The Chicago Story. As Told by James Pankow. Part Two.

Part One: • The Chicago Story. As ...
"Musicians Hall of Fame Backstage" is a new show that will be airing on NewsChannel5 plus. Joe Chambers will sit down and have casual conversations with some of music's most iconic personalities. On today's show we talk to James Pankow . You can watch Saturday nights at 7:30 on NewsChannel5 plus.
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[@MrSlikvee]

Amazing that he never mentioned Peter Cetera. I know they had their differences but if the true entire story of Chicago is to be told, one must include Cetera. He was a huge part of their sound, like it or not!

[@dancahill9585]

I think Pankow is a big reason people like Cetera and Seraphine and others left.

[@stevebenaszeski9153]

True. Robert & James did more of the arranging & writing. It's possible that Peter's relationship was always more distant. Cetera's voice is awesome on Dialog where he trades lead vocals throughout with Terry Kath. I also like how Peter shares lead vocals with Robert Lamb on their best song, Question 67 & 68.

[@mikestevenson576]

Dents his credibility.

[@deltonkillen8024]

I am a 70 yr old from Central Mississippi. I finished high school in '69. At that time, cruising around at night I would listen to clear channel AM stations like WLS and KAAY. That is when I became a Chicago fan. I was married in June 1972 (and still am) and my bride (and she still is) chose "Color My World" to be sung in the ceremony by her brother (who had an awesome voice). So there.

[@eskrima1]

I was in southern Miss in ‘69. Good memories of hearing Chicago through all the static.

[@StevesRykerAdventures]

These interviews are pure gold....

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve... I really appreciate it... Joe

[@vivaanbo3905]

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[@deshawnvance3562]

@Vivaan Bo Instablaster =)

[@vivaanbo3905]

@Deshawn Vance Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@davidharrison1586]

I'm a lifelong Chicago fan. Ballet for a Girl in Buchanan has to be one go the greatest pieces of modern music ever written. James Pankow is a formidable talent.

[@jazziejackie]

I was playing piano in a Holiday Inn in Erie Pa 1969. This guy walked in didn’t look like he belonged there with his long hair and platform shoes and dressed to the nines. The waitress in her 60’s hot pants outfit immediately carded the guy and I was embarrassed for him. All I kept thinking was that this guy wasn’t from around here. Just then I had a napkin come to the piano with the request for Take Five by Dave Brubeck. No one ever asked me for that song so I knew it had to be the hippie guy who wanted to hear it. I Played the song and on my break I was walking by his table and he called me over and said he really liked how I played the song. And then he told me this whole story you’re hearing on this interview, as he was playing down the street that night at a theatre downtown. I remember him telling me this whole story and then at the end saying “And here I am!”. Great Guy!

[@Miatacrosser]

What story?...James only told about 5 or 6 of them

[@jazziejackie]

Miatacrosser basically all of it ... we were there a while

[@sainteal]

That's awesome man!!! Love it!

[@deltonkillen8024]

Wow!! I once met Paul Davis and Steve Forbert at a construction site (of all things) that Paul's dad ( a construction company owner ) had going on. All quite by accident and through my friendship with the site superintendent who introduced us.

[@geeman1293]

I could listen to 20 more parts!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Gee Man.... yes me too...... James was a great interview... one of my favorites.... Best... Joe

[@PhilGeissler]

I love how JP is so humble. Says a lot.

[@martymcmannis8662]

Wow, The stories that we get to hear is priceless. Absolutely priceless. Thanks for this

[@JohnnyNowhere]

You can tell dude really appreciates being fortunate enough to have written a standard. That is truly the dream of every songwriter. Great interview, yet again, Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Johnny.... James was so much fun to interview... you know I love Chicago and you hear him tell these stories was a real treat for me. I’m glad you liked it too... Johnny... There is a part one and two interviews with James along with the couple of short clips I pulled for you guys to see. Check our both of his long , almost 30 minute interviews. Their two of my favorites... best... Joe

[@MrCherryJuice]

How great this and other interviews are on this channel. Like so many others I mourn the passing of Joe Chambers. As Mr. Pankow notes, he couldn't think of anyone he would like to do an interview with more than Mr. Chambers. Both of these gents have done so much for music fans like me and anyone else viewing this video. Much respect! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

MrCherryJuice, thank you for your very kind words and continued support of the channel… it would have meant so much to my dad, Joe, and does to me too. Hope you can visit the museum sometime too. Best, Britt

[@unclespeedy]

"A song about writing a song". When you read the lyrics, in light of that information, it's really a brilliant little song about writers block.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Speedy... yes you’re right... Joe

[@charleshutton284]

That was great. Jimmy P. What a fantastic musician and storyteller!

