Lee Loughnane facts for kids
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Lee Loughnane
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| Birth name | Lee David Loughnane |
| Born | October 21, 1946 Elmwood Park, Illinois, US |
| Genres | Rock, blues, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1966-present |
Lee David Loughnane (pronounced LOCK-nain; born October 21, 1946) is an American musician. He is a founding member of the famous rock band Chicago. Lee is best known for playing the trumpet and flugelhorn. He is one of the three main brass players in Chicago, along with James Pankow and Walter Parazaider. He also sings and writes songs for the band.
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Early Life and Musical Start
Lee David Loughnane was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois. This is a suburb near Chicago. He started playing the trumpet when he was 11 years old. He even used the same trumpet his dad played in the Army Air Force!
Lee went to St. Mel High School. He chose this school because it had many music groups. These included a concert band, jazz band, and marching band. By the time he finished high school in 1964, he knew what he wanted to do. He decided he wanted to be a professional musician.
Meeting Future Bandmates
Lee met his future bandmates during his first year at DePaul University. He became friends with guitarist Terry Kath. Through Terry, he met drummer Danny Seraphine and saxophone player Walter Parazaider. Walter was trying to start a rock band that used horns. He asked Lee to join their rehearsals.
Lee Loughnane's Music Career
Lee Loughnane has been a member of Chicago since the very beginning. The group was first called The Big Thing. Later, they added Peter Cetera on vocals and bass. The band was then renamed The Chicago Transit Authority. Eventually, they became known simply as "Chicago."
Songwriting Contributions
Lee has written several songs for Chicago. One of his hit songs is "Call on Me" from the album Chicago VII. He also wrote "No Tell Lover" from Hot Streets. Other songs he wrote include "Take a Chance" and "Together Again."
He also wrote "America" for the album Chicago XXXVI: Now. This song was released on July 4, 2014. A copy of it was sent to every member of Congress.
Singing and Production Roles
Lee first sang lead vocals on the song "Song of The Evergreens." This was a song written by Terry Kath on Chicago VII. He often sings background vocals for the band. Sometimes, he sings lead vocals too. You can hear him on songs like "Together Again" and "This Time." He also sings on Christmas songs like "Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
In concerts, Lee sings the song "Colour My World." Besides playing music, Lee is known for helping solve problems within the band. He also handles many media interviews. He has produced several Chicago albums. One of these is Chicago XXXVI: Now. This album was recorded while the band was traveling. Lee put together a special traveling studio for it.
Acting and Collaborations
Lee Loughnane has had a few small acting roles. He played a pig farmer in the 1973 film Electra Glide in Blue. Other Chicago band members also appeared in this movie. In 1984, Lee played a motorcycle cop in Chicago's music video for "Stay The Night." He also had a cameo appearance in the 2013 comedy Clear History. He appeared as himself with fellow Chicago members Robert Lamm and James Pankow.
The Chicago horn section, including Lee, played on two songs for the Bee Gees' album Spirits Having Flown. These songs were "Stop (Think Again)" and "Too Much Heaven." In return, the Bee Gees sang backup on Chicago's song "Little Miss Lovin'." The bands became friends while recording in Miami. The Chicago horn section also played on songs for Leon Russell's album Americana. Lee helped write the horn parts for this album.
Recognitions and Honors
Lee Loughnane is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. This is a national music fraternity. He received special recognition from them in 2009.
In 2012, his hometown of Elmwood Park dedicated "Lee Loughnane Way." This street is near his childhood home. In 1992, Chicago was given a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This honor is for their achievements in recording music.
See also
In Spanish: Lee Loughnane para niños
