Terry Kath Guitarist/Vocalist of Chicago (mini doc)

[@TheLateNightCinemaClub]

One of the best guitar players from the 70's and sadly overlooked.

[@anthonywhiteman4488]

Jimi Hendrix said Terry was better than him. I think Jimi was just a very humble guy like EVH.

[@lindaloe]

Totally 👍 Agree!! TERRY Should Never Be Overlooked!!

[@SouthernSierra56]

Not overlooked by too many guitar platers.

[@johnmichaelbarker-nz9me]

​@@anthonywhiteman4488 1q😊Jimi was the most humble miusition of are time for sure. And being the best guitarist so far was just in training it could berry well be that houlisinagenic drugs have a way of not only humbling one self but remind us that there is always something that is and will always be more tan us better than I stronger than I even more than u,them,us ,even more than "Jesus,"always!😮

[@larryaldama1673]

@@anthonywhiteman4488 🎸👍🇺🇸

[@briansam2524]

Terry Kath was a BADASS on guitar, I'm glad his daughter made sure he got the respect and recognition that he didn't receive during his lifetime

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Terry’s solo on 25 or 6 to 4 to me is the greatest guitar solo of all time. Just mesmerizing.

[@michelslaura]

I agree !

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

100% mate

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

I absolutely agree. It’s seamlessly perfect for the song, memorable to anyone coming of age then, to pump ‘em up! Deserves being called-legendary. So many guitarists overplay solos and lose the essence. Clapton’s weeping, evocative solo on Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was also perfect for that song, but now, guitarists add too many notes, pyrotechnics. One must listen carefully, but Terry’s guitar work at the Fillmore (same weekend as Woodstock) shows why he’s regarded so highly.

[@smittykins]

Especially the 1970 Tanglewood concert.

[@johnschaefer2238]

Frankie I agree with you, second favorite guitar solo Pete Ham of Badfinger on the song Constitution.

[@toddburgess6792]

Chicago rocked with Terry, without him, they just rolled.

[@rogm8577]

They did some really good stuff later but they lost their rock and their soul.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Well said, would’ve loved to have heard the solo album he was working on.🎧

[@anthonywhiteman4488]

Thank you!! Terry was so underrated. Chicago was never the same after he left us.

[@patrickshubin6824]

Chicago was Never the same after Terry's death. He was one of the greatest guitarists Ever ! I was a big fan as I play Sax and Guitar. Last Chicago concert I went to was at the Aladin in Vegas only about 3 months before he died. Took alot of pictures, back then you could walk right up to the stage and take photographs. ! I miss him ! I never saw Chicago in concert again.

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

Imagine the career Terry Kath would have had. He was simply amazing. Yes, his solo on 25 to 6 to 4 live is outworldly.

[@normanstone8963]

The only thing I can add is that when I was in the LA area about 8 years ago, I went to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale and found Terry's gravesite. I'm not normally a cemetery-goer, but Terry was such a huge part of my life as a teenage musician in the 70's that I had to go. The cemetery wouldn't give out the location of his grave so I had to piece it together from varius sources on the internet. I was sad to see that the plaque that you show on the video was almost totally covered with dead grass. i cleaned the plaque and left a guitar pick. it seemed more appropriate than a flower. While at the site, I called my oldest and dearest friend, who is also a huge Terry fan, and we had a moment of rememberence for Terry. Terry is buried next to his parents, Ray and Evelyn Kath. Ray had a second wife, who was shown on Michelle's documentary, but he was buried with his first wife and his son. People who know guitar know what a talent Terry was. Chicago was never the same.

[@RiverDocs]

Great story Norman. Thanks for sharing and for taking care of Terry's stone. Peace!

[@carolh5750]

That was so kind of you. Thanks for taking care of Terry.

[@boopah4365]

His daughter Michelle did an incredible documentary on her father..Its true, it is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen.

[@jonathanfloming1045]

I was living in Long Beach CA when Terry tragically and I believe ACCIDENTALLY shot himself...I remember hearing the news on the radio just a couple of days after my 21st birthday.. im 66 and grew up listening to Chicago...truly a very underrated guitar player and amazing vocalist.

[@rasputinsliver3196]

Terry was the heart an' soul of Chicago. He gave their songs life, even an edge. When he tragically passed the band just became a mere elevator music entity. Rest in peace, Terry Kath. 🙏

[@bradfordpatterson8770]

Amen Brother!

