Peter Paul Cetera Jr. is a retired American musician, best known for being the frontman, vocalist, and bassist for the iconic rock band Chicago from 1967 to 1985. With a remarkable career spanning 17 studio albums with Chicago and eight solo studio albums, Cetera has left an indelible mark on the music industry.
As a key member of Chicago, Cetera's talents helped the group achieve unparalleled success, including their first Grammy Award for the song "If You Leave Me Now," which was also their first number one single. This milestone marked a significant turning point in the band's career, cementing their status as a household name.
As a solo artist, Cetera has achieved impressive feats, scoring six Top 40 singles, including two number one hits on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1986: "Glory of Love" and "The Next Time I Fall." "Glory of Love," the theme song from the film The Karate Kid Part II, was co-written by Cetera, David Foster, and Diane Nini, and was nominated for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for best original song from a motion picture.
In 1987, Cetera received an ASCAP award for "Glory of Love" in the category "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures." His performance on "Glory of Love" was also nominated for a Grammy Award for best pop male vocal. That same year, he and Amy Grant, who performed as a duet on "The Next Time I Fall," were nominated for a Grammy Award for best vocal performance by a pop duo or group.
Throughout his illustrious career, Cetera has collaborated with numerous recording artists from various genres, with his songs featured in soundtracks for movies and television. His contributions to the music world have been recognized with several prestigious awards and nominations, including his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Chicago in April 2016.
In 2017, Cetera, along with Robert Lamm and James Pankow, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for their songwriting efforts as members of Chicago. In 2020, he, along with other members of Chicago, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to their enduring impact on the music industry.
