‘70s rock wouldn’t have been the same without the revolutionary Walter Parazaider.
The Chicago co-founder, whose band scored No. 1 hits with “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” and “Look Away,” celebrates his 81st birthdaySaturday.
Parazaider was born on March 14, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He trained in music from an early age, studying clarinet and saxophone, and then attended DePaul University. His classical experience later helped shape the polished horn arrangements that defined his band’s sound.
His biggest breakthrough came in 1967 when he helped form the band Chicago alongside the musicians Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, and Peter Cetera. Combining rock with jazz-inspired horn sections, the group quickly stood out in a crowded music scene and developed a distinctive style that would influence generations of artists.
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Prior to creating the group, Parazaider’s friend and actor-musician Joe Mantegna asked him what he wanted to do next, to which he replied, "I'm gonna make a band that will be the Beatles, with horns." In the following years, he managed to make his vision into a reality.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Chicago became one of the most successful bands of the era. The group produced a series of songs that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, including “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” and “Look Away,” while also releasing several platinum-selling albums. Their ability to combine emotional lyrics with strong, horn-driven rock helped them gain a massive global audience.
Over the decades, Chicago built a reputation for longevity as well as success. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, solidifying its place among the most influential groups in rock history.
Now celebrating his 81st birthday, Parazaider’s legacy remains firmly tied to the unmistakable sound that helped Chicago dominate radio for decades.
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