Terry Kath

Terry Kath

American rock musician
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Terry Kath
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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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Terry Kath was born on Thursday, 31 January 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. His full name at birth was Terry Alan Kath. He was best known as a musician. Kath's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 23 January 1978 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 31. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Terry attended high school at Taft High School. For university, he studied at DePaul University. His religion is listed as Other. He was 6' (183 cm) tall with an average build. He had blue eyes and light brown hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

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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)
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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  • He played on lead guitar, rhythm guitar, banjo, accordion, electric bass and drums
  • He was a lead guitarist for Jimmy and Gentlemen
  • He played bass for Jimmy Ford and the Executives
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High school
Taft High School
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University
DePaul University
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