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	Kenn Wolfe-Songwriter	Is I somebody I know?   Posted by Kenn Wolfe-Songwriter on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 8:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Magellan	http://twitter.com/BlueInfinity1   Posted by Magellan on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 9:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Anthony Anthony Gerhold	Care to elaborate?? LOL   Posted by Anthony on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 9:27 PM [Reply to this]

	Rosa rosa campbell	Who is it  Robert,is it  Lou P   Posted by Rosa on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 10:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Kat	With all do respect, Mr. Lamm, that position will never be filled with Bill Champlin gone.   Posted by Kat on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Robert Lamm	With similarly DUE respect, Kat, in my experience with C, only Terry Kath has not been replaceable.  Cetera was, I certainly would be, and so now we'll see how it goes with Lou Pardini.  MY point is, because we were getting all kinds of solicitations from keyboard/vocalists, that we have decided to go with LP, so we wanted folks to stop applying for the job!  I know you have a special fondness for BC, which is nice.   Posted by Robert Lamm on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:13 AM [Reply to this]

	Randy	Robert, I agree with your assessment, but I think that with Terry's passing you became the heart and soul of Chicago.  There never was and never will be another Terry, no offense to Keith.   I'll see you guys on Wednesday in Cincinnati.  This will be my umpteenth time (lost count long ago).  I didn't have a chance to see you guys in the 60s, but I've seen you in every other decade multiple times since.  The quality of the sound is actually better than it was in previous decades, although a few of the names have been changed.  As for Bill Champlin, he was a great addition when he came on board, just as I'm sure Lou is a great addition.   Chicago lives on. . .so it's time to move on.   Posted by Randy on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 8:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Kat	Thank for for addressing my poorly spelled comment.  I certainly don't believe that you are replaceable either.   Looking forward to seeing you in concert, Kat   Posted by Kat on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 1:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Sue Sue N	Who is it???  Details PLEASE!!!!  Sue N   Posted by Sue on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:42 AM [Reply to this]

	Terry Terry Roberts	Dear Robert: I'm sorry to hear about the departure of Bill Champlin.  I know he's made a few comments about not having a great time in the band over the years, and perhaps where was a bit of tension because of that.  I'm not sure.  From a musical standpoint, however, he was a great asset.  I've seen the news on CNN about Lou Pardini.  I'd never heard of him, but I did a little research.  I have to say that I think he'd be a bad longtime replacement.  If he's a short-term replacement for the road, that's one thing.  I know you're going to get a lot of bad advice and that every fan has an opinion...and most of the opinions are that they don't want anything to change.  I know that's not realistic.  After looking at Lou Pardini's songs on myspace, however, I think his vocals don't go anywhere that you can't go yourself.  Lou doesn't seem to fill that gritty/sandpaper/soul vocal spot that Terry Kath and Bill Champlin filled so well.  I found some footage of him apparently filling in for Bill during Dialogue.  http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=20109787  I have to say, I didn't think it was good at all.  I hate to see one of my favorite bands swap out a great singer for a below-average one, especially since you can sing anything he can.  I'm sure he's a nice guy and I know he won a Grammy.  I know Chicago is more of a touring operation than a recording one or songwriting one these days (regrettably), but I am 100% sure that fans will notice the subpar vocals.  I'm surprised that you didn't move back to a two-guitar lineup, frankly.  BC is a fantastic organ/piano player, but you're no slouch either.  With the emphasis, live, being on the 60s/70s hits and less on the 80s/90s hits, I would think an extra guitar would be more of an asset than a second keyboard.  I know you're used to having a second keyboard, but it might be fun to occupy that field yourself and beef up the classic rock sound of the band at the expense of the pop side, given your emphasis on 70s rock when playing live.  I know it's not fun to get advice from every Tom, Dick, and Harry on the internet.  I'm just trying to throw the comments out there.  If you have 80% positive response from people after they HEAR Lou Pardini, you can email my post back and I'll eat it.  Or e-eat it.  Or whatever. ;)    Posted by Terry on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:42 AM [Reply to this]

	Robert Lamm	I get your point, and I don't disagree, a second guitar/vox would be great, but it would really change the texture, of C. but for now the 2 keyboard thing is what we have to do to fulfill our committments thru the end of 2009. Bottom line is I'd rather have Terry Kath/Robert Lamm combo than Lamm/Champlin/Howland. It just has never been as great. Champlin's singing skills are obvious, and to us, an acquired taste, but it was NEVER a good fit, he deserves to be a solo artist, this is how he is wired. Thanks for our input.   Posted by Robert Lamm on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:26 AM [Reply to this]