[@matthewtaylor7355]

BRASS ROCK CHICAGO

[@lindaloe]

Elevator 🎶 🎵 Music? I Think That's Going Way Too Far!! They Had Some Great 🎶 🎵 Music After Terry Died.

[@njlauren]

I tend to agree..the album after he died was ok ( alive again), but then they started doing pop balls and the like for MTV.

[@MichaelMattison]

To me the rest of the band was backup for Terry

[@turkfiles]

I know that this is a very late response. I’ve been reading through the many replies from others. I’m so thankful that people still think of Terry the way you folks do. I was two years behind Terry in elementary school and high school. (Back then there was no middle school and junior high schools were just starting in Chicago. So, our elementary school was K-8.) I was not a close friend of his, but I did know him. I can tell you, from having watched him close-up for several years, that there was something definitely unique about Terry. He had an aura that kind of defys description. Perhaps “living on the edge” comes closest? When we would have the same lunch period he always had an acoustic guitar with him. And I would try to sit a couple tables away from him and just listen. He hung around with his two closest friends, a brother and sister who became a part of Chicago as well. The brother ended up being their road manager(?), and I believe his sister ended up marrying one of the horn(?) section players. I’ll just wrap this up, by saying from my own experience, Terry was the SOUL of the group. People just knew that instinctively. He was a natural born leader. He was an Alpha guy, the driving force behind the group. Several of the other guys may have been classically trained, but Terry brought that raw untamed energy that drove everyone else to unbelievable heights!

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you for sharing your story with us.

[@RobertBurger-hj7wd]

Agreed​@@RiverDocs

[@laurenval2370]

Terry Kath is someone I remember as a young female musician who came came from a musical family. I was 12 in Wisconsin when I found out he died. I sat outside of school and cried. I remember his birthday was close to mine. I used to play my organ at home to Color My World and sing along. January 18th was my birthday and my sleepover was dedicated to Terry and Chicago. All songs we danced to were in remembrance of Terry. My father was a musician and he cried when he saw my friends and I dancing to Chicago. Terry will always be remembered and loved for his beautiful voice and beautiful guitar. 😢

[@davemoyer505]

Tanglewood-25 or 6 to 4. His guitar work was incredible. A man possessed! He shreds it. A sad ending to such a promising life. He is missed. 👍🎸🇺🇸❤️

[@chrisclermont456]

As posted in response to another comment, Terry Kath was well respected amongst all musicians. He wasn't forgotten. Maybe a pop audience fails to know about him, but musicians do.

[@rickvia8435]

Best guitarist I've ever witnessed - period.

[@bradparker9664]

You know a guy's good when Hendrix is a fan.

[@steveavant9727]

I grew up listening to Chicago and have all of their early albums, beginning with Chicago Transit Authority. I’ve seen them in concert several times. Terry Kath laid down some of the most amazing guitar work ever recorded as well as memorable vocal work. As others have said, the group just wasn’t the same without Terry.

[@joshuadurocher8071]

I love the beginning of old days he kills it he is one of my fav gutiarists I'm only 38 but I love and know my music and talent and he and jimi are the best both jimis rock on peace out my brother and sisters

[@Malibu1515]

Terry was truly forgotten by so many. He was always left off top 100 lists till recently people have started to awaken to his phenomenal guitar playing. Due in large part to that outstanding documentary by his daughter. A must see if you haven't already. Thought his solo on Make Me Smile was his finest and their live concert in 1971 at Tanglewood here on yt is Chicago at their finest!!

[@mben-david2064]

Terry Kath was a giant;A true genius.He wanted to leave Chicago before he died.he probably would have started a blues band without horns.His daughter Michelle wanted to find that 61 Telecaster which was lost since Terry died.She finally tracked it down in a closet In her Grandmother’s house and hopefully it will be displayed so fans can see it somewhere.Terry and Jimi Hendrix were the guitarists who’s deaths marred my younger years.I will never have enough of their music or their history to satisfy me.

[@davidgillock6425]

CHICAGO!!!!! I saw them with Kath in 1971 at Public Hall in Cleveland. One of the greatest shows I've ever seen. One great band. Amen.

