RIP Terry Kath In my opinion one of the most underated guitarists ever. Also he was a great vocalist check out Make Me Smile from Chicago.

@Jimbo-tm5zy

3 жыл бұрын

I yes Liz, but don't forget Color My World

@Jimbo-tm5zy

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes Liz but don't forget Color My World!

@scottdarden5808

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Dusty

@craigedwards2940

2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't underrated. And you're right a great vocalist. He's still a great, he just got pissed and screwed up and unfortunately it cost him his life. But he'll alway's be remembered for how good he was.

@bmc8200

2 жыл бұрын

The white Ray Charles was Terry Kath...rip gone too soon..terrible passing

And now you understand why Terry Kath is consistently rated as one of the greatest rock guitarist ever. You dig?

@seabasssimpson4547

2 жыл бұрын

I can dig it!

@acevintura5102

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@UberNerd

9 ай бұрын

The greatest... not "one of the".... he was the greatest.... is the greatest since nobody has ever come close to his natural playing... did you know he had no other effects on his guitar than the natural distortion of the pickups he was using and the whammy bar during that concert? No pedals, no effects generators or anything else plugged in between the guitar and the amp.

Not just one of the best solos for Terry-one of the best solos of all time, no question

1970 Tanglewood great choice. The guitar solo is transcendent

@sandyshoenberger2697

3 жыл бұрын

yes! agreed Anytime there is an option chose Tanglewood

@davidadams7578

3 жыл бұрын

Poem 58

@Mertztillithurts

2 жыл бұрын

Note the point in the solo where Terry's guitar seems to be LAUGHING AT US! About 2/3 to 3/4 thru solo.

One of the top 5 guitar solos of all time. Jimmy Hendrix said Terry Kath was the best guitar player he'd ever seen, and that's quite high praise.

@stephenbloom8107

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, when asked how’s it feel to be the best guitarist ever, Jimi said, I don’t know, ask Terry Kath. RIP Terry.

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

Possibly the original shredder

@UberNerd

9 ай бұрын

That's because to this day, nobody is as good as Kath was... and Jimmy knew that.

Terry Kath's guitar solo in this gives me chills everytime I watch it!!! R.I.P. Terry Kath....Never forgotten 😪 Btw...When I listen to 25 or 6 to 4 so do my neighbors. They listened yesterday ✌❤🎶

that solo was an elite performance , amazing!!

Early Chicago was an incredible blend of rock and jazz. When Terry Kath died, they became a prom band.

@user-vt3tm2tx9i

2 ай бұрын

Now that's a fact! What a loss. RIP TK

Sadly, when Terry Kath died so did Chicago.

@danielolson5378

3 жыл бұрын

He and Peter and maybe even Danny were the soul of the band.

@jamesanderson5268

3 жыл бұрын

No band could stand losing probably the best lead guitarist in the history of Jazz Rock.

@jr-xs9tf

2 жыл бұрын

They turned into Air Supply.

@donna3465

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. As long as the music is kept alive, Chicago and its members, will never, ever die.

Incredible. Watch his bandmates. They are in awe of his playing and knew they were witnessing history up close. This is one of my favorite songs of all time.

During one of the interviews with Chicago members, it is reported that while playing the Traubadour Jimi Hendrix said the Terry Kath was one the best guitarist he had ever seen.

No gadgets, just players who could play. Epic band.

May be the greatest solo ever! RIP Terry - you are greatly missed

For me, this song is the gold standard in production for getting the EQ perfect on each and every instrument. You can hear each, clearly.

after Terry Kath passed on Chicago guitaring was never the same.

@danielolson5378

3 жыл бұрын

Neither the band or the guitaring became the same and it didn't get better when Peter Cetera left or if he got fired.

Best concert and absolute best guitar solo ever!!! No one like Terry Kath ever!!!

The look on your face Travis during the solo is priceless!

One of the most underrated guitarists ever. Great voice too. Nobody can sing Colour My World like he did.

@musestudio7075

3 жыл бұрын

I love that song. Great to play on the guitar.

This solo is a top 10 all time in the history of rock music as far as I am concerned. Unbelievable talent gone WAY too soon.

