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Chicago Touring Lineup Changes

Changes in Chicago's touring lineup, particularly Walter Parazaider's absence due to health issues and Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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Jan 15, 2026
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What is Walter Parazaider’s current status and has the band provided updates since his 2021 Alzheimer’s disclosure?

Walter “Walt” Parazaider, co‑founder and woodwind cornerstone of Chicago, publicly disclosed an Alzheimer’s diagnosis in April 2021 and has not toured with the group since well before that disclosure ...

Jan 24, 2026
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Has the band Chicago issued any official statements about former members’ health or lineup changes since 2021?

Yes — and website updates about former members’ health and lineup changes since 2021: publicly disclosed an via the band’s channels in 2021, guitarist in late 2021 and the band updated its lineup page...