The band formerly known as Chicago Transit Authority has had a successful run with its many incarnations and lineups, and you can expect all the songs from every era of Chicago on this “Their Greatest Hits” tour.
Some people remember the jazz-centric ‘70s style when lead singer Terry Kath was at the helm for hits like “25 or 6 to 4.” After Kath died, the band’s guitarist, Peter Cetera, moved in on vocals creating mega-‘80s hits like “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” After Cetera left to focus mainly on movie anthems, Chicago still produced hits and tours almost yearly.
The current roster’s 10-person lineup includes three members from 1967: Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and flugelhorn and trombonist James Pankow. This gig, rescheduled from July 3 of last year, originally had Rick Springfield on the bill but according to Chicago’s website the “Jessie’s Girl” singer isn’t joining on the rescheduled dates because of conflicts.
Chicago. Friday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. $25-$100.50. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa. livenation.com
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This article appears in Jun 24-30, 2021.