[Wumpus Hunter]

I don't know how long it's been since you guys heard Chicago, but the guy they have now (Keith Howland) comes CLOSE to Terry Kath!

I know most of their albums are like the last, but I found the 1 "must have" performance.

Try to find "Chicago Live on Soundstage". It's got all their greatest, as well as some OLD stuff. It was only released through a PBS beg-a-thon, so you'll probably have to go to Ebay (where I got mine). It's on a video DVD, and it's the tightest I've ever heard them play. Everyone is has perfect tempo on every song!

BTW - Petey Pussy left them long ago and was replaced with another pretty boy, but he's easier to stomach than Ceterra was.

[BibChr]

Yeah, I like Keith a lot. He was a big Kath fan, though he's (relatively) just a kid. His solo on 25 or 6 to 4 starts off with a homage to Kath, then he takes it in his own direction.

He's got two albums, one with Tris Imboden and a bunch of guys (including Pankow and Loughnane), one with Chris Pinnick and, mm, someone. I think I'll get the former; I think they're both instrumental. Pinnick was the second Kath replacement; lightning-fast and very clean style.

Current bass/lead singer is Jason Scheff, very nice guy, talented bass player. Just wish they'd get off the ballads and do some ROCK.

I found the album you mentioned here. Is that it? Is it the new guys (Champlin, Howland, etc.), or does it go back to Kath days, or both?

Dan

[BibChr]

I just got both of Howland's albums from CD Baby (fair price, great service, really funny).

I have only started both, but LOVE them so far. Just my groove: hot fusion stuff, with sizzle and a sense of humor. Really looking forward to hearing the rest.

FWIW,
Dan