James William Guercio

James William Guercio

Born: July 18, 1945
in Chicago, Illinois
James William Guercio (born July 18, 1945) is an American music producer, musician and songwriter. He is well known for his work as the producer of Chicago's early albums as well as early recordings of The Buckinghams and Blood Sweat & Tears. He has worked briefly in the motion picture industry as a producer and director. In the mid 1970s, Guercio managed the Beach Boys and was a member of their backing band.

Guercio became interested in motion picture production, and he was given the opportunity to produce and direct the 1973 film Electra Glide in Blue; he also wrote and produced the film's musical soundtrack. The film starred Robert Blake and featured Peter Cetera and other members of Chicago in bit parts. Although the film was well received by critics and has subsequently become a cult classic, it saw only modest commercial success. Guercio produced one other Robert Blake film, Second-Hand Hearts, which was released in 1981. Guercio is an alumnus of DePaul University.

Movies for James William Guercio...

The Terry Kath Experience
Title: The Terry Kath Experience
Character: Himself
Released: September 13, 2016
Type: Movie
One of the original members of the band Chicago, Terry Kath has been praised by icons like Jimi Hendrix and Joe Walsh for his voice and guitar playing. Michelle Sinclair, first-time filmmaker and Terry's daughter, searches for the truth surrounding the life and untimely death of her father, in this look at one of the most underrated guitarists in rock history.
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Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Title: Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Character: himself (archive footage)
Released: February 20, 2016
Type: Movie
The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.
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Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Title: Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Character: himself (archival footage)
Released: February 20, 2016
Type: Movie
The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to the present.
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1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys
Title: 1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2009
Type: Movie
In 1974, The Beach Boys were at a low ebb. Their record sales bottoming out and desperate for income, The Beach Boys hit the road. Family friend and musician Billy Hinsche conned UCLA into letting him film a documentary about the tour on grainy, black-and-white videotape with a cumbersome Camcorder for his master’s thesis. The result is a fascinating time capsule that had been buried for 37 years.
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Title: Psych
Character: Actor
Released: July 7, 2006
Type: TV
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.