Walter Parazaider
Walter Parazaider | |
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 Parazaider in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 14, 1945 Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 2026 (aged 81) |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1966–2017 |
| Formerly of | Chicago |
Walter Parazaider (March 14, 1945 – June 17, 2026) was an American woodwind musician who was a founding member of the rock band Chicago. He was best known for being one-third of Chicago's brass/woodwind section alongside Lee Loughnane and James Pankow.
In April 2021, four years after his retirement from touring with Chicago, Parazaider announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[1] He died on June 17, 2026, under hospice care, at the age of 81.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Chicago Co-Founder Walt Parazaider Reveals Alzheimer's Battle". Vermilion County First. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Chicago Founding Member Walter Parazaider Dead at 81 Following Alzheimer's Diagnosis". TMZ. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Lammers, Tim. "Walter Parazaider, Founding Member Of Chicago, Dies At 81". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
Other websites
- Chicago's official website
- Walter Parazaider on IMDb
- Walter Parazaider discography at Discogs