128: Peter Cetera: American singer, songwriter, bassist, and an original member of the superstar...

128: Peter Cetera: American singer, songwriter, bassist, and an original member of the superstar rock group Chicago who has found his summit from his humble beginnings in the south side of Chicago to an award-winning career, including 17 albums with Chicago and 8 solo albums.
Peter Cetera
Did you know that Peter Cetera also had the desire to be an athlete? But what was it that pushed this shining star to follow the guiding light of a magical music career? “I think when people ask me about singing, to me it was the emotion I think is the thing I gave, that I tried to give to everything I sang. Emotion. Feeling. I may not be the best scat singer or whatever. But, I try to sing from the heart, from the feeling. And I think that comes through to a lot of people.”

On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Peter Cetera, American singer, songwriter, bassist, an original member of the legendary rock group Chicago. What was it like for Peter Cetera during the early years of performing? “I was a reluctant performer let’s just say. You know, I never walked on stage with that, ‘I’m going to slay ‘em.’ I always walked on stage with, ‘Oh my God. I can’t breathe.’ Really. Seriously. And it is just like sports. It takes you a couple of plays to get into the game.”

What You Will Learn:

Peter Cetera started his band in high school, never went to college, and never turned back from music. But what sparked that occupational inspiration? “These two older guys, older maybe 19 or 20, took me to this teenaged rock ‘n roll club. It looked like a real thing, except no booze. This group comes on, The Rebel Rockets, from Mattoon, Illinois, and both guitar players stood on top of the amps. The lead singer wore sunglasses. And it was about the coolest thing I ever seen or heard. And that right there, I just went, ‘I want to do that.’”

What was the music grind like for Peter Cetera, making the transition from Chicago to Los Angeles, where Chicago went on to play hundreds and hundreds of shows in night clubs and colleges? “It took a little while. But we all drove out from Chicago. I drove out in my ‘67 Volkswagen, pulling a trailer, and we all went on to L.A. We lived in the same house. Eight guys in a house, seven of us and a road manager. We just started working clubs.”

Peter Cetera shares the electric excitement of opening up for Jimi Hendrix? “There is a knock on the door and it’s our road manager and he walks in and his eyes are bulging and he goes, ‘Jimi Hendrix wants to come see you guys.’ So, Hendrix walks in the room and the door opens, and there he is with that black kind of flat brimmed hat and all the accoutrements...he walks in and goes, ‘You cats are mother f**kers.’ Just like that. I was like, ‘Whoa!’ So he came in and he sat and talked with us the whole set and he goes, ‘God, you guys are so good.’ And sure enough, shortly after that his manager got a hold of us and says, ‘He wants to take you as his opening act.’ What? Let’s go!”

Peter Cetera talks about the process of contributing music to major movies, such as “Glory of Love” for The Karate Kid II that was originally written for Rocky IV. “In the case of that one, they sent me a tape. Not of the whole movie. Just a VHS tape and the script and I sat there and watched it for a couple things and, ‘Let’s see, fighting. Hmm.’ You know? And I had this chord track and I started singing and, ‘We did it all...hmmm...oh...the glory of love. Hey, wait a minute, what if it is like knights in shining armor.’ I just came along that thing...I finished it and I thought, It’s the first and only song where I thought… ‘That’s a hit. It’s got to be a hit. They got to love this. We took it back and they turned it down. Stallone turned it down.”

How did Peter Cetera’s work with Chicago come to an end? “The big thing about the whole group was drinking and drugs. I mean, that was the big downfall. Let’s state that clearly. Big downfall. And we all did it. Some of us got burned out more than the others and some of us quit. That was the downfall of it. Because nobody around you ever said, ‘Hey man, could you knock off doing that blow?’ You know? Nobody ever said that.”

