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Eric Woolfson Obituary
Gallissas Theaterverlag, a company that represented Woolfson in Germany, said Thursday the musician died this week in London. Woolfson's Web site said he died early Wednesday.
Woolfson was born March 18, 1945, in Glasgow, Scotland. Together with Alan Parsons he founded the group, whose music was popular in the U.S. and Germany.
After the group disbanded in the 1990s Woolfson continued to work as a music producer and composer of musicals. His musical "Edgar Allan Poe" is currently playing in Berlin.
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273 Entries
Cleo
December 4, 2024
Immortal
Wish we had met
Bright Blessings
Doug Pray
January 25, 2023
He was a very talented artist whose music made the world a better place.
Ron Halpern
February 27, 2018
Thank you for your music . You touched my soul and my heart. It was in the 1970's I met Gail Anderson a beautiful woman I fell in love with but never told her. Eric's music made me realize this was a big mistake in my life by listening to many of APP songs. But I did move on and met another wonderful woman who I had three great kids with. Days are numbered. Live your life and thank god that I and Eric are Jewish!
Ron Halpern
February 11, 2018
As I found out in my later years more about the APProject
I learned about Eric Wololfson contribution to that group. I love many of his writings of the songs and it was a super time in my life that I met a beautiful woman in 1976 when I was just listening to I- Robot. When I found out EW was Jewish like myself I am so proud of that and he like Alan Parsons are my favorites of music. May the he be inscribed in the book of life and the almighty blessed be he ruler of the universe give us peace to all . Time is gone forever! GAndersonRSHal-pern
Bill marks
July 24, 2016
Tremendous songwriter, singer and good-hearted soul. We shall cherich his many melodic songs...
terence kent
September 8, 2013
At the time of Erics death i was undergoing treatment for cancer. I was devastated to hear that he had left us. His works and musical vision will continue to enrich our lives..
will wilson
March 5, 2011
I'm 40 years old and his songs especially, "Don't Answer me" and "Time" touched my soul, I am mad and sad he is gone, I cant believe it, those 2 songs are 2 of the best songs ever made in my opinion.
March 9, 2010
For Eric...
Now the angles sing
to your music.
This is for you...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Kathryn Miller-Fraley
March 5, 2010
Your music touched my soul...when it seemed like everything was going wrong I could retreat into a place where your music made me feel better. It seemed like your songs fit neatly into the ups and downs of my life...the good and the bad. You gave us the gift of your music and your insight into all our emotions and frailties. I never got to meet you but you were always there in my life and for that I thank you.......Be at Peace
tim wilemon
February 14, 2010
he is sadly missed but we still have his music
John Caballero
February 5, 2010
I was saddened to read that Eric Woolfson had passed away. It came as a big surprise because I just realized this during mid-January. I cherish his music especially ALL of the songs that HE sang. May God bless you, Eric!
January 12, 2010
Never got tired to listen to the APP. Good bye and RIP.......
Alex DeLuca (Baltimore, MD)
(San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy)
Aine de Faoite
December 30, 2009
My thanks to you, Eric, for all the magnificent music that has been a major part of the soundtrack of my life for over three decades, and will continue to do so for the rest of my life.
I am genuinely grief-stricken at your untimely passing on to the Next Realm, but in my mind and heart you will live on.
My heartfelt condolences to your family, to all members of the Alan Parsons Projects, and your nearest and dearest.
Heartfelt thanks for the magnificent legacy of music and emotion that you have left in our hearts. The world was a much richer place for the gifts you gave us.
Elizabeth Van Vorous
December 27, 2009
All my thoughts and prayers go out to Eric and his family at this time. As a teenager I thouroghly enjoyed Alan Parsons Project's music, and still do to this day.
Rest in peace Eric...HUGS!
Christina Von Fustenberg
December 26, 2009
Eirc, I loved your music and I play them often. May you rest in peace and when I see you again, we will sing some of the songs you wrote up there in heaven! Rest in Peace!
Christina
will mckelvey
December 26, 2009
"Time...flowing like a river...goodbye..." See you on the otherside.
Doug Boyko
December 24, 2009
My wife and I wore out the APP 8trk tape when we were in high school. I miss those times deeply and the memories that influenced my life
Bill Clark
December 24, 2009
You inspired a band that created some very good music. I for one am greatfull for your achievements. May you rest in peace untill the Lord
God calls you to be with him
December 24, 2009
Hey Eric.... You will be missed! I still listen to your cool, emotional, beautiful and appropriate music for these times..