	Vic Vic Monaco	"NEVER fit in?!" After 28 years you say that? So, did someone twist your arm to play with this Grammy Award winner for 28 years? "Acquired taste?" Was he an acquired taste when you hired him? Was he still an acquired taste when he brought the band back to life singing three Top-10 siongles in the late 80s? Was he an acquired taste when he was doing all those arrangements on the big band and Christmas releases, helping you make money? And you even take an easy cheap shot at Keith by comparing him to Terry?! I guess you couldn't care less how that bandmate of your's might take that? Oh right, you don't really consider him a bandmate. Classy comment, Robert.   Posted by Vic on Friday, November 27, 2009 - 9:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Jerry Tilitz	As a long time fan I, with a lot of other folks, have noted Mr. Champlin's departure from Chicago. I agree with your characterization of  Bill's voice as an "acquired taste" and in truth always thought that his addition to the band was a mismatch which detoured the band from its real potential. I always wondered what heights Chicago might have reached if members like yourself had had a bit more say. Instead of a high caliber oldies act of  Chicago might have continued to evolve into a real on-going creative american musical institution. The best of luck to you, Bill and the band.     Posted by Jerry Tilitz on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 10:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Rich	"Acquired taste" Mr. Lamm? Sounds like sour grapes to me. Let's see; who did lead vocals on Chicago's last #1 hit "Look Away"? Well I'll be damned !! Bill Champlin !!! Who did lead vocals on Chicago's last #1 AC hit "Here In My Heart"? Well I'll be  damned again !! Bill Champlin !! Who did lead vocals on Chicago's last Top 40 hit "Chasin' The Wind"? Wow !! Bill Champlin again !! Seems to be a pattern here right? And hey, come to think of it who did lead vocals on two of Chicago's last Top 10 hits "You're Not Alone" and "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your love"? Damn it's that pesky guy Bill Champlin again, isn't it? It appears that the record buying public and radio DID acquire a taste for Bill's vocals, wouldn't you say?   Posted by Rich on Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 1:35 AM [Reply to this]

	JAMES GEDEON	Great point about the vocal Robert....I've long admired Bill's vocal skills, but agree that his style is an acquired taste for some.  Bill's a great talent and will do just fine on his own.  What he brought to Chicago with his keyboard skills should be filled quite nicely by Lou...a great musician as well.  But I've always felt that Chicago's greatest vocal albums where when you and Terry took the reigns.  I think it's why Chicago XI remails one of my favorites.  Between "Takin' in On Uptown", "Policeman", "Take Me Back to Chicago" (which by the way has one of the great Terry vocals with Chaka Khan at the end), "Vote For Me"...just GREAT stuff.  Chicago VI for the very same reason.  Perhaps that's why I felt that "Subtlety and Passion" was the closest thing to the type of album Chicago SHOULD be putting out that I've heard.  Your vocals, Terry's haunting guitar on "Intensity"...it all took my right back to why I started to listen to you and Chicago in the first place.  Anyway...I could go on.  But I'm excited to think that this change in the band could only mean that we'll hear more of your vocals.  As it should be.   Posted by JAMES GEDEON on Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 4:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Motorboat to Mars	I totally agree with you Terry. Lou does not have the vocals, nor will he ever for songs that Terry and Bill so well vocalized on. I feel that they should go back to the way it was in the Glory Days of Chicago. Just Robert keyboards, Jimmy, Walt, and Lee on Horns, Jason on Bass, and Keith on Guitar, and Tris on Drums. They don't NEED another Keyboardist. They can get by without Lou. Plus I feel that the fans of Chicago want to hear more of the songs from their early albums, that we have never heard in concert before. Atleast, that is how I stand anyways. Well the 3rd album is one of my favorites. I would like for the guys to perform more of the unheard songs, that only true fans have heard before by listening to the albums, and not attending as those fans who have only heard them on the radio and been like, yeah these guys sound good, I think I will go see them in concert. Then they get there and they hear songs, that they did not know Chicago Performed. I am a true fan and have all of their albums on Vinyl, and have seen them play 9 times with Bill with them. It would be so hard to imagine Chicago without Bill, and now I will just have to face the music, and see how it plays out. The choice is the bands, but I think that they should do a fan poll on the issue.   Posted by Motorboat to Mars on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Husker Ed Ed Payne	The full story is here:  http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/10/chicago.champlin/   Posted by Husker Ed on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 4:47 AM [Reply to this]

	Robert Lamm	NOT the full story, Ed, but it'll do!    Posted by Robert Lamm on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Husker Ed Ed Payne	I'm listening!    Posted by Husker Ed on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 12:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Motorboat to Mars	I totally agree with you. Robert has always been my favorite member of the band as well. My reasoning is for the fact that he has so much talent. He is practically the backbone of Chicago. Without Robert, I probably wouldn't go see them anymore. He is so diverse in his style, and like you I jump on any release that he puts out, because I just love the man.   Posted by Motorboat to Mars on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Don Ashley Don Ashley	Wow, I hate to break the news to you guys, but Lamm's got a few chops of his own. I personally think he dishes 'em out like he is preparing a gourmet dish on each tune instead of making a killer banana split. Man, currently listening to Albert, takes me back to Antone's in Austin on a warm summer night after hanging all day on a boat on Lake Austin, just sitting about 8 ft. from Albert blistering my Stratocaster ears. Almost as good as watching CTA at Texas International Music Festival with only 7 pieces, hanging it out over the edge, with music stands no less.   Posted by Don Ashley on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 6:38 AM [Reply to this]

	Mary in IL Mary Anderson	Don, you're right about Robert's chops.  That was also the opinion of many who posted after some of the follow up comments listed above.   Mary   Posted by Mary in IL on Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 4:21 PM [Reply to this]

	Terry Terry Roberts	Thanks, Motorboat.  Yeah, for some odd reason, III and V are my favorites, too.  I know III is more obscure.  I've been glad to see "Free" getting attention in concerts.  I agree that having two vocalists might be an option.  As Robert has gotten older, his voice has gotten a little thicker (this happens to a lot of men, I guess, Elton John and Bob Dylan being easy examples, although Robert's voice hasn't changed as much as theirs have).  I always preferred hearing Robert sing Colour My World to hearing Bill sing it because...well, Bill kind of oversang it, as wonderful as he is.  It's a simple, tender song.  It would be interesting to hear Robert take a stab some more of the Kath material.  I can understand them wanting to keep a "soul voice" in the band, though, but I just don't think Lou Pardini can do it based on the 10 or so songs he has online and on the clip of him singing Dialogue.    Posted by Terry on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 2:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Entijer Trish Otero	Man, Robert AND Chicago sure have passionate fans...what more can someone ask for?  I feel the same way Terry, Motorboat and Macy feel...it's like they took the words right outa my mouth! MORE ROBERT VOCALS PLEASE!!!  Trish   Posted by Entijer on Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 3:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Gloria	I am not at all curious...things will unfold as they do.  Nothing surprises me anymore.  Best wishes, Robert. And I do think you have the most beautiful voice in Rock and Roll-dom! Love, Gloria   Posted by Gloria on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 1:12 AM [Reply to this]

	Don Ashley Don Ashley	How many folks posting caught the NZ concert with Lamm, Loughnane, Schiff and company? I thought 25 or 6 to 4 sounded solid with Robert, Bobby, Mr. Lamm on Lead vocals. I mean, it is sort of like Champlin writing After the Love is Gone, isn't it. It's really about the song. If Bobby Lamm was on a street corner with a wurlitzer singing Does Anybody Really Know... or better yet, his favorite tune. It would still be mesmorizing to me, it truly isn't the production. Not if you give the songwriters their due. Don't we all get it? I dug Pankow and Loughnane doing Color my World. Way to go guys!! I think the real question here is when are the vaults gonna open up and let all those wonderful tunes that never made it to vinyl or "shudder" digital caress our thirsty ears? I dig change, but I know there has got to be some gems in there from Walt, Lee, James, Terry, Dewayne, Peter, Danny, Bill, Tris, Keith and Jason just straining to get out. People that leave Chicago don't become non-people do they? Chicago the name is important, but the talent behind it.... Oh, what the heck. Let em do what they want to. They've earned it. SoSuMi   Posted by Don Ashley on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 1:23 AM [Reply to this]