[@pommie5093]

Thank you for this video. I can only echo what so many others in this comment section have written, Terry Kath was completely underrated-he was also one of the best guitarists I have ever heard. His name needs to be uttered during any discussion of the best of the best.

[@desman4398]

I saw him play a homage to Jimi Hendrix at the Hollywood Bowl that was one of the greatest solos ever. 50 plus years later I am still moved by that experience.

[@jimpottssoundandvision]

RE: Gun Incident--I did the exact same type of negligent discharge with my .45. I heard a bump in the night--loaded the automatic and after all was clear I racked the bolt to eject the round--thought the chamber was clear and I pointed the muzzle downward, pulled trigger to drop the hammer, and shot my bedroom floor. I understand how this could have happened because I did it too! Terry was so special, that's most important of all and your video upholds what really matters! Thanks and Cheers, JP

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome. Appreciate you watching and your comment. Cheers to you 2 JP

[@kkwok9]

I remember when this happened. Alot of us were shocked. Sad

[@chriscook5613]

I like to listen to the progression of albums he waa on. The music was very tight from the beginning, it only got better as time progressed. Jimi Hendrix loved their tight arrangements and told Terry that he woukd love to do something with him. Jimi has stated what an excellent guitarist he was its something when Jimi is in awe of your musical talents. That speaks volumes as to Terry's abilities from the very beginning

[@jefflewis5546]

He deserves so much more credit. He is among the greatest and people need to know this !

[@SouthernSierra56]

Jimi Hendrix said he was a better plater than he was.

[@chrisclermont456]

The documentary Michelle Kath produced is a must-see. I got chills and even shed a tear or two when this older couple produced a beat up guitar case which had Terry's fabled "sticker" Tele in it!!

[@RiverDocs]

Yeah I really enjoyed that myself. It was very emotional!

[@larrym9946]

I graduated from Pepperdine in 1978. I was there for his private memorial in Topanga Canyon. A very sad day.

[@shaindaman13]

…and yes…not only was Terry Kath a world class guitarist, he had a voice as soulful as ANY Man to ever stand behind a mic.

[@lilajagears8317]

Thanks for mentioning his great great voice!

[@chrisschrecker5497]

Takin it uptown still gives me chills with his guitar licks and growling vocal. The Chicago touring today is a pale imitation. I guess it’s fine for the casual fans who just want to hear their hits, but the fact remains that they never found a suitable long lasting replacement for Terry. Keith Howland was probably the closest fill in.

[@allenbrown1947]

So So True

[@gkfrandsen7739]

You cant just box in a band like Chicago as a rock group. They were truly progressive. You hear jazz chords and time signatures that you won't hear in popular music anywhere. Terry Kath was so talented and their horn players were elite musicians. They created the most unique sound in pop music.

[@windycityrebel]

My all time favorite guitarist. Being from Chicago I have heard a lot of their music. Michelle did a very good job on her documentary. I was told by a certain person that if he wouldn't have died him and Jimi Hendrix were planning to make an album together. Imagine that... Terry Kath in Chicago is part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@tomdomer]

Terry and the rest of the band created the soundtrack of my life. I saw Terry and the band at The Blossom Music Center and at The Clevelend Municipal Stadium with The Beach Boys.

[@stuartmoore6310]

When asked who his favorite guitar player is Jimi Hendrix said without hesitation, Terry Kath🎙drop..

[@peterk8909]

I fell in love with Chicago and specifically Trry Kath the first time I heard "Make Me Smile". His voice, his guitar playing... He influenced my guitar playing as much, if not more than anyone. When he died, I think he took the soul of the band with him.

[@Mo_Taser]

The most underrated electric guitarist in history, and the man responsible for maybe the greatest solo in music history - the album/studio cut of 25 or 6 to 4. And the live version at Tanglewood may be even better. If the sound quality was better it probably would be. I saw Chicago live in Vancouver in the early 70s as a kid but I was much too young to appreciate Terry's talent. That came later when I became involved in the music business. I saw his daughter's documentary and the search for his lost Tele. Yes, it was fantastic. I don't think there's any doubt Terry was careless with guns. Let's be brutally honest, stupidity killed Terry. Just an absolute, senseless tragedy.

