). He famously used a Cry Baby wah-wah and various effects pedals. Many early musicians site his influence on their careers. Camille later married actor Kiefer Sutherland. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Nat King Cole Nat first came to be known as a leading jazz pianist and then crossed over to pop music. The following year, Kath married Camelia Ortiz Kath with whom he had one daughter, Michelle (b. Thank you, Tim, for all the years you kept the man's name alive. His preponderance for drug taking was well known. He was asked to put it away. Beautiful harmonies are ushered in, once again with a nod to the Beach Boys. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Depending on my musical interest at the time, I focused on different parts of Chicago. "[37] To calm Johnson's concerns, Kath showed him the empty magazine. While attending DePaul University in 1966, Kath formed The Big Thing with saxophonist Walter Parazaider and drummer Danny Seraphine. Add to your scrapbook. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [54] It made its United States premiere at the DOC NYC film festival in November 2016 under the same name,[55][56] and was soon after acquired by FilmRise, which planned a 2017 release. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. It was so much more raw and edgy than his playing on subsequent albums. Big Terry Kath fan. His band is CTA. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "[3] His father wanted him to have a steady career, but he decided he would prefer a career in music. We have set your language to Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 'Chicago II' was released in March, 1970 and topped out at #4 on the American charts. In fact, he was to have started rehearsals on Jan. 24, one day after he died. A companion to the Terry Kath was a Kath discussion . Try again later. The song was used in the final episode of the television series Miami Vice. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Terry Kath Born: January 31, 1946 Died: January 23, 1978 Best Known For: A founding member of Chicagoone of the first rock bands to incorporate a horn sectionKath helped forge a path for this band that included eight platinum albums in as many years. [28] The same album saw Kath collaborate with orchestral arranger Peter Matz on the four-part suite "Memories of Love", singing the lead vocal. [17] Kath's compatriot James William Guercio (who later became Chicago's producer) was lead guitarist in one of two road bands performing on The Dick Clark Show with the Missing Links. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Chicago's category-smashing sound seemed to arrive fully formed, beginning with 1969's Chicago Transit Authority. 1976). On top of this, he sang lead vocals on many of the band's songs and did backing vocals on most of the others. Terry Kath's bravado was the key to both his success and his tragic death. For bass playing, Peter Cetera was my inspiration.And when, at about age 15, I stumbled onto the guitar, it was all over. Let me take a moment to talk about the Terry Kath fan. Kath died on January 23, 1978, of an accidental gunshot wound. As a child, he played the drums, the banjo, and finally taught himself to play the guitar. [1] The song "Beginnings" includes acoustic rhythm guitar by Kath. Original Name Terry Alan Kath Birth 31 Jan 1946 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Death 23 Jan 1978 (aged 31) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map Plot Garden of Remembrance section, Map #E15, Distinguished Memorial - Semi-Private Garden 40 It was not unusual for him to go target practice or hunting while off the road. Please reset your password. He was asked to put it away. 'Chicago VII,' 'Chicago VIII,' and 'Chicago IX' released between 1974 and 1977 all reached the top slot on American charts; and Kath began work on a solo album. He was featured as the cover story in one of the early issues of Guitar Player magazine, and at least two books have listed him as one of the top 1,000 guitarists of all time. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Movement has been slow, however, so I did some more checking into web site hosts. During the ceremony in Brooklyn, New York. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The first album, Chicago Transit Authority, hit my turntable and I went nuts. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. As a teenager, he formed a group to cover such bands as The Ventures. This account has been disabled. [4] [5] He was raised in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago. Thank you for checking out my channel. Family members linked to this person will appear here. If anything, his bandmates were in awe of him. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Weve updated the security on the site. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He died in January 1978 from an unintentional self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Terry Alan Kath (January 31, 1946 January 23, 1978) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Chicago. It all started on a GeoCities site. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 (UP1)Terry Kath, lead singer and guitarist for the rock group Chicago, accidentally shot himself to death tonight following Party. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. It is one of his best vocal performances. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The Terry Kath page became part of a web site dedicated to the music of Chicago the Band. And then, Terry's leads are, for that day especially, world class stuff. He was an integral part of a seven, and sometimes eight, person band. He played bass in a number of bands in the mid-1960s, before settling on the guitar when forming the group that became Chicago. [8] He acquired a guitar and amplifier when he was in the ninth grade, and his early influences included The Ventures, Johnny Smith,[9] Dick Dale,[7] and Howard Roberts. Verify and try again. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Thanks for your help! CHICAGO Terry Kath, the now-deceased founding guitarist of the band Chicago and a member of Taft High School's Hall of Fame, shows up in a decades-old video recently uncovered and posted to . There is a problem with your email/password. Kath, dressed as a gangster, tried to make prospective amp buyers an "offer they could not refuse. Terry was the incredibly talented lead guitar player for the band Chicago. [32], Kath used several guitars in his early career, but many of these early ones were stolen while on the road. Band members have since wondered if Kath would have stayed with Chicago had he lived or started a solo career. I wrote some items myself. Glendale. The crystal-clear vocals, the harmonies, are simply incredible. Also present are his soulful vocals. I used to link our bio page to his site because he had written in such detail about my Dad's life and career that there was no need for me to include it on our site. Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist. The album a year formula continued with 'Chicago V' in 1972, their first effort that was under one hour in length. His site was filled with very extensive and knowledgeable essays about my Dad. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled the death an accidental gunshot inflicted under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Through his playing, songwriting and singing, I made a musical connection with him. Chicago was already headed toward its"ballad" phase at the time of Kath's death, soaring on the success of "If You Leave Me Now" from the tenth album and "Baby What a Big Surprise" from Chicago 11. After some searching of the Internet, I determined that there wasnt much about Terry Kath on the Internet.Ive been a fan of Terry Kath before I knew who he was. This collection of information was the making of a true Terry Kath fansite. It grew and grew. Chicago band member Walter Parazaider later said, "If [Kath] was totally up front, he would have gotten a lot more recognition. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [57] The film made its television premiere on AXS TV, under the name Chicago: The Terry Kath Experience, on November 7, 2017, and it was released as VOD and DVD on December 12. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Terry_Kath&oldid=1143937628, Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Firearm accident victims in the United States, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 March 2023, at 20:39. Kath picked up a semi-automatic 9-mm pistol and, leaning back in a chair, said to Johnson, "Don't worry about it Look, the clip is not even in it." There are no two ways about it. [59], On April 8, 2016, Chicago was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Its been more than 17 years since I first put something on the Internet about Terry Kath. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [29], Kath wrote at least one song and contributed at least one lead vocal to every Chicago album released during his lifetime. But it would be Chicago, propelled by the fiery guitar work and rough-hewn voice of Terry Kath, who took the ball and ran with it. The guitar's neck was held together with a radiator hose clamp. The band's second album featured more innovative Kath songwriting, ranging from the rocking "In the Country" to the classically-influenced "Prelude," "AM Mourning," "PM Mournng" and "Memories of Love." Nats career was cut short when he died from lung cancer on February 15, 1965, at the age of 55. In 2010, Parazaider said: "I'm not sure about that. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Hendrix once told Chicago saxophonist Walter Parazaider, "Your guitar player is better than me." This soon-to-be pop hit started out as a Kath-sung section in a larger piece titled "Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon." His widow Camelia married actor Kiefer Sutherland in 1987, had a daughter named Rachel in 1988 before divorcing in 1990. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [1] Fascinated by gadgets, Kath was interested in trying to play guitar without using a pick. During the 1970s, Sweet had hits including Little Willy Ballroom Blitz, Fox On The Run and Love Is Like Oxygen. In addition, there is a line in the movie "One Trick Pony" when two characters briefly discuss Kath, describing him as a "Monster with a Telecaster who could stand toe to toe with (Jimi) Hendrix. Then, I claimed my own domain (timmwood.com) and used Yahoo as a host. He ejected the magazine to show that the weapon was unloaded. There are no guitar histrionics or emphatic horns, just Kath stepping up front to deliver a somewhat cynical tune that features the classic line, "so sad but true, there's always someone waiting there to shit on you.