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Chicago's enduring success and musical legacy have solidified their place as one of the greatest bands in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, the band quickly gained popularity with their debut album \"The Chicago Transit Authority.\" Throughout the years, they have released a string of hit singles including \"Saturday in the Park,\" \"If You Leave Me Now,\" and \"Hard to Say I'm Sorry.\" Their innovative fusion of genres set them apart from other bands of their time and helped shape the sound of popular music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to their commercial success, Chicago has received critical acclaim for their contributions to music. They have been honored with multiple Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. 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The film, produced by Award Winning Producer Barry Summers as part of the critically acclaimed Decades Rock Live concert series, features the band who play songs from the album, including some never-before-performed songs as well as “unplugged” versions of some of Chicago’s classic tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoined by special guests Robin Thicke, Chris Daughtry, Steve Vai, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, Robert Randolph and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, each performance is visualized in vibrant video and animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This concert film is a unique approach to any of our previous live performances,” said Chicago founding member Lee Loughnane. “We very rarely play with guest artists, much less seven of them. 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