Illinois - The middle of the U.S.
Chicago - The heart of music in the U.S.
Who's Who of Chicago Musicians
Franz Benteler - Born in 1925, Passed in 2010 ... Violinist, "Ambassador of Music for Chicago"
Johnny Burke - Born on October 3, 1908, Passed on February 25, 1964 Lyricist
Chief Keef - Born on August 15, 1995 ... Rapper ... Birth name - Keith Cozart
Nat King Cole - Born on March 17, 1919, Passed on February 15, 1965 Singer
Billy Corgan - Born on March 17, 1967 ... Singer & Songwriter for The Smashing Pumpkins
Famous Dex - Born on September 6, 1993 ... Rapper
Bo Diddley - Born on December 30, 1928, Passed on June 2, 2008 ... Rock and Roll Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter ... Birth name - Ellas Otha Bates
Kurt Elling - Born on November 2, 1967 ... Singer
Drew Fortier - Born on July 14, 1987 ... Guitarist for Bang Tango, Chuck Mosley, Stephen Shareaux, & Zen From Mars
Bud Freeman - Born on April 13, 1906, Passed on March 15, 1991 ... Jazz Saxophonist, Bandleader, & Composer
Von Freeman - Born on October 3, 1923, Passed on August 11, 2012 ... Jazz Saxophonist
Alexander Frey - Born on October 5, 1972 ... Conductor, Pianist, Organist, Harpsichordist, & Composer
Marla Glen - Born on January 3, 1960 ... Singer
Daniel Ivankovich - Born on November 3, 1963 ... Blues Guitarist & Vocalist
Robert Lamm - Born on October 13, 1944 ... Singer & Keyboardist of Chicago
Muddy Waters - Born on April 4, 1913, Passed on April 30, 1983 ... Blues Musician ... Birth Name - McKinnley Morganfield
Frankie Knuckles - Born on January 18, 1955, Passed on March 31, 2014 ... House Music Pioneer - "Godfather of House" ... Birth Name - Francis Warren Nicholls, Jr.
*John Panozzo - Born on September 20, 1948, Passed on July 16, 1996 ... Drummer for Styx ... *John Panozzo grew up in the Chicago neighborhood, Roseland. My grandmother grew up in Roseland...when crime was second to culture.
Jim Peterik - Born on November 11, 1950 ... Founding member of Survivor & Member of The Ides of March
Silver Sphere - August 26, 1999 ... Singer/Songwriter ... Birth Name - Sophie Cates
*Patrick Stump - Born on April 27, 1984 ... Lead Singer & Guitarist for Fall Out Boy ... *Patrick Stump was born in Evanston, just outside Chicago. My grandmother called Evanston home for several years and in those several years, I visited frequently. I miss my grandma since her passing in September 2021. She was my best friend and soulmate. I miss Evanston as a second home no longer recognizable for multiple changes made.
Earl Sweatshirt - Born on February 24, 1994 ... Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
Koko Taylor - Born on September 28, 1928, Passed on June 3, 2009 ... Singer
Kanye West - Born on June 8, 1977 ... Rapper & Producer
View the full list (including bands founded in Chicago) on Wikipedia.
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