Thursday, December 3rd, 2009...4:43 pm
R.I.P. Eric Woolfson (Alan Parsons Project) (1945 – 2009)
Eric Woolfson died of cancer yesterday, December 2nd, his official website learns us. Woolfson was the co-founder of The Alan Parsons Project back in 1975, and after he split with the band he persued musical theatre. Eric Wolfson was 64 years old.
Eric Woolfson
March 18, 1945
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December 2, 2009
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December 3rd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
I sang on demos 0f his songs back in thre early 60’s.
He was always involved in something and he really made it big.
He got me to sing on “Pyramid” with Alan Parsons, and I’ll
always be grateful for that.
Rest in peace Eric.
December 6th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Eric Woolfson passed away on December 2, 2009, at 3AM in London. It has been now revealed that he had fought for years a struggle against cancer. Nevertheless, with special assistance from family and friends, in last times he was more creative ever and kept contacts with fans until the last minute, never revealing his state.
An artist with unique creativity: writer of most of the 10 APP albums (on which he often played piano and sometimes sang lead) and 5 theatrical musicals, and right now he was doing a series of 4 albums, of which he completed the 1st.
He also had a special compositive style which balanced always original chord sequences, multiple-interpretation lyrics with grand concepts, a unique style as pianist and a sincere voice which many fans appreciate. Yet, he considered himself mostly as an author and stayed modestly behind the scenes. Nevertheless he was very kind, as when he welcomed me and other fans in Abbey Road in 2003 like at home.
Besides his unsurpassed music, the biggest treasure that he left to us is the huge amount of human relationships that exists thanx to him, regarding his family, but also hundreds of musicians, actors, other collaborators, and thousands of fans around the world, various of which are my friends.
It’s this, and not only his work, which makes him immortal – “If you remember me, I am immortal” he sings as last lines in his latest published album. And it’s for this reason, that we all must have courage and continue the mission of promoting the culture of his music and playing it.
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EW Facebook page (hundreds are leaving messages)
http://www.facebook.com/EricWoolfson
EW YouTube channel (with his exclusive last video)
http://www.youtube.com/ericwoolfsonapp
APP official site with recent info, music and merchandise.. all mostly Eric’s gifts
http://www.the-alan-parsons-project.com
Read Alan’s beautiful words about Eric in News / Press Release on his official site.
http://www.alanparsonsmusic.com
December 6th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
My God! I thought it was a bad joke when I heard about Eric’s passing. I still can’t believe he is gone. I am a big romanian fan of his work with The Project and of his solo materials. His latest album is a masterpiece and if I listen to this album with my eyes closed, it’s like listening to Alan Parsons Project made in 2009!
May God rest your soul in peace, Eric! You’ll always be remembered…
December 14th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
I AM HEARTBROKEN AND TOTALLY SHATTERED. HE WAS ONE OF THE FEW TRUE MUSICAL GENIUSES OF THE MODERN ERA. RIP ERIC NORMAN WOOLFSON— A GREAT SONGWRITER, A GOOD HUMAN BEING, AND A GOOD JEW.
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:01 am
I’ve only just heard the terribly sad news of Eric’s passing.
Eric, may your spirit be at peace. My heartfelt thanks for all the beautiful music that you created. It has been a major part of the soundtrack of my life, through joyous and sad times alike.
Blessings to you in your onward journey, and I pray for comfort for your family and all your loved ones.
December 29th, 2009 at 6:59 am
o man, i am an alan parsons project fan, & i just found out about this today. as i make this comment i am hurt & confused. R.I.P. eric.
December 30th, 2009 at 5:37 am
I’ve been a fan of Eric’s – and the Project’s – since “I Robot”, and his voice and pen and keyboard have carried me through many a storm of the heart, and the few spans of calmer waters… often stilled, or stirred, by his voice.
Perhaps it’s not incredible, after all, that I’ve just this evening heard of his passing: outside of the spotlight and never hungry for the accolades, of course his passage from this world to the next came while I was looking and listening elsewhere.
Eric, old friend, the keys are still and cool now, the strings no more atremble, your chords themselves at rest. Yet your love of the music – a gift you gave easily and naturally – carries still your gentle life… and the tiny, light comfort of knowing that time-the-river indeed still flows, and is in fact not gone forever; nor, then, are you.
And so this, too, is just another rest between the notes… and carries with it a prayer from us to meet you and hear you again in the next studio.
December 30th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Tell me what to do, All the hopes and went wrong for me,,, there’s a smile on my face but I’m only pretending. RIP Eric
January 18th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I just heard the terrible news of Eric’s death.I have been a fan since Tales and everything since.R.I.P.Eric
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:10 am
I had always hoped that Alan and Eric would join together again to create more of the magic. Eric will be terribly missed, but his memory lives on in all of his works. RIP.
May 10th, 2010 at 12:26 am
I met Eric at Abbey Road Studios as a member of the Brighton Festival Chorus. We recorded a few tracks for his musical, The Gambler. I am saddened to hear of his passing away – he was a very warm and vibrant individual who has left an impressive musical legacy. Rest in Peace.
May 31st, 2010 at 10:17 pm
i’m so sorry about the death of this great artist, i realy like the alan parsons project songs since 70s decade, but the work of Erick will survive forever, and will keep on been the inspiration of so many man in future songs I know.
Love fom Mexico
June 30th, 2010 at 5:51 am
I did not know that Eric had passed but I’m very sorry to hear it. His haunting vocals on so many songs will last forever – listening to him sing Nothing Left To Lose could always cheer me up.
You read the book, you turn the page
You change your life in a thousand ways
The dawn of reason lights your eyes
With the key, you realize
To the kingdom of the wise.
He’s gone to that kingdom.
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:13 am
Just learned of Eric’s passing today while watching a YouTube video. Heartbroken. What a tremendous loss, but your music will live on. All wishes, hopes and dreams from this side of the door, To One In Paradise.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Eric made the Alan Parsons Project one of the most amazing and least understood of the progresive rock bands of all time and yet thier legacy is far more powerful as thier music and passion will be timeless. Only true pioneers and artis understand thier statement and music. “Eric look forward to the next adventure my friend, after the Friendly card I owe you my life”
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