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According to the band, Parazaider not only brought the musicians together but also acted somewhat of an early manager, booked their earliest gigs and helped turn the group into one of the most successful bands in rock history.
“A rock and roll band with horns was Walt’s idea,” Chicago said in a tribute. “This amazing music may never have been heard if it weren’t for his vision.”
Parazaider’s iconic saxophone performances became part of Chicago’s signature sound. The band enjoyed massive success throughout the 1970s and 1980s and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.