Partnership with David Foster

David Foster is the mega-successful record producer that Peter Cetera considers the best piano player he ever worked with. What exactly is it that Peter feels David brings to the table in the studio? “Foster, he brought positiveness. He brought musicianship. And he just went, ‘No, those songs stinks. He was magical to work with. I loved working with the guy, and we had a good string of things and then he went on to bigger and better things”

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[@glowaves]

Everybody knows PC's unique, pitch-perfect vocal talent, but his bass playing with late-60's early-70s Chicago was incomparable. His bass lines reflected more musical imagination than any other bass player.

[@nickf2170]

Agree, true star material.

[@petertavella4752]

His voice is great but his bass chops on early Chicago tunes were exceptional! Terrific bass lines on Goodbye and A hit by Verses on Chicago V. He drove the Chicago train always in the pocket, and tasteful sophisticated lines.

[@lamarravery4094]

Peter claims he doesn't like jazz, but he sure plays his bass with a jazzy style on a lot of the early Chicago tunes.

[@lamarravery4094]

And I might also add, Peter is the best bass player, better than McCartney.

[@susanrossgmailaccount565]

I graduated High School 1974. Peter Ceterra from 1968-1978 was Everything to me. He didn't know me, I never met him. But I saw him every day on the Chicago concerts online. He was and is amazing. Watched the youtube videos, the interviews, his life unfolding in front of our eyes. Would love to tell him how much we all adored him, he was THE BEST, The classiest,. most precious. ... I wish I could've met him. Sorry I never got the chance.

[@davidhudson3659]

What a singer and what a great guy, I was lucky enough to see him sing twice and even more lucky to meet him after each gig, my favourite singer of all time and deserves to put his feet up after the most amazing career .

[@chicagomusicfan8817]

Peter Cetera has more than earned the chance to retire. He’s the best voice ever in the music industry. I’ve Loved the group Chicago since 1970 and imo he’s the voice of Chicago. All the guys were very talented but when they brought Peter in that was the best thing they could have done for the group. Love this guy, and Peter enjoy your retirement you totally deserve it

[@kennycetera1522]

Chicago Fan ... what do you mean, “when they brought Peter in...”? Like, they were already recording albums “when they brought Peter in?” What did they do before he joined them? They weren’t even CTA yet! LOL

[@chicagomusicfan8817]

Kenny Cetera well whenever it was he joined them it was a great choice. He was the voice of Chicago at least to me. They only got better after that. 🥰

[@sdne1959]

@@kennycetera1522 . He's/She's EXACTLY right! Cetera was not there right at the beginning. The group The Big Thing (that would eventually become C.T.A., which as we know, soon became Chicago) was already formed when Cetera was brought in, as noted here: "Realizing the need for both a tenor to complement baritones Lamm and Kath, and a bass player because Lamm's use of organ bass pedals did not provide "adequate bass sound", local tenor and bassist Peter Cetera was invited to join the Big Thing in late 1967." source: Wikipedia Close, but no cigar (in terms of Peter Cetera being in the group from the VERY start). .

[@tennisbum3686]

I've always enjoyed Chicago, but the best part was hearing Peter's voice, unlike anybody else's it stands out with a distinct sound. The songs he wrote in my opinion will never fade, they're well written, and beautifully sung, Peter is the real deal. I know what Peter means when you said Idaho is a beautiful place to live, I spent a couple years in Coeur d'Alene, prettiest place I've ever seen. I think it'll be interesting to see what Peter is going to be doing as a retired singer, what fulfills his life at this point. Very courageous, and wise to quit while you're still relevant and as Peter would say still has his chops. I hope he's happy, and finds relevance in his life at this point after retirement, I wish Peter the best, he has certainly earned it, stay strong Peter

[@danalyntuthill1538]

They didn't bring Peter in. He was there from the start.

