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Jul 21, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day July 21 1980 – Chicago Released Their Album Chicago XIV.

On this day July 21 1980, Chicago released their twelfth studio album, Chicago XIV. Known for blending rock with horns and jazz elements throughout the 1970s, the band took a more stripped down and contemporary rock approach on this record. It marked a transition point for the group as they tried to modernize their sound in a new musical era.

Chicago XIV featured songs like Manipulation, Thunder and Lightning, and...

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