I send my prayers and know that you will be playing and arranging for God in heaven...
God Bless You,
George
George Iglesias
December 24, 2009
Hey Eric.... You will be missed! I still listen to your cool, emotional, beautiful and appropriate music for these times..
I send my prayers and know that you will be playing and arranging for God in heaven...
God Bless You,
George
Reva
December 23, 2009
The music lives on R.I.P.
Joe Rivers
December 22, 2009
Eric, you will be missed. Thanks for the music.
Joseph Puma
December 22, 2009
Rest in peace,Eric,those who's lives you touched with your music will never forget you.
December 21, 2009
Eye in the Sky and Time are two of my all time favorite songs. I cry every time I listen to them. You made music that touches the soul. RIP, Eric.
Kytyn
December 21, 2009
One of the most brilliant teams of musicians ever. Gone but never forgotten. Perhaps a foolish and young girl thing to do, but 20 years ago, gave my son the middle name of Alan because I felt their music so deeply and profoundly.
Frances Johnson
December 21, 2009
His goddness will always be remembered. When Life Ends; Memories begin. Much comfort to the family..
Lloyd Landman
December 19, 2009
great band great songwriter and singer totally schocked sad day in music will be missed my heartfelt condolences to his family to young to die sad
Barry DeCoste
December 19, 2009
Eric
Thanks for the music. If there's a rock and roll heaven, then the "hell of a band" just got another great addition. Condolences to all that knew and loved him. May it comfort you all to know he will be remembered by many. Rest In Peace Eric
Donna
December 18, 2009
I loved the Alan Parsons Project, it will always remind me of my early twenties when I was in college. I found the melodies peaceful.
James Cavanaugh
December 18, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. The music and the memories will be remembered.
December 17, 2009
Woolfson family, sorry for your loss. "There is comfort for all those mourning. Isaiah:61,2.
Tom Harrington
December 17, 2009
My prayers are with your famiy at this time. Your music has provided much of the soundtrack of my life. Those of us who rode on the Merry Go Round of life in the 1970's, found a much clearer interpreter in you. "Some other place, somewhere some other time".
David Hensley
December 16, 2009
RIP Mr Wolfson, your music is timeless, so are my memories of your impact on the music world.
David Jaspers
December 16, 2009
The music of Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons, through the Alan Parsons Project will always be an inspiration to me. Rest in Peace, Eric, you are greatly missed.
Dan Toussaint
December 16, 2009
Since "Tails of Mystery & Imagination", I have been a huge fan, proding my friends & family to listen to this "modern classical". Your musical leagacy will live on forever. Thank you Eric.
Your musical has been a huge source of pleasure and peace for me. The music has inspired & consoled me.
You will be greatly missed by many that never met you, but you touched so deeply.
God Bless.
Dan
Tom Grier
December 16, 2009
Deepest sympathies to Eric's family and to lovers of his music. We are blessed to still have his creativity and passion with us. Every time I play an APP album, I know I will think of him, and smile.
Samuel Glass Jr.
December 15, 2009
Shall we have music as profound as what APP produced? NEVERMORE. Goodbye, Mr. Wolfson, and thank you for all the stories set to such gorgeous music. Without it, I would've probably been getting 'C's' instead of 'A's' in HS English Lit.
Michael Iezzi
December 15, 2009
Eic, Rest in Peace..
Sally Hull
December 15, 2009
ALAN PARSONS PROJECT is one of my favorite groups. I shall miss you, Mr Woolfson...you are truly an inspired artist, composer, and musician.
There is nothing quite like getting lost, and traveling in the story of each album.
Joseph Phillips
December 14, 2009
Yesterday I listened to my Alan Parsons Project music while playing along with my guitar. I was a great 3 hour workout! Today I find out Eric Woolfson is gone. Bummer! Thank you so much for the great music Eric! I will miss you,sir!
Dennis
December 14, 2009
Loved the music! Thanks, Eric!
R Middleton
December 14, 2009
You have reached the sea and the cold sands of time have run out good bye my friend good bye
Melody Kaufman
December 13, 2009
For all of your many fans you will truly be our "Eye in the Sky" now and forever! Your undeniable talent will be missed in the future, but thank you for all the wonderful memories that will last my husband and I a lifetime!
