Peter Cetera was an artist.
Peter Paul Cetera ( [ səˈtɛrə ] ; born September 13 , 1944 ) is an American singer , songwriter , and bassist best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago ( 1967 -- 1985 ) , before launching a successful solo career . His career as a recording artist encompasses seventeen albums with Chicago and eight solo albums . As a solo artist , Cetera has scored six Top 40 singles , including two that reached number one on [ [ Billboard Hot 100 | Billboard '' 's Hot 100 ] ] chart in 1986 , `` Glory of Love '' and `` The Next Time I Fall . '' In 1987 he received an ASCAP award for `` Glory of Love '' in the category , `` Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures . '' His performance on `` Glory of Love '' was nominated for a Grammy Award for best pop male vocal .