Terry Alan Kath (January 31, 1946 – January 23, 1978) was an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He played guitar and sang lead vocals on many of the band's early hit singles. He has been praised by the band for his guitar skills and Ray Charles-influenced vocal style.
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Full name at birth | Terry Alan Kath
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Claim to fame | Chicago
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Date of birth | 31 January 1946
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Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Date of death | 23 January 1978
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Age | 31 (age at death)
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Place of death | Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death | Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound To The Head
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Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Actor
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Height | 6' (183 cm)
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High school | Taft High School
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University | DePaul University
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