[@Mo_Taser]

@@johnwilliams1223 Well, yes. A single chamber leaves you with extremely limited chances of winning.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

@@johnwilliams1223 The account says that he wasn't playing Russian Roulette. He made a mistake through carelessness, which we as humans often do, be it with guns, a plate or two of food or driving while looking at cell phones. Death by misadventure is sadly very common. But I chose to celebrate Terry's life because his "Memories of Love" "Make Me Smile."

[@mattskustomkreations]

Yeah, he forgot there was a round in the chamber when “showing off”. The documentary his daughter made is a can’t miss!

[@Mo_Taser]

@@mattskustomkreations Terrible, but I laughed.

[@dennisangeloni2990]

Terry Kath is one of my favorite musicians - so talented on guitar and incredible vocalist.

[@gnpajeff1]

Terry Kath is a guitar hero. He is a legend weather the mass public understand that or not. A total shredder and and amazing vocalist as well

[@avnrulz]

His death, and that of Jim Croce, were the earliest deaths I felt impacted by when I was younger.

[@michaelgawel5823]

I'll add Bill Chase of the horn band Chase!

[@tonya6107]

“Oh, Thank You Great Spirit” shows Kath at his best!

[@markgaedtke2184]

Very respectful commentary of this gifted artist. I appreciate that.

[@timothybladon9958]

Terry's untimely death was a terrible loss to the music world. RIP Terry.. One great guitarist who is sorely missed.

[@stephendringus8183]

Terry was the absolute heart, soul and leader of that band. Ironically, most of his compositions didn't feature the horns, and also happen to be some of my favorites. I saw him several times in Philly at the old Spectrum....one particular time I was 6 rows from the stage directly in front of him. Being a guitar player, I was mesmerized by his playing and watched him pretty much the entire show. I even got a smile out of him when he saw me focus my binoculars on what he was playing. A tragic, senseless end to a superior multi talented artist. When he died, so did Chicago.

[@Cornhusker4lifebb]

I did watch the documentary.. it was awesome..

[@jamescrouch3564]

Watched the TK documentary. I truly was sucked in learning about TK. RIP Terry 🙏

[@JoePonkey]

Jimi Hendrix thought that Terry was a better guitar player than himself. Mind-boggling talent. Way ahead of his time. This was a well made, quick and enjoyable mini-doc. Good job. Thank you.

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome. Thanks.

[@kc0lif]

he is my favourite guitarist. i like Chicago. i got early chicago albums. there is a documentary on youtube about terry. his daughter found that stickers guitar. Chicago never sounded the same after terry died.

[@eerievon2946]

Musicians know who the good players are. That 1st 10 year period of Chicago, was amazing. All you have to do is whatch and listen to the performances. I think Terry would be happy to know he's held in High regard by his fellow musicians.

[@RiverDocs]

Well said!

[@rabinski]

Yes, I always wanted the respect of my peers, they are the ones who know, I could care less what everyone else thinks.

[@antoinetteb1574]

Whst an unbelievable voice Terry Kath had… amazing guitarist.. RIHP Terry Kath 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@bytornsnowdog2112]

Terry Kath is one of the VERY BEST guitar players in history!

[@tracyrich7817]

He was soooo talented. Breaks my heart that he died so tragically 😢❤

[@shelbykindred7487]

One of the best guitarists of all time.............his guitar work on "I'm A Man" got my attention in the 1960's...WOW

[@genemcgarry457]

Phenomenal Guitarist, just a great musician.

[@PatrickShubin]

Terry Never faded away with me. I last saw him, Chicago , at the Aladdin in Vegas late in 1977. I have Pictures of him and Chicago that I took. Back then, you could walk up to the front of the stage, and I did. I haven't gone to a Chicago concert since, it's not the same without Terry. He Was a Great Guitarist/Vocalist. He was the driving force of Chicago .

[@philturner6642]

He was way ahead of his time.his solos in particular were just very different from most other players.he incorporatedmany different styles and could piece them together and make it all work.. just awesome he was and maybe never really got the recognition he deserved.

[@eonsdayz3231]

Terry reminds me of my dad, even the way he looks. My dad’s favorite band was Chicago and I got to take my kids to see them last week in memory of my dad. His funeral song was color my world and they played it in concert. Love you Dad ❤ terry kath was amazing and missed just like my dad

[@65mule]

Terry is still my favorite guitarist ever!

