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Rowan Frost
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I was devastated to hear of Wooly's death, reducing yet another fantastic band from three to two. Forever in our hearts.
6 August 2011 - United Kingdom
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Heddi
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Another part of my childhood that disappears... How sad this news is...
Woolly, let you survive beyond the grave - Rest in peace
4 August 2011 - France
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Steven Lawrence
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I met Woolly on a couple of occasions post concert and i found him a wonderfully funny and happy gentle man.
I am so sorry for his passing and several months on still think of him and those he left behind.
He was an artist in the true sense of the word, and produced the work that he i feel he was happy with and loved.
His music, both with BJH and his solo material is still an inspiration to me.
Thank you David Rohl for putting Woolly singing a newly produced version of "Galadriel" on the Mandalaband album.
I have just listened to it for the first time, and Woolly is at his best. It made me happy that his beautiful songs will
are still appreciated and prove to be a lasting testament to a brilliant song writer and musician.
farewell Woolly and thank you.
Steven
3 August 2011 - Windsor, UK
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Steve Anderson
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Eight months on, and I've just heard of Woolly's death.
To say I'm devastated is an understatement. He - and the rest of BJH - have brought me so much joy over the past few decades and, indeed, continue to do so thanks to their timeless collection of songs.
As a fellow sufferer of mental illness, and especially as a former daily newspaper journalist who had to abandon his career because the "demons" had proved too much, I understand the pain and sheer terror of anxiety and depression.
And to learn, earlier this morning, of Woolly's death last December has brought home to me yet again the fragility of life as we all, to a lesser or greater extent, struggle to make sense of it all.
I can still never decide whether the loss of a loved one is easier to accept if that person is known by so many thousands or millions of others...a kind of shared grief, I suppose.
In the same way, for all those grieving now at the deaths of so many people in Norway last weekend, perhaps that pain is (ever so slightly) eased by the knowledge that their suffering is being experienced on a much broader scale.
I recall the death in the early 1970s of Elizabeth Hudson, the younger daughter of a former Vicar of Goole, who was killed in a road accident shortly after starting her university studies in Cambridge. Her father, Wilfrid, not only conducted the funeral service but also delivered a moving tribute in which he told us that, when loved ones die, our suffering is usually the greater because of our inherent selfishness.
In other words, we feel more sorry for ourselves at what we have lost than for the individual(s) whose life/lives we mourn.
Reflecting on this will probably help all of us when we lose a loved one. Perhaps the Buddhist view that there are three times - the past, the present and the future - and that the only real one is "now", meaning that we should try to live in "the moment" and not dwell on what's happened or may happen, will also sustain us.
"May everyone be happy.
May everyone be free from suffering.
May no one ever be separated from their happiness,
May everyone have equanimity,
Free from hatred and attachment."
Thanks, Woolly, for many wonderful moments. We'll never forget you.
27 July 2011 - East Riding of Yorkshire
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Peter Keen
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I am devastated to hear that Wooly has died. What an awful thing. We are robbed of a fantastic performer and a man with a wicked sense of humour. I last saw the band at Portsmouth Guildhall a few years ago, and they were as polished and as satisfying as they were when I last saw them at Reading Festival in 1974. I will miss you Wooly. Thank you for everything, not least of all "The Poor Man's Moody Blues".
18 July 2011 - Chichester West Sussex England
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Graham Hart
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BJH were the first band I ever saw live in 1978. Woollys songs were always my favourites on the albums. His solo material was fantastic too. I hope that his passing will draw attention to the tragedy of mental illness. Im so glad the DVD Legacy will preserve the memory of his contribution to music. "Say again that we soon will be one"
15 July 2011 - UK
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Pete S
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Farewell Woolly, you enriched my life so much with your music and your wit. I was privileged to meet you after a few gigs and am so glad I got to share my love of your songs with you. You played the greatest Mellotron and were ever humble, RIP to a massive talent and a gentle man.
11 July 2011 - Chesham Bucks
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Thomas Reis
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Still very sad, that a great musician, an excellent composer, a brilliant artist and a man with fantastic charisma left the stage of the world.
