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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

Show about Movies and Music thru the decades for two guys growing up in the 50's and 60's. We discuss our point of view on the impact that movies and music had in our lives and the impact that it had as we traverse thru the decades. From the early years in the 50's with Elvis, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker we have stories, opinions and conversations about how we experienced the growth of music/movies and how it shaped our views to where we are today.

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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

MUSIC- "LEGENDARY INFLUENCERS" >>>CHICAGO

June 09, 2026 • Chicago • Episode 178

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover another Music Legendary influencer

We introduce you to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame group and Songwriters that had 21 Top 10 singles and 11 number 1 singles , 12 Top 10 Albums with Gold and Platinum sales (5 which were consecutive #1 sellers) and have sold over 130 Million Records Worldwide.....

"Chicago" AKA Chicago Transit Authority

Listen in as we go through Chicago's early beginnings and amazing career as Singer/Songwriters . The band has been touring America and the World for 59 straight years, an amazing feat.

CHAPTERS:

(:40) Intro---Here is CHICAGO!

(2:55) "Beginnings"---It all begins with the "Missing Links" then "The Big Thing"

(24:51) Colombia/Sony President Clive Davis signs "Chicago" and the hits start coming with "Make me Smile", "Colour My World" and "25 or 6 to 4"

(35:43) Things keep on rolling as many more hits are released with "Does Anybody Know What Time It is" becoming their 3rd straight Top 10 Hit.

(44:49) New recording studio in the Colorado Rockies called "Caribou Ranch" opens and the Albums keep churning out.

(51:39) Chicago hits rough waters with the tragic accidental shooting death of Terry Kath in 1978 then Peter Cetera leaving the Band in 1984

(65:38) The accolades roll in with 2016 Rock n Roll HOF Induction, the reunion with original drummer Danny Seraphine and a no-show from Peter Cetera and finally the 59 straight years of touring (1967-2026) THEN it's a wrap!!

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