[@larryaldama1673]

🎸✝️

[@kevinegan6311]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together. A very nice tribute to a wonderful guitar player.

[@lindaloe]

Rest In Peace Dear Terry.

[@adamlemons7909]

Terry was a treasure lost way too soon! In my opinion Terry was the fuel and glue that created, drove and maintained CTA. I think he kept Peter’s big head in check while challenging everyone in the band to be better then they thought they were or could be. As soon as Terry died and Peter was left unchecked he set about dismantling all that had been built and erasing Terry and that amazing CTA sound and chemistry. Peter reimagined Chicago in his own image where he and he alone had to be the center of everything which meant the horns as well as the memory of Terry had to go. Sadly Peter never had the natural talent and the unwavering self confidence that Terry had. Terry was able to not only see other’s potential and strengths but utilize them to the fullest. You see this in the fullness of what CTA did while he was alive. Terry didn’t need to lead every song or have his guitar dominate the horns. No sir, if Peter’s voice was a better fit, then Peter led and if the horns needed to shine, he dropped back or out altogether. Peter on the other hand was trapped in his narcissistic insecurity where he could only tolerate seeing his own reflection. After Terry’s death Chicago became Peter’s back-up band who’s only purpose was to provide the soundtrack for Peter’s solo works. I wish we had something more of Terry. Just 1 more year would have seen his solo album at least partially complete and his incredible talent solidified into Rock & Roll royalty! Terry will always be one of the greatest music men to ever live and this 49 year olds inspiration and hero… May God bless you Terry and may your incredible legacy no matter how short live on…

[@gazzer]

I don’t think the group ever covered Terry’s talent. I think the chemistry of the group formed an iconic American rock band and the music is timeless. When Terry died Chicago died too for me.

[@samsonwoods5448]

Being a Chicagoan and a musician, I will always remember Terry, back in the day, I did a pretty good rendition of "I AM A MAN", may he R.I.P. a great guitarist in his own right!!!!!!!

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Awesome, Samson! "I'm A Man" was a great tune to sort of rip into if you were playing in a band! Did you handle the guitar part, vocals, or some of each?

[@dimebagdave77]

This guy's playing just blows me away🔥

[@gypsyjj4234]

Hi River Docs ~ this is a very sweet thing you've done for Terry Kath. I loved the songs that he sang ~ he really touched my heart ~ and he was gorgeous sexy ta boot ~ I, just like the rest of us, was stunned and hurt hugely that day..... Thank you for letting me know about his daughter's documentary, thank you so much for the great way you seem to keep us together ~ the music will never die 🕊🤍🕯🎶💜💞

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you Gypsy!

[@ddt3831]

Chicago changed from a Rock/Blues band to essentially a Soft Rock/Adult Contemporary band when Terry Kath passd away. To me, the fina nail came when Peter Cetera left the band - essentially leaving them as more of a Chicago Tribute band. Terry Kath was the heart and soul of the original Chicago.

[@johnnyclifford9423]

Kath's guitar in "I'm a man" is just plain nasty. Gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. I actually got to see them in 75 with Kath still in the lineup. Such an impressive show.

[@RiverDocs]

Man I bet that was awesome. Sadly I never got to see Terry Kath perform live.

[@lindaloe]

I Saw Chicago At Chicago Stadium In The 70s.1975 I Guess. Been Along Time!!

[@johnnyclifford9423]

I saw the 1975 show at Saratoga performing arts center in Saratoga springs NY.

[@jackd1951]

I have to agree with the comments that Kath was the heart & soul of Chicago. In my mind, Chicago was never the same band musically after Terry's death. I also really liked his guitar playing on I'm a Man! RIP

[@MichaelBartlettGuitar]

As a young boy, it was upon hearing a solo of Terry’s that made me stop and say, I want to play guitar.

[@dannyespinosa3978]

I seen that Terry documentary very very good

[@boataxe4605]

The fact that he was self taught and the rest of the band were trained was what made Chicago special. After his death their training allowed them to make plenty of boring,sappy,music without his wild edge.

[@mattterry1255]

Thanks, bro. I still recall where I was when I heard. Devastating. Terry's why I picked up guitar. "After 50 years, he still grieves...''

[@RiverDocs]

No problem!

