This places them alongside other legendary acts such as theRolling Stones, the Eagles, and AC/DC.
The formation of Chicago dates back to 1967.
This has made them one of the best-selling groups of all time.
During the ’70s and ’80s, they consistently produced hits.
They managed to break through during the MTV craze and remained relevant in the 2000s.
It had been almost a decade since they released new material, butthey were back with a 14-track record.
Fifty-three years after their first release, Chicago debuted their 26th studio album in July 2022.
Therefore, it became a lost album, held back for years.
Eventually, the band regained the rights to the music and finally had the desire to release it.
It seemed to be the same issues repeating.
They released their 17th studio album in January 1991.
Overall, the record performed well, peaking at 66 on theBillboard200.
One of the biggest tracks from it was “Chasin' the Wind.”
This song ended up on theBillboardHot 100, marking the 36th time the band had placed on it.
Arriving in June 1988,Chicago 19was the band’s fifth record of the decade.
It performed excellently for the band,finishing in the 71st position on theBillboardHot 100.
The success of the song helped their first album become a hit.
For Chicago, it all started with their debut single “Questions 67 and 68.”
The song earned the band a Grammy nomination and ultimately became platinum-certified.
By 1972, the band had already released three studio albums, with multiple hit songs emerging from them.
Their fourth release,Chicago V,also featured more popular tracks.
On side two, there was another one of their greatest hits.
While the song has been gold-certified, it is inching closer to platinum status.
This provided musicians with a new platform to reach a larger audience.
These two songs were “You’re the Inspiration” and “Hard Habit to Break.”
The one tune that stands above all the others is “If You Leave Me Now.”
Over the years, musicians such as Local H and Vince Neil from Motley Crue have covered the song.
It has also become a popular tune for marching bands to perform.
Additionally, it has been featured in the media for the showKing of the Hilland the movieI, Tonya.
