An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
How Four Marines Created a Rock Legend—By Accident
Four Marines. One shattered jaw. And a sound that would define a generation.
In 1969, Peter Cetera—future frontman of Chicago—got beaten up at a baseball game. That fight didn’t just break his face… it transformed his voice. From clenched teeth and reconstructive surgery came a vocal style that shaped hits like 25 or 6 to 4, Hard to Say I’m Sorry, and You’re the Inspiration.
🎙️ Discover the wild true story behind Chicago’s rise—and the injury that made it all possible.
👍 Like the story? Hit subscribe, share it with a music history buff, and explore more unexpected twists on An Ounce.
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⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps – Estimate Only)
0:00 – Ordinary Guy
1:11 – Something Strange Came From the Damage
1:38 – The Facts
3:14 – Now You Know The Name
3:52 – An Ounce
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🔗 Online References
1. Peter Cetera interview about the jaw injury (Goldmine Magazine):
https://www.goldminemag.com/articles/peter-cetera-recalls-beating-that-rewired-his-voice
2. James Guercio quote about 25 or 6 to 4 session (Classic Rock History):
https://www.classicrockhistory.com/the-story-behind-25-or-6-to-4-by-chicago/
3. Chicago's early band history (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame):
https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/chicago
4. Fan analysis of Cetera’s vocal change post-injury (Chicago fan forums archive):
https://forums.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/136923-peter-ceteras-voice-change/
5. Cetera explains the origin of “25 or 6 to 4” title (Ultimate Classic Rock):
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/25-or-6-to-4-title-explained/
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Music: Ducky Funk by Quincas Moreira via YouTube music library
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