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Walter Parazaider
March 14, 1945 – June 17, 2026
American woodwind musician (1945–2026)
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Walter Joseph Parazaider 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 and woodwind section alongside Lee Loughnane and James Pankow. Parazaider played saxophone, flute, and clarinet, and occasionally played guitar as well.
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- Birthday · March 14
- Anniversary · June 17
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