All About Lee Loughnane: Net Worth, Wedding, Salary, Age, Parents



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Lee Loughnane (born October 21, 1946) is an American trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, and record producer best known for his work with the rock band Chicago. He has been a member of the band since its inception in 1967, and is one of the four original members still active with the group.

Loughnane was born in Chicago, Illinois, and began playing trumpet at an early age. He attended Lane Tech High School, where he played in the school band. After graduation, he enrolled at DePaul University, but dropped out after a year to focus on his music career.

Loughnane began his professional career as a studio musician, playing on a number of recordings by various artists. He also toured with a number of bands, including the Ides of March and the New Colony Six. In 1967, he met keyboardist/vocalist Robert Lamm and drummer Danny Seraphine, who were in the process of forming a new band. Loughnane joined the group, which would later become known as Chicago.

With Chicago, Loughnane has recorded more than 30 albums and sold over 100 million records worldwide. The band has been awarded 21 gold and platinum albums, and has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame. Loughnane has also been nominated for three Grammy Awards as a solo artist.

In addition to his work with Chicago, Loughnane has also released several solo albums and has composed music for film and television. He has produced albums for other artists, including the Ides of March and New Colony Six.

Loughnane is married to former Chicago singer/keyboardist Leslie Bega. The couple have two children.

Net worth: $40 million (2020)

Salary: $3 million per year (estimate)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia