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FactIn addition to touring with Earth Wind & Fire, Loughnane and Chicago have recently finished recording "Chicago XXX," tentatively set for release in the spring of 2006. [September 2005]


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)

General Info

Full NameLee Loughnane
ProfessionFilm producer, Actor, Trumpeter, Singer, Songwriter, You’re the Inspiration, 25 or 6 to 4, If You Leave Me Now
EducationDePaul University
NationalityAmerican

Accomplishments

Music GroupsChicago
MoviesElectra Glide in Blue

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Quotes

#Quote
1On Chicago's long career: "It has definitely been a blur at times, and along the way you miss out on some of your children's growth, and it can be hard on your wife. Or a few wives. In my case, I'm on my fourth, but it was a matter of taking a while to find the perfect mate, which I now have. Of course, I had to wait for her to get born, too, but she's not so young that I'll have to go to court or anything like that."

Facts

#Fact
1In addition to touring with Earth Wind & Fire, Loughnane and Chicago have recently finished recording "Chicago XXX," tentatively set for release in the spring of 2006. [September 2005]
2He and Chicago were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6438 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
3He played as a first motorcycle cop in the music video "Stay The Night" by Chicago.

Movies

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago2016Documentary executive producer
Chicago World Tour 2011: Backstage Pass2012Video executive producer
Chicago in Chicago2011TV Movie executive producer
Chicago Presents an Evening of Holiday Music and Greatest Hits2011Documentary producer

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Chicago2016Video
The Yule Tide Good Samaritan2011ShortBand Member
Electra Glide in Blue1973Pig Man

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago2016Documentary music supervisor

Production Manager

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago2016Documentary production supervisor

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Chicago World Tour 2011: Backstage Pass2012Video writer: "Call on Me"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Terry Kath Experience2016DocumentaryHimself
Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago2016Documentary
WGN Morning News2015-2016TV SeriesHimself
The Playboy Morning Show2015TV SeriesHimself
Skum Rocks!2013DocumentaryHimself
Clear History2013TV MovieHimself (Chicago Band Member)
Chicago World Tour 2011: Backstage Pass2012VideoHimself
Chicago Presents an Evening of Holiday Music and Greatest Hits2011DocumentaryHimself
Chicago and Me2011ShortHimself
The Early Show2009TV SeriesHimself
The Chris Isaak Hour2009TV SeriesHimself - Trumpet
Private Sessions2008TV SeriesHimself
Live by Request: Chicago2002TV SpecialPerformer
American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration2002TV MovieHimself - Performer
Chicago in Concert at the Greek Theatre1993TV SpecialHimself - Trumpet
Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly1973TV SpecialHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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