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Chicago to perform two shows at Westbury on Long Island

One of the iconic group’s founding members, Robert Lamm, spoke to this journalist about their 2018 North American Tour, where they played their Chicago II album in its entirety, as well as the world’s longest encore, which was comprised of their greatest hits.

Last year, on July 20, they performed a concert at West Palm Beach, Florida, where they dedicated their song “25 or 6 to 4” to Parkland shooting victim, the late Alex Schachter. Safe Schools for Alex was established in Schachter’s memory. To learn more about Safe Schools for Alex, check out its Facebook page.

A memorial to students and staff members killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland ...

A memorial to students and staff members killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
RHONA WISE, AFP/File

On August 3, 2018, Chicago performed at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Long Island, as part of the Laid Back Festival.

On September 23, 2018, they played at the historic St. George Theatre in Staten Island, New York, for a sold-out venue.

In 2016, Chicago received one of music’s highest honors, an induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in the “Performers Category.”

To learn more about Chicago’s 2019 touring schedule, check out their official website, and their official Facebook page.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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