Music Americana: Born in Chicago- Music from the Second City

Music Americana: Born in Chicago – Music from the Second City Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University – Jupiter Chicago has produced a remarkable collection of musicians who have made an indelible mark on American music. From soul legends Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, and Lou Rawls to blues giants Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Paul Butterfield, the city’s musical legacy spans generations and genres. Discover the Chicago roots of rock and roll pioneers such as Chuck Berry and Etta James, folk favorites Bob Gibson, Steve Goodman, and John Prine, and rock superstars including Chicago, Cheap Trick, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The city even produced memorable one-hit wonders, including The Shadows of Knight, whose 1965 recording of Gloria became a defining garage-rock anthem. Join Rod MacDonald for an entertaining journey through the music, personalities, and stories behind one of America’s most vibrant and influential—yet sometimes overlooked—musical capitals. Come celebrate Chicago’s extraordinary musical legacy with OLLI at FAU Jupiter!