On guitar (baritone vocal), Terry Kath ! On bass (tenor vocal), Peter Cetera. == So long ago, saw them live in those early years.

@steveforman7643

Ай бұрын

I was very fortunate to have seen them at Fillmore East about 3 weeks before the Tanglewood concert. Terry was on fire that night as well. RIP guitar master. 🎸🔥

Chicago has so many great songs that it’s difficult to name them all. The talent in this band is indescribable.

I haven't timed it but wasn't that guitar run about 5 minutes long...I was lucky to have seen and met them in the early days. What a time to be young!!! 1968 - 1974 is probably the greatest music produced of all time.

We’ve become too we’ve become too spoiled by modern instruments and studio equipment. This performance is almost 50 years old! SO GOOD!

That solo takes you to anorher place ?? truly phenomenal

One of the best live rock and roll guitar solos ever recorded!

I was in the symphony in HS. Played the trumpet. We did this. And I got to stand up for the lead trumpet part. And I ROCK IT !!!!

Terry Kath was a guitar god! Gone way too soon! Everyone who ever sees this (or hears it!) says “the guy in blue!!!!” You bet! Never gets old!

Terry Kath is phenomenal

@RobertSmith-iw2kb

24 күн бұрын

Usually had to shorten that great solo for radio.😢

Imagine you're in Chicago, it's 1970, it's summer, and you're driving on Lake Shore Drive, windows down, completely enjoying the experience. Good times!

@laural.enright4780

Жыл бұрын

It was also interesting how early Chicago (the band) was interested in incorporating horns in the rock experience.

TERRY KATH LEGEND

I consider myself blessed that I got to see them live twice before Terry died. Randy mentioned that Chicago died when Terry did and for a lot of us long long time fans that's sad but true.

@danielolson5378

3 жыл бұрын

The worst thing to happen to the band wasn't the passing of Terry or Peter either quitting or got fired but getting in the hands of David Foster.

@musestudio7075

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Twice. Epic. 🔥💜

@brucetrebilcox5648

Жыл бұрын

@@danielolson5378 You hit the nail on the head!

Nothing beats handmade music made by real musicians played on real instruments PERIOD

I was 10 when this song came out. In the summer of 1970. And terry just shredded that guitar 🎸🎶. One of the best guitar 🎸 player ever

The singer is awesome,too!

Great guitarist, vocals, horns etc. tons of success. Not just ballads. They could jam.

Incredible performance! RIP The great Terry Kath.

As much as we marvel at Kath's guitar, Peter Cetera is throwing down some pretty tasty bass licks in there too.

Greatest guitarist EVER. Keep your Jimmy's and Jimi's.

@roncypert8255

2 жыл бұрын

@Brittany Garrison…. Jimi said Terry Klath was the greatest guitarist that ever lived. It’s criminal that he’s not mentioned on Rolling Stones Top 100 Guitarists. Living a short life shouldn’t negate recognition for an abundance of talent. It wasn’t so for Hendrix and shouldn’t have been for Terry Klath! RIP good sir!

Terry Kath did lead & rhythm guitar and sang at the same time! Not many could do that

A young Peter Cetera singing first and playing Bass

Can never get tired of hearing Terry Kath on that lead!

Terry Kath was among the very best of all time! Hendrix, Page and Blackmore each gave Terry their nod as a true master pushing the envelope of their day. As with Jimi, foolish behavior took him from the world too soon.

@acevintura5102

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@SugarcatPlays

11 ай бұрын

Same with terry

I saw them last year in Iowa and I must say for a metalhead like myself I was incredibly impressed with the quality of musicianship and performances by all 10 people in the band, that's right 10 band members! Easily the most talented band that I have ever seen.

@prism8289

2 жыл бұрын

And yet not close to the original.

@robertdillon9989

6 ай бұрын

Not the same band at all now

Only this band can have a sound/tuning check that's better than the produced sound of most groups today. Lol

You should hear "Poem 58" from Chicago.

@1bigrowdy

3 жыл бұрын

South California Purples is a masterpiece.

Horns are like a rhythm section that ‘attacks’

Hard to believe this was way back in 1970. Yes that is 53 years ago. Now imagine how limited the technology was back then.

