Dear Peter Cetera,
First of all, I’m a
really big fan. To be perfectly honest,
I haven’t heard any of your recent recordings, primarily your Christmas album.
I don’t really listen to much holiday themed stuff unless it’s just on in the
office. But that’s really just the nature of the beast really.
What really put you
back in good graces with me was when I saw you on Tim and Eric Awesome Show,
doing “Little Danson Man”. That was pretty funny. And it really kind of brought
you back into the lexicon of my mind, in a good way. The skit was genuinely
funny and I really got a kick out of it. Obviously their show is not on the air
anymore, but for what it’s worth, it was good stuff and it really made you look
like a good guy.
Something that has
always bugged me was your departure from Chicago. I know you probably hear
about it all the time, and I probably won’t bring any more insight into it, but
I just wanna share my thoughts on it with you. I don’t know what went down.
That was a really, really long time ago, and you made a lot of great records
after you left. But I’d read somewhere that you won’t answer any questions
about what happened in the split, and if I remember correctly, I think your
website once stated you wouldn’t answer any questions related to the time you
spent in the band period. I mean, why not? If you could just put one final
answer out there as to why. Like “I was sick of those dudes. They’re real
dickheads. You people out there don’t realize it, but they’re complete
assholes”. Something like that.
Just…anything. What did they do that pissed you off so much?
They’re always
doing these casino tours, and don’t come too far from where I live. I could
actually go see them play. But to be honest, I’m like “No Cetera = I don’t
care”, and that’s the end of that. I know they have that new dude, but don’t
you think they’d kick him to the curb in a millisecond, for a chance to get you
back in there?
Finally, I’ve
always wondered what you thought of his bass playing. As a bass player, I’m
sure you have heard a newer song come on, like “Look Away” or “I Don’t Wanna
Live Without Your Love”, or whatever they’ve done post-your involvement. Yeah,
he’s a polished up singer, but back in your day, those bass lines were really a
lot more involved. Kinda sounds like sometimes he’s just hitting an open E and
just up there posing for all the middle aged fans they have. All I gotta know
is this… Would it kill you to go do a couple songs with them every now and
again? I’d love to hear “If You Leave Me Now” with the original lineup.
Wouldn’t that be great?
That’s about all I
got right now. If there’s any way you dudes are ever gonna bury the hatchet,
might wanna jump on it. Times ticking.
Thanks for “Glory of Love” and “You’re The Inspiration”.
Sincerely,
Sam Terito
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