Reference Number
ARC-0960
Level of description
collection
Title
James Pankow Collection on Chicago
Date
undated
Size
0.92 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Scope and Contents
The James Pankow Collection on Chicago is undated. The collection contains the score and lyric sheet to the song "Old Days", written by James Pankow and recorded by the band Chicago. This collection provides insight into the songwriting process.
Biography / Administrative History
James Pankow is a trombone player and best known as a founding member of Chicago. Pankow with two other students from DePaul formed the band The Big Thing in 1967. In addition to playing the trombone, Pankow also composed many songs for Chicago and the brass arrangements.
Considered by many critics to be one of the most successful rock bands of all time, Chicago originally formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois as The Big Thing, changed their name to Chicago Transit Authority, and finally settled on Chicago. Their goal was to create a rock and roll band featuring a brass section and their music blended classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Chicago had a steady stream of hits and continues to be one of the longest-running rock bands. Chicago was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The James Pankow Collection on Chicago was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from James Pankow on April 20, 2016.
Citation: [Identification of Item], James Pankow Collection on Chicago, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Processing Information: Processed by Laurel Post, Intern. Completed July 10, 2019. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
Language Note: Materials in English.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration Form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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