[@Neilfrozn]

Loved this interview! My wife and I got engaged while Just You and Me was playing on the radio. It is still 'our song'. Chicago is one of those bands that I never get tired of hearing!

[@flynntaylor5459]

You got engaged with just you and me and my and my bf ended our relationship with call on me... yes sad but heartfelt to me because we did truly love each other but had grown apart when I went away to college. But even through my own heartbreak thereafter he was always there for me. We fell in love on beginnings... I'll never forget because we were listening to greatest hits on 8 track and the song split into two pieces fir the track change... so we both shouts out coffeebreak and broke into laughter... this was after lam sang cover of chills all over my body yeahh..... We thought is was so funny to break that tension with such a beautiful declaration of feelings. Even to thos day I scream out coffee break when I hear it.. so special 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@waynethomas2950]

I wish that they would've spent a little time talking about Peter Cetera. And the circumstances that led to him joining the band. Because everyone started to get use to Terry's voice, and Peter was more in the background.. but then, 25, or 6,2,4, and in particular, question 67 and 68, everyone fell in love with his unique tone. He was an unsung hero. Of course, the band was wise to showcase the power of his voice on most of Chicago's hits after Terry was gone.

[@stevet7487]

You totally left out Robert Lamb when you were talking about people used to Terry Kath's voice. I was a Senior in high school when CTA came out; most of my friend's loved the songs Beginnings and Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is, both lead vocals by Robert Lamb. He was also the lead vocal on Southern California Purples, Poem 58, Listen, Someday, and shared leads on I'm a Man. I enjoyed Peter's singing on those early songs, but became disinterested in Chicago with their pop love songs of the 80's. Saturday in the Park was the final straw for me. I know Peter's songs made them very popular again in the 80's, but it wasn't my taste.

[@salozmen29]

@@stevet7487 Lamm was and is dead weight to the band. No coincidence that Chicago had their biggest and best albums while Lamm was in rehab. Kept him from putting his junk on the albums. Gave real talent like Cetera, Scheff, and Champlin to shine and push the band to a whole new level that they had never been to.

[@LoyalOpposition]

@@salozmen29 Robert Lamm wrote most of the band's music. I guess you think Chicago started in the 80s, and not the 60s... LOL @ scheff and champlin (shitty singers)... Cetera was a great bass player... in the 70s.

[@randychase305]

@@LoyalOpposition

[@johnnycalifornia9790]

I noticed that. In the two sections of the interview, no mention of Cetera unless I missed it.

[@paulasturi4199]

As a huge Chicago fan from way back and a former trombone player, it was a real treat and life long dream to meet James Pankow and the rest of the band. It was backstage in Las Vegas, in Feb 2019.

[@lourdesheck3567]

James Pankow is a great story teller and his stories are awesome. Interesting how he does not mention Peter Cetera at all. No mattter what, you cannot erase what Peter contributed to Chicago. You guys had 3 great lead singers in your early days and he was one of them and basically the main attraction.

[@richardgithens1960]

Great interview. Very interesting. I could listen to him and the history of Chicago for hours.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Richard.... yes James is a great story teller... best, Joe

[@gracianomendoza8671]

I just wanna share my story with Mr. Pankow. Your song Color My World earned me a grade of 96 in my high school music subject. They were all amazed that I, a nerdy guy would sing it. Chicago has been my favorite music since 1974 until now. Love Chicago forever!

[@caniican]

I'm a grown ass man you got me crying at the end. :-) LOL I'm a musician songwriter and totally connect with anyone who gets spontaneously inspired buy a Melody you just came up with, feeling great potential for that creation it's like a child when it's complete. This is so inspirational to me thank you so much for all the years of the Great music the great CTA

[@msmith53]

Here’s hoping you GET THE BRASS RING and write your dream melody(From a MUSIC Teacher).

[@ernestconnell8087]

Mr Pankow, greatest trombone player in the history of rock ‘n roll.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Ernest.... I think so too... Joe

[@Jpacey1000]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum That horn part in Rosanna...Jimmy Pankow

[@MrMusic-vu5oo]

A drummer at heart. You can hear it in his arrangements, playing and the way he sings parts. So glad that drumset line was too long that day he tried out instruments as a kid. Kudos to his parents. I have raised 6. They had 9! Well done!

[@PC160]

AND composer!

[@boke75]

The only trombonist in rock....just kidding. Gtreat player.

[@joelliebler5690]

A great story. I’ve been listening to CTA since 1970 when my brother Paul had their first 2 albums. Incredible!

[@amky40]

Just listened to Make Me Smile and Colour My World today! Awesome to find out that they were originally part of a "ballet", written by James. Boy, he must've really been in love when he wrote these songs--they're filled with such passion! James is so talented and awesome, and since Colour My World is my favorite Chicago song, hearing him talk about how he wrote it, and waking up the flute player...I'm just overwhelmed! Still smiling, watching this interview! Thanks, James...and thanks MHoF!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching 40......... .Joe

[@laurenval2370]

I still will always miss my childhood favorite, Terry Kath 😢 💔

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Lauren…. Thanks for watching… I agree with you about Terry… best…. Joe

[@laurenval2370]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum He was literally my childhood I will never forget ❤️

[@tooter1able]

Terry was so underrated, He was phenomenal. RIP>

[@tomcoryell]

Joe and James, you have no idea how much this means to me. I hung on every word, chord and melody of every Chicago song that hit the radio back in the day.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Tom .... so did I.... Best... Joe

[@tomw9875]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I feel the same as Tom C; what I find surprising is that I have been listening to Chicago for 40 years, and I thought I already knew all there is to know, yet here I am hearing James P telling stories I never heard or read. Joe, all of these interviews are the best I have seen of the interviewees; they all seem so relaxed and genuinely seem excited to tell their stories. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Tom... glad you like them.... I enjoyed them too... Joe

[@badger7015]

what a trip back in time as pankow relives and relates his history with chicago and i relive my own time listening to their music. this has to be one of the best interviews i can recall, really giving the guest the stage to talk as opposed to a list of questions to be answered. i could listen to pankow all night and would love to hear parts 3, 4 and 5. thanks for this true gift for us old time cta fans.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi 70.......... First you know that we have part one too I hope. James was personally one of my favorite interviews too. Chicago was the band I wanted to be like. I went to more Chicago concerts than any other band. Terry Kath and Hendrix we’re my two favorite guitarist. James’s horn parts were the best I’ve ever heard. He personally was the best, most animated guest I have had. I’m very close friends with numerous other interviewees much more than I am James. It’s just he painted a picture with every sentence he spoke. It was like watching a movie happening in front of me as James went back in time in front of my eyes reliving each segment of the bands rise to stardom. Thanks again for watching...... Joe

[@jimbohnenkamp5082]

When I saw Chicago in 1975, it was at a hockey/basketball arena with a stage at the end. A few people on the floor were standing/dancing. Many were not. Pankow got on a mike and said "I know a lot of you want to shake your asses, but have a seat and think of the others who want to see us. He had me on his side from then on.

[@LoyalOpposition]

I need to find that show! Do you remember the venue, or even the city? Thanks.

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Love pankow, he was the music director and wrote out most of the music charts.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Yes Dennis... James is so talented... best, Joe

[@eddievibbert6740]

I SO love hearing these stories! Thank you so much Joe for bringing them to us!

[@jillevers4710]

James Pankow is a real Chicago guy. I live in Philly but lived in The Windy City twice and the vibe is so similar. Philly and Chicago are sister cities of should I say "brotherly". I really admire James and the whole original gang!

[@waltersimmons946]

Pannkow was born in Missouri and Lamm was born in New York City. Cetera, Seraphine, Kath , Loughnane and Parazaider are the one's actually "Chicago " guys they were really born there.