[@markthurman281]

I was - and will forever be - a huge fan of Chicago, especially the original band. In the perfect world that I see only through my rose colored glasses, Terry would still be alive and all seven original members would still be playing music together. Of course, in the real world we all grow older, all great situations have their time and place, and eventually all things change. I have been playing bass guitar since I was 14 in 1971, and Peter was one of my early influences. He played bass with a pick, which was rather unusual. People always talk about Peter as a great singer, which he most certainly has been throughout his career. I wish, however, that more people also talked about his tremendous skills as a bass player. Regardless of the nature of the relationships that exist among the surviving six original members, I have nothing but admiration for all of them. I saw Chicago in concert for the first time in the summer of ‘75. I’ve never gotten to meet any of the members, but it feels like I have known them as friends for all these years. Wishing you a long and happy retirement, Peter. This is a great interview!

[@daddylongleg9113]

And yours is a great commentary:)

[@Patrickrivasticksdrums]

I can relate, but to Danny because I play drums. Saw them in concert 1971,1973 and 1974. I'll never forget the shows. It is heartbreaking to see them retire one by one. Walt Parazaider is gone as well.

[@jakobole]

Exactly. Not only that, he was killer on bass WHILE singing. Check this out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIO7ZIqtm9uXjJI

[@michellec-i9415]

So great to finally hear that golden voice again. I’m sad that he has made the decision to hang it up but all good things must come to an end. He was the soundtrack to my youth and his music both with Chicago and solo has stood the test of time. There will never be another Peter Cetera in this lifetime or the the next.

[@70brine]

Sad to see Peter retire, but I can totally understand and respect that. Still enjoy his music. Classic Chicago with Peter Cetera and Terry Kath is the best.

[@sharonlaforest6134]

I agree. All of the old Chicago videos from the 1970's are great. Terry and Peter were always the icons of that band. One complimented the other with all of their talent.

[@70brine]

SHARON LAFOREST definitely. That’s the band I tend to remember when I think of Chicago.

[@comedygumballmachine4748]

@@sharonlaforest6134 "Dialogue" wraps THAT up in a nutshell!

[@patriciaarchie7822]

I will always love PETER , loved him with Chicago loved him when he went solo, he has the golden voice 💜💜💜

[@MIKECNW]

@@sharonlaforest6134 Robert Lam was just as important as he also did lead singing in the early years.

[@karenpristera6944]

One fabulous interview🎉❤...Peter Cetera is the inspiration....my most favorite singer of all time... awesome 😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@pffortes]

How sad to hear about his retirement. He truly has one of the best voices in ALL of rock/pop history. I understand his desire to retire while his voice is still strong. To all people who put off seeing their favorite singers live: DON’T!

[@lamarravery4094]

Peter is my favorite pop rock singer ever, no one could ever sound like him, his voice is a gift from God. Very sad to hear of his retirement, I would've seen him in concert had I known he was going to retire.

[@MaeMee5]

GREAT INTERVIEW! Well people have been wondering why Peter's been so silent for so long - now we know. I think he is to be commended for going out "On Top". Classy move for a very classy, down-to-earth guy. All of us look forward to retirement, why not Peter? Of course as a fan, my heart is broken. But I'll get by. Best of Luck, Peter, in whatever lies ahead 🎶❤️🎶

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

Priscilla Schroeder ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jessiem276]

Peter sounds like such a great guy....right when you think you can't love him any more. My favorite singer...handsome, too 💙

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

Jessi Brunson he has aged nicely like a delicious red wine my friend.

[@jessiem276]

@@leticiadelacruz9150 I definitely agree!

[@robertfarella5344]

A great bassist with Chicago-underrated

[@TruthHurts58]

For many of us, Peter will always be the voice of CHICAGO. I wish he would still go out and sing on Foster's tour a few times a year. He's earned the right to spend his remaining time on this earth in whatever capacity he desires. I wish I could have heard him sing live one time.

[@moodydeb_4984]

I continue to watch the KZbin videos of classic Chicago and Peter. I never had the chance to see them in a live setting and feel I completely missed out. From what interviews I did see and all the appearances they had made, I don't blame Peter for retiring. He certainly deserves it. What an amazing life he has had tho. I've heard he doesn't like to talk about his time with Chicago but I would be so mesmerized to be able to listen to stories from that time frame. I wish him and his family the best and hope he would consider continuing on Twitter every now and then !!

