Terry Kath

*Note: Practically giving away a TK print here.*

I am a huge fan of Terry Kath and believe that he was the heart and soul of what was great about Chicago. His death 31 years ago today remains one of the most tragic (and useless) in rock'n'roll history. Especially since he was about to record a solo album that we will never hear.

Terry Kath

1/31/46-1/23/78

Robert Lamm and Peter Cetera talk about Chicago and the loss of Terry Kath in one of the strangest rock'n'roll news/interview stories I've seen...



This is one of Terry's last recorded performances. Not the best quality, but worth it for the guitar solo...



I'm missing Terry Kath.


You can learn more about Terry Kath and the 47 other musicians in my tribute book, Everybody I Shot Is Dead.

Terry

*Note: Practically giving away a TK print here.*

Today was the 30th anniversary of Terry Kath, the brilliantly talented guitar God of Chicago.

If you don't believe me (about how talented he was) check this out, then try and argue with me.

Terry Kath
1/31/46 - 1/23/78

I barely knew him but I sure do miss him.

Terry Kath

*Note: Practically giving away a TK print here.*

I decided to honor the memory of Terry Kath with a group shot because that's how Chicago always presented themselves. I also like this photo because of the sunset sky and the spotlight on Terry. The lyrics below are from the first song Kath ever had recorded. And it's also the first song on their first album.

Terry Kath
1/31/46 - 1/23/78

Hey there everybody
Please don't romp or roam
We're a little nervous
'Cause we're so far from home
So this is what we do
Sit back and let us groove
And let us work on you

We've all spent years preparing
before this band was born
With heaven's help it blended
And we do thank the lord

Now we put you through the changes
And turned around the mood
We hope it's struck you different
And hope you feel moved
So forget about your troubles
As we search for something new
And we play for you

~Terry Kath ("Introduction" - Chicago Transit Authority, 1969)

I'll pull out a solo shot for his birthday next week.