[@professorhamamoto]

Some of the best stories ever. I have all the original albums and almost wore them out.

[@DesrochersBob]

Great interview! Danny and Jimmy are great musicians and real people. “Chicago” became the soundtrack of my life! I have seen them about 15 times over 50 years. Still a fan!👍

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Robert... Joe

[@kimrunic5874]

What a brilliant story about how Colour My World came together. Been listening to that song forever

[@Claytone-Records]

I can’t wait. Part one was a gas! They did play Zappa & the Mothers. Wild. That CHICAGO Transit Authority LP was a touchstone for all the cool High school bands throughout the 70’s and beyond. It was the best and most favored music in our repertoire. As a trumpet and guitar player... well it’s a good thing I didn’t let it all go to my head ...much. We were in competition with other marching bands in the Far East. Like rock stars! In the Department of Defense school system mind you, but we were happening in very large part due to CTA and Steely Dan. Those were some sweet times and heartbreaking, soul crushing ones as well. Thanks so much for being the people you were. Balls? You betcha. I did see them in the mid eighties in Dallas with The Beach Boys. What can I say. P.S. Thanks to Joe who actually listens to his guests. I would have been....jeez...but he keeps his enthusiasm in check. Nice.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hey..... that was very kind words... I appreciate it greatly. Thanks... Joe

[@Claytone-Records]

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, My pleasure. Thank you, Joe.

[@michaelcarson4996]

I saw them as a teenager in Indianapolis, like the story... they were introduced as a new band opening for Hendrix on their first national tour and the music started. Like everyone else at the state fair coliseum I was blown away. Everyone was there to see Jimi, but Kath was just something else. Great musicians that have stood the test of time.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Michael.... That’s a concert I wish I’d have seen and heard. Thanks for watching....Best, Joe

[@brianoconnor7796]

Definitely agree

[@brianoconnor7796]

Jimi thought very highly of Terry Kath which definitely solidifies my personal thoughts on how great Kath was as a guitarist! Jimmy Pankow is a great player, and guy, but a good storyteller as well, loved listening to this

[@laurenval2370]

What a great story teller! He's so articulate about everything, and very animated also! Love, love, love it! ❤ Thank you for airing this!

[@patriottex4813]

Just saw them 2 weeks ago in San Antonio. Pankow is still animated during the show, which is impressive at his age.

[@trysometenderness7466]

Could listen to Jimmy all day.

[@ironcurtainsteve]

back in '71, a pal and i took some mescaline and had a magical trip at the beach on the peninsula. we were having such a good time that we dropped again but that was the mistake that turned into a bummer. as the evening wore on we smoked some bad weed and our nerves were wearing thin. we were being driven around and there were searchlights in the sky. when we finally got back to the city we were still tripped-out and our brains were fried. after several hours of coping with the situation in our own ways i looked at the clock and it was 25 or (2)6 to four (a.m.). james says that 25 or six to four is just about writing a song, but true artistic creation is much more than the conscious creation of a single idea. it becomes universal and can be interpreted in different ways. thanks chicago! a great band!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Om... joe

[@larrymiller6431]

What a great interview!

[@johnblair7611]

I'm 65 now..that silver double album..maybe their second..made an imprint on my life forever.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

I could have listened to hours and hours of this discussion. What an interesting man.

[@rogerdodger5415]

What a great story! I first saw Chicago (CTA) as the openers for Jimi Hendrix. A magical show. Thanks for the in depth interview! ✌️ Peace!

[@artcorvolet]

Wow, so jealous! I can't imagine!

[@kenduffy5397]

Lol, I'm jealous as well Roger! How good was Terry live?? I have to know! From everything, I've read & listened 🎧 to? I believe he should be up there with the guitar greats? Is this true? Who better to ask than a person that knows music & has seen him play.

[@laurenval2370]

Right on!!

[@v.german11b]

What a wonderful guy James Pankow is. Very entertaining, enlightening and quite enjoyable! Chicago band lives forever. Terry Kath was irreplaceable though.

[@GaryD35205]

Wow! As a Chicago fan from way back, it was great to listen to Pankow's stories. He just needs to get a little bit more enthusiastic about it! lol Love the guy's energy.

