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The following is a list of notable performers of rock and roll music or rock music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters or in other closely related roles, who have died in the 1970s. The list gives their date, cause and location of death, and their age.
NameAgeDateLocation32January 17, 197051January 19, 197046January 31, 197069-71February 12, 1970The following is a list of notable performers of rock and roll music or rock music, and others directly associated with the music as producers, songwriters or in other closely related roles, who have died. The list gives their date, cause and location of death, and their age.
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The following list includes notable musicians who were born or have lived in Chicago, Illinois. Contents. A. B. C. D. E. F. G.
NameImageBirthNov 8, 1955Jazz singer, songwriter, and pianistFeb 11, 1985Musician, associated with The Academy Is..Jun 23, 1976Guitarist, composer, and ...19252010Chicago tours & concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their live performances.
- Chicago is named after the city in which the band formed: Chicago, Illinois. However, the band also performed under other names before becoming Chi...
- Chicago was first known as "Big Thing". After moving to Los Angeles, California, and signing to Columbia Records, they changed their name to "Chica...
- Chicago started with original band members Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Danny Seraphine, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow. There are...
- Terry Kath was the lead singer and guitarist for Chicago. He died on January 23, 1978, due to an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot to the head wit...
- Following a party, lead singer and guitarist Terry Kath jokingly placed the barrel of his pistol next to his head. He casually said that the gun wa...
- Danny Seraphine was a member of Chicago for over 23 years. In what has been called a power play, he was fired from the Chicago band in 1990 by othe...
- Peter Cetera was the lead vocalist and bassist of Chicago from 1967 to 1985. He was born on September 13, 1944 and is 79 years old.
- Peter Cetera decided to leave the Chicago band in 1985 to focus on his solo career. While he offered to continue playing with Chicago while also cr...
- Because of his legendary career as a singer, songwriter, producer, and musician, Peter Cetera’s estimated net worth is around $40 million.
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Artists who died in / bands disbanded in 1977. Artist. Active. Genre & Styles. Elvis Presley. 1950s - 1970s. Pop/Rock, Religious, Country, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Early Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, AM Pop, Country-Pop, Traditional Country, Gospel, Progressive Country. Paul Desmond.
