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Chicago’s Jazz-Rock Firepower on Full Display | 25 or 6 to 4 Live 1970
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Experience the raw power of Chicago’s legendary jazz-rock fusion in this electrifying live performance from 1970. Witness Terry Kath’s iconic wah-wah guitar solo and the band’s tight horn section as they deliver a definitive version of their breakout hit. This rare footage from the Music Vault captures the group at the peak of their early creative firepower.
🎤 Robert Lamm, Terry Kath, Peter Cetera
🎸 Terry Kath
🎸 Peter Cetera
🎹 Robert Lamm
🥁 Danny Seraphine
🎺 Lee Loughnane
🎷 Walter Parazaider
🎼 James Pankow
📅 July 21, 1970
25 or 6 to 4 peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. The parent album Chicago II has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA with over 2 million copies sold.
Did You Know?
• The song's title refers to the time of day Robert Lamm was writing the lyrics, being either 25 or 26 minutes before 4:00 AM.
• Jimi Hendrix was a noted fan of Terry Kath, once telling the band’s woodwind player that Kath was a better guitarist than he was.
• In 1970, the song was banned in Singapore because authorities mistakenly believed the title was a veiled reference to drug quantities.
Relive the greatest moments in rock history with Wolfgang's Classic Rock — your exclusive Music Vault destination for legendary performances, full concerts, rare footage, and timeless anthems from the pioneers of classic rock.
From electrifying festival sets to deep-cut live recordings, explore the energy, rebellion, and unforgettable sound that defined generations. Whether it's guitar legends, iconic bands, or historic concerts, find it all here — preserved for true rock fans.
#ChicagoBand #JazzRock #LiveConcert #TerryKath #ClassicRock
Chicago’s Jazz-Rock Firepower on Full Display | 25 or 6 to 4 Live 1970
🔔 Subscribe to Wolfgang's Classic Rock channel: bit.ly/3TQrjhx
Experience the raw power of Chicago’s legendary jazz-rock fusion in this electrifying live performance from 1970. Witness Terry Kath’s iconic wah-wah guitar solo and the band’s tight horn section as they deliver a definitive version of their breakout hit. This rare footage from the Music Vault captures the group at the peak of their early creative firepower.
🎤 Robert Lamm, Terry Kath, Peter Cetera
🎸 Terry Kath
🎸 Peter Cetera
🎹 Robert Lamm
🥁 Danny Seraphine
🎺 Lee Loughnane
🎷 Walter Parazaider
🎼 James Pankow
📅 July 21, 1970
25 or 6 to 4 peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. The parent album Chicago II has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA with over 2 million copies sold.
Did You Know?
• The song's title refers to the time of day Robert Lamm was writing the lyrics, being either 25 or 26 minutes before 4:00 AM.
• Jimi Hendrix was a noted fan of Terry Kath, once telling the band’s woodwind player that Kath was a better guitarist than he was.
• In 1970, the song was banned in Singapore because authorities mistakenly believed the title was a veiled reference to drug quantities.
Relive the greatest moments in rock history with Wolfgang's Classic Rock — your exclusive Music Vault destination for legendary performances, full concerts, rare footage, and timeless anthems from the pioneers of classic rock.
From electrifying festival sets to deep-cut live recordings, explore the energy, rebellion, and unforgettable sound that defined generations. Whether it's guitar legends, iconic bands, or historic concerts, find it all here — preserved for true rock fans.
#ChicagoBand #JazzRock #LiveConcert #TerryKath #ClassicRock