[@brianbentley4386]

I love the way Jimmy tells the story. He’s reliving the history with his whole self.

[@faststratjo2006]

He's definitely too laid back, lol!

[@daveduckett9542]

@@brianbentley4386 .

[@raymondtovey3722]

sadly a out of Date Horn player Looking for glory .Not a Front Man .Chicago Had Peter .

[@mrkymrk99]

His love of music is very clear! Those are great memories! Pankow seems so thankful!

[@northcountryflyers]

Wow.. what a great interview... and I love the one with Danny... these guys inspired us... I've done over 4,600 concerts on the road and still going because the guys like these... keep up the great work... I got chills hearing him talk about Color My World...wow....

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Brenda... Joe

[@gjonesii]

James has so much passion! Loved the interview! Thanks

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Gil... joe

[@jcstevegigs]

What a great story teller! Great interview.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve.. Joe

[@rooster7996]

Great interview! I have been a Chicago fan from early on. I was fortunate to see them live in the early 80's, a memory I will never forget. Sometime when you are bored, look at who made it into the R&R Hall of Fame ahead of Chicago and tell me why it took 20 years before Chicago made it-WTF. The only negative I would say is that he suspiciously left out the name of Peter Cetera who was an original member of the band and in my opinion a significant force that got Chicago to the next level. I know there was bad blood when he left, but still come on.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 799 for watching our sharing your thoughts... Joe

[@patriottex4813]

There are multiple sides to the band break up. Danny Seraphine and Peter tell the same story as to why Peter left. However I thought Jason Scheff did a great job for the band while he was there.

[@LoyalOpposition]

Yes, even a simple 5-10 second mention of Peter Cetera would have been nice, as opposed to pretending the guy didn't exist. Underrated bass player.

[@ToldAlthea]

Cetera ? There was one ?

[@pattomuso]

Wake up sunshine/Ballet takes me back to my final year of school (1972) when a girlfriend first played me Chicago 2. We heard that side dozens of times and years after it brings back feelings of a time now gone. I was a young brass band Baritone Horn player and was blown away by a rock band with awesome horns. When I started working the next year I soon got my first trombone .......many thanks Mr P!

[@LoyalOpposition]

Thanks for the story -- this is history, especially considering most people don't necessarily post, or not being around anymore... I was -10.... You're so lucky. I didn't go to my first concert until 2000. I planned on going to my first Chicago concert the day after I turned 40, but Robert had missed the previous shows, and everyone around me kinda flaked out for whatever reasons. Maybe next year?

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

The joys of youth and the passion for music gives you a better vision of the world, it is what drives talented people going ahead and creating. Lucky for the rest of us. Fantastic interview.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Rene... Joe

[@kenduffy5397]

You nailed it, Rene: I feel a lot of bands (NOT all) are trying to become famous, rather than playing for the joy of just playing. Oh, I don’t know? 🤷‍♀️ Greta Van Fleet comes to mind. I get it, I don’t agree with it, but I get that Zeppelin was their hero’s, influence etc. Who wasn’t influenced by Zeppelin??!!! But com’ on man… Greta Van Fleet is in it for the $$$ nothing else, IMHO. I watched an interview with the kid that plays bass for Greta and it was like a joke! He (plays with a pick. John used a pick OCCASIONALLY. The only song I know that he played with a pick was “Whole Lotta Love”) the kid had no idea how to play bass, other than I few scales. I guess that’s the difference between kids now & kids in the 60s, ’70s and early 90s Grudge. Like Zeppelin, Chicago, Lynyrd Skynyrd… Nirvana, PJ, The Pixies. Just my humble opinion

[@segifford1]

I really love this 2-part interview of Joe Chambers with James Pankow. It is fascinating to hear everything Pankow shares about the great group, Chicago.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi again Shirley… I see you found James interview without me telling you:)… Best, Joe

[@maryzielinski575]

Great interview. Being from Chicago, I’ve been a CHICAGO fan forever! Very proud of my home town boys.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Mary…. I too am a huge Chicago fan since 1969 and I’m from Georgia. It’s been fun to become friends with Danny and James. I still think they never got the industry accolades they deserved from the Grammy’s and radio. Many of their compositions will stand along side with the Beatles best for decades if not centuries. Best, Joe

[@maryzielinski575]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum thanks for all you do, and sharing your knowledge and collection with us.

