"Words & Music with Lich" Interviews Chicago

Lich interviews Chicago.

[@jaxsman01]

There is no one I would rather hear than Chicago. Their music has helped me through times of depression and anxiety attacks. Last year my meds quit working so I was not able to see any of their concerts. SO.. I made due at at least some by listening and watching them here at home. I hope I can see them this year. Thank you Chicago for what you do for your fans. (These guys above are TImeless!)

[@glendacopeland5050]

I was born in 76 so Chicago 16 was my first album from them. But once I discovered their early stuff, especially with Terry Kath, holy crap. Greatest music ever!!

[@j.c.ortega1313]

Me too. I was born in 76. So 16 was my 1st as well. But when I listen to that early stuff, WOW!

[@lamarravery4094]

​@@j.c.ortega131316 was my first album as well, then I got all their albums.

[@kentoramakoto7210]

In 2013 when they played in cleveland, they opened with introduction....... It was one of the most nostalgic moments of my life

[@lamarravery4094]

At the beginning of this interview, Pankow talks about how their music brings generations together. He's talking the truth. Back in the 1980s and their second wave, I was listening to one of my Chicago tapes from 16, 17 or 18 and my step mom walks in and starts to listen asking me who is this, I told her it was Chicago. She then tells me that was her favorite band when she was in highschool, she told me about 25 or 6 to 4 was her favorite and I knew what she was talking about since I was starting to collect all their albums and was aware of their earlier music by that time.

[@kentoramakoto7210]

Chicago's music is timeless priceless and the most innovative because of the spirit behind it and the genius of the artists

[@kevinrhinehart6915]

I wish that this interview would've been longer. Hard to cover 40+ years in 9 minutes. I love this group!

[@mikecarrier5248]

I used to work with the lich at WCCC Hartford! Such a great and humble man!!

[@susanedrington4878]

Brilliant interview.

[@ronherrera8327]

Walt nailed it, we learned how to move forward. very profound.

[@supertal6074]

Always like James Pankow - great musicians - Chicago is a Legend!

[@lamarravery4094]

Even though I like their old music, when I go to a Chicago concert I want to hear new music or music from albums they never perform live.

[@at90percent]

It's interesting that he interviewed only those four and called it an interview with Chicago. I would agree with him. No disrespect to the replacement members, but as someone who started with the original band, those four guys are Chicago. Danny is Chicago, Peter is Chicago. Terry was Chicago.

[@lamarravery4094]

And 6 of the original 7 are still alive, that's awesome. Too bad they're still not altogether though.

[@koreancardboard]

@@lamarravery4094 Walter was diagnosed with Alzheimer's this year.

[@PatriciaCicora]

LOVE THIS INTERVIEW!!!!!

[@patriciacrawford2583]

We all care about the wild horn section of Chicago are they are so caring for each other how they hold each other up through good times and bad times. Glad they are still around play on my brothers

[@MissCregg]

The body language spills volumes

[@klct2006]

Lich used to be an on air personality at 105.9 FM (WHC|N) in Hartford, CT, before they changed their format.

[@judywood2229]

I agree completely!

[@hansumjoe]

amazing they never let Bill or Jason be interviewed....guess that's a privelege for members, not employees

[@williamelkins6811]

It is a shame what Foster did to this band thanks to you To you Robert for being my favorite songwriter

[@lamarravery4094]

Wow another one complaining about Foster resurrecting the band. Without Foster, they would've been done. Robert was heavily into cocaine and burnt out. It took the success of 16 to clean him up. At this point Cetera, Champlin and Pankow were writing since they were sober. Seraphine wrote some great tunes as well. Anyways, without Foster, they were done. They had a period of 4 yrs without a new song on the radio, so Chicago fans need to thank Foster for keeping the band alive, even though he didn't use most of the band members on the records.

[@chriscianciolo5823]

@@lamarravery4094 - So true!!! Finally a sensible comment

[@zgfit]

@@lamarravery4094 Thank you. Perfectly said!

[@richd3044]

If Walt, Jimmy, Danny, Lee and Terry didn't choose to go see "Bobby Charles" performing on the south side of Chicago in their formative stage, one could easily make the case that Chicago would not have been nearly as famous and successful as they would become. As Danny has mentioned, Lamm carried them through the first three albums, and I would extend that to at least V where he wrote 8 of the 10 songs.

[@dcrew2000]

Why are these guys not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

[@wflores7]

They are now...

[@lamarravery4094]

They're in now, and it was way overdue. Lesser acts got in before one of America's best groups got in, very unjust. Shame on the rock and hall of fame for waiting so long. And maybe Cetera would've been there if they were inducted in the 1990s.

[@eachmorning]

Jason has several interviews on here! Some from the early years, some from new. Plus, they are big on MySpace.

[@fmbighair]

Ha ha around 1:20 “we’ll be performing songs from our first album....”Chicago 17.” Lmfao it’s true though, I’m 40, so I was one of those audience members (so to sorak) when I was a kid

[@regesuchma6395]

If Terry kath was still alive wonder if he be there with them doing the interview

[@waltersimmons946]

Terry Kath had songs🎵 written and completed for a solo career. According to Peter Cetera , Terry was going to be the first original member to leave Chicago, and would've been followed by Robert Lamm. You should see the "Terry Kath experience" a documentary with interviews of the original band members all led and conducted by Kaths daughter Michelle. She interviewed Cetera and he told her by Terry's own words "I'm leaving this band , I'm going solo and my music will have NO f**king horns " so Rege Suchma ? Looks like Terry wasn't crazy about the horns either. Most likely if Terry lived , he would've been the very first leave . So no , he would not had been sitting with these guys.

[@eruptionmat]

@at90percent Can't say it any better myself.

[@0VistaDelMar0]

Peter should be there too.

[@alfredmuniz101]

Peter and Terry the voice of Chicago thanks 😊 my brothers

[@lamarravery4094]

Enough time has passed, it would be nice if both parties reconciled and maybe did one last album together.

[@stevencochran5301]

They use the old tracks!

[@jonathandonahue1918]

You're indoors, Robert. Take off the sunglasses. You look ridiculous.