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Terry Kath

From Cindy V - Mr. Pop - We were having a discussion about the phenomenal rock band Chicago. Who was the member that committed suicide? When? and how old was he? Thanks for everything.

Mr. Pop History - It was a shock to hear that member Terry Kath had accidentally shot himself dead. From January 23, 1978:

Accidental Suicide - Terry Kath (31) - lead guitarist and vocalist for the rock group "Chicago" is killed when he placed (what he said) was an unloaded gun to his head and pulled the trigger. Kath brought two guns to a friend's home. According to the friend, Don Johnson - he first put an empty .38 to his head and played Russian roulette. After that, he picked up another gun - a 9mm and placed a clip into it - telling Johnson - "Don't worry - it's empty."

Kath was an original member of the group - founded as "The Chicago Transit Authority" about 10 years ago. He leaves a wife and a son.

Danny Seraphine - Chicago's drummer - says the group "will continue because I'm sure Terry wouldn't want us to stop."