Chicago's Transitional Artist

[Gary]

Bill put some soul & blues sound back in the band after Terry Kath's passing. Once Cetera left and was replaced by Scheff, I don't think they were ever able to do it "live" as with Peter. Cetera is one of those top 5 singers (per Foster) that could and can do a perfect performance every night. Scheff is no slouch, and can do a fine job in the studio, but check some of the videos of the two lineups, his live performances lack the control and power of Cetera. I think Bill is the most consistent singer the band has (live). Back in the day, he, Kimball and McDonald were the power trio who sung backup for everybody. His association with Foster and Graydon is also quite the feather. Anybody know if Foster is the one who recommended him for the band to replace Kath's vocals? Would seem to make sense that he was on the "short list" as Foster was producing at the time, and I saw them all on Thicke of the Night (Airplay lineup) video right around the time he joined the band.

[Jack Durieux]

Hi Gary and BC fans.. I am preparing on book on westcoast titled "Westcoast in session Vol.1" which will focus on the recording sessions od about 50 classic albums from these days and Bill has been so kind to write his own story inwhich he writes about his carreer, etc… unfortunately he has not been able to provide us with any photos of the days (late 70's- early 80's) so if any of you fans have documents you think you could share with others fans through the book, please contact me at [e-mail]. Thanks!

[westcoast fan]

Thanks, I would also like to see a reference to westcoast discographies. They've got two out in Japan "AOR 500 Selected Albums and Titles" and another one,