RIP Eric Woolfson (Alan Parsons Project) - Progressive Rock Music Forum

From Eric Woolfson's Facebook page:

We are very sad to have to tell you that Eric Woolfson passed away in the
early hours of this morning after a long and brave battle with cancer. He
very much enjoyed seeing all your kind comments and posts on this Facebook
page and his family wanted to thank you for your appreciation of his work.

Sad news indeed for fans of Woolfson's work, both on his own and as a driving force behind The Alan Parsons Project.

"We did it....you and me! Put him right under the table!"

Quoting Eric's Facebook profile:

"We are very sad to have to tell you that Eric Woolfson passed away in the early hours of this morning after a long and brave battle with cancer. He very much enjoyed seeing all your kind comments and posts on this Facebook page and his family wanted to thank you for your appreciation of his work."

Eric Woolfson was the main songwriter of the Alan Parsons Project. He also played keyboards and sang on a good amount of tracks, like "Eye In The Sky", "Time", "Don't Answer Me" among some others.

After departing from the Project, he moved his career to the musical theatre scene, writing plays such as "Gambler", "Gaudi" and "Poe", where he'd use some of the material he wrote for the Project as well as new material.

Recently he released "The Alan Parsons Project that Never Was", a compliation of unreleased tracks written in his career.

I'm very sad for his passing, since he was a great influence in my life.

Rest In Peace, Mr Woolfson. Thank you for everything.

Very sad news. I'm a huge fan of the APP and I always found great pleasure in his songs and especially his voice. Rest In Peace, Eric.

Edited by tdfloyd - December 02 2009 at 14:58

Ouch!

Sad news indeed. Excellent songwriter and his work with Alan Parsons Project was great!

Rest in piece, Eric!

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Just the other night I found myself listening to APP for the first time in a long while. Eric Woolfson, you''ll be missed.

Thank you Eric Wolfson for making The Alan Parsons Project such a great band.

"who knows when we shall meet again"

assume the power 1586/14.3

By all accounts indeed. As I sit here Im researching The albums

"The Turn Of A Friendly Card""Stereotomy""Eve" "Pyramid" and "Gaudi" and "Eye In The Sky" Compositions for these 6 albums, including lyrics and music, is by Eric Woolfson. The guy was certainly the essential force behind The Alan Parsons Project.

assume the power 1586/14.3

I'm not a biggest Alan Parsons Project fan, but I love some albums. Very sad news.

RIP Eric, thank you for the music, it lives with us.

Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour)

Sad news, he was a great composer and singer and without him APP was never the same.

Have to say that The Eye in the Sky is one of those songs i never get tired of listen.

Sad news :(

RIP

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Norm Cash Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 01 2005 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 280	Topic: RIP Eric Woolfson (Alan Parsons Project) Posted: December 02 2009 at 11:06
	From Eric Woolfson's Facebook page: We are very sad to have to tell you that Eric Woolfson passed away in the early hours of this morning after a long and brave battle with cancer. He very much enjoyed seeing all your kind comments and posts on this Facebook page and his family wanted to thank you for your appreciation of his work. Sad news indeed for fans of Woolfson's work, both on his own and as a driving force behind The Alan Parsons Project.
	"We did it....you and me! Put him right under the table!"

The Doctor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 23 2005 Location: The Tardis Status: Offline Points: 8543	Posted: December 02 2009 at 11:16
	Wow! Very sad news indeed. I didn't even realize he was sick. I recently added two of his albums to my list of necessary purchases too, his further tales of Poe and his album of unreleased APP songs. His music gave me quite a lot of enjoyment. RIP Eric!
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Camel_APPeal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 22 2006 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 428	Posted: December 02 2009 at 11:25
	Quoting Eric's Facebook profile: "We are very sad to have to tell you that Eric Woolfson passed away in the early hours of this morning after a long and brave battle with cancer. He very much enjoyed seeing all your kind comments and posts on this Facebook page and his family wanted to thank you for your appreciation of his work." Eric Woolfson was the main songwriter of the Alan Parsons Project. He also played keyboards and sang on a good amount of tracks, like "Eye In The Sky", "Time", "Don't Answer Me" among some others. After departing from the Project, he moved his career to the musical theatre scene, writing plays such as "Gambler", "Gaudi" and "Poe", where he'd use some of the material he wrote for the Project as well as new material. Recently he released "The Alan Parsons Project that Never Was", a compliation of unreleased tracks written in his career. I'm very sad for his passing, since he was a great influence in my life. Rest In Peace, Mr Woolfson. Thank you for everything.

