The idea of marrying Rock and Jazz (a combination not made in heaven) had been kicked around for a while by the time Chicago Transit Authority left their Midwest home for L.A.  In the end, it wasn’t a fusion Jazz and Rock, rather, Chicago (they had to shorten their name under threat of a lawsuit from the “actual” Chicago Transit Authority), at their best, were a Rock band with horns.  Band members were exceptional musicians but the outstanding talent was guitarist Terry Kath, who was said to be one of Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitarists. In addition, Kath was a powerful, soulful vocalist. Debut album “Chicago Transit Authority” (“I’m A Man,” “Beginnings” and “South California Purples“) and “Chicago II” (“25 Or 6 To 4“) capture the group at its early best. I’m A Man The first edition of the greatest hits “Chicago IX” is also good. “Chicago V” would be next with the piano based “Saturday In The Park.” “Chicago Transit Authority” went double platinum while “Chicago II” achieved platinum status. Then there was accidental death of guitarist Terry Kath. He shot himself with what he thought was an unloaded gun – drugs or alcohol involved? You think? Often bland (“Colour My World”) even with Kath, Chicago was boring nearly all the time without him (“Alive Again” being one of the few exceptions), as they made the transition to faceless, ballad-oriented act, as bassist Peter Cetera assumed lead vocal duties.  It figures that this edition was far popular than the original iteration. The post Chicago appeared first on RockinTown.

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President Trump’s campaign announced he will visit Valdosta, Georgia, to receive a briefing on the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. A release from the campaign said he will “deliver remarks to the press on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT.” JUST IN: President Trump to visit Valdosta, Georgia “to receive a briefing on the devastation of Hurricane Helene, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and deliver remarks.” – Campaign pic.twitter.com/5tsEI0TD4u — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 29, 2024 WSB-TV reports: While in Valdosta, the former president will help distribute relief supplies. Ahead of the storm’s arrival, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a disaster declaration for parts of Georgia that were expected to be impacted by Helene. President Joe Biden upgraded a federal major disaster declaration to a full emergency declaration as the storm bore down on the state after making landfall in Florida. In the days following Helene’s path through the southeast United States, the toll of lives lost and damage dealt has grown, with 64 now confirmed dead across several states and damages measured as much as $15 billion to $26 billion in property damage according to Moody’s Analytics. “Tomorrow, President Donald J. Trump will visit Valdosta, Georgia, to receive a briefing on the devastation of Hurricane Helene, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and deliver remarks to the press,” Team Trump wrote. Tomorrow, President Donald J. Trump will visit Valdosta, Georgia, to receive a briefing on the devastation of Hurricane Helene, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and deliver remarks to the press. pic.twitter.com/njttfRx0tm — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) September 29, 2024 Trump is set to visit Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday to receive a briefing on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. pic.twitter.com/2aiZOEWKWH — Osaka James (@osakajayms) September 29, 2024 “Valdosta is among one of Georgia’s hardest hit areas as hurricane-force winds barreled through south Georgia,” 11Alive noted. WATCH: DESTROYED BUILDINGS: Multiple historic buildings have partially collapsed in Valdosta, Georgia. Here is a furniture and antique store known as Chez What, which experienced some of the most significant damage from remnants of Hurricane Helene. pic.twitter.com/znxJa9ReJf — FOX Weather (@foxweather) September 27, 2024 Pray for Valdosta! Hurricane Helene destroyed over 100 buildings in this South Georgia town—including homes, businesses, churches—and this community is hurting. Our Valdosta Ministry Center is serving their neighbors in need. Keep praying for these families and volunteers! pic.twitter.com/n4GfvsJEoa — Send Relief (@sendrelief) September 27, 2024 Per 11Alive: Gov. Brian Kemp directed emergency response crews to the hardest-hit areas. He said they identified 115 structures in Valdosta that were heavily damaged and had multiple people trapped inside. “Hopefully everybody’s OK,” Treadaway said. According to the governor’s office, at least 15 people have died in the state due to causes related to Helene. As officials continue to assess the devastation Helene has left behind, they know it’ll take weeks — if not months to recover. But amid despair and destruction, the community will unite, taking one step — one day at a time — to recover and rebuild Lowndes County. WATCH: