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Andrew Woolfolk, Saxophone Player for Earth, Wind & Fire in Group’s 1970s Prime, Dies at 71

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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticAndrew Woolfolk, a saxophone player and multi-instrumentalist for Earth, Wind & Fire has died after a six-year illness, band frontman Philip Bailey confirmed in a social media post Tuesday afternoon.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member was 71.“I met him in high school,” Bailey wrote on Instagram, “and we quickly became friends and band mates.

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. Booski…  I’ll see you on the other side, my friend.”A post shared by Philip J.

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