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I'd have to say it's 50/50. By 1975, Chicago had already had a long run of hits, and they scored two more here with "Harry Truman" and "Old Days." The following year, Kath married Camelia Ortiz Kath with whom he had one daughter, Michelle (b. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He died Jan. 23, 1978. In 1968, the band signed with Columbia Records (CBS) and began recording; releasing their debut album, 'Chicago Transit Authority' in 1969. Failed to report flower. This browser does not support getting your location. Kath struggled with health issues and drug abuse towards the end of the 1970s. On January 23, 1978 during a party being held at roadie Donnie Johnson's home in Woodland Hills, California, Kath was drinking heavily and showing off one of his automatic pistols. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. They were mind boggling. Will those tapes ever surface? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Failed to delete memorial. He has been praised by his bandmates and other musicians for his guitar skills and Ray Charlesinfluenced vocal style, and was said to be one of Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarists.[1]. based on information from your browser. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [48] Kath's position as guitarist in Chicago was filled first by Donnie Dacus,[49] then by Chris Pinnick, Dawayne Bailey, and Keith Howland. Within a year, the lineup also included trombonist James Pankow, trumpet player Lee Loughnane, keyboardist-vocalist Robert Lamm, and bassist-vocalist Peter Cetera and became the Chicago Transit Authority. [7] In a 1971 interview for Guitar Player, he said he had tried professional lessons but abandoned them, adding "All I wanted to do was play those rock and roll chords. Watch a Clip From New Chicago Film, The Last Band on Stage, Chicago, Born for This Moment': Album Review, Brian Wilson and Chicago Launch Summer 2022 Tour: Set List, Chicago Announce New Album Born for This Moment, 40 Years Ago: How 16 Both Revitalized and Divided Chicago, Hear Chicagos Wistful New Song If This Is Goodbye, Chicagos Longest-Tenured Guitarist Has Left the Band, Chicago and Brian Wilson Announce Co-Headlining Tour. Oops, something didn't work. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Was it rock? 1976). Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Resend Activation Email. [14] They were fired from the group, which wanted to merge with another band, Little Artie and the Pharaohs, while leader and guitarist Mike Sistack explained that "it's just business. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He had developed an interest in guns and had numerous weapons in his home and often on his person. Kath, as usual, dishes out some incredible guitar work. For years, it was the first page to pop up on a Google search for Terry Kath. The stories they told were heart-warming. Garden of Remembrance section, Map #E15, Distinguished Memorial Semi-Private Garden 40, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6681/terry-kath. Kath enjoyed shooting at targets and was a gun collector. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We have set your language to Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. There is a problem with your email/password. I compiled information from (hopefully) reliable Internet sources. "[39] Kath was one of the three primary lead singers of Chicago, with a vocal range between those of the other two, Peter Cetera's higher tenor and Robert Lamm's fuller, lower baritone. [26] He also used a Gibson SG Standard, as pictured on Chicago Transit Authority's inner sleeve, and a Gibson SG Custom, and was one of the few well-known guitarists to make regular use of the 1969 Les Paul "Professional" model, which sported a pair of unconventional low-impedance pickups with a special impedance-matching transformer for use with a standard high impedance-input amplifier. Please reset your password. In 1968, the band signed with Columbia Records (CBS) and began recording; releasing their debut album, 'Chicago Transit Authority' in 1969. It is a grand ensemble of rhythm, rock, jazz all in their greatest glory. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The New York Times reported that the Chicago guitarist had spent the afternoon of January 23rd, 1978, at the Woodland Hills home of his crew member Don Jonhson. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. There was a problem getting your location. The following year, 'Chicago III' climbed one slot. After that, a studio version made it on Chicago XI, and the live performance on the Terry Kath tribute album. He's the best guitar player in the universe.". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The two guitarists knew each other, and when Hendrix took Chicago on tour, he reportedly jammed with Kath on stage. Terry Kath was one of the founding members of Chicago, a rock band famed in the 1980s. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. His last words were, "What do you think I'm gonna do? Failed to report flower. He no longer wished to maintain the site (those dang hosting fees) and asked me if I would like to put his content on my site. The three musicians regularly socialized outside of the band. Because Chicago considered themselves a team, some band members have subsequently claimed Kath's contributions to be generally overlooked. Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Try again later. Try again later. North America. In 2016, Kath's daughter Michelle Sinclair released the documentary The Terry Kath Experience, which chronicles his life and Chicago's early years.[2]. She and her parents were. Even if you don't watch the full video, skip to the end to see the guitars. Infamous Crime Locations 105K subscribers Most of you most likely have heard of the band Chicago but some of may not have known that Chicago's lead guitarist Terry Kath killed himself in 1978.. Rock Legends Chicago Recall the Shocking Death of Guitarist Terry Kath In 1978, Terry Kath of the band Chicago died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. What is the history of "Mississippi Delta City Blues?". He ejected the magazine to show that the weapon was unloaded. The circumstances of his death have been called into question by Cookes family even after an inquest ruled his death to be justifiable homicide. He co-wrote with John Kay Steppenwolfs biggest hit Magic Carpet Ride. Kath left behind his wife, Camelia Ortiz,[45] and a 20-month-old daughter, Michelle Kath (now Michelle Kath Sinclair). Will interviewing Jim Guercio for the documentary, Michelle learned that Terry would often lock himself in the studio and records. Simply, he was an original member of the pioneering rock group Chicago who played guitar, sang, and wrote songs. He and singer Peter Cetera started the band, but Kath's time in the spotlight was to be cut short. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. It would be years before I began my long-time fascination with the guitar. Failed to delete memorial. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [25] The song displays many varied musical styles, including jazz, blues, salsa, rock and roll, acid rock, and pop. GREAT NEWS! It first appeared on record on the 1972 "Live in Japan" album, which, at that time, was available only in Japan. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Is the story told in the song "Byblos" (Chicago VII) true. Another killer from their 1969 debut, "Southern California Purples" is a slow burning rocker. Apparently, unbeknownst to Kath, the gun had a round in the chamber. Family members linked to this person will appear here. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Even noted former Chicago guitarist Dawayne Bailey, himself a fan of Terry Kath, said he had referred to it for years, even up to this year (2014).For several years, I let the entire site sit dormant except for occasional updates. There was an error deleting this problem. Hendrix was reported to have said Kath was the better guitarist. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. COMPOSER-GUITARIST-SINGERTHE "MEMORIES OF LOVE" HE LEFT ON EARTH, ALL THE WORLD HAS SHARED. That still didnt stop people from visiting it and sending me e-mails. Reassuring everyone that it wasn't loaded, Kath pulled the trigger. His guitar work is nothing short of head spinning. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He is interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.Kath was born to Ray and Evelyn Kath on January 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. The soulful horns, funky groove, gritty vocals and killer lead guitar can't help but shake you awake. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This first track from their debut, written and sung by Kath, underscores that agenda as they constantly change moods, direction and attack over six thrilling minutes. COMPOSER-GUITARIST-SINGERTHE "MEMORIES OF LOVE" HE LEFT ON EARTH, ALL THE WORLD HAS SHARED. Born Jan. 31, 1946, Terrance Allan Kath, his all-too-short life ended Jan. 23, 1978, in a freak accident involving a handgun. Tribute To Terry Kath [16] Parazaider's friend at De Paul University, trumpeter Lee Loughnane, also sat in with the band from time to time. While attending DePaul University in 1966, Kath formed The Big Thing with saxophonist Walter Parazaider and drummer Danny Seraphine. From the days when everything went. Mother of Chicago guitarist and singer Terry Kath. Donald was part of The Addrisi Brothers whose biggest success as songwriters was with the smash Never My Love, a hit for The Association. The studio version is one thing, a simply perfect record all around, but when the early-era band performed it live as on Chicago's fourth album from Carnegie Hall it is a monstrous tour de force. There was an error deleting this problem. He had developed an interest in guns and had numerous weapons in his home and often on his person. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 'Chicago II' was released in March, 1970 and topped out at #4 on the American charts. He was asked to put it away. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He is most remembered for Chicago. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This account has been disabled. His guitar playing was an important component of the group's sound from the start of their career. When songwriting and keyboard playing was my thing, I focused on Robert Lamm. That's thanks in no small part to the blistering guitar work of Terry Kath. Resend Activation Email. He mixes blues, jazz, and rock riffs throughout the double-album set. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. It shot to No. Michelle Kath Sinclair accepted the award on her father's behalf.