[@user-yc2oz8kc5k]

Great storyteller, I'm glad that James & Chicago got the last laugh. Can tell he has a great sense of humour to match his talent.

[@Billfish57]

I have been in love with music my whole life, and these are the best interviews ever.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Bill... best... Joe

[@photonotavailable7936]

Of all your interviews I’ve watched so far, this is my fave. We saw CTA at The Whiskey. Keep up the good work. Thanks for posting. Happy New Year. All the best.

[@eggmangoogoogajoob1466]

Saw Chicago in 1984 in East Lansing, MI when I was 14. They were riding high on the success of 17, decked out in all white Miami Vice outfits. Won't ever forget Jimmy putting on a horn clinic at Jenison that fall evening. I took my 16 year old daughter to see them in Mt. Pleasant, MI in May 2023 and they didn't disappoint. Jimmy Pankow put on another clinic, just in a more practical outfit. Keep it up guys

[@tas22222]

Make me smile is my all time favourite song by Chicago with Terry singing it just put it over the top. What a talented guy James is I hope he knows what his writings have been to bizzzzzilliones of people

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts TAS…..Joe

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Amazing! 😊

[@ddstgm]

Great interview! Love Chicago's music is a part of my history.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching ddstgm ... joe

[@dereckvon]

Awesome.

[@petehorton5591]

Fantastic interview. What an incredible musical history lesson. Thanks Joe !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Pete... Joe

[@SteveTheFazeman]

Joe, These great interviews with James Pankow and Danny Seraphine are a treasure trove of their experiences with Chicago. At thirteen years old in 1971, I saw Chicago perform at Scope in Norfolk, Va. I read about the immense effort you put forward in creating the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum and I truly appreciate that. As many others have said in the comments, I totally agree that your style of interviewing is the best. I hope to visit the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum after this Covid stuff is under control. In the meantime, I'll continue binge watching your interviews with all of the great musicians in your video library. Many thanks!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you very much Steve.... very kind of you to say....Best........Joe

[@CS-wg3rd]

What a band. One of the best

[@vidsforsquids]

Incredible band in their day!

[@msmith53]

Still a GREAT BAND and SOUND!

[@don4476]

They've made so much fantastic music. Just amazing.

[@dougarchbold1489]

James has lived long enough to have experienced it all. He’s a living miracle as is all of the original members. I have always loved their music. They must have had a fair split on the money as they all still play together and travel very close on a bus.

[@marksenter6486]

Again, a great a great story of CHICAGO! Thanks so much, Joe, for bringing this band Chicago to another generation! They are truly remarkable and I have so many memories with their music!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Mark…. I am very happy you enjoyed it….. Joe

[@jojitsantamaria5002]

Saw/heard them play in Manila years ago and they played their 30 best hits and I was so thrilled and happy and will always keep it in my memory for itll be there forever even if i i try to forget.

[@raysmith7543]

Wonderful interview! I enjoyed every minute..

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Ray... Joe

[@LoyalOpposition]

Thank you for these interviews.. I wish there were more interviews from the 1970s from the guys in Chicgao. Let's hope someone uploads them!

[@professorhamamoto]

The Real Don Steel of KHJ was an AM station. But I first "CTA" on FM "underground" radio in L.A., which played the entire songs (unedited). As a marching band member, orchestra clarinetist, and stage band guitarist, all of the uncool band types were overjoyed to hear a horn section prominently featured in the popular music of the late 1960s.

[@roberttayrien6462]

KMET late at night in the 60's and early 70's was amazing.

[@Miatacrosser]

At the same time in the central valley we had an FM station called KFIG and every night they turned into an album rock station called KFIG '360'. They were called that because they came on the air at 7pm and played rock till 1am...6 hrs. or 360 minutes

[@keelsmac01]

Robert Tayrien KMET Paraquat' Kelley, Dr Demento, Jim Ladd...jesus, takes you back!

[@lindaloe]

REST IN Peace, Joe.!!

