The members of Chicago met in grade school. The drummer was encouraged to play by his teacher. Chicago started singing at the college dive bar Guru. The band was influenced by Kiss.

Chicago's newest record has been heavily influenced by blues artists of the past. The group has just finished their newest release, but they are planning the next release already. Chicago intends to take a break after this next tour, allowing the band members to rest after a long year.

The years of paying their dues paid off when Chicago signed a record deal. The band members quit their other jobs to focus on their album. Chicago’s first album did not do so well, but the second album was a hit, going gold.

Oklahoma City has always been receptive to the band, even when they were small time, so the band schedules a show there every year, even if they are not touring. TheSeats.com has all the tour information a fan needs in one place, including Chicago tickets, concert seating charts, and complete tour schedules.