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Walter Parazaider, Chicago Band Member, Dies at 81

Updated 2026-06-17 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the band Chicago, passed away after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His contributions to the music industry and his role in the band's history are being remembered.

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Walter Parazaider, one of the co-founding members of Chicago who was with the band from its start in 1967 through his retirement in 2017, died Wednesday, family members announced. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for six years. Parazaider played reed instruments in the band for t
2026-06-17 17:04 UTC
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