[@TheJollycoppers]

Very nice way to end the interview, James. A very gracious guy who hasn't let the fame and fortune change him. And, of course, your interviews are always great, Joe. It's a huge pleasure to be subscribed to your channel.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Jolly….. I appreciate it….Joe

[@TheJollycoppers]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks Joe. Great to hear from you. You might recognize that Jollycoppers is from the Randy Newman song..."Jollycoppers on Parade." Any chance of getting Randy on at any point? I met him once. He is the coolest, most down-to-earth guy.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Randy would be great. If he’s ever in Nashville if he was interested I would love to have him as a guest…. Thanks again….Joe

[@charliebabbitt3314]

Only a few select people can tell those stories of driving along and out of nowhere they hear THEIR song on the radio--and the following feeling....Pure magic....I'm feeling it just listening to the story.....

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Charlie…. Watch the movie “That Thing You Do”. The scene in it when the band hears their song on the radio for the first time is probably the closest thing to actually being in a band yourself when it happens. Thanks for watching….Joe

[@jeffkatt]

What a great, fantastic in depth interview well told by Pankow!! 🎶🎼🎵💯💞👍🏾☺️💖🎸

[@johnvalencia9927]

Man, this interview really dropped the ball. It ends at 1969 basically. What about 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75.....etc??? The guy had so much in him.

[@franksnyder1357]

Ok. George Carlin. This man is one of the best story tellers.

[@marilynfosseen1541]

I could listen to him talk all day.

[@dirkbag22]

This was a stupendous interview. Thank you so much. The story of the first single heard on the radio and the story about what Colour My World means to people really touched me. Thank you Jimmy! You've been a hero of mine, one of seven heroes to me, the original line up of Chicago since I was 12. Awesome to hear these stories. Rock on!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Dirk... joe

[@dirkbag22]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum You did a wonderful job with the interview - when you get someone so excited to tell stories, you just let them go. Well done.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Dirk... Joe

[@rubicon-oh9km]

If Chicago only ever wrote, "Goodbye" off of V, they'd still be one of my favorite bands. That's how much that song means to me.

[@geeman1293]

I love your comment and song choice. Super amazing chords. Their hits were great, but I've always preferred that which is less accessible to most.

[@willard2729]

That is a strong contender for best Chicago song ever. I got Chicago V when I was 11. I’m 60 now and I still listen to Goodbye 2-3x per week

[@contourbody]

Goodbye is one of the best pieces of work ever written. The horn score alone is simply on another level, the likes of which I sincerely doubt we'll ever witness again. JP's horn arrangement, aged around 25 at the time, was and to this day remains, genuinely jaw dropping.... 👍

[@darionieves550]

What a geat story from the best trombone of the super group Chicago.

[@charlesc7950]

The band that spoke to me like no other. One of a kind. Love this! Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Charles.... you have great musical taste:) best... joe

[@Jimbodisfan]

Watched Part 1 and am now watching Part 2. Love it. James Pankow is so excitable.

[@dinacox1971]

So great!!!! Thank you. This is a man that has been and continues with the same intensity to love music!

[@alphabeets]

Another great interview. Thanks so much!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks beets... joe

[@hardingave5]

...great interview, sir...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks... joe

[@phillydog17]

Loved these interviews! Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Andrew...Best....Joe

[@rjsmith44]

Outstanding interview Joe! Solid work as usual! Thanks!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 44.......... Joe

[@ShakaBrah3]

Note to Jimmy: The themes for 2 of my high school reunions were "Colour My World" and "Just You and Me." Chicago was HUGE among my high school classmates and in my senior year (~1975 or 1976) my girlfriend and I drove from L.A. to San Diego to see you guys perform at Balboa Stadium. I believe that War and Poco opened up for you guys. It was a great day of fantastic music.

[@johnroseman9087]

What a great interview this was! There is a nice documentary on Netflix about Chicago. Truly awesome. The more you hear about their life stories, the more you want to listen to their music. Great memories. Thank you!✌❤

[@kenduffy5397]

I watched that documentary on KZbin (if it’s the same documentary) I couldn’t find it on NetFlix? Is it about Terry Kath’s daughter Michelle Kath-Sinclair, trying to find out what type of man her father was???

