BORN FOR THIS MOMENT Chicago, the band, Part 2 by Rich Paschall The first time I saw Chicago live was May 13, 1971, at DePaul University Alumni Hall. It was the first big rock concert for me. I was a student at DePaul, and we were excited for the band to return. The Chicago horn section, consisting of James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, and Lee Loughnane, attended the DePaul School of Music.

BORN FOR THIS MOMENT, Our top ten #Chicago songs. #Beginnings #RockWithHorns

THE BIG THING Chicago, the band, Part One They started out as "The Big Thing" in 1967. The group included saxophonist Walter Parazaider, guitarist Terry Kath, drummer Danny Seraphine, trombonist James Pankow, trumpet player Lee Loughnane, and keyboardist/singer Robert Lamm. Believing they needed a larger bass sound and a tenor voice, they invited local tenor and bassist…

THE BIG THING, The very best of #Chicago, the band. #RockWithHorns #MakeMeSmile