How did woolly wolstenholme die

Tribute has been paid to musician Stuart ‘Woolly’ Wolstenholme, founder-member of Oldham prog rock band Barclay James Harvest, who has died aged 63. … Via his website, band mate and friend John Lees said: “It is with profound sorrow that we have to announce the passing of Woolly Wolstenholme.

Barclay James Harvest split up in 1998, following the poor reaction to 1997’s River Of Dreams album and tour. The initial idea was for the band to take a sabbatical whilst the members pursued solo projects, but it quickly became apparent that the layoff was permanent.

All were rejected until only three were left: James, a man who used to sing with the band, Harvest because they were living in a farmhouse, and Barclay after Barclays bank, because they aspired to make money. These were then rearranged to get the best-sounding name – “Barclay James Harvest”.