[@johnroseman9087]

Ken : The Documentary is called " Now More Than Ever". On Netflix. I saw the one you were mentioning. It's so much better . It's about the Band , not just Terey's life.. Although we miss him.♥️ Please search for it. It goes from beginning to end. No spoilers here! You will learn a lot about the first and only band whose members all have a MASTERS on Music! No lie. They are the ultimate in American Rock and Roll bands. Sure , Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Floyd.... but they are NOT from the US! 👍✌♥️

[@kenduffy5397]

@@johnroseman9087 John: I couldn’t agree more with every single word you said, from top to bottom! Hear - Hear! Will said Sr, well said. P.s Thank you for telling me the name of the documentary! I’m lol searching for it as I’m responding, again, thank you.

[@johnroseman9087]

@@kenduffy5397 Good Luck!✌

[@kenduffy5397]

@@johnroseman9087 🤘

[@brucep9729]

Funny story about Robert going after that club owner, Robert always seems so mellow, I've met him twice , couldn't be nicer. Just goes to show you anyone can go off when they're pushed to the limit!

[@LoyalOpposition]

Danny says the same thing in his book. "Even Robert had had enough", and "Get the fuck out of our faces!", but I can understand. Playing on stage is tough enough, and then having the owner yell at you. The jerk could have waited until the set or at least the song was over. There were a lot of people watching/recruiting/canvassing, and it's a bad look for potential future opportunities, but I'm glad they stuck to their guns... at least while Terry was still alive.

[@baketeach]

The guys from Chicago you have interviewed are the best you have had

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi kiss.... I’m glad you enjoyed them. James is so funny and animated it’s almost like watching a one man play. Danny gave a great interview too so if you’re already a Chicago fan you’re going to really enjoy watching them but we get so many other viewers say the same thing as you about their favorite musicians we’ve been lucky enough to have interviewed but I agree these two are very special...... Thanks for watching... Joe

[@baketeach]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I was not a Chicago fan per say... my sisters who born in the 0's were so I grew up with all the cool album covers by them, Bread, Creedance, The Dead. I really liked Chicago's album covers and the info inside. I did watch Danny's interviews first. LOVED THEM. You can tell they all LOVE each other today even after some fall outs and what not. What is crazy, since today's youngsters do not have the range of the young guys back then, is that they were all 20-24 years old (also talking about the other musicians you have interviewed ) and were virtuoso's at their craft before making it. Glenn Campbell is a perfect example of that. By 20 he was a guitar GOD . Same with Peter Green. Most never took lessons...WOW!! Dolly Parton too... great guitarist...Emmylou Harris...NUTS... Cetera should get back with the guys.. if just for a one off with all the original guys if possible. DO it for a nice charity...like Cleaning up the GUN mess in CHICAGO now and play those covers too that they were all good at... Bring the city together for at least a day or two. I am sure John Meyer can replace Terry Kath for a show or two... He plays Garcia's licks like a pro. By the way mys isier Sandy had the Cover of Frampton Comes Alive painted on her bedroom wall... it was spot on. If you can interview the GATES guy from Bread... he is an interesting cat.

[@davew4930]

One of my favorite bands, great music.

[@llocr8808]

It's a pleasure to listen to one of the musicians from the group I followed when I was young, Chicago I was lucky to see them in Spain on 1/2/1977 I have always been interested in the history of the members of the group I am grateful for the interviews conducted

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Lio..... joe

[@bubbapeppers4354]

Wow, just wow! I have many favorites, but "Hit by Varese" is what hooked me!

[@reesemarley]

Wow - me too!!!

[@willard2729]

Chicago V is flawless

[@mobilemedia02]

I loved hearing from Jimmy...amazing stories!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

02...... I’m with you... Joe

[@charliebabbitt3314]

To the MHFM--THANK YOU for providing these amazing amazing AMAZING videos containing incredible content for us to see and hear....Just pure gold so THANK YOU

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching them too Charlie…..Joe

[@1Rockstok]

Great interview Joe! Love Chicago.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

1Rock.... Thanks for watching... Joe

[@321ssteeeeeve]

The unfolding of events to make this band possible were astronomical.

[@kevinmcgill9065]

Way fun. Being a musician, Thx for sharing.