RIP Walt. I was a huge fan of the original incarnation of Chicago, even as a young ‘un. I got a photo op with the 2016-2017 era band, which still had three original members on stage (Robert Lamm, James Pankow, and Lee Loughnane). By then, Walt had stepped away to deal with heart issues. Loughnane now leads “Chicago” by himself. Strange times.

Walter Parazaider, saxophonist and founder member of Chicago.

It was originally Walt's idea to form a rock band with a serious horn section after hearing "Got To Get You Into My Life" on The Beatles' Revolver.

Going to give their debut "Chicago Transit Authority" a spin in his honour.

Abdullah Ibrahim, pianist.   91.

Just arrived… in email not spam… happy Jen now.

Thank you, I will look in spam then.

Ours came through about an hour ago but went to my spam folder, Time to start getting excited.

Has anyone else been sent any form of ticket to prove that you’ve paid when arriving?

I was told something would be sent to me on the 17th… today.  Nothing as yet

Tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm :

[Up against England v Croatia in the world cup, I know, but if the football isn't going well, here's a serious alternative... 🙂]

Scattering The Roots with Dan Ogus...two hours of the finest folk, roots, blues, etc...plenty of etc...

I've rifled through my vaults to bring you some excellent music both new and vintage every Wednesday evening...

This week's show features the following artists :

Dov Hammer, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac, Jinder, Albion Band, Bruce Springsteen, Suzie Ungerleider, Jackie Leven, Faustus, Michael Nesmith, Abby Posner, Civil Wars, Frank Turner, Titus Haug, Bob Dylan, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Ben Levin, Stephen Fearing, Blue Tapestry, Little Feat, Dougie MacLean, REM...

Listen tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm on Portsmouth's Express FM, on DAB and online here :

https://www.expressfm.com/programmes/scattering-the-roots/

Mark Radcliffe did a similar thing at the Cromer Festival. Extremely entertaining and vey much enjoyed by all four of us who turned up for it.
Felt rather embarrassed for him, but he took it in his stride with his usual self depreciating humour.