"25 or 6 to 4" (Live - Tanglewood) by Chicago -- Drummer reacts!

[@BritIronRebel]

You just witnessed one of the greatest guitarists and his vocals were great too!

[@Falstaff-mr8fk]

A much-told story but one time in an interview, Jimi Hendrix was asked what it was like being the greatest guitarist. He replied, "I don't know, ask Terry Kath." He was Hendrix's favorite guitarist. They both died too soon.

[@davidmeir9348]

Jimi also said: "He plays guitar better than I do, he's the greatest guitar player in the universe." It's an absolute crime that his name is not as well known in the general public as Jimi, Clapton or Van Halen. They are, of course fantastic, but Terry Kath should be on every lips as well.

[@buscem00]

That's an absolute true story. Jimi Hendrix said quote he's better than me

[@Fuphyter]

Love that quote!

[@1perfectpitch]

Myth. It never happened. I've heard the same thing about Clapton, Rory Gallegher and others. The only documented example is on the Dick Cavett TV show he said. "I'm kinda diggin' this Billy Gibbons guy".

[@Bigdave1369]

He calls out "Terry Kath" at the end, not "Take care". Terry was the lead guitarist.

[@nanghelutamx2]

We should say that to all reactions

[@pommie5093]

This is definitely one of the top solos of all time, absolutely! Terry Kath was a genius, RIP.

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

Sometimes during the guitar solo you forgot this was 1970. Amazing performance.

[@nachotube7012]

“He just goes back like nothing happened” 😄😄 This guy gets it!!

[@L33Reacts]

Hahaha that blew my mind bro!!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

My realization of that is when he said "I think my brain turned off a little bit"

[@jeffschielka7845]

I grew up in Chicago. CHICAGO was a band that everyone loved. The first 7 albums are all masterpieces!🎺📯🎷🔈🔉🔊😎

[@paulonius42]

Terry Kath steps forward and melts everybody's brains, then steps back into the mix and gives us some of the funkiest rhythm guitar for the rest of the song. Absolute brilliance!

[@pfury67]

Kath is my favorite guitarist of all time, and his note selection is so unique. Early Chicago is untouchable.

[@davidhampshire7723]

How fantastic that thanks to KZbin 50 years on we can still appreciate the brilliance of the great Terry Kath. Great video, thanks.

[@user-oh2hs6jh5x]

LOL I just love when first timers get to hear Chicago and 25 or 5 to 4. Great brass, the fantastic Terry Kath, and the smooth vocals of Peter Cetera. Holy shit you say. The dude is just getting started.

[@markdrechsler5660]

Terry Kath on guitar. Any Chicago song with Terry on it is worth hearing.

[@rickandgen]

This entire concert is available on KZbin and it is AMAZING!!!!!

[@bostonterrierplanet-bn1ge]

The Late Great Terry Kath. This is why Jimi Hendrix said, "This cat blows me away". Chicago opened for Hendrix in the 60's.

[@sammybeck7794]

It sounds like Peter Cetera at the end says take care!! What he is actually saying there is Terry Kath!! After that wild guitar solo

[@L33Reacts]

Dude he absolutely shredded! The rock gods were with him upon that stage. Absolutely breathtaking

[@stpnwlf9]

Actually Robert Lamm on the keyboards calling out Terry.

[@michaelfox2256]

One of the few rock bands with 3 great lead singers

[@carmenwise2256]

Terry Kath was phenomenal. His voice is awesome also.

[@DoctorD250]

One way to tell the greatness of Teri Kath is that in the depth of that guitar solo, all the horn section can do is stand there and watch him. Just brilliant.

[@robertwest4596]

Best guitar solo of all time, bar none

[@mikewdice7876]

Any Chicago song fron the concert in Tanglewood will blow your mind

[@dianawhite637]

It was Terry Kath, not take care. Sounds very similar. He was 🔥🔥🔥

[@diannebrownlee9806]

When most musicians could read music, compose and were trained in their instruments. A high level of competence. Sad that this is no longer the case. Love watching you learn!

