In the late 60's, a band blew out of the windy city and into the music scene with a sound that was new, fresh and original.
In 1971, the release of a 8 movement ballet titled "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon" (later to be known as "Make Me Smile") was the "Beginnings" of their unique style of music that would eventually define "jazz rock" for a generation of music fans.
Since it's formation in 1967, this band has become one of the best-loved and most successful rock groups ever, thanks to their incredible sense of pop-savvy and innovative use of horns. Worldwide sales have topped 100 million records and include five consecutive #1 albums, 21 Top 10 and 35 Top 40 singles.
Chicago Tribute Authority now pays tribute to the only American rock band to chart in the Top 40 in five consecutive decades - the greatest hit-making band of the last 45 years - the one, the only -
