Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Walter Parazaider Celebrates 81st, Chicago's Horn Legend
Episode Date: March 15, 2026Walter Parazaider, co-founder of the iconic band Chicago, celebrates his 81st birthday this Saturday. Born in Chicago, he studied classical music and formed the band in 1967, blending rock and ja...zz elements. Chicagos signature horn sound, including hits like If You Leave Me Now, made them one of Americas top rock acts, selling over 100 million records worldwide. Parazaiders contributions continue to keep Chicagos unique sound alive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35d27f92c3e74a6e
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Walter Parasiter, the saxophone player and co-founder of the band Chicago, is turning 81 this Saturday.
Born on March 14, 1945, in Chicago, he helped create one of the biggest rock groups ever with their signature horn sound.
The band topped the charts with hits like, If You Leave Me Now, Hard to Say I'm Sorry, and Look Away.
Earlier in his life, Parasiders studied clarinet and saxophone from a young age
and went to DePaul University for classical music training.
That background shaped Chicago's polished brass arrangements when he formed the band in 1967
alongside Terry Cath, Robert Lamb, and Peter Saterra.
He even told a friend he wanted to build the Beatles but with horns, and they made it happen.
Fans still love how Chicago mixed rock with jazz elements
standing out in the crowded 70s music scene.
Their emotional songs and strong horns won over millions,
making them one of America's top rock acts,
right behind the Beach Boys in Sales and Success.
Over the years, the band released platinum albums
and racked up 100 million records sold worldwide.
They earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016,
proving their lasting influence on rock music.
Today, as Parasiter celebrates his milestone birthday,
His contributions keep Chicago's unique sound alive on radios and stages everywhere.
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