Trombonist James Pankow playing with Chicago in 1976. Photo: Doug Griffin/Toronto Star via Getty Images
After another close finish in the Final Four, we are down to the championship.
- Chicago over Earth Wind & Fire (57%-43%)
- Styx over Cheap Trick (51%-49%)
This Chicago vs. Styx matchup is all we could have hoped for. We can't decide who is more important to rock 'n' roll in the Windy City — that's up to you!
- Both lead singers, Peter Cetera and Dennis DeYoung, grew up on the South Side. Cetera is from Morgan Park; DeYoung hails from Roseland.
- Chicago started in 1967, Styx in '72.
- Chicago scored 21 Top 10 singles, and Styx had 16 in the Top 40.
- They both produced great music videos.
🗳 The voting is open. We'll reveal the winner tomorrow!
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