The group initially called themselves The Big Thing, then changed to the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, and finally shortened the name to Chicago in 1969. [1]

Since performing their very first shows together in the early spring of 2004, Transit Authority has become known throughout the U.S. as the premier tribute band to the iconic group Chicago.

Apr 21, 2026 · Called the Chicago Transit Authority before shortening its name to that of the city in which it was founded in 1967, Chicago distinguished itself from other rock bands of the late 1960s by the …

The band’s self-titled debut album showed the world how they could rock with brass and successfully incorporate funk, jazz, and pop balladry into a groundbreaking double-platinum rock & roll classic.

The Chicago Transit Authority is the debut studio album by the American rock band Chicago, known at the time of release as Chicago Transit Authority. The double album was released on...

Dec 15, 2023 · In 1968, The Big Thing changed their name Chicago Transit Authority, relocated to Los Angeles and signed to Columbia Records. Produced by Jim Guercio, who doubled as the group’s …

In early 1969, the band traveled to New York and began work on their first album titled “The Chicago Transit Authority.” It was a blend of psychedelic rock, pop, balladry, classical, jazz and rhythm ‘n’ blues.

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of …

Long-lived rock band featuring sax, trombone, and trumpet, and an extremely successful melodic ballad style. Formed in Chicago in 1967 as the “Big Thing,” the band's first producer, James Guercio, …

In April of 1969, a new rock 'n roll band burst onto the scene garnering nationwide attention. Born in the midwest and infused with elements of jazz, blues, and latin influences, the first album by "Chicago …