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Walter Parazaider (born March 14, 1945) is an American woodwind musician who is a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He is best known for being one-third of Chicago's brass/woodwind section alongside Lee Loughnane and James Pankow. Parazaider is a multi-instrumentalist.
Apr 22, 2021 · Walt Parazaider, one of the founding members and sax player of the rock band Chicago, announced on the band's website that he has Alzheimer's disease. He said he was diagnosed five months ago and is working hard to cope with the condition.
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May 9, 2023 · Walt Parazaider was a founding member of Chicago, playing saxophone and flute for 50 years. He retired from live performances in 2017 due to heart problems and later developed Alzheimer's disease.
Learn about the life and career of Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the jazz-rock group Chicago. Find out his birth date, musical influences, compositions, family, and trivia.
- March 14, 1945
Walter Parazaider is a founding member of the band Chicago. We wish him and his family all the best. ABOUT. Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of all time. Supported Charities. Connect.
Oct 19, 2021 · Trumpet player Lee Loughnane remembers the band's triumphant Carnegie Hall shows of 1971 and the late guitarist Terry Kath. He also talks about the expanded version of Live at Carnegie Hall, featuring all eight concerts and rare solos.
