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“Chicago’s Walt Parazaider, Pioneer of Horn-Infused Rock, Passes at 81”

**Chicago Co-Founder Walt Parazaider Passes Away at 81** In a heartfelt farewell to the music world, Walt Parazaider, one of the original members of the iconic rock band Chicago, has passed away at the age of 81. Parazaider was a visionary musician, credited with pioneering the integration of horns into the rock sound, forever changing the landscape of modern music. As a founding member, Parazaider's contributions to Chicago were instrumental in shaping the band’s distinctive style, seamlessly blending rock with […]

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Chicago’s Walt Parazaider