Earth, Water & Fire’s saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk has died. He was 71. The band’s lead singer, Philip Bailey, took to Instagram to share the sad news.
He posted an image alongside his longtime friend and detailed their relationship. "I met him in High School, and we quickly became friends and band mates," Bailey began. "Andrew Paul Woolfolk was his name.
We lost him today, after being ill of over 6 years. Musician Andrew Woolfolk died at age 71 after being ill for 6 years. (Michael Putland/Getty Images) "He has Transitioned on to the forever, from this Land of the dying to the Land of the Living.
Great memories. Great Talent. Funny. Competitive. Quick witted. And always styling. Booski… I’ll see you on the other side, my friend." Woolfolk was a part of Earth, Wind & Fire during some of the band's most prominent years and contributed to some of its biggest hits, including "September" and "Boogie Wonderland." Andrew Woolfolk of Earth, Wind and Fire in March 1982 at Wembley Arena. (Solomon NJie/GettyImages) The band skyrocketed to fame and won six Grammys as a group, selling tens of millions of records during the 70s and 80s.
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