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

His daughter’s documentary is fabulous. His epic Tanglewood concert of 1970 is a fabulous tour de force of Terry’s genius. Give it a watch. Enjoy your work very much so thanks for posting this.

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SouthernSierra56]

Tanglewooid is excellent, take no prisoners

[@austinknowlton1783]

The only thing that I didn't absolutely love about his daughter's documentary was that she and her mother seemed to be in denial about his death to this day, like it was some freak accident. While I know that he accidentally shot himself he had a history of playing with guns and pretending to shoot himself. Someone who is putting a gun to their own head and squeezing the trigger isn't joking around, that's a cry for help.

[@ferdberfle5069]

Absolutely RIP Terry Kath! I have seen a few docs about Kath and Chicago. One in particular made mention of a tour where Chicago opened for Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix was very impressed with Kath and was quoted as saying Kath was "a better guitar player than me". There was talk of them doing some recording together, but Kath's passing ended any of that happening. I don't know, perhaps that was what Kath was working on when he died. His death was proof of the old saying "alcohol and gun powder don't mix"! Another good one RD! Thanks for this Brother!

[@paulthurson]

you mean Hendrix's passing ended any of that happening

[@ferdberfle5069]

@@paulthurson you are correct sir! My bad!

[@RiverDocs]

You're welcome Ferd. Thanks for the support!

[@DadBradTo5]

River Docs: A couple of minor corrections; It was just Walt, Jimmy, Lee, and Robert that had any type of "formal" musical education. With the exception of Walt, none of the other 3 finished out their respective degrees, though Walt's degree was in English, albeit he was nonetheless being "groomed" to play for the Chicago Symphony. Peter, Danny, and Terry were all self-taught. (Just as much of Terry's awesome guitar playing was "overshadowed" by the horns of Chicago, much of Peter's equally awesome bass playing was "overshadowed" by his unique voice! The late-great Buddy Rich (he also being self-taught) spoke highly of the drumming talents of Danny!!) On a different note, my understanding is that Terry never formally married Michelle's (his daughter's) mom (Camellia), which presented some legal issues post Terry's untimely and tragic death. (If anyone out there has more info on that, I'd be open to being corrected, and or further educated). I was a hard-core Terry/Chicago fan from the "Beginnings", having grown up in L.A. from age '64-'74 (age 10 to 20), and my "Introduction" to them was via my Best Friend during my High School days, and whom I'm thankful to say (55+ years later) is still one of the 2 Best Friends I have in this world. ("Thanks", Frank, for introducing me to one of the finest bands (and guitarist!!) in the world!!.. I shall be forever grateful!!)

[@rickcamacho9588]

Terry Kath my hero, r.i.p God bless you

[@jeffwier696]

My favorite guitarist of all time. Such a tragedy. I first started listening to Chicago because of the horns. But it wasn't long before I took to enjoying Terry's playing. And it just grew on something amazing. He was the best. RIP Terry. We hardly knew you.

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Jeff, your closing sentence-- so true.

[@thanguchi]

One of the greatest guitarists who breathed life.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

They were never the same after he passed. What an incredible guitarist, singer and writer. And like someone below said, if you're a fan of early Chicago, the Live at Tanglewood video is spectacular. Great sound quality, decent video. It's a must-see. RIP Mr. Kath - one of the best ever.

[@mrbob8618]

Wrong

[@underdog1117]

How sad, it’s amazing when you listen to him play around those horns.. he was a great talent. An amazing guitarist . Whenever my grand children talk about great guitarists. I always have to bring up Terry’s name.

[@RiverDocs]

Yes he was one of the great ones even though he seems to fly under the radar to many. Thanks for watching!

[@gnpajeff1]

If Teerry Kath and Peter Cetera would have formed there own band and moved on, splitting vocal duties, It would have been an untouchable group ! adding Danny Serafin as well

[@gearmeister]

Terry made Chicago very appealing to me with that "hang on & enjoy the ride" guitar work. He actually laid down the canvas for the horns & everything else Chicago brought to us! Thank you

[@tonycannata7241]

Great video! Terry was the heart and soul of that great band. They were never the same band without him... RIP Terry

[@RiverDocs]

Thanks Tony!

[@billycasey]

Chicago was never the same after Terry passed. It was like losing their soul. R.I.P. Mr. Kath.

