Walter Parazaider, Founding Member of Chicago, Dies at 81
Walter Parazaider, the saxophonist and co-founder of the legendary rock band Chicago, has died at the age of 81. He passed away following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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Walter Parazaider, founding member of Chicago, dies aged 81
The originating member of the band with hits like If You Leave Me Now and Hard to Say I’m Sorry died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease Walter Parazaider, a co-founding member of the rock band Chicago, has died at the age of 81 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His daughter confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Wednesday morning. Continue reading...
By Owen Myers
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"This amazing music may have never been heard had it not been for Walt's vision," the band said in a statement on Wednesday.
By Ethan Millman
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The band formed in Parazaider's basement in 1967, and he remained a pivotal part of their sound until he was forced to step aside in 2018 to battle Alzheimer's
By Andy Greene
Read full article →Walter Parazaider Dies: Sax Player & Founding Member Of Rock Band Chicago Was 81
Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the jazz-rock band Chicago whose saxophone provided the punch of “Just You ‘n’ Me” while his flute solo on “Colour My World” lent that song its romantic poignance, died of complications from Alzheimers disease died this morning, June 17, while in hospice care. He was 81. His death was […]
By Greg Evans
Read full article →Walter Parazaider, Founding Member of Chicago, Dead at 81 Following Battle With Alzheimer’s
The musician's wife, JacLynn, was by his side.
By Hannah Dailey
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Walter Parazaider -- one of the founding members of rock band Chicago -- has died, TMZ has learned. Hi wife, JacLynn, tells TMZ ... he died at 2:10 Wednesday morning while in hospice, with her by his side. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years…
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