[@moshrash]

Terry Kath was a force of nature. He was all like better get that drum kit sorted out, cause here we go.

[@olmanrock5381]

CHECK OUT THIS ENTIRE LIVE CONCERT

[@buscem00]

I was a rock and roller from Massachusetts in the 70s. This is one of the coolest concerts that played in the state that year

[@northmaineguy5896]

I was at this concert and I am amazed at how popular it is! I was 15 and my sister had to drive me to the concert in the Berkshires. Besides Chicago, they also had The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and John Sebastian -- what a night!

[@robertstoner8244]

Yes Chicago. Terry can play. He has his own sound . He plays very smooth and hard at the same time.

[@maryellengabler802]

So glad you said it was the best you've ever heard. I 'm sure Terry heard that.

[@johnboy6073]

Probably the best reaction to this song I've seen. Love your appreciation of the great Terry Kath. An awesome drum song from Chicago is Make Me Smile featuring Danny Seraphine on drums and Terry Kath on vocals. 😊

[@chrisloncar3398]

Glad you enjoyed one if the greatest tunes if the seventies! Chicago is a fantastic band, don't think there is a bad tune at all. Try, Saturday in the Park, Feeling Stronger Everyday, Beginnings, No Tell Lover or Alive Again. So many to choose from!!

[@garyscharf9232]

I appreciate how you comment during the performance rather than stopping it like many others, so keep it up. Here's a few other EPIC live performances worth checking out. Santana - Soul Sacrifice live at Woodstock The Who - Young Man Blues live at Isle of Wight Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb live Pulse concert

[@robertkennett4622]

The lyrics say it, after that guitar solo, I feel like I need to sleep too.

[@valerielynn7256]

Terry kath one of the greatest ever died way to early rip terry you should do Chicago make me smile live that’s a great one or even Dialogues parts one and two live great stuff

[@grahamreed8774]

Glad that you reacting to this- one of the best live guitar solo's of all time. The genius that was Terry Kath R.I.P. Hendrix loved his playing. Song was constructed during a late night-early morning studio jam- 25 or 6 to 4 (am). One of my fave bands during the early 70s.

[@johnnyfrederick01]

Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears were two bands with brass and. great singers that up the ante for musicianship in that era. Their original name was “Chicago Transit Authority” on their first album but they got sued by the CTA so just Chicago after that. Like Zepplin their albums were just Chicago II, III, IV etc. Lots of classic hits!

[@dolfinpt]

Love Chicago! Terry Kath one of the most underrated if not Acknowledged Guitarist Ever! Gone so early!😢 If Jimmy Hendrix admired him….❤😉 Listen to the studio version -also great! Oh the memories… Definitely Dive into Chicago Transit Authority! From song # 1- Introduction!

[@craigw1911]

"Poem 58" on that debut album. 9 minutes of PURE FUNK! What music they made with the technology available in 1969. WOW!

[@rk41gator]

One of the best guitar solos in the history of man. No big deal. You should have heard Terry last night!

[@BringItMAGA]

Terry Kath rock and roll GOD.

[@nanghelutamx2]

Once in a lifetime you see that

[@Allwayspsychic]

Going down the early Chicago wormhole is a treat. The original lineup was incredible. Danny Seraphine on drums is killer. But there was nobody else like Terry Kath (RIP 😢) on lead guitar. The sax guy is Walt Parazaider. He's incredible, he's no longer w the band anymore. But they still tour. If u want to react to more, I suggest I'm a Man, Color my World & Beginnings. They're all fantastic. U can check them out on tanglewood also. Love ur reaction. Just subscribed btw 😊

[@lmarcos53]

The crazy thing is: Terry was actually the band's bass player! Before Peter came on board, and before Robert Lamm said he could handle the bass parts on pedals, Terry was playing bass. When Robert said he handle the bass part, then Terry switched to guitar, but the band quickly found out Robert couldn't do it. So they were on the lookout for a bass player, and that led to Peter joining the group. This all happened way before they became known as Chicago.

[@celtjim994]

I always love seeing someone who truly understands Rock hearing Terry Kath play this solo for the first time.

[@L33Reacts]

Mannnnn this video was a doozy. The first time I heard it. Absolutely blew me away. What a dude...

[@davidblitch1819]

I’ve seen or heard many versions of the 25 or 6 to 4 solo live. You’ve witnessed the best of them. Unlike today with guitar solos, every time Terry did that solo it was different. The structure is always the same. Insane fretboard work and then ending with the wah wah.

[@thisiknowwithjohnfield5067]

Born in 1967. 55 now. Chicago Transit Authority, then Chicago. Love your reaction. Pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@stpnwlf9]

I saw them multiple times in the early 70s. They opened one show with 25 or 6 to 4. Terry absolutely shredded for 5 minutes standing stone still, staring up into the spotlight with sunglasses on like he was just on autopilot. He was amazing!

[@georgeseanor]

Lots of concerts back in that era had killer guitar solos, it’s too bad not many were ever recorded

[@rogergabriel7261]

Such a great reaction to a really great guitarist and band ---nice work by everyone on this magical piece of everlasting ART!!!!!

[@texasbassranger]

The guitarist was Terry Kath, Tragically, he died while fooling around with his guns in 1978. Kath was a force to be reconned with, I was fortunate to see them in nineteen seventy in phoenix and that song was their encore, as it was with this particular concert. They had started teardown of equipment when the crowd demanded an encore. Thats why they were fooling with the drums before they started the song, trying to put it back together,

[@tpatrick44]

I love watching your reactions. I bought this 45 when it was released…his fingers are going to fall off! 🤣 I did laugh at loud when you said that! 😂

[@robertkennett4622]

Jimi Hendrix told Chicago's publicist that Terry was a better guitar player than he was. They actually had plans to do shows together. When Chicago made the studio album with this song on it, Cetera's jaw had been broken and he had to sing it through clenched teeth because his jaws were wired shut.

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

My cousin a drummer got me into them as a young kid. Loved what they did. It’s worth keeping as an era posting experience, these guys made their mark.

[@pauldixon5778]

Terry Kath - one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. Top 5 for sure!

[@bookhouseboy280]

Originally on Chicago (II) from 1970. An excellent album (also remixed by Steven Wilson) featuring the "Ballet for a Girl in Buchanon" suite as the centerpiece.

[@robertstoner8244]

Amazing stuff. Terry kath was one of the best for sure 😄

[@craigw1911]

At the end, the singer said "Terry Kath!" the name of the guitarist that just blew you away, not "take care". Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will have you needing an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! Seraphine's drumming was spectacular. When they were The Chicago Transit Authority, they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix went to their dressing room after catching the first set. He walked up to their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs and a guitar player that's better than me! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.

[@L33Reacts]

Wow I didn't catch that the first time! That's crazy. What a performance... nice profile pic 😶‍🌫️ exterminate!

[@cablebrain9691]

This performance, alone, justifies the existence of KZbin.

[@L33Reacts]

I agree. This is unfathomable at points

[@leonardpoindexter5289]

Nearly 3 minute lead!!! Who does that. Fantastic!

[@alanmaxwell3104]

Towards the end of the solo , the wah-wah peddle effects he pulled of were amazing all by themselves.

[@robertstoner8244]

Love your reactions 😀 u look just like a co worker of mine . And same personalty as well

[@arthurdrake3274]

He's got the holy spirit in him. Yes❤

[@stanleynykaza9042]

Need to react to MAKE ME SMILE by Chicago for more Terry Kath ! as he can also sing with such great feeling !

[@L33Reacts]

I'll add it to the list! Thank you so much 🙏

[@johnvillanova9984]

TERRY KATH... incredible guitarist! 😎

[@that70sschwinn]

Peter Cetera on bass and vocals...just one of the guys

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Oh Man! Chicago! Cool Beans! I grew up seeing Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire tour together. For decades they played Atlantic City & Foxwoods! They did a few Radio City Music Hall & Beacon shows together. 🤩 Nothing more magical than Chicago + EW&F 🎷🎷🎺 Horns on stage together for a Finale! 🤗 Scary Good! 😁🥰🐰

[@L33Reacts]

Oh man... what a show that must have been! Earth wind and fire is amazing. I've always enjoyed the stuff I've heard from then. I can only imagine how awesome it must have been 😁

[@cityhonors1]

@@L33Reacts 🤩 They toured with each other for about 2 decades. 🤔 I remember shows when I was in JHS & HS (73'/74' thru 78/79'). By College when I was working, I could buy my own tickets & travel up to Foxwoods or Atlantic City by myself. I got my own Hotel Cards to earn points so I took could use them for tickets, a free night or meal. I miss the old AC. 😊🐰

[@sldrums]

terry kath r.i.p. met him in 69,great guy.

[@neshobanakni]

Terry Kath! the best!

[@Fuphyter]

Terry Kath was the rock side of Chicago. My fav side! Phenominal guitarist!!!!

[@nachotube7012]

Check out “I’m A Man” from the same concert. Terry Kath is amazing!

[@eddiesaignes4760]

Guitar player Terry Kath was jimi hendrix favorite guitar player he loved Chicago and had them open for him on tour

[@edwardcrews2952]

Rest In Peace Terry Kath

[@L33Reacts]

Rest in peace indeed

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

High school bands used to play this at football game half times

[@bobasher2197]

Great reaction to a great band! As a long time fan (50 years ) I have one suggestion for you, listen to " Poem 58" from the Chicago Transit Authority album. Prepare to have your mind blown!

[@paulrobinson5833]

Probably on the radio? Its huge.

[@noreenburton5172]

The best guitar player ever and he also played and sang too😅

[@olmanrock5381]

RIP Terry Kath 😢

[@user-oh2hs6jh5x]

Some of the folks in here may not know that before Chicago was "Chicago" they were known as " Chicago Transit Authority" and had an album by that name. As I recall they changed their name because the real Chicago Transit Authority either sued them or threatened to sue them in court. The CTA initial album was the very first record that I owned, so I obviously displayed good taste as a youngster.

[@majorharper4087]

Try next "South California Purples " Terry Kath is a " bad man"

[@janecrow1122]

This is wonderful but the original studio version is incomparable, IMO. Peace, all

[@LVVMCMLV]

By the time I graduated in 1973 this was a standard high school prom song that every high school band covered… Especially mine, because Walter Parazaider a founding member of CTA graduated from my high school 10 years earlier and was the legend on campus

[@submandave1125]

"One of the best guitar solos I've ever heard" - and it is COMPLETELY different than the solo on the studio track. Terry was that amazing, to be able to pull something like this out of thin air, every night. If you want more Terry, listen to "Poem 58" off their debut, Chicago Transit Authority. That track also shows off the bassist Peter Cetera and drummer Danny Seraphine, too. If you want to witness just what Seraphine as a drummer can do, then I recommend "Devil's Sweet" off Chicago VII.

[@ramosel]

Peter Cetera said his name at the end of the song. He didn’t say “Take care”, he said “Terry Kath”. Yeah, so many of us who grew up with Chicago on the radio would love to buy him a beer. If only… according to his daughter’s documentary, he was about to go out on his own or as a side gig with a full on Rock band, no horns. Oh, the music we missed.

[@grandpacardenaz8222]

It wasn't Peter Cetera....it was Robert Lamb that said "Terry Kath"

[@ramosel]

@@grandpacardenaz8222 You are so right... I had heard that at least a hundred times and thought it was Peter... but he was not near a mic. Good catch.

[@grandpacardenaz8222]

@@ramosel It's all good. Rock on!👍

[@pedroV2003]

If I had to assemble a dream band and I could pick any guitarist I wanted I would very likely pick Terry Kath. Not only a fabulous lead guitarist but MUCH more importantly an incredible rhythm guitarist and an very soulful singer. That said, as a drummer I think you should look up Chicago's song 'Make Me Smile' right away.

[@nancymjohnson]

From the age of 11 or 12, my sister and I saw Chicago at least twice a year. Please do Dialogue 1 and 2. There really is no bad early Chicago songs

[@BoardGameBill]

The main riff of Brain Stew by Green Day is lifted straight out of this song. It's a bit slower and in a different key, but that's probably the song you are being reminded of. This performance was from was 25 years earlier, when Billie Joe Armstrong was 2 years old. :)

[@jonk6513]

Terry Kath was the heart and soul of early Chicago. First 7 albums are worth a thorough look. Enjoy.

[@olmanrock5381]

At the end the Cetera did not say “ Take Care “, he was thanking “Terry Kath”

[@gregm3406]

The late great Terry Kath. Back when Chicago was still a rock band

[@davidschecter5247]

This and the guitar solo in the live "My Sharona" by Berton Averre of The Knack might be two greatest guitar solos you can find on KZbin.

[@weksheddweller]

6:09 bruh I'm dead 🤣 But for real, something definitely possessed Terry to play one of the most epic guitar solos ever caught on film

[@stpnwlf9]

I saw them three years in a row in the early 70s when I was a wee lad. They opened one of those shows with this song. Terry absolutely killed that guitar solo every time. He was unforgettable on stage.

[@danmccall2150]

Behold to genius of Terry Kath. The man Jimi Hendrix said was the one of the best guitarist he ever saw. Like Hendrix, Kath passed way too early.

[@lauraallen55]

Two things: When Peter Cetera was set to record the vocals for the studio recording for this his jaw was wired shut (from being punched in the face by a Dodgers fan at a baseball game a few days beforehand). He sang through clenched teeth, and it sound as good as he did here, live. The other thing is, if you haven't heard or seen it, and not to take anything away from the insane goodness of Terry Kath, check out Lindsey Buckingham live performing Big Love, and/or the older performance of his live with Fleetwood Mac of I'm So Afraid. He is one underrated guitarist. He never uses a pick either, it's all finger work, amazingly.

[@thomasrudy6132]

check out the song introduction from their first album when they went by the chicago transit authority, quite a way to be introduced to the world who didn't know them before. don't want you no more / it's not my cross to bear by the allman brothers band are incredible introductory songs of the band to the world also.

[@garysteinert8040]

It is the best..

[@johnmiller5679]

At the end Peter Cerara says Terry Kath not take care.. the thing about the solo is he used the whole neck and makes it all look so easy. Many Heavy Metal shredders are concerned with speed but Kath as concerned with quality. It’s like he knew everything about the guitar and could play anything at any time. Notice how the guitar neck seems so small when it is in his hands.

[@user-mo6tz6oh9i]

They were first called Chicago Transit Authority.

[@bobmessier5215]

Jimi Hendrix said Terry Kath was the best guitarist in the world! The whole Tanglewood Concert was legendary. Kath was so good, that when he passed away, the band completely changed their style to 80's pop rock ballads, because they couldn't find a suitable replacement. Try "Make Me Smile" for another early Chicago masterpiece.

[@chrisbanks5925]

He actually says Terry Kath at the end . . the lead guitarist.

[@suecook1326]

They said the guitarist's name at the end. Terry Kath but it does kind of sound like Take Care!

[@davelouis4004]

Terry Kath was an incredible guitarist/ musician for sure If you want also hear incredible guitar playing , check out Eric Johnson!

[@89801wink]

You: Holy Shit! Terry: Hold My Beer

[@L33Reacts]

Exactly 🤣🤣🤣 blew my fucking mind