List of Chicago band members
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Chicago is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in February 1967, the group was originally known as The Big Thing and later Chicago Transit Authority, before becoming Chicago in 1969. Initially featuring guitarist and vocalist Terry Kath, keyboardist and vocalist Robert Lamm, drummer Danny Seraphine, saxophonist Walter Parazaider, trumpeter Lee Loughnane and trombonist James Pankow, the band added bassist and vocalist Peter Cetera in December 1967. The group has been through many lineup changes and currently includes Lamm, Loughnane, and Pankow, plus drummer Walfredo Reyes Jr., saxophonist Ray Herrmann, percussionist Ramon "Ray" Yslas, guitarist Tony Obrohta, Eric Baines on bass and vocals, Carlos Murguia on keyboards and vocals, Justin Avery on keyboards and vocals, Rudy Cardenas on lead and back vocals and Nick Lane on trombone and backing vocals.
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