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Paul Buckmaster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2017.

Paul Buckmaster, arranger and conductor who worked with rock musicians David Bowie, Elton John, and the Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 71, according to an announcement on Twitter from McDaniel Entertainment. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.

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June 13, 2022

Happy 75th(!) Birthday, Paul! You continue to be a lively presence—truly immortal.
—Susan, June13, 2022

Susan

June 12, 2020

Happy 74th birthday, Paul, out beyond the Milky Way....

Marc Gregory

March 14, 2018

As a musician and arranger, I say without hesitation that Paul was one of a kind. He was brilliant, innovative and marvelously talented. A true trend-setter, and someone many of us looked up to. Saddened by his passing, but will never forget his genius. Namaste.

November 30, 2017

I am so sorry to read about the loss of this very talented man. May God's word comfort you and may you have peace in His love. (Psalms 9:9, 10)

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November 30, 2017

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss of a talented man. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of mourning.

Anita

November 24, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Buckmaster family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this very difficult time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2.

Donna Maji

November 23, 2017

Miss you Paulie!

Sioux Lucas

November 17, 2017

Dear friend Paul........I am so devastated to hear that you have left us. I treasure the fact that I as able to let you know just how much your music has meant to me over the years. Finding you, and chatting with you, was definitely one of the highlights of my life! It will take me so very long to process the heartbreaking news of your passing. Praying for your family, friends, and fans at this most difficult time. <3

MARY

November 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss family and friends. God has promised to give us a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11. Hopefully his promises can lift your spirit and strengthen you during this difficult time

Nanci M. Walker

November 14, 2017

I thought highly of Paul, a charming, talented man with a brilliant mind. I am heartbroken that he has left us sooner than he should have. My love and prayers to his family.

Jane Dowling

November 13, 2017

Your outstanding work will live on ~ God bless you.

Tony Roche

November 13, 2017

Sad to hear of the death of Paul Buckmaster. His work on the early Elton John albums was outstanding and I'll think of him whenever I play them( which is often). The world has lost a great talent. Love to his family and friends.
Tony, Castleford.UK.

Martine Beswicke

November 13, 2017

So sad to lose Paul.... too young!
I shall miss our mad rants together
over many years... sometimes we were
even in agreement and... especially the
big bear hugs when we met each other...
He may be gone but his genius lives
on and he holds a very loving place
in my heart forever.

Rosa Maltese

November 12, 2017

Thank you for the music Paul which will live on ....you have sadly joined your cousin who passed earlier this year. You can play music together with the angels. Condolences and thinking of family and friends. Rose, James and James from England

Massimo

November 11, 2017

Life won't be the same without you. From the deep of our heart... condolences to the family and to those who loved him. I will say prayer for you in the way we said would be good.
From your italian "friends"... Massimo, Paola, Andrea, Antonello, Maria Pia, Alessandra, Ilaria, Sara and the People in Domaso.

Patrick Foss

November 10, 2017

Rest in peace, Paul Buckmaster. Thank you for bringing us such beautiful music. I offer prayers and condolences for you and your loved ones

Erline Dunn

November 10, 2017

Heart felt condolences to Paul Buckmaster, his family and friends. Always very good friend to me and my family. RIP. Rest with the angels.
Barry,Erine and family.

November 10, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of Paul, a great musician who touched the lives of many. May the family gain comfort from God who gives peace (1 Cor 1:3,4).

November 10, 2017

My condolences to the Buckmaster Family, friends and fans for the loss of your beloved Paul. Music won't be the same without him. May the hope that God's word gives us for those we lost in death be comforting, faith building and encouraging to you (John 6:40) ~ Linda, Queens, NY

Paul K Buckmaster Jr

November 10, 2017

Rest in peace...it was my honor to share your name

Morgan Fisher

November 10, 2017

A great life, lived well with passion and brilliance and generosity of spirit, and ended much too soon. Thank you for being, dear Paul! Sincere condolences to all your family and friends - from a member of Mott the Hoople.