[60]. Michael was the eighth child in his family and made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie, and Tito as a member of the Jackson 5. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Try again later. "That desire to bring people together and entertain them has been a generational link in our family." Even the Velvet Underground or the Who never took the use of feedback to this extreme on an album. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Failed to delete memorial. I was enthusiastic about it, and decided to put some content out in cyberspace to see what would happen.A priority was to create content that was not duplicated anywhere else. [3][7] He then played bass in a road band called Jimmy Ford and the Executives. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Search above to list available cemeteries. [30] He continued this style on the following year's Chicago XI, contributing the funky "Mississippi Delta City Blues" and the aggressive "Takin' It on Uptown", which counterbalanced some of the material other members were producing. In 1971, they released the massive 'Chicago at Carnegie Hall' live album, which remains the best selling four LP set ever recorded. [6] He attended Taft High School . [58] The film includes interviews with guitarists Jeff Lynne, Steve Lukather, Mike Campbell, Dean DeLeo and Joe Walsh, who all praised Kath's work. [12] Ford was the trumpeter, Walter Parazaider played saxophone and other wind instruments, and Danny Seraphine later became the drummer. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. OUR LOVED ONE, California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The following year, 'Chicago III' climbed one slot. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Terry died on January 23, 1978 from an accidentally self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at a friends house in Woodland Hills, California. based on information from your browser. Buried in the middle of Chicago's sixth album, "Jenny" is simply a great pop song. The band's hit songs of the 1980s and 1990s are a sharp contrast from the aggressive sound featured on its debut album Chicago Transit Authority. Kath also was an accomplished bass player, and that was his instrument in many of his early groups. There was an error deleting this problem. He was just a total experimenter". [4][5] He was raised in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago. Recorded at Guercio's Caribou Ranch in Nederland, Colorado, 'Chicago VI' came out in 1973, topping the charts. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Summoning up the spirit of a lost Jimi Hendrix tune, but bathedin pure Kath style, "Oh, Thank You Great Spirit" soars lyrically and musically. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Add to your scrapbook. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [citation needed], Kath is interred near his mother, Evelyn Kath, and father, Raymond Kath, in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, in the Gardens of Remembrance.[46][47]. With James William Guercio as their manager, the band would become the opening act for Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. [27], For the group's second album, Kath contributed an extended guitar solo on "25 or 6 to 4", which became a live favorite. Oops, something didn't work. That may be the highest praise Kath received. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled the death an accidental gunshot inflicted under the influence of alcohol and drugs. His daughter now has them. De Oliveira offered him tea and the two spent all night talking. Kath did not read music, but rather played and composed totally by ear. [41] Around 5:00p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Monday, January 23, after a party at the home of roadie and band technician Don Johnson, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, Kath began to play with his guns. A bright and joyous melody is married to the horn-driven sound, creating a pure pop gem. Make sure that the file is a photo. I wrote some items myself. Year should not be greater than current year. Region. After finding an acceptable deal, I decided to put it back up. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please try again later. Failed to delete flower. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [51] In 2014, she confirmed she had interviewed the entire band except for Cetera and the project was planned for release in 2016. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. The following year, 'Chicago III' climbed one slot. These pages, in themselves, are mini-websites within a website. Gibson Les Paul Professional, Gibson SG, and a Fender Stratocaster were other guitars Terry collected and loved to use. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. While Kath seldom rates mention in guitar magazines, a couple of books have at least ranked him in the best 1,000 guitar players of all time - not a bad accomplishment. He returned the clip and placed the barrel against his temple. In 1971, they released the massive 'Chicago at Carnegie Hall' live album, which remains the best selling four LP set ever recorded. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Watson died of a heart attack on May 17, 1996, collapsing on stage while on tour in Yokohama, Japan. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. RARE AND GIFTED, GENTLE MAN WHOSE RICHES WERE OUR SYMPHONY OF SONGS FOR YOUNG AND OLD BECAUSE HE CARED.