Elizabeth Balthazar
December 13, 2009
The stars wait for you. We shall miss you beyond words.
Tom Baroody
December 13, 2009
Words cannot express what APP's music has meant to me over the years. Nobody else is even close. RIP Eric. Your music is the perfect soundtrack for heaven.
Barbara Campbell
December 13, 2009
I have taken another asoubtion / for grantend People don't pass , as I lost so many for my father and mother this year. every one is bless to have him and he matter'd and not just for what he acompished, May God wrap his arms, around all that are in pain and Lord be with his family, he is in Glory
December 13, 2009
So Sad, I wish I would of not taken another person for granted that there would alway's be time. This is a Dreary time for his family , So Very Sorry.He's in Glory ahh!
Lynn H
December 13, 2009
Luckily for us, Eric and Alan shared their talent with so many of us. I am sorry for the family's loss, grateful that I got to hear this man's music.
Tom Kolde
December 13, 2009
I am a big "Project" fan & I've listened to Eric, Alan, Lenny, & Chris since highschool years (since 1975). Sad to see a chapter on such a great musician come to a close. Bless his family & friends. He will be missed for sure.
Beth Pruitt
December 13, 2009
Your musical influence will be sadly missed. To your wife, daughters, and grandchildren...Eric's music shall live on forever and was a big part of my adolescence. Each time I hear the familiar songs, I will forever have a tear in my eye...a tear for Eric. God bless you all.
DeVo Lehr
December 13, 2009
TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION There 1st album was truly one of the best ever!!!
Robin Sopko
December 13, 2009
God Bless you and thank you so much for the wonderful memories that Alan Parsons Project music brings back to me. You music will live on forever and in my heart..
Debbie
December 12, 2009
The songs of the Project were the tunes I grew into adulthood with. Am grateful to Eric and Alan for making my teen years bearable.
Terry Brafford
December 12, 2009
He is now "Standing on higher ground"
Rob Tyler
December 12, 2009
I loved the Alan Parsons Project. "Dont answer me and Eye in the sky " were big time favs of mine..God bless..
Edsel Alexander
December 11, 2009
My Sympathy goes out to the Loved Ones. I loved the music. May the Lord bless the family.
james ryan
December 11, 2009
Thanks for the music! My sympathy to the family and to all the Alan Parsons Project family.
rich frederick
December 11, 2009
what a perfect western country song "Don't answer me"
I can see the western plains sunset in my mind. you will be missed
Shirley Zamlen-Jones
December 11, 2009
I love APP's music, especially "Time". It flows through your soul and all Eric's work will live on.
Paul Christensen
December 11, 2009
RIP E.W.
Peace to your Family
Rock and Roll Heaven just got better 2day!
December 11, 2009
The Alan Parsons Project was ahead of its time. Eric Woolfson, you will be missed, but your music will outlive us all. Be at peace.
an old friend
December 11, 2009
passing into the next realm you have truly left a hole in the fabric of the music industry,play on......
December 11, 2009
Woolfson family, the bible teaches that God will bring about these changes on the earth.
"No resident will say,I am sick. Isaiah:33,24.
Tommy Russell
December 11, 2009
The music industry has lost one of it's true genuises. He will be missed.
Andy Dickenson
December 11, 2009
My shock and sadness are very difficult to convey. My love and admiration for this great man's work...easy. He was a genius and, from all I know, a humble and good man. This is such a tragedy. It can't be said too many times. Eric will be 'immortal'.
Johnny Jaywalker
December 11, 2009
What A Classy Guy! Your Contributions To The Music Industry And The Smooth Sound Harmonies Of The APP Will Be With Us For The Ages. The Last Time I Spoke With You I Was Unaware Of Your Illness. May You Rest In Peace Eric And Thank You A Million Times For The Memories And The Music! ~ Johnny Jaywalker
Thomas Toth Jr
December 11, 2009
Travel well, good sir. I do hope to meet you when I, too, make it home.
Shirley Griffin
December 11, 2009
Eric Woolfson's Family:
I am sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.
William Burkhardt
December 11, 2009
I loved your music and have been a fan from your first album. Rest in peace.
Paolo Della Bianca
December 11, 2009
He may be gone but he will never die.
His music will live forever and so will he. "Goodbye my friend"
william febles laracuente
December 10, 2009
One of the brain behind the great music from A P P,from PUERTO RICO never forget you.REST IN PEACE.
