Chicago was formed in early 1967, first as the Big Thing, then Chicago Transit Authority when producer James William Guercio took them on in 1968. Their trademark was fusing … See more

Keyboardist Robert Lamm, guitarist Terry Kath and bassist Peter Cetera shared lead vocals, while James Pankow, Lee Loughnane and Walter Parazaider handled all brass and woodwinds (trombone, trumpet and saxophone, clarinet See more

The cover design for the album is called "Painted Shingle" on the group's official web site. The inside jacket features individual photos of each band member, which reviewer Peter … See more

In 1969, the group was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
In 2014, Chicago Transit Authority was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Chicago Transit Authority is the only Chicago album listed in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before … See more

Because of dealings between the recording company and the group's producer, James William Guercio, the group's studio time … See more

In 1974, the album was also mixed in quadraphonic sound and released on SQ encoded LP (GQ-33255) and Dolby Quadraphonic 8-Track (QCA-33255).
In 2002, Chicago Transit Authority was remastered and reissued on one CD by Rhino Records See more

• Peter Cetera – bass, lead and backing vocals
• Terry Kath – guitars, lead and backing vocals See more