Chicago & Brian Wilson

June 20, 2022
8 p.m.
Starlight Theatre in Swope Park

Chicago and Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin have announced a co-headlining 25-city tour across the U.S. With both Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the tour brings together the timeless music of Chicago and the classic sounds of Brian Wilson.

American rock band Chicago formed in 1967. In their 50+ years of existence, Chicago have sold more than 100 million records, making them one of the best-selling music groups of all time. This “rock and roll band with horns” found success with their original sound of pop and rock fusion, including hits “Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday In The Park,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and so many more. Chicago continue to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city’s name with pride and dignity around the world.

Brian Wilson is an American songwriter, producer, arranger, singer and musician, who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition, extraordinary musical aptitude and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. Raised in California, in 1961, he began his professional career as a member of the Beach Boys, serving as the band’s songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist and keyboardist.