[@jthoen61]

I'm 59 years old and I grew up listening to Chicago. They were a huge influence on me. The Terry Kath years were the best. When Terry died, the band was never the same. I've always loved Cetera's voice. Regarding his retirement, hey we all get old. He's in his 70's. He wanted to go out while he still has his voice, and not to overstay his welcome. I consider myself blessed hearing Chicago and Cetera's music all these years.

[@sophiamcnamara9851]

Most electrifying voice on the planet Peter cetera

[@andrewthomas9777]

This interview with PC is the best I have heard!! Mark is a great interviewer

[@user-rb5il9zo5f]

I really dont agree, I think he was terrible. He was really open and missed so many follow up questions. He had his questions ready and he could hardly listen to his answers.

[@carolray9942]

Love to hear Peter Cetera sing, Beautiful voice the one and only good voice

[@aderus4302]

May God give Peter Cetera Health and strength.... so many people love his song ,,, voice and of course I'm the biggest fan :)... although I was born in 80s eras..... from his song I've knew when he felt in love,,, begging love and missing someone that he love. . . . . viva forefer Peter. . . . . .

[@IndianaFossil]

Peter Cetera. The Man and His music!

[@magnuswettermark8293]

Good singer,Good bassplayer,Good songwriter and even more important a realy Good guy. Has followed this man and Chicago all of my life as a fan.

[@brendaredman5025]

I love Peter. Great singer and always handsome!!

[@sharonlaforest6134]

This is a great interview. Peter is such a down-to-earth guy considering he became such a famous singer. I can understand why he decided to retire. He has been in the music industry for well over 50 years and has traveled and toured all over the world many times. Not an easy life and he deserves to enjoy his life now with all of the memories he has from back in the day.

[@ronalddelpozzo9026]

Hey Mark , great interview with Peter & you were also fantastic doing what you do . Thx

[@jennybohmanfry7483]

This was a great interview!

[@pattyhaley9594]

Peter brings joy to so many with his singing. Whether recorded or in person. Sure glad I was able to see him in concert twice. Blue skies Peter! Hope to see you around the patch.

[@Thegrillingdude]

Great interview! Thank you for sharing and new subscriber!

[@ZenyattaFan1]

I can understand him being burned out on touring and not wanting to do it any more. But he can still do a dozen shows a year. That wouldn't be too taxing. He still sounds great. I saw him 1 1/2 years ago at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. He was fantastic. Hopefully he will still do an occasional show.

[@sdne1959]

. "But he can still do a dozen shows a year. That wouldn't be too taxing......... Hopefully he will still do an occasional show." Yup....I can almost hear ol' Pete now....."DAMN IT !! I REALLY want to retire, but 'ZenyattaFan' says I should still be able to do a dozen shows or so a year, and that that won't be too taxing for me....so I guess that means I WON'T be retiring now !! DAMN IT !! ;-) .

[@Cindy875]

Heartbroken

[@kyleryan3582]

Glory of love a great song. All your songs are great. I'm a big fan of the 69 thru 78 cause it was background music when I was a toddler

[@Pastor4all52]

As a drummer myself, Peter was a damn good bass player as well. He is just a very creative musician and super-talented.

[@terrypapetti6813]

I love him!

[@coolcat6303]

Great interview & I loved the old stories. I grew up listening to his golden voice back in the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s and consider Chicago 17 & his ‘88 solo album two of the finest Pop/Rock albums of all time. And although he’s mostly known for his soft ballads & duets, he could really rock with the best of them. Only wish I could’ve seen him live. At least there’s some great concert videos out there. Here’s hoping that he’ll do an occasional show though. If not, I hope he enjoys his retirement. He definitely left his mark on music history & had a great long run.

[@MIKECNW]

Un I don't know what reality you live in but he also sung on many of the groups up temple pop and rock songs.

[@coolcat6303]

@@MIKECNW I never said that he didn't sing any uptempo songs. I said that he was mostly known for doing slow ballads on the radio.

[@MIKECNW]

@@coolcat6303 Bullshit. 25 or 6 to 4, Feeling Stringer Everyday, Call On Me. weren't ballads.

[@ericgrove7755]

Very interesting interview. Peter Cetera helped Chicago sound great over the years.

[@michaelshaffer8451]

Chicago wouldn’t have been what it used to be if Peter Cetera hadn’t agreed to join the band. Cetera is an anomaly of talent and voice, and an entity like that cannot remain anonymous among 6 other people. A band collective of equals is nothing more than a utopian pipe dream. Sooner or later, a leader always emerges from the group and maintaining the mission’s status quo becomes impossible. The rest of Chicago fought nature and lost. I’ve always pined for a “last hurrah”, 10 or 12-city, one night only, limited engagement of all surviving band members to put their differences aside for just a short period of time and let the die-hard fans give them a final send off… but from the way the band treated Peter in ‘85, and the ‘16 Rock And Roll HOF induction, I don’t believe he’d ever agree to even 1 date with them, even if everyone else was down. Cetera seems perfectly content in his golden years. He may not want anything to do with music, but it does sound like he’s still in relatively good health, active and not ready to go the way of Yoda. I wish him well in life and hope that his retirement is as fulfilling as his musical career.

[@lindasedillo5363]

Every song Peter sings is just great

[@anthonygentile8968]

I can't believe he won't be touring again 😭

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

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[@AnaMaria-ts6td]

só são . smI

[@MIKECNW]

Big deal.

[@anitad.6970]

So sad to hear that 😢

[@MichaelSimmons.]

Peter is a great singer, and a very underrated bass player. His bass lines when he was with Chicago, are really good. (On a side note, it would have been nice if whoever posted this video, had spelled Jimi Hendrix name right)

[@johnsampson1096]

Listen to Beginnings, by Chicago, that bass carries the hook!

[@juliejensen7370]

Excellent interviewing skills!

[@JesseeSage]

Mountain climbing, football, and rock n roll . Awesome guest and conversation. I think Chicago isn't unlike most notable bands that produced exceptionally great music at the cost of internal friction and disagreements,.. which is probably the active ingredient to such success. I think Peter Cetera should keep an open mind in regards to returning, regrouping with as many original members of Chicago as possible to write some new music. His return to the lineup would put them back on the map, no doubt.

[@lamarravery4094]

I wish Peter and David Foster could do one last album together. They were so good together.

[@tommeredith7079]

Peter Centera really made a huge contribution to the overall success of Chicago from the beginning. His singing voice was perfect pitch for this particular group of musicians. Peter's skill at playing the bass is overlooked in my opinion. Peter's songwriting and his ability to deliver a song with such emotion and feeling made the band Chicago a remarkable accomplishment. What is a shame is how Peter's bandmates treated him towards the end of his tenure with the band. Like many artist, Peter had written songs he wanted to perform on a solo basis. The Chicago bandmates wouldn't compromise one bit. These guys are jealous and petty. Peter asked for an arrangement similar to what Phil Collins made with his band Genesis. Phil went on to a great solo career but always returned to the mother ship. But not the Chicago guys. They found another guy Bill was his name, worked well for a while then the band crapped all over him when he wanted a solo venture. Make no mistake about it, the guys in Chicago will mow you down with a smile.

[@clovisduarte8535]

Pude assistir seu show aqui no Brasil, foi mágico esse momento, diante do meu cantor favorito, suas canções são fantásticas, sua voz não tem comparação, lamentável saber sobre sua aposentadoria. O mundo precisa de mais canções sobre amor, e nisso ele é mestre!!!!

[@chadchesney3858]

Such a cool interview. Wow I never knew the thing about Glory of Love being for Rocky 4. Hard to believe because it is so perfect for Karate Kid 2. It wasn’t right for Rocky so things worked out for the best. I’ve been a closet Cetera fan all my life. I love it when he says “motherf-cker “ lol. U just think of him as so clean cut ya know.

[@harrisfleming7431]

I was lucky to see Chicago with Peter Cetera, but after Terry Kath died. I guess they were coming apart, based on the timing, but you couldn't tell from the music. Just great.

[@jasongaetz]

Nice to hear that he still says in contact with Bobby Lamm. They created a ton of great music together.

[@alfredmuniz101]

Peter the greatest singer in Chicago the voice lucky charm l love Poland my rich uncle love Tommy for ever young fredy

[@alfredmuniz101]

Great voice ever an angel voice Mr. Cetera and your brothers Chicago made history blessing Peter thanks

[@woodyburkhalter1]

i was sittin at a red light in sun valley and a cherry red 67 corvette with the top down pulled up next to me, i didnt know cetera lived in ketchum but i knew that was him and said hi, i was like wow, he was laughin

[@woodyburkhalter1]

i told him my 2 big sisters brought home chicagos first album the day it hit the record store in atlanta, my sisters had phenominal taste in all genres of music.

[@lamarravery4094]

The first time I heard the Glory of Love on the radio, I knew that was going to number one. The summer of 86, that was the song. The song wouldn't have worked on Rocky iv, but it totally worked for the Karate Kid 2. And the movie wasn't horrible.

[@lamarravery4094]

Very informative and fun interview. I hope Peter will make another album.

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

Lamarr Avery oh I wait patiently

[@RG-hf4et]

The current die hard Peter Cetera fans were heartbroken to hear of Peter's retirement this way in this interview. It was not announced on his webpage either. We fans feel like he just disappeared into the twilight zone. Very sad.

[@s.j.2850]

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[@idzp8143]

Watched the Chicago Netflix documentary and I wondered what PC's take is on it. There are always 2 sides of the story. This is very enlightening.

[@AffordableEscapesShreveport]

He calls it the CROCKumentary. And he is def right. That band was supposed to be a so called Democracy. It was a sham * full of hypocrasy!

[@sdne1959]

@@AffordableEscapesShreveport . And read Danny Seraphine's (the band's original drummer) book, "Street Player".....one of the few bios currently out there by an actual member of the band. It's a good read (though it does come off seeming just a BIT one-sided in the end, given how it all played out for him), but still a VERY eye-opening glimpse into some of the things that were going on behind the scenes, from the band's 'beginnings' and first two decades, or so, on their rise to MONSTER success. Unfortunately, Seraphine was a VERY vocal member of the band, and tended to ruffle some of the other band member's 'feathers' by his own admission, and as a result, he too ended up on the outside looking in, just like Cetera. But UNLIKE Cetera, not by choice.....he was ousted by the band in 1990. Hope Cetera ends up writing that book he mentions possibly doing here, though I won't hold my breath (as it sounds like it's just an idea at this point, and not something he's even started working on yet (though I don't know for sure, and (obviously) could be wrong)).... .

[@AffordableEscapesShreveport]

@@sdne1959 You know Mark- I had that book and hadnt even read it for a year- finally read Dannys book in 1 day. I have always felt that PC wanted out way before he actually got out. With the Horny Band & Lamm- I mean it was only a democracy when they said it was. I have to give him much respect & regard- there wont be ANOTHER PC & his voice and we all know it. What turned me completely off of the band - Which I had heard much earlier before word came out- was that instead of the Guys- their attorneys & Mgmt coming face to face with Peter- they took the Low Road and just sent him a Letter with do this OR?????? I mean we are talking Peter Cetera Here- and that shows the Sleaze ball way this band handles things. AND after he and Foster went to work to save this band, while most of them were in Rehab- not writing songs- or working! Lamm was in Rehab- Didnt Know what Time it was AND did Anybody really care! There were too many Ego issues, and I can name names, but wont. Lets just say he played a trombone. Thats just for starters. So Peter took the high road and said Ok fine - I guess you need to find another bass player! Not to mention- this band FINALLy had a face/frontman- which I felt he always was all along. The 80s came and Every Band was doing BALLADS. Didnt matter what band- that was the trend then! Some people didnt get into the 80s ballad stuff. Well I didnt like Disco & Trying to "Stay Alive". HA So we ALL had to Roll with whatever. Peter has been Solo Longer than with the band, So He Moved on. But you know- The Whole Franchise treated him Like Crap, and its something you cant forget. Even If they all had sat down at the table- I still think P was meant to move on.

