Terry Kath: fundraising for new documentary

This kickstarter page has been set up to raise funds for the production of the film Searching for Terry. With your help we hope to reach our goal and, hopefully, more!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terrykath/searching-for-terry-discovering-a-guitar-legend




As a member of the 1970's pop band Chicago, who became famous for pop ballads like "Saturday in The Park" and "If You Leave Me Now", Terry Kath lived the fast life of a rock star. He is known amongst guitar enthusiasts for his unique and complex ensembles as well as his deeply, soulful voice.  Jimi Hendrix famously praised him as being the better player.  During the course of nine years, Terry Kath and Chicago released ten albums, including a greatest hits album and toured nonstop. By the mid 70's, Kath became disheartened by the music industry and life on the road. At 32 he died of a self-inflicted gun wound to the head, leaving behind his wife and young daughter.

This is a film by Terry's daughter, Michelle Kath Sinclair, who was only three years old when he passed.  The film will explore Michelle’s journey in learning about her father’s life, through a series of interviews, live concerts, and never-before-seen home video footage shot by Terry Kath himself. Using interviews with Chicago band members (past and present), family, and contemporary musicians, the documentary seeks to highlight the musical legacy of Terry Kath.  Weaving through this very intimate exploration, the film will also celebrate the history of Chicago as a band in the context of the city of Chicago's music scene in the late 1960's.
The film is a coming of age documentary of a woman in search of her father’s identity, both as a rock icon and as a creative master.  Michelle must take the audience on a journey that digs beneath the public surface.  She hopes to learn more about Terry's personal struggle against the pop machine in favor of his quest for creativity and reveal the highs and lows of a turbulent rock scene.  She seeks to discover the secrets behind Terry's great talents, including his musical influences and demonstrate in turn how his music has influence another generation of artists.  As a working DJ in the LA music scene, she realized that her generation experiences Chicago through samples and remixes from artists like Fat Boy Slim, Girl Talk, De La Soul, The Bucket heads and Pitbull to name a few.  Her goal is to present an in-depth portrait of her father’s creative process and share it with a new generation of music groupies.
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For more details on Terry Kath, this film and the pledge gifts visit:
www.terrykath.com

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