	Joe	Well, if it couldn't be me, Lou Pardini is a great choice.   Posted by Joe on Friday, August 14, 2009 - 5:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Terry Terry Roberts	Dear Robert: I just received the Blue Infinity email.  I have to say that I was a little surprised by the email that said that you considered fan reaction about Lou Pardini to be just dogs barking in a rear view mirror.  I understand that being in Chicago is your job and you'd like a smooth transition.  I also understand that many people are less than civilized on the internet.  Still, you have to understand that people who are posting on your myspace page are people who have bought all the band albums, all the solo albums, and attended all the concerts.  We're the fans, not dogs.  I think the comments on this thread were pretty loving and respectful, especially toward you.  I have to admit it's an uncomfortable thing to be semi-sure I was one of the people compared to a dog.  The only reason I posted anything was that I care about the band.  I know that bands change and that Chicago is a business and a corporation.  Just like fans of football teams watch every year to see who is drafted for the team, though, it's only natural for fans to express opinions about whether a new player will be an asset to a team.  Surely you can't think it doesn't matter if you are in Chicago or Jimmy Pankow or Terry Kath is in the band.  The members of the band matter to fans.  That's why we're fans to begin with.  I'm glad you're happy with your choice in Lou Pardini.  I'm sure he's a nice guy.  I hope I wasn't lumped in with the people you considered "cruel."  I tried to be constructive and respectful in my comments.  For all I know, you didn't have posts like mine in mind when you made the barking dog comment.  Maybe you were just referring to the crazy guy who claimed to have "sources" that said that Bill was fired by email, something that does not seem to be reflected in the media reports or quotes of Bill seeming enthusiastic about going solo.  If I offended, I apologize.  The open nature of a forum like this kind of lends itself to honest commentary by fans.  As the only original lead singer left in the band, long time fans like me tend to think of you as something important.  If you're talking to Robert Lamm, you're talking to Chicago.  Jimmy, Lou, and Walt don't really maintain an online presence.  Frankly, I was a little bummed about seeing the news on Bill's departure, all the official and fansite forums are offline, and I just needed somewhere to talk about it.  The first place I thought of was your site.  It's the only real place that people are discussing this that I know of.  I apologize if I crossed a line. Sincerely (though a bit hurt), Terry Roberts, Tallahassee FL   Posted by Terry on Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 4:47 AM [Reply to this]

	Robert Lamm	My comments are NEVER directed at any one person. My "dogs in the rear view" comment was perhaps too 'song lyric' (as is my habit)! But my POINT was to encourage us all to keep moving forward.   Posted by Robert Lamm on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:34 AM [Reply to this]

	Terry Terry Roberts	Thanks, Robert, for the personal reply.  I appreciate it so much.  I was popping "Subtlety and Passion" onto my iTunes playlist and thinking how odd it was that maybe Robert Lamm was angry at me.  I'm glad to find out it was just a lyrical flourish.  With email, it's so hard to get your "tone" across the way you would in a normal conversation.  I've certainly been guilty of coming off sounding harsh when I didn't mean it, too.  Thanks for the really candid reply about preferring the Lamm/Kath sound to the Lamm/Champlin/Howland sound.  I really didn't expect that, but it was interesting to hear.  I understand what you're saying about needing a quick replacement to finish out the tour, and I guess the future after the tourn is sort of up in the air...or not.  I promise I'll give Lou Pardini a fair shake.  Either way, I really appreciate the personal reply.    Posted by Terry on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 2:56 PM [Reply to this]

	Caren Caren O	Frankly, as a long-time fan, I'm just thankful that the band did not hang it up years ago after Terry's sad & tragic death. I'm also glad that they chose to stay together and keep making music after Peter's departure and then found another drummer after Danny Seraphine. The band has always gone with the flow musically and we must respect that. We've seen percussionists and gutarists come and go as members. (Donnie, Laudir, Dawayne - remember?) It's all good as long as they are having a great time on the road and sharing the music with us.  "Replacing" any individual is not truly possible because they all have their plusses and minuses. Any addition will be a different person with his own talents. I remember people giving the band grief when Jason was hired. It was, "How dare he cover Peter's vocals..." and "What's up with the country foot stomping?" Now he's an appreciated member in his own right and nobody questions their decision now. We have to trust that Robert and the rest of the guys chose the best person to suit their musical needs at the present time. Regardless, it's a done deal and we fans must live with it instead of pre-judging.  Let's give it a chance, shall we?   Posted by Caren on Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 4:39 AM [Reply to this]

	Eddie Estes Eddie Estes	I like your music Robert and will continue to listen and buy when you come out with new music. However if I was making a list of dumb things bands did letting Bill Champlin go would be in the top 5. Letting Peter go would be in the top 2. Maybe some of the casual fans sadly won't notice but for some of us who have followed Chicago for years we don't take things like this very well. Your management needs to be replaced. They have done you as a group no favors in regard to your legacy. This was one more bad decision! I know I am nobody but I know a bad decision when I see it. Eddie Estes   Posted by Eddie Estes on Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 8:56 PM [Reply to this]

	Melinda M. Melinda Miller	Peter wasn't fired. He quit. The dumbest thing Chicago ever did was let Guercio go... Sincerely, Melinda - a huge RLamm fan :-)   Posted by Melinda M. on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 2:50 AM [Reply to this]

	Eddie Estes Eddie Estes	That isn't what Peter said! He said he was "handed his walking papers" I am a big Robert Lamm fan as well. But I am calling like I see it. Eddie Estes   Posted by Eddie Estes on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 3:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Eddie Estes Eddie Estes	I meant that I will continue to buy your solo music because you take chances and it is a shame that the powers that be in Chicago won't let it be used in Chicago. Another really dumb decision!!!   Posted by Eddie Estes on Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 9:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Don Ashley Don Ashley	Man, who the heck complained about Keith??  The guys a PRO. I give Keith tons of credit for his discipline and chops, he just steps up, steps in plays the chart and when the solo part comes he does his thing while still maintaining the spirit of the song. Sorta reminds me of a Berkley or North Texas player shedding a rendition of a familiar chart by Herman, Mayes or Satin Doll for that matter. As far as the crap about Jason's voice, it's crap, the guy sings a ton of pretty hard material without a night off based on my information. Last time I checked I still had pretty close to relative pitch and singing on stage in strange environments with in ear monitoring, AIN'T the best for your hearing anyway you cut it. The bigger and more complex the PA the more opportunity for problems and the longer the tour, the more opportunity for fatigue and illness. These guys aren't weekend warriors and they are forcing themselves to play OUR favorite tunes. Hey I love those tunes. Jeez, give 'em a break Yo, Robert, Who let the dogs out, Woof woof, put the pedal to the metal big DADDY!   Posted by Don Ashley on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 3:53 AM [Reply to this]

	Eddie Estes Eddie Estes	Look you can spin it anyway you want but Bill Champlin is one of the most talented to ever be in  Chicago. It was dumb to the 10th  power to let him go from the band. It was even worse to not allow him and Robert to have their new songs not recorded or performed by the band. Jason is a great bass player but Peter was and is the man!   Posted by Eddie Estes on Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 5:29 PM [Reply to this]

	Randy	Eddie, We don't know the full story.  Only those in the band and management know.  When it comes to "personnel" decisions and changes, I've found that when people leave after long-time employment, it's usually because "it's time" for the change to be made.  Although we are fans, we cannot expect Peter Cetera or Bill Champlin to stay in the band just for us, when it's apparent that they aren't as happy as they could be.  Let's be thankful for the great music they gave us, wish them the best, and thank Chicago for continuing to bust their butts almost every night. . .for us.     Posted by Randy on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 1:53 AM [Reply to this]

	Don Ashley Don Ashley	I just got through congratulating Bill and exchanging emails with him. Sitting here listening to my original vinyl of Single. No doubt that Bill Champlin is a TALENT! Been a fan of Bill's just about as long as I have been a fan of Chicago. But, Chicago is Chicago and Bill is Bill. Chicago isn't dumb and Bill isn't dumb. WE ARE LUCKY to have been blessed by their music all these years. Look in your rear view mirror Robert Lamm! You'll see me waving with one hand and a-ok with the other!   Posted by Don Ashley on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 9:06 PM [Reply to this]

	Marilyn M Marilyn M Milner	AS Robert has written, the position is filled, so it's time to move on. I would much rather see a change in the band  than to see them fold because I always enjoy their concerts, subs or not.  As for the why, and how the decision was made, it's really not my business.  None of us fans were present behind the scenes when the band had their discussions, so we really can't know both sides of the story. Do we have to "like" the recent changes? No we don't, but we do have to "respect" their right to make them. It is no different than if we were making decisions in our own  lives or careers. We would want others to respect our choices because it's OUR life. Chicago has undergone many changes over the years, and it's probably their ability to adapt to change that has kept them alive and thriving. We have been blessed to have them with us SO long, and I for one, will keep on listening as long as they want to perform. Everyone here is entitled to their opinion (no matter if we think it's right or wrong) and again it is THEIR choice if they want to continue to follow the band or not.  I know Lou is an extremely gifted musician, I've listened to his music and I am sure Chicago would not have selected someone who couldn't step up to the plate.  If given the chance, Lou WILL blossom with Chicago, we just have to keep the faith!   Posted by Marilyn M on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 4:13 PM [Reply to this]

	Mary in IL Mary Anderson	Hear Hear, Marilyn!  Well stated!   Posted by Mary in IL on Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 4:26 PM [Reply to this]

	Jac from Amsterdam/Eindhoven Jac From amsterdam	A new member...? Chicago....surprise me!   Posted by Jac from Amsterdam/Eindhoven on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 6:50 PM [Reply to this]

	Gary Gary Swanson	Damn, I guess that I can forget about submitting that demo tape (that was a joke).  I'm sorry to hear that Bill Champlin is leaving and I wish him the very best.  I'm not real familiar with Lou Pardini's work so I think that I'll look the guy up to see what he has to offer.  I totally agree with Robert that Terry Kath was/is impossible to replace though I'd submit that Robert himself and Loughnane, Parazaider and especially Jimmy Pankow would be awfully tough to replace.  That's the best horn section pop/rock has ever seen in my everso humple opinion. Chicago has had to make personel changes before and has survived quite nicely.  This is still one of my favorite bands and Mr. Lamm is still one of my favorite musicians.  As long as he/they are still rockin' I'm there.   Posted by Gary on Friday, August 21, 2009 - 1:54 AM [Reply to this]

	Sue Sue N	Lou Pardini is a great choice!!  There are a lot of rumors going around and really, it's between the group, Bill and management.  If one would like for us to know, they will let us know.  As for me, I say let it go and move on with the music.  Sue N   Posted by Sue on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:22 AM [Reply to this]

	Kelley	After having read some of the comments here, and after my first assumption after hearing the news I have to say, seeing Chicago last Friday at PNC Arts Center was to me what it always has been - A GOOD DOSE FOR THE SOUL!!!!!!! It was my first concert without my Dad.  Getting through the first songs was pretty hard, but your music brought me back to my childhood with him ALL OVER again.  It was also the first concert my Aunt has been back to since being diagnosed with MS 4 years ago, and the first concert my other Aunt has been to since her battle with breast cancer earlier this year. I'm not here divulging my family's history looking for a pity party - I'm simply stating that my family, much like Chicago, has lost some of it's soul this year, but we keep on surviving simply for the LOVE of it all. Thank you, Mr. Lamm, for giving me and my Aunts such a great show last Friday.  7th row from the stage and I got close to shaking your hand, but when the opportunity came to run toward the stage or stay at my seat and dance with one woman wielding a cane over her head dancing to the music and another who's hair is finally growing back from chemo and radiation, I chose to stand with my family and enjoy the show. My Dad always said that it no matter what anyone else said, "Chicago will never be the same without Terry Kath". That might be true, but we'd all say the same if it were you too! God knows we LOVE that you still do what you do!!!!!! Keep on keepin' on! Thanks again! Kelley   Posted by Kelley on Friday, September 04, 2009 - 2:23 AM [Reply to this]

	Jim Jim Weiss	Well I think that it will be interesting to see what direction the band heads in, or whether it will stay the course.  There are a lot of mixed opinions written here, but for me, Chi was never the same once Terry was gone.  Sure they had some great songs and still sound great in concert. They were just a bit different.  I think the Keith and Jason are great replacements, but it is just not the same.  But I would rather have them around than the band disbanding. As for Bill, Robert couldn't have said it better - his vocals were an acquired taste and I know I won't miss him (and am I nuts or did he always look bored to death in concert - and didn't his mom tell him that if he was going to chew gum that he should bring enough for everyone )?  He is very talented, but not a really good fit for my tastes. The REALLY awesome thing is that Robert has taken the time to respond to our opinions and I really appreciate his point of view.   Posted by Jim on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 7:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Mike Adams	Chicago is a class act with quality musicians. Sure addition of Lou Pardini will be different, but he's a quality individual as well.  Same when Chris, Donnie, Dwayne, Jason, Keith and Tris came on. They each brought bigger and better things to the group. And how great is it listening to solo projects of Robert, Keith/Tris and such. Just give the group time to blend. Looking forward to next CD.   Posted by Mike on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 1:25 AM [Reply to this]

	Carol in CHGO Carol Ramon-Youkhanna	Yep....I am moving forward with the changes!  LP is a great addition, as I had witnessed almost a month ago, not only once, but twice, I got to hear him on a wonderful weekend in MI.   Posted by Carol in CHGO on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 9:34 PM [Reply to this]