[@sdne1959]

@@AffordableEscapesShreveport . I promise I will check it out at some point, just don't have time now. But when I do, I'll let you know... .

[@MillerGenuineDraft1980]

That’s cool that Peter is into mountain climbing. I’m fascinated by it as well but way to chicken to actually do it.

[@casario2808]

He calls it a "crockumentary" yet he declined to participate in it. Loved Cetera in the early and mid Chicago days, but bit of a smell factor here. I thought the documentary was fair. It was clear that in the early days that while Cetera was a main voice, he didn't write much in the early days (a period that I feel really defined the unique and innovative sound of "Chicago"). It was fair to say too that once Cetera developed as more of the lead songwriter, and with David Foster's sonic plastic-coating influence, it really wasn't the same "Chicago". He generated a tons of hits to be sure, but a different more soft and commercial sound (not my thing...but hey it was the 80s). Meanwhile Lamm was too heavily into drugs (which he fully admits in the movie) to provide any writing input as he had in the early days (when it was fair too to say he carried the band, songwriting wise). The documentary evidence that Lamm and the others were also a bit jealous and had their egos hurt by Cetera''s rise in the ranks. And it was also fair for Cetera to want to split his career with the band and as a soloist. Perhaps the part where the other's claimed Cetera wanted more money or his own bus or whatever...maybe that was exagerrated by the band, who obviously still harbored ill feelings. It is a shame though he didnt join for the Rock and Roll HoF, putting the past behind like a few other inductee bands had. But anyway, he seems like a good enough guy just the same.

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

I wanna seriously smack the 2 idiots who gave this interview a thumbs down.. The history. The mans life and career is incredible . Sounds to this day so humble and appreciative for his career and life!!!

[@leticiadelacruz9150]

@@TruthHurts58 wouldn’t be surprised

[@brucep9729]

Good interview! But I would have loved to hear you ask him about what happened with the Rick and Roll HOF induction for Chicago and why he didn't come. I've heard the other side but would have liked to get his take on it!

[@AffordableEscapesShreveport]

He had asked to have the key brought down a bit if he was to sing with them. The Horny guys said No! They said No to just about everything. In case you never noticed- those Horny guys - in particular 1- had a huge Ego. Whatever. I've met ALOT of Guys in bands. Jon Bon Jovi- Doobies- Lou Gramm & Kelly Hansen- Jimi Jamison-Danny Seraphine- the list goes on literally. But I wanted to meet P more than any.

[@Guyver09]

Hmmm, wonder who that could be...J...i...m...m...y

[@AffordableEscapesShreveport]

@@Guyver09 W/O Peter I dropped this band a long time ago. Hes the reason I even paid attention at all. Never looked back & followed his Solo Career. I think each member had their issues. Not just Pankow. But if it were not for Peter & Foster that band would have been history- period. I wrote a TRIBUTE to Peter on here in another comment. Doubt he will ever see it..

[@garfieldharrison510]

The problem is that Peter Cetera only wanted to do a solo career. The rest of the band didn't feel comfortable with that. It would've been good for the Band. He was expanding. Terry Kath also wanted to expand before his untimely transition. But have it as you may he did have an auspicious career.

[@lamarravery4094]

Peter Cetera's songs were used in Summer Lovers, Karate Kid 2, Three Men and a Baby, Chances Are, and Pretty Woman.

[@3rdRockRider]

Baywatch, Deadpool 2, ...

[@lamarravery4094]

@@3rdRockRider Forgot about those. A film called a lot like love that starred Ashton Kutcher used If You Leave Me Now and a George Clooney film where he played a soldier in Iraq during the first Gulf war used If You Leave Me Now as well.

[@garfieldharrison510]

Well, Peter Hip Hop isn't garbage. It's the largest selling Genre right now. It doesn't have to be the same. Just like his Mom who smiled when she saw the Beatles. Hip Hop Music is the new pop. Not everything you have to like. But, to discard it as not being music is not realistic. Just admit you don't know how to fit anymore. The problem is trying to fiit. Just do what you do if you are able to still deliver the goods. Everything has its time. Sometime a lot of us have chances to prove something great in all of this.

[@decacards5250]

Its funny BS&T are mentioned because Peter Cetera and John Clayton Thomas, the lead vocalist of that group share the same birthday....month, date, and year.

[@3rdRockRider]

David's bday is 3 years earlier.

[@cynthiariordan1046]

David Clayton Thomas

[@lamarravery4094]

That documentary about Chicago that was on CNN, Now more than ever, was pretty negative towards Peter. Although they acknowledged Peter's vocal talents, Robert Lamm was saying how insecure Peter was in songwriting. And they totally were jealous of Peter writing If You Leave Me Now, their first number one hit. As great as they were, Robert and James, they never could write a number one song and that's gotta hurt, lol.

[@lamarravery4094]

I don't think Peter lives in Ketchum anymore. I think he moved to Nashville recently.

[@nondeblah]

Hey, guy, Chicago had hits that Mr. Cetera didn't write.

[@davidcarlin3850]

Poor research with questions. Should have asked about current relationships with other key band people like Seraphine, Lamb. More feedback from the Chicago documentary. Just ok for me

[@rkproductions7180]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Cetera requested that they didn’t talk about that. Sometimes people just like to keep things to themselves.

[@dianemadigan3252]

It’s Lamm, not Lamb.

[@bobburroughs6241]

Last decent album 1974.

[@Txdcblues]

Who tf is Jimmy Hendrix?!?

[@briannabonesteel418]

am i the only one who caught the part about if he had to keep touring the way they were he wouldve, well, blown my brains out.

[@moodydeb_4984]

Nope, I heard the same thing. Kinda took me by surprise...

[@Cindy875]

I heard him say that too. I didn’t realize that touring was becoming more difficult for him. I’m still processing what he said, and am still heartbroken

[@lamarravery4094]

Touring's hard. All the constant traveling. I don't blame him for not wanting to tour anymore, but he's great at what he does.

[@sdne1959]

. He actually said it twice.... .

[@RG-hf4et]

No, you are interpreting what Peter said the wrong way.....This is what he said: "I really worked solowise the past couple of years until last Thanksgiving. I wanted to see what was left out there for me & I worked my tail off , blew my brains out, I mean, I came home...My last gig was..."...............What he was saying was he worked his ass off.......!!! Don't start rumors. Geeez.

[@AnaMaria-ts6td]

Entendi direito. Ele se aposentou?

[@joeydonuts5646]

Foster made Cetera just as arrogant as he. Cetera has a GREAT voice, as Foster has a GREAT talent to produce. Aside from those qualities, they aren't two guys I'd trust. Chicago's documentary was fair towards Cetera. Cetera struggles with leaving Chicago assuming he'd be the next big hit. When in reality, Chicago kept on ticking.

[@RG-hf4et]

Chicago kept on ticking and is still cashing in at every concert with Peter's hits. Chicago is just a cover band & had been for a long time. Yawn!

[@tonitrout9938]

This guy is a real jerk.

[@DJRICKYG]

oh god...peter, enough of the syrupy sweet wedding song muzak , geez get a fn grip and write some rock and roll