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: the Beach House Status: Offline Points: 31244	Posted: December 02 2009 at 11:39
	I have been a big admirer of him. That is sad.

tdfloyd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 06 2008 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 966	Posted: December 02 2009 at 11:46
	Very sad news. I'm a huge fan of the APP and I always found great pleasure in his songs and especially his voice. Rest In Peace, Eric. Edited by tdfloyd - December 02 2009 at 14:58

Moogtron III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 26 2005 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 10616	Posted: December 02 2009 at 12:05
	Really sad. Eric Woolfson was a big talent! He will be missed for sure.

Bj-1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 04 2005 Location: No(r)Way Status: Offline Points: 31157	Posted: December 02 2009 at 12:09
	Ouch! Sad news indeed. Excellent songwriter and his work with Alan Parsons Project was great! Rest in piece, Eric!
	RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! EXERIOR Experimental tech/death/progmetal from Norway!

Camel_APPeal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 22 2006 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 428	Posted: December 02 2009 at 13:16
	Great songwriter, great keyboard player and more important, great gentleman!!! His work not only influenced me musically but also on a personal level. Huge loss. Eric, you are Immortal! Rest In Peace.

WalterDigsTunes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 11 2007 Location: SanDiegoTijuana Status: Offline Points: 4373	Posted: December 02 2009 at 13:20
	Just the other night I found myself listening to APP for the first time in a long while. Eric Woolfson, you''ll be missed.

RaphaelT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 17 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 1451	Posted: December 02 2009 at 13:40
	dammit! Another great band is now impossible to bring back - rest in peace, Eric
	yet you still have time!

halabalushindigus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 05 2009 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 1438	Posted: December 02 2009 at 14:03
	Thank you Eric Wolfson for making The Alan Parsons Project such a great band. "who knows when we shall meet again"
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Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: December 02 2009 at 14:40
	Sad news indeed. By all accounts he was the essential element in the Alan parson Project.

halabalushindigus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 05 2009 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 1438	Posted: December 02 2009 at 14:59
	By all accounts indeed. As I sit here Im researching The albums "The Turn Of A Friendly Card""Stereotomy""Eve" "Pyramid" and "Gaudi" and "Eye In The Sky" Compositions for these 6 albums, including lyrics and music, is by Eric Woolfson. The guy was certainly the essential force behind The Alan Parsons Project.
	assume the power 1586/14.3

olias25 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: April 10 2009 Status: Offline Points: 4	Posted: December 02 2009 at 16:38
	Oh my god! very sad news.. i'm missing him. Now i'm listening to "Elsie's Theme" as a tribute. I hope Alan to give him a farewell as great as Eric deserves

NotAProghead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Errors & Omissions Team Joined: October 22 2005 Location: Russia Status: Offline Points: 7566	Posted: December 02 2009 at 17:20
	I'm not a biggest Alan Parsons Project fan, but I love some albums. Very sad news. RIP Eric, thank you for the music, it lives with us.
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Jon89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 06 2006 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 156	Posted: December 02 2009 at 17:47
	Thanks for everything Eric and may you rest in peace brother
	jon 89

rosenbach Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 16 2009 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 311	Posted: December 02 2009 at 19:44
	Sad news, he was a great composer and singer and without him APP was never the same. Have to say that The Eye in the Sky is one of those songs i never get tired of listen.

Chris S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028	Posted: December 02 2009 at 20:49
	A brilliant contributor to music. R.I.P EW
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memowakeman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 19 2005 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 13030	Posted: December 02 2009 at 21:40
	Sad news :( RIP
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Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Posted: December 02 2009 at 22:45
	Boo indeed! Must play my APP albums soon as a tribute. RIP
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