Woolly's trademark:
Excellent, honest and authentic interpretation of the music he was feeling for, with great character.
And for all he has done poor wages... (and far too little reputation)
Forever my favourite musician,
Thomas
Totally agree with Gerd Müller:
Legacy DVD is just wonderful!
9 July 2011 - Germany
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Andreas
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BJH ist immer und überall - Ihr gehört zu den ganz Grossen - schade das Ihr nicht mehr alle zusammen seid - Grüsse auch an Mel - Mit euch bin ich grossgeworden - Danke für Eure Musik - mit Euch hab ich gelacht und geweint - und auch ganz viel nachgedacht
6 July 2011 - German
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Grasshopper
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Woolley made such a mark on me when I first saw BJH in 1977......such a good musician with a lovely voice and great wit. Took my sone to see JLBJH in 2009 and he was struck in the same way. An influence not only in his music but also his character. Will always feel a bit sad listening to the music but eternally greatful that Woolley created that emotion within me.
1 July 2011 - Bournemouth
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Gerd Müller
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I'm still sad ... a half year after. A wonderfull memory is the DVD "Legacy" (live with John Lees 2006 London) with BJH.
28 June 2011 - Germany, Bamberg
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Tom Bäcker
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Way back in 1980, at night, in my father's car, we would play "Eyes of the Universe" at highest possible volume, at maximum legal speed. I'll never forget those moments.
26 June 2011 - Rælingen, Norway
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robert traverse
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thanks for everything
26 June 2011 - uk
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Evelyne Chenaux
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Dear Sue,I know that it isn't easy to survive without your love Woolly. But Woolly is in your heart forever. I am in thoughts with you.
26 June 2011 - switzerland
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Luc
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Just found that news. So sad to see you've gone Woolly. Your music, your voice and all the feelings and mood they were carrying will remain forever.
Rest in peace.
24 June 2011 - France
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Bouchra
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I used to prepare my exams listening your songs and I still have your wonderfull songs in my mind.Rest in peace
17 June 2011 - Morocco
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Nigel Davison
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Woylly's sounds and voice helped me through my teenage years and opened doors to beauty and dreams. Stunning compositions. His passing hot me hard. Thanks for all the memories.
14 June 2011 - Surrey, UK
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Sue Foulston
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My Lovely Woolly,
Six long months now. Family and friends are being amazing, but I no longer have my special person.
There's no one I'd rather be with; no one I'd rather talk with; no one I'd rather laugh with.
I think about you every day my darling, and am bereft of what is no more.
You have been the love of my life.
I miss you so, so much.
Sue xxxxxxxxxxxx
13 June 2011 - London
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Bill Bisch
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Hard to believe it has already been six months. Woolly is terribly missed, but will always be remembered. Rest in peace.
13 June 2011 - New York USA
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R Garcia
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I discovered your music very reciently. See you, Woolly.
11 June 2011 - Spain
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Maria Oliveira
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Thank you Wooly for your wonderful music to BJH. I'll never forget you.
9 June 2011 - Portugal
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Alan Fielder
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Just heard about your untimely passing Woolly. Sleep well and thank you for an amazing soundtrack to life. It just won't be possible to forget you.
21 May 2011 - Southampton
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Paul Whorton
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I was going back in time on www and something made me look up BJH having fond memories from the 70's. Am very sorry to have learnt of Woolly's death. I hope he's singing on the banks of the sunshine in heaven and enjoying God's rainbow.
19 May 2011 - Shropshire, UK
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John A Pickup
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Being a massive fan of BJH, I was priviliged to meet Woolley at his then home in Greenfield,Saddleworth. He was kind enough to give me a signed pullout sleave from the XII album which I still have today. My world will be much different from now on. RIP Woolley, I hope you have found the peace you were searching for.
12 May 2011 - Cheshire, UK
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Alan
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First Mel and now you Woolly, just heard the sad news, but you live on in your music and so you are with us until we pass on.
12 May 2011 - London
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