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1966–2018. 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 · Apr 22, 2021. Walt Parazaider , one of the founding members sax player in Chicago, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Walt took to the band’s website and he says, "So many of you have been very kind over the years with birthday and well wishes, I want to share some news with you before you saw rumors on the Internet.”. He adds ...
May 9, 2023 · The rock star was 32 years old. Health problems forced Walt Parazaider out of Chicago. Suzanne Cordeiro/Getty Images. Chicago's multi-instrumentalist Walt Parazaider turned in one of the longest tenures with a single band in rock music history.
With new treatments and therapy, along with my family’s love and support, I feel very positive about the future. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I wish you and your families all the best in 2021 and always. Walt. Walter Parazaider is a founding member of the band Chicago. We wish him and his family all the best.
Actor: Electra Glide in Blue. A founding member of the jazz-rock group Chicago, Walter Parazaider was born in the Windy City on March 14, 1945. Coming from a musical family, it was only natural that Walt would follow suit, and he began his career on the clarinet.
Oct 3, 2022 · When Loughnane, Walter Parazaider and four others began playing music together, including a distinctive horns section, the group that would become Chicago flickered into life. “We just got...
Apr 19, 2021 · Chicago co-founder, saxophonist and flutist Walt Parazaider, has revealed he is battling Alzheimer's disease. The 76-year-old musician has been off the road with the band since 2017 due to heart issues, and reached out via the official ChicagoTheBand.com website informing fans of his situation.
