always some insane tragedy, and always way before their time with so much left to give. So sad.
Still the most influential band, and the most influential musician, for me. Terry was, and is , the guitar player I aspire to be. Thank you for posting
Thank you surf.. joe
Great interview.best player I ever heard.fantastic rythem,leads.had it all,very sad
Thanks for watching Ricgard ... Joe
So sad. Terry we love and miss you.
Enough said.