November 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss, may God Bless

Cheri Gayles

November 9, 2017

To Adrian, Rosemary and the rest of Paul's family,

Please know how much Paul was loved and appreciated by me and many, many others. He was my friend for the past seven and a half years and I will always treasure the way he cared for me; he was like the big brother I never had, always with a smile and a kind word and with advice if I needed it. I will miss his beautiful heart and will always think of him with love. May God bless and keep him, and you, too.

Cheri Gayles

November 9, 2017

I light a candle to represent how much Paul's music and friendship touched my heart and lit up my world. I loved him dearly...

Adrian Barnette

November 9, 2017

We'll miss you !

L W

November 9, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that the God of all comfort hears your cries and He is near to all those who call on Him in truth. (Psalms145:18,19)

Charles

November 9, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

MLC

November 9, 2017

My deep sympathy to the family and friends of Paul! "The Creator is close to the brokenhearted and he saves those who are crushed in spirit!With the death of your dear friend, you must be heartbroken! My condolences!

November 9, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends for the lost of their beloved Paul. I hope the promise at John 6:39 can bring real comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our lost love ones can be reassuring.

P D

November 9, 2017

So truly sorry for your loss, Paul Buckhalter was truly talented men we appreciate the work he did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. May God bring you peace. Our deepest and sincere condolences to your families and friends.

November 9, 2017

With deep sympathy I offer my condolence to your family.
No doubt he will be missed he was such a great talent, one of a kind. As precious as he was to you he is just as " precious in Gods eyes."-Job 23:10.
Pinky

Ray Weisser

November 9, 2017

My sympathy goes to the Buckmaster family. Paul opened my mind to appreciate strings, especially on the early Elton John albums, in a way that music appreciation class in elementary school never could. Thanks for all those great arrangements.

November 9, 2017

Our condolences to the family and friends. May God grant you strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Brandi Himmelreich

November 9, 2017

Paul you are a true legend, and I cannot thank you enough for inspiring my husband in his songwriting. Your music has touched so many lives around the world- and we are honored to have worked with you. Hope youre there together with Bowie - rocking it out in the sky.
You will be missed.

November 9, 2017

Paul was a major player and influence in the soundtrack of my life. Rest in peace and thank you for all the beautiful noise.

Marty C.

Massimo Paola

November 9, 2017

Deep sympathy to the family. To us he was like one of the family. Pray God he is in His Arms now.
Thank you Paul for your art and your heart.

Robert Buoncuore

November 9, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of Paul, deepest condolences. He was a great composer and arranger. Truly the J.S. Bach of the 20th and 21st Centuries. He will be sorely missed, however his music is timeless and immortal.

November 9, 2017

Dearest Paulie,
You left and I didn't have a chance to say goodbye...You were a brilliant light in this world, whose genius was never fully realized, and appreciated enough by the masses.
I shall miss our long, enlightened conversations, your insight and strong convictions.
I feel honored to have known you over these past few years. Yet, I'm still in disbelief that I won't be seeing you around anymore. You shall truly be missed.
Thank you for being the strong soul that you are, Paulie. May your soul now enjoy the peace and joy that you have earned and deserve.
God Bless you. Peace unto you, my brother!
May your family be at peace as well.
Much love dear one, Donna

Max

November 8, 2017

Goodbye, dead friend. You gave so much to everyone, now get some rest.
We all love you and we miss you a lot
No One can tale your place

D C

November 8, 2017

Paul was an amazingly talented music man. The memories that he made through his music are gifts that will last forever. Thanks for sharing your magic with all of us, Paul.

Wilson Branco

November 8, 2017

I miss you. Hapiness and plenty in your new life

November 8, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family. Paul a very talented artist, he will be missed sadly. Thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Carlotta

November 8, 2017

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Buckmaster family and friends at this difficult time.c

November 8, 2017

I extend my sincere condolences to family and friends of Paul Buckmaster, I didn't know him personally, but I'm sure that he was well loved in the music industry, and he will be sorely missed.

VERA LUCIA Piovezan

November 8, 2017

My sincere condolences to all the relatives and friends of Paul Buckmaster. All the Elton John's fans are deeply saddened. Paul created the most beautiful arrangements for Elton's wonderful songs. We'll miss you so much, Paul. RIP.

Scott Chamberland

November 8, 2017

Rest in Peace

Adrian Barnette

November 8, 2017

We'll miss you !

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