Trivia

His widow, Camelia Lynne, is the ex-wife of actor Kiefer Sutherland and current wife, since 2017, of Jeff Lynne.

Daughter, Michelle Kath Sinclair who was born on May 19, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA.

Following a concert, the guitarist was stunned when he and Chicago was paid a visit by Jimi Hendrix - a guitarist Terry Kath greatly respected. In their dressing room, Hendrix complimented their performance.

During the last couple of years of his life, family and friends noticed a change in Terry Kath. They claimed he had become more withdrawn, unhappy and embracing the life of a recluse.

Is regarded as one of the most underrated guitarists in the history of Rock music.

Struggled with the trappings of success and fame.

He and Chicago were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6438 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

As a child learning to play the guitar, Kath tended to rebel against his father, who considered the guitar an inferior instrument.

Used to favor the fender telecaster when playing the guitar.

During the 1970s, Kath struggled with drug and alcohol abuse.

Grew infuriated with what he felt was a lack of recognition as a musician, plus being unfavorably compared with the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton.

Not long before his sudden passing, Terry Kath had plans to form his own band. He was going to call it, "Cook County.".

Among his interests, were shooting, cars and motorbikes.

Had a bit part in the cult movie, "Electra Glide in Blue." In addition, one of Terry Kath's songs is played during the end credits.

Had a disagreement with members of the Chicago group, regarding the style of the music. Terry Kath was unhappy at the inclusion of a horn section.

His preferred guitar throughout his career, was the fender telecaster.