The legendary band, 'CHICAGO', will release their new album through RHINO Records on 10/26/2018. Bassist/Vocalist, Jeff Coffey, was deliberately removed from the album's cover. Along with playing bass throughout, he is a featured vocalist on 9 of the 14 album cuts. Jeff's time with the band ended prior to this release, thus seeing no value in including his likeness along with everyone else. This is unacceptable to many. Please sign if you are a dedicated CHICAGO fan who will not consider this release as legitimate or for purchase, unless the cover is corrected. Either a proper/fully representative band shot or a classic-style CHICAGO logo in place of stage shots.
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October 2, 2018
RHINO Records clearly thinks they can erase Jeff Coffey like he never existed on these tracks. We just hit 250 signatures and it is time for them to stop disrespecting the music and fix this cover immediately.
October 1, 2018
One hundred people have signed and already RHINO Records is feeling the heat. They think they can erase Jeff Coffey like he never existed but this shows them exactly what the fans think of their petty games.
Reached 250 supporters
October 1, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2018
September 29, 2018
RHINO Records is trying to erase Jeff Coffey like he never stepped into the studio. We need to hit 250 signatures right now to prove we see through this blatant disrespect. Push this link to every fan you know until they listen.
255 Comments
Jeff did an awesome job for Chicago. If his vocals and bass playing are on the album it seems very dishonest to remove him from the cover photo. Not what I would have expected from a great band.
I’ve loved Chicago my whole life starting as a child listening to CTA. The earlier Chicago II Soundstage release added a second pic of Robert and eliminated Jeff. This is so petty that I wonder what’s going on with the original members left in the group. It’s very sad what is happening to this iconic band.
I own every album Chicago has released - studio, live, compilations - but I will never buy this disc unless this so-called "artwork" is changed. Jeff was an integral part of this concert and should be on the cover.
Chicago has been one of my favorite bands for 45 years. Saw them with Jeff....and then again, several months later, without Jeff. Just not the same without Jeff! He should be on that cover!
Longtime fan. Disappointed to say the least. I purchased the first half of this set and will not purchase the 2nd half, until the cover is modified, showing ALL the members that were involved, including Jeff Coffey.
Hoping that the band was not aware of this. Pls restore w Coffey in d pic. Thanks
I so wish he was still with Chicago. Not sure what happened but a big mistake that he is gone. I just found the concert on axtv I recorded in December and watch it all the time because of jeffs part in it. When I found out that he was no longer in the band it made me so upset that the talent like that is gone from Chicago. His voice was awesome. I too believe that he shouldn't have been left off the cover
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The legendary band, 'CHICAGO', will release their new album through RHINO Records on 10/26/2018. Bassist/Vocalist, Jeff Coffey, was deliberately removed from the album's cover. Along with playing bass throughout, he is a featured vocalist on 9 of the 14 album cuts. Jeff's time with the band ended prior to this release, thus seeing no value in including his likeness along with everyone else. This is unacceptable to many. Please sign if you are a dedicated CHICAGO fan who will not consider this release as legitimate or for purchase, unless the cover is corrected. Either a proper/fully representative band shot or a classic-style CHICAGO logo in place of stage shots.
Updates
October 2, 2018
RHINO Records clearly thinks they can erase Jeff Coffey like he never existed on these tracks. We just hit 250 signatures and it is time for them to stop disrespecting the music and fix this cover immediately.
October 1, 2018
One hundred people have signed and already RHINO Records is feeling the heat. They think they can erase Jeff Coffey like he never existed but this shows them exactly what the fans think of their petty games.
Reached 250 supporters
October 1, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2018
September 29, 2018
RHINO Records is trying to erase Jeff Coffey like he never stepped into the studio. We need to hit 250 signatures right now to prove we see through this blatant disrespect. Push this link to every fan you know until they listen.
255 Comments
If you're going to use a Band photo as your cover art for Soundstage Chicago - Greatest Hits Live , then that Band includes Jeff Coffey. He is an intrinsic band member of this performance. Digitally removing him from that photo is just cruel.
Jeff did an awesome job for Chicago. If his vocals and bass playing are on the album it seems very dishonest to remove him from the cover photo. Not what I would have expected from a great band.
I’ve loved Chicago my whole life starting as a child listening to CTA. The earlier Chicago II Soundstage release added a second pic of Robert and eliminated Jeff. This is so petty that I wonder what’s going on with the original members left in the group. It’s very sad what is happening to this iconic band.
I own every album Chicago has released - studio, live, compilations - but I will never buy this disc unless this so-called "artwork" is changed. Jeff was an integral part of this concert and should be on the cover.
Chicago has been one of my favorite bands for 45 years. Saw them with Jeff....and then again, several months later, without Jeff. Just not the same without Jeff! He should be on that cover!
Longtime fan. Disappointed to say the least. I purchased the first half of this set and will not purchase the 2nd half, until the cover is modified, showing ALL the members that were involved, including Jeff Coffey.
Hoping that the band was not aware of this. Pls restore w Coffey in d pic. Thanks
I so wish he was still with Chicago. Not sure what happened but a big mistake that he is gone. I just found the concert on axtv I recorded in December and watch it all the time because of jeffs part in it. When I found out that he was no longer in the band it made me so upset that the talent like that is gone from Chicago. His voice was awesome. I too believe that he shouldn't have been left off the cover
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If you're going to use a Band photo as your cover art for Soundstage Chicago - Greatest Hits Live , then that Band includes Jeff Coffey. He is an intrinsic band member of this performance. Digitally removing him from that photo is just cruel.