Walter Parazaider, Horn-Driven Founding Member of Chicago, Dies at 81
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Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago and a cornerstone of the band's horn-driven sound, has died at 81 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A multi-instrument horn player who helped form the group in 1967, Parazaider appeared on nearly all Chicago albums and remained a key member until stepping away in 2018 for health reasons; he and the band were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and Chicago mourned his contributions to bringing people together through their music.
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