On any given night you can go to a show and see magic happen. Thank God we have that recording of pure fucking magic in the form of a guitar solo!

A song literally about the songwriter having writer's block, refusing to go to sleep until he writes one more song, staying up late into the night, glancing blearily at the clock and seeing that the time was either 3:34 or 3:35am.

@michaelmartin9128

3 жыл бұрын

They were in the studio and needed one more song and the janitor went by and they asked him what time it was and he said 25 or 6 to 4. The rest is History.

I grew up 60 miles south of Tanglewood, in West CT. It is usually a venue for classical music,but Chicago was CLASSIC!!! R.I.P. Terry Kath, one of the best from my generation,the band was'nt the same after his passing- True Genius!

I saw them twice in concert.

Saw Chicago in concert about 5 yrs ago. Front row, about 10 feet from that original horn section...BLEW ME AWAY!!!!

Terry Kath gives you a tingle up the spine. It’s what we call this thing life is all about.

The entire band is tremendous talents.

The song title is a reference to a recipe for making LSD. And the strumming Kath does to open the vid is a subtle "hurry the fuck up" to his drummer and roadie. nothing worse than stepping on stage to a minute of silence while the drummer is adjusting his ride cymbal. Terry Kath is a ruler!

I'm 67 and remember the day I was riding around with a friend of mine and he put in an 8 track tape of them on and man I was hooked on Chicago and still am. Great band and was sad when Terry died. I still jam to them but not on a 8 track tape anymore😂😂.

One of the longest, best and iconic guitar solo.

One of the very best guitar solos in the history of music. Even Hendrix thought that Kath was amazing. He was! I saw this band when they were in this groove and Terry was still with us.

Wow!!!! What have I just heard? Wow, just wow. I know the band since the 60's (born in 64),but never heard anything from them. What a surprise, I tell you. And a good one, too. Starting today, I will be listening to more stuff. And that guitar is crying for more during the solo. What this video shows me, is that you don't need a huge stage loaded with big speakers, huge drums, 100 annoying dancers, big productions, nothing like that. This is a right "in your face" kind of music, and there's only two options: you either like it or not. For me, I loved it. Thank you for introducing me into the world of Chicago. Kind regards.

@jeankutzer1556

3 жыл бұрын

Read comment I left earlier. For his voice the song I mentioned earlier and one called 'Alma Mater,' 'Byblos,' ' Hour In The Shower.' In 1969 they did a song that was not recorded until the mid 70's called 'Mississippi Delta City Blues.' This song was way ahead of it's time and also written by Terry. Documentary was done about him by his daughter whose Mom remarried to Kieffer Sutherland.

@paulocarvalho6480

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeankutzer1556 Thanks for the advice, buddy. I will look into those. Kind regards.

@floyd66brescia48

2 жыл бұрын

Saw an interview With Joe Walsh, where he claims Terry used a house stereo receiver with a plug in the back as an amp, no pedals, and if you look at the lead he doesn’t use the whammy bar at all…? This is Hendrix caliber guitar work… no doubt and Jimi knew it too.

Saw them back when anyone could afford good seats at a concert. 6 dollars in Dallas Texas in 1971. No tiered prices first come first served no fing ticketron.

Terry Kath just ANNILATES this piece! And this is no BS, no screwing around. Jimi Hendrix showed up at the hotel room at some dive hotel room and said to the affect, "Which one of you is Terry Kath? Do you guys mind if I tour with you?" No shit. Jimi was just a gentleman. LOL. I do love this story. Hendrix.

This was off the charts !!! Voted the greatest guitar solo of all time by M. O. R. This was LEGENDARY ! PEACE !

My dad was a roadie for Chicago very early in their career. The guitar player Terry Kath grew up with my dad they used to come over to the apartment back in the late 60's for dinner I was just a baby then.

Hendrix was once asked how did it feel to be the greatest guitarist to which he replied "I don't know ask Terry Kath"!

Chicago fan since 1968. Still a fan

This band is so good...they named a city after them...

