Walter Parazaider, Saxophonist and Founding Member of Chicago, Dies at 81
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· 3 sourcesWalter Parazaider, a founding member and saxophonist of the band Chicago, died on June 17 at age 81 from complications of Alzheimer's disease while in hospice care, his daughter announced on Facebook, as reported by Deadline. Rolling Stone noted that Parazaider performed with the band from its 1967 inception until stepping away in 2018 due to health issues and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Variety highlighted that he is best remembered for his iconic flute solo on "Colour My World" and was the driving force behind making the horn section full band members.
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Walter Parazaider, saxophonist, flutist and founding member of the jazz-rock band Chicago, died at age 81 from complications of Alzheimer's disease on June 17 while in hospice care. His daughter announced his death on Facebook. Parazaider was known for his saxophone work on "Just You 'n' Me" and his iconic flute solo on "Colour My World." He was a core member of the band formed in 1967.
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