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Chicago VI

by Chicago

Released: June 25, 1973

Jazz rock, progressive rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

Kath's untimely passing in 1978 marked a significant shift in Chicago's trajectory and lineup. This cover is particularly significant as it showcases the lineup before the tragic death of Terry Kath, one of the band's leaders and co-founders. "Chicago VI" is a significant album in the discography of the American rock band Chicago.

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The album holds historical importance as the first…

The album holds historical importance as the first to feature percussionist Laudir de Oliveira, who would go on to become a full member of the band starting with "Chicago VIII." One notable aspect of "Chicago VI" is its cover, which prominently features the original band members.

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Reception

Released on June 25, 1973, by Columbia Records, it marked a continuation of the band's success, becoming their second album in a series of five consecutive releases to reach No. 1 on the US charts. Shortly after its release, "Chicago VI" achieved gold certification and has since been certified two-times platinum. Overall, "Chicago VI" represents a pivotal moment for Chicago, combining commercial success with the introduction of a new member and maintaining their musical prowess in the rock genre.

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The Complete Album Story

"Chicago VI" is a significant album in the discography of the American rock band Chicago. Released on June 25, 1973, by Columbia Records, it marked a continuation of the band's success, becoming their second album in a series of five consecutive releases to reach No. 1 on the US charts.

Shortly after its release, "Chicago VI" achieved gold certification and has since been certified two-times platinum. The album holds historical importance as the first to feature percussionist Laudir de Oliveira, who would go on to become a full member of the band starting with "Chicago VIII."

One notable aspect of "Chicago VI" is its cover, which prominently features the original band members. This cover is particularly significant as it showcases the lineup before the tragic death of Terry Kath, one of the band's leaders and co-founders. Kath's untimely passing in 1978 marked a significant shift in Chicago's trajectory and lineup.

Overall, "Chicago VI" represents a pivotal moment for Chicago, combining commercial success with the introduction of a new member and maintaining their musical prowess in the rock genre.