Greatest guitarists of our time

Love watching your reactions, thanks again! You guys are such a wonderful couple, you're an inspiration in so many ways ❤

The day he died was sadly the first day he was to start recording his solo album with his new band. No horns either. A sample of what it might have sounded like can be found on his last album recording with Chicago. Song is called; "Takin It On Uptown." No horns and his guitar and voice are at their best. Rumor had it that Joe Cocker and Ray Charles wanted to record with him. Joe called him 'The White Ray Charles.'

Tanglewood is the venue, Chicago is the band, and 25 or 6 to 4 is the song title. The song is a stream of consciousness of a songwriter trying to write a song at 3:34 or 3:35 AM, i.e. 25 or 26 minutes before 4 AM (25 or 6 to 4). It's a method of telling time unique to the analog clock generations.

Jimi Hendrix said Terry was a better guitarist than he was. What a compliment! My parents asked me if I'd like to go see Chicago in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1970 and I was 7 yrs old. I said I wanted to play with the kids next door instead. They had front row seats and a lady friend had to go to dr next day cause of loss of hearing. Still wish i would have went.

I was lucky enough to meet the boys of Chicago in the late 60s when they were playing a gig at San Bernardino Valley College. The CTA album had just been released and they were starting to get some exposure on FM radio. My friend was the college radio DJ and we spent about an hour with them before the concert. They were shy and humble, and I became a fan after I heard them live. Bought every recording available until Terry's accident, and then lost interest.

Terry Kath was so underrated. Amazing guitarist

@BlazinRiver1

Жыл бұрын

He sings lead on Im A Man and kills the guitar on that one too.

Sincere gratitude for visiting some of the absolute greatest classic rock songs, and artists. I admire your approach to your reviews and the way you obviously understand and appreciate what you’re seeing and listening to. I subscribed. Thank you.

Live At Carnegie Hall was their live recording from that era, just in case anyone thinks this performance was a fluke. LOL. Chicago died when Kath died.

The lyrics say it, after that guitar solo, I feel like I need to sleep too.

need to do Rush YYZ live in Rio the crowd is insane also Rush Xanadu live(1981) the doubleneck guitar and doubleneck bass are kick ass

Chicago-poem 58

Terry Kath was a legend. So terribly missed. He made any other guitarist look just a tad bit,how do I say politely...In your face! Damn,I miss him.

Even more of a rocker by Chicago is I'm a Man at this same concert, cover of a Stevie Winwood with The Spencer Davis Group

Terry Kath!!! RIP... The bands greatness died with him. Loved their early stuff ever since I bought their debut album at 13/14 years old.

Jimi Hendrix came to see them at the Whiskey A Go Go in L.A. According to the saxophone player, Hendrix said “Your guitar player is better than me.”

I was 10 when this song came out. And loved Chicago from then on

I saw Chicago live 5 years ago. If only I could have seen Terry. Alas I was just a kid.

In my house it ain't a family cookout or party without Chicago..Neighbors be damned!

Famous last words, "its not loaded". RIP Terry.

When Peter says, "Terry Kath!", I say, Hell yeah.

Damn you have a wicked channel intro. 🎸shift refresh just to see it again! This performance is one of the top ten live moments in rock history.

Love them for a chill out day!!!!

Giants walked the earth.

Way back when Chicago was a good band :)

@howardgreene8720

2 жыл бұрын

Still a good band, but they’ve been resting on their laurels for a long time. Sort of a tribute act to themselves.

@andrewjarvis2867

2 жыл бұрын

@@howardgreene8720 After being together for 55 years, they’ve earned the right to play and record what they want. They’re actually coming out with a new album soon though.

The singer Cetera is fantastic.

"He's killing it", pretty much sums up Terry.

Probably my favorite solo ever....

Just pure Rock in fucking Roll! AHA those were the days!

That's the fine music I grew up with!!!

And now you know why Jimi Hendrix was an admirer of Terry's playing.

'Make Me Smile' from the same concert. Terry Kath. Written by the sax player.

I can still remember my older sister having the 8 track stereo with the volume cranked up in her bedroom jumping up and down on her bed and was playing the air guitar. That was waaayy back in the 70’s.

They needed one more song for the album. Everyone was up really late and a security guard walked by and they asked what time it was. He said "25 or 6 to 4", meaning it was 3:34 or 3:35 am. That was their last song; album done.