I’m not sure I follow everything James Pankow says here but the gist is that musically talented people may be hassled because in his view others don’t understand their dedication to music. It could be true. I would propose another theory which is more focused on the individual musician. I would offer that someone like James Pankow loves music so much that he isn’t interested in doing ordinary things like hanging out drinking beer with the guys. It’s not that anyone was picking on James Pankow but rather James was feeling regret that he just couldn’t ever be one of the guys because he loved music so much.

A great insight from Mr. Pankow. Learning an instrument can be difficult and it takes stick-to-it-iveness, a passion to master those and in this case a wind instrument you need powerful lungs and a great ear and enormous talent as Chicago members all had. Chicago, legends!

He resembles his goofy looking brother with the huge forehand and receding hairline! 😂 He’s really nothing notable anyway. Can’t sing either. This is how he continues to make his living . Squandering off of the bands past. Chicago became a lounge act after the devastating death of gifted guitarist, Terry Kath. 😔💔🙏🏻💐🕊️

I love watching Jon, on the concerts that I watch Kenny on. Great job Jon. Wish I was there, to listen to Kenny in person.

What an excellent player and person. When I'm working on Beginnings I do it to the live version played in Tanglewood. Jimmy is having such a good time on stage. You can see it in his face, see it in the way he grooves. Watching/listening to him make me smile even when I play a wrong note(or a bunch of wrong notes. Danny(Southern Sierra)

Anyone else watching this after watching his new tour vlog with bvb at Palace theater?

Well little did they know one day Lonny will be part of a big rock group. So glad he is part of BvB now.

Love them all. Terry Kath (RIP), Peter Cetera and Danny Seraphine fired later on, along with the original members that continued, kept going with the band, that is: Walther Parazaider, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane and Robert Lamm. All of them outstanding talented musicians. I am a diehard Chicago fan 💪🏼😎🇺🇲

James Pankow my favorite Trambonist of all Time.. So humble, so amazing Chicago The Best, I love you guys!🙏💖❤️😘

Lol, I thought this was Eric Clapton interviewing James Pankow.

One of my favorite members. Here is a guy ( if you watch older vids ) who played his trombone... danced ... was so into the song when he wasn’t playing.... [ just see a live archived video of 25 or 6 to 4 ] what a guy!!! Love this man!!!!

Sadly This Guy Is Boring .Next ?

I miss Terry Kath. If he were alive and still with Chicago I would still be buying their albums. As is, I think 7 was my last one

Chicago has always been the greatest from day one, what a life they must have lived. I always pictured them going back to teach in their later years. Could you imagine having Robert Lamm or Jimmy Pankow teach music theory or song writing. Not too late guys??

Huh. I've been doing kind of a musical deep dive on Chicago, and have found JP to be quite the interesting character. Apparently he's an overall good guy, too. Aweosome!

A so so horn player that got famous via CHICAGO. The original drummer has / had serious talent

No one scored and voiced horns like Jimmy!

The joint didn't help either of them on this day. Try not smoking until you've finished taping. . . you might surprise yourself!

Wish the backtrack wasn't add for mood...The guy has important things to say...

HI Bill! I think you may be may the man I'm looking for ... well at least on my way to the man you are interviewing here! No I'm not just a fan, in fact I don't know much about Mr Pankow, save what I've learnt here and a little snippet I heard in a doco on Chicago. Jimmy Pankow, in this documentary, related how he had saved a day and fixed a broken heart with a song that he wrote in one take while his girlfriend was being super sad and had locked herself in a room....

Just saying I played trombone iny school dazes.you are the best instrumentalist, inspired me to play the Best each time I played.

Artists are probably picked on a lot because they aren't different, but special. They have the God given gift to create art and they are focused, while the average guy is going through the same boring day to day motions.

Interesting story about Pankow's getting harassed and bullied because he was different. I understand. I went through that too as I'm sure many have and still do. It makes you stronger, but it can end up hurting the more fragile ones to the point of suicide. Why is there a human need to scapegoat and pick on people different? Because we are sheep always finding a leader to follow. It's easy when you don't need to make the decisions.

A great guitar player Jon 🌟🌟🌟🌟🎶🎶🎶🎶

Being a trombone player myself, have always had a lot of respect for james pankow . His writing and playing are outstanding. Truely has been blessed with the gift of music.

Ugh, Pankow beats around the bush so much. ANNOYING INTERVIEW.

How would you feel if I said that I know Dan personally? He’s the dad of one of my good friends among other things.

These bands all sound the same like they have the same 2 writers. Great Music but where's the variety ?

Thanks Nate nice .

Great interview! I especially love Jimmy Pankow!

"Be sober...drug free...for the most part or whatever..."

how can i get in touch with Zeke?

That's nice of Jimmy to talk about being " different" when he was a student learning & concentrating on his art, while the "normal " kids were out drinking beer......3 cheers for the guys who are DIFFERENT!

SO happy for Robert Lamm, Jimmy Pankow and Peter Cetera on being inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

love ths band!!

One of my favorite players, his style is is fantastic and his licks are tasty!

are you doing vlogs for the Marianas trench tour ?

Fabrizio is a boss

LOL. This is much more equipment than a simple iPhone.

JUST - TELL - US - WHO - YOU - ARE - LISTENING - TO - MAN!!! **LoL** No need to go on & on & on about being in a classical mood one day & a jazz mood the next.... we get that... lots of us do the same thing... so just tell us... lay it all out there, the whole spectrum.... OR is it that you DON'T listen to music anymore?? Burnt out on the mainstream junk? Can't say I blame him, if that's the case.... Maybe that's why Satellite Radio & Pandora & Spotify & making your own personal playlists is where it's at... NOBODY wants corporate programming!!!! **ugh**

Nate is a great drummer. He is versatile and very talented.

That was fun. Thank you Mr. Pankow. I have been a fan since I was in jr. high school and the band teacher Mr. Roper, brought in Chicago Transit Authority. This was in September of 1969. He was very hip for that time. He wanted to show us that 'band music' could be just as popular as rock music. This was in Wichita, Kansas and I finally got to see you in March of 1975. And thank you Mr. Vandiver. I really enjoyed the lessons from the pros. You may be the one person I would let help with my hair and beard..... Please tell the band that I really enjoyed the last album. I only wish the horns had been a little more up in the mix. It was your best and most original album since SOS and maybe since Chicago eleven. When you play Tulalip again, let me know... I want to be there... #WarrenProject #DrMorq #NowMorethanEver

Thanks Jason this is great!

My new favorite word is #guitarmonies love this!!

Well well well! Look what you find when you're shopping for guitars online! You find your old buddy Joe Arick! I'm proud of you brother. This is a long way from Dominos! LOL

Gotta download!!

Anxiously awaiting the full video!!!!!! KIDNEYYYYYY THIEFFFF!!!!!!

WASH your kidneys!!!!!!

Really great video, I didn't really have much of an opinion on good DI's ... until now!

So THAT'S why theres never any tp, thanks dudes...