Bill Champlin has birthday candles to blow out.
The lead vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, and gritty soulfulness of '80s-era Chicago is celebrating 79 years today.
Champlin is a voice who defined the stretch of '80s pop-rock radio, with his gritty belt lending iconic hits like “Look Away,” “I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love,” and “You’re Not Alone,” a sound as delicious as buttercream.
A master of blue-eyed soul, Champlin has long brought a smooth R&B vibe to the rock genre. In 1961, he began his music career by founding Opposite Six, followed by Sons of Champlin in 1967, which disbanded in 1977. In 1980, Champlin won his first Grammy, receiving the award as a co-writer for Best Rhythm & Blues Song for “After the Love Has Gone,” made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Come 1981, Champlin joined Chicago, one of the greatest “rock-and-roll bands with horns” who, at the time, were aching for another hit. Under the guidance of producer David Foster, the group’s following album, Chicago 16 -- which featured Peter Cetera ballads “Love Me Tomorrow” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” and Champlin's “Bad Advice” and “Follow Me” -- took the band back to the top.
Later hits featuring Champlin’s growling vocals included “Hard Habit to Break,” and “Explain It to My Heart.” Over the years, Champlin's nabbed two more Grammys, and 13 nominations.
Though he’s no longer with Chicago, the legend continues to tour, splitting his time between the West Coast and international locales.
Happy birthday, Bill.
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