Chicago (band)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chicago-band

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Chicago (band) built?Chicago, Illinois, 1967
2. What is the total records sold?Over 100 million worldwide
3. What is the u.s. certifications?23 gold, 18 platinum, and eight multi-platinum albums
4. What makes the band Chicago special?Chicago mixes horns and guitars to create fun, upbeat music that blends rock, jazz, R&B, and classical styles.
5. Why did the band originally call themselves Chicago Transit Authority?They named themselves after their hometown to honor the city’s lively spirit and energy.

RIAA: Recording Industry Association of America, which certifies gold and platinum albums.
Billboard 200: A chart that ranks the popularity of albums based on sales and streaming data.
Hot 100 Singles Chart: A chart that ranks the popularity of singles (songs) based on sales, radio airplay, and streaming.
Roman Numerals: A system of numerical notation using letters, such as I, V, X, L, C, D, and M.