Walter Parazaider, Founding Member of Rock Band Chicago, Dead at 81
- Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the rock band Chicago, died Wednesday at age 81 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
- Parazaider co-founded the group, initially named The Big Thing, in 1967, remaining a constant member until his 2018 retirement.
- Contributing saxophone and flute to hits like "Colour My World," Parazaider joined bandmates for the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
- His wife of 59 years, JacLynn Parazaider, told TMZ he passed away at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday; his daughter Felicia Helen Parazaider confirmed the death on Facebook.
- Parazaider was among an estimated 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, which the Mayo Clinic identifies as the most common cause of dementia.
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Chicago pays tribute to late founding member Walter Parazaider: ‘We are forever grateful for his contributions’ - Regional Media News
Chicago has paid tribute to founding member Walter Parazaider, who passed away Wednesday after living with Alzheimer's disease. He was 81. "Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider's passing this morning," the band writes on Instagram. "We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and countless Chicago fans who are all grieving his loss today." "A Rock & Roll band with horns was Walt's idea. He put the band t…
The Sault Star spoke to Chicago’s Walter Parazaider in 2010
The Sault Star’s Jeffrey Ougler had a pre-show interview with Chicago founding member Walter Parazaider prior to the band’s May 2010 Kewadin Casino concert. Parazaider told Ougler how he felt sidelined when the band shifted from rock and jazz fusion to saccharin-laced 1980s ballads. He stuck it out, though, and at 65 was still blowing his horn as loudly and proudly as ever. This story appeared in the May 21, 2010 edition of The Sault Star.
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