Chicago was a breeding ground for rock groups back in the ’60s, producing countless successful albums and singles. While these bands were extremely popular in their hometown and gaining momentum nationally, going on tour around the country did not come without its challenges. Jim Peterik of The Ides of March, Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams, and Ray Graffia of The New Colony Six explain some backlash they received on tour back in the ’60s.
Audio story by Brandon Herman