[@truthweallknow]

He was one of the best. Back in the day a lot of guys , really look up to him as a great guitarist . R.I.P. IN ROCK - N - ROLL HEAVEN. BRO.......

[@lamontprospect9974]

Thank you for this mini documentary and thank you for letting us know about the Terry Kath Experience. I agree with you, he was careless to begin with, and when you mix cocaine and alcohol, you're practically asking for tragedy. Shooting off a round at a concert is to say the least, really dangerous (if not totally irresponsible). It's sad because the guy was a great musician (and very loving to his family) but it sounds his personal life was very problematic. When you add up alcoholism, cocaine addiction and reckless use of a firearm repeatedly, I don't see how his life could have ended up any other way. Whatever happened with Carl Wilson, I think Carl was right to call him out. You don't pull out guns and acting carelessly at a party. It's a miracle he never killed anyone accidentally. It is sad when someone so well loved takes his life for granted. I believe he was a loving husband and father.

[@flj-fp6rb]

Terry was great it was s shame,I like them best when he sang,this was great too thx!!

[@eojeda1375]

Terry was the creator, the inspirer, the compass, the "how do we?", the "how to get there?", he was admired by Jimi Hendrix !!! Who? Jimi Hendrix? did you say JImi Hendrix? YES !!!! Chicago opened Jimi Hendrix concerts in Europe, so Jimi knew exactly what he was talking about. Unfortunately, we lost Terry.... But I keep an EXCELLENT memory of the great caliber of musician he was !!!! great Video !!!!

[@wb9285]

most certainly one of the greatest guitarist/musicians of all time, his loss like Hendrix, Stevie ray, always sad because of all the music that never got made, but so thankful for what they left behind

[@larryruiz5019]

TK was not only a great guitarist but his vocals were legendary and so unique in a raspy husky sound. Many said he sounded Ray Charles like and he has been missed tremendously by the band. I was very fortunate to see TK with band at least twice b4 his passing. RIP TK ❤️

[@spokes28]

Saw Chicago in 74 at Eastern Michigan University, got a great picture of Terry.

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

He is still sorely missed. I remember back in middle school my best friend and I would stay up late singing and playing Chicago records from CTA to Chicago V over the telephone. And Terry's parts would always have us cracking up from Free Form Guitar or tearing up from Alma Mater. Terry was the real deal on so many levels. He was a friend and an older brother to us in so many ways.

[@CasimirMandli]

I agree he was one of the best and I miss his performances. Someone that influences my playing

[@charlesclark6465]

It's nice of you to post this very informative all this was a story I've heard for all of all the time got to see Terry play with Chicago 1970 Sydney Australia fantastic I couldn't have been more proud of my American boys oh by the way play the white Les Paul

[@terrykathforever]

RIP Terry 🙏 Today 46 years ago you left this planet, but your never forgotten bye the ones you touched with your magic. Love and peace from Germany 🇩🇪 Thank you for this documentation on Terry 👍

[@catherinegolding9963]

Terry was a talented, soulful, amazing man. ⛰

[@HoustonRoad]

Great story. Such a sad ending.

[@DavidKasan]

What a truly classy, even if mini, doc! I must say I agree with you 100%. I believe that Terry himself would give you a thumbs up. Thank you for this!

[@RiverDocs]

Thank you for watching David. Appreciate your comment!

[@davidkastin4240]

Great minds think alike my brother from a different mother ✌️

[@DavidKasan]

@@davidkastin4240 My lineage is from Czechoslovakia, yours?

[@davidkastin4240]

@@DavidKasan Grand parents were from Russia, both my parents born in America as well as me.

[@sotim812]

I saw a clip by Jimmy Hendrix where he stated that Terry Kath was the best guitarist he had seen. That is not too shabby and I think he is one of the greatest players of all time.

[@kelbrophy759]

The documentary was AWESOME. She did a great job. I have watched , and will probably watch it several more.

[@RiverDocs]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marykjones4084]

I watched his daughter's documentary and thought it was very good. I have been a Chicago fan since the late 70s. I saw them 4 times in Portland. I came from a musical family and so I was attuned to their skills. I didn't especially want to see them after Terry died, but my young adult sons took me to see them in the late 90s. The original band members still had their mad skills.Of course, I missed Terry's great guitar. But they were all performing as the pros that they are. And it was fun.