David Witt
December 10, 2009
As a teenager i listened to your music. I feel Gods presents everytime i listen to eye in the sky. Thank you . To be absent from the body is to be in the presents of the Lord. peace and compassion and mercy i pray for all your family. With my deepest simpathys David Witt
Janice Sylvia
December 10, 2009
Eric, your still touching lives... Feather Forest walker signed this guest book, We were friends along time ago, Its nice to see you are looking down and connecting people. You are the eye in the sky. Thankyou.
Jeanie Thames
December 10, 2009
Thanks for all your beautiful music, especially "Time."
Alexander Griffith
December 10, 2009
I am saddened to hear of your death. Just know that your music was an inspiration to me as I was growing up. I really loved the video "Don't Answer Me" You will be remembered always in my thoughts and prayers. RIP
John Mincey
December 10, 2009
Thanks for the great music....you will be missed by all of us who grew up on your music.
A Alan Parsons Fan
December 10, 2009
My prayers & thoughts are with your family & friends as you all go through this time , your music & memories will last forever! I have your albums & they will still play as always thru the walls of my home, now & always. May God bless
Dianne Connolly
December 10, 2009
Thankyou for the music Eric.
RIP
Chele
December 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill Cox
December 10, 2009
More fine music is now being played in heaven. Rest in Peace.
Chuck Dalbo
December 9, 2009
The music world mourns the loss of a great composer, keyboardist and vocalist. One only has to listen to the lyrics and music in the A.P.P. song "Time" from their album The Turn Of A Friendly Card. Gone Forevermore indeed, but not forgotten. R.I.P. Eric.
Angela Ratterman
December 9, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
a voice in the crowd
L.E. T
December 9, 2009
it is with a sad heart i read of his passing, having been a fan of the Project for many years and continue to listen to their work still.
And am gleeful when someone comments "who does that ?" and when i tell them, and their answer is "from the Austin powers films?" I can just shake my head .... there is so much music beyond their mainstream works ... Play on Eric
)O~
Tom Rigsby
December 9, 2009
This guy's voice was so smooth. For me, he was the voice of APP. RIP Eric!
Jon Lowder
December 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 9, 2009
My all time favorite group still. Too sad, too soon.
ET
Donn Simmons
December 9, 2009
Always looked forward to the next release, never knew what to expect except it would be wonderful! Will miss the music and the genius.
Donn
Dale Meyer
December 9, 2009
A really talented musical genius! Loved "The Project".
PATTI YOUNG
December 9, 2009
Eric, Your music will live on forever. R.I.P.
Maile Ane'la
December 9, 2009
R.I.P. Eric, A talented person indeed. You'll be around us in spirit and your music will live the hearts of many forever and never forgotten.
Lisa (Feather) (Forest) Walker
December 9, 2009
RIP, Eric. APP has always been my favorite band and having had the opportunity in 1998 to meet Alan and Ian backstage (and missing you, darn it), I was enthralled beyond belief. It's amazing to me how many artists have tried to copy the work, but your legacy will always stand alone as *the* band who brought us 'techno' and so much more.
December 8, 2009
Limelight - yes, always yes, but not this way. So sorry you slipped right through our fingers. Sad day for all who love music and ideas. Godspeed to you, friend I never really knew. Linda
Dee Traeye
December 8, 2009
And no resident will say: "I am sick." The people that are dwelling in (the land) will be those pardoned for their error.
Rita Wendelgast
December 8, 2009
So sorry for your family, your music got me through some of the darkest times in my life. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Lisa Marie Potter
December 8, 2009
I love Alan Parsons Project. How sad to lose such a great talent.
john hambrock
December 8, 2009
Eric, now you truly are our 'eye in the sky'. every song is great, peace and blessing to family and friends.
Linda Travers-Inglima
December 8, 2009
RIP: Eric Woolfson--- at least now, you're back home singing with the angels.
The Allan Parsons Project was an awesome band back in the '70's. Their music always had meaning... like The Moody Blues.
God Bless the family, friends and loved ones, and take care of each other.
Linda in Alaska!
Gary & Karen Kendrick
December 8, 2009
We are weeping with you for the loss of such a great talent,but will remember Eric every time we spin an Alan Parsons album(cd)for the rest of our days...amen
Debbie Caccioppo
December 8, 2009
Loved the music you made. You are now truely, the "Eye in the Sky"
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