Early Photographs
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Chet was a virtuoso on the cello. Here he is practicing at age 12.
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Chet with his first guitar that he bartered for in an open Bazaar in Tijuana, Mexico. He paid $8.36.
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Chet's first music teacher, Sister Bernadelle, who taught him to play piano, cello & sing.!
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Chet performing at a high school "sock hop" as a freshman at New Trier HS.
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Chet's First Nylon-String Martin Guitar
Early Band Photographs
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A poster and article from the Chicago Reader created by Steven Krakow.
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Chet with his band, "The Chosen Few". "Live" at The Rolling Stone.
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Wayne Welch, drummer & vocalist with "The Chosen Few".
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Jeff Weinstein, guitar and vocalist with "The Chosen Few".
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Chet with his band, "The Chosen Few". Practicing in the Peck's basement.