Andrew Woolfolk, the Earth, Wind & Fire saxophonist, has sadly passed away at the age of seventy-nine years old.
The world mourns after Andrew Woolfolk passed away on April 24, 2022.
Woolfolk joined the Earth, Wind & Fire band in 1972 and played the saxophone until 1985 for them. He then rejoined in 1987 until 1993.
The talented saxophonist was a big part of the Earth, Wind & Fire family, and lead singer, Philip Bailey, has paid his respects to his late friend and band member…
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “I met him in High School, and we quickly became friends and bandmates. Andrew Paul Woolfolk was his name. We lost him today, after being ill of over 6 years. 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,” finishing by saying “Booski…  I’ll see you on the other side, my friend.”
Although his illness was respectfully kept private from the public eye, we know from Bailey that he had been suffering for 6 years.
Some of the band’s most memorable songs featured the incredibly talented saxophonist. These include; ‘Boogie Wonderland’, which was released in 1979, ‘That’s the Way of the World’, released in 1975, ‘Let’s Groove’, released in 1981, and ‘Fall in Love with Me’, released in 1983.
Fans took to Twitter to pay their respect to the legend…
“Rest Peacefully Andrew Woolfolk. Infinite Love and Condolences to his family.. friends and the band…” one person wrote.
“So sorry to hear we’ve lost Andrew Woolfolk forever,” another wrote in tribute to Woolfolk.
Our hearts go out to Woolkfolk’s friends and family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Andrew Woolfolk.