Peter Cetera was married to Janice Sheely from 1972 to 1978. They met in 1970 when they were both working at a Chicago recording studio. They were married in 1972 and had two children together, a son named Joshua and a daughter named Laura.
Sheely was a singer and songwriter in her own right. She co-wrote several songs with Cetera, including “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” and “Wishing You Were Here.” She also sang backing vocals on some of Chicago’s albums.
The couple divorced in 1978, citing irreconcilable differences. The reasons for their divorce are not publicly known.
After their divorce, Sheely continued to work in the music industry. She sang backing vocals for other artists, including Barbra Streisand and Olivia Newton-John. She also worked as a record producer and music consultant. Sheely died in 2016 at the age of 67. The cause of her death was not publicly disclosed.
Peter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist, and record producer. He is best known as the former lead singer and bassist of the rock band Chicago from 1967 to 1985, and for his solo career.
In 1967, Cetera joined Chicago, replacing original bassist James Pankow. He quickly became one of the band’s most popular members, thanks to his soulful vocals and his songwriting skills.
Cetera wrote or co-wrote some of Chicago’s biggest hits, including “If You Leave Me Now”, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, and “You’re the Inspiration”. He also sang lead vocals on many of the band’s songs, including “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” and “25 or 6 to 4”.
Cetera left Chicago in 1985 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Solitude/Solitaire, was a commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “Glory of Love” and “The Next Time I Fall”. Cetera has released 11 solo albums, and he has had numerous hit singles. He has also won two Grammy Awards, and he has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Chicago.
Cetera is still active as a solo artist, and he tours regularly. He is also a successful record producer, and he has produced albums for many other artists, including Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion.