Eugene Ervine “Erv” Woolsey and Gene Elders, two important members of George Strait’s musical family who died on the same day, have left him in a terrible state of mind.
Strait shared the sad news on Facebook and paid tribute to Woolsey, who had been his manager since the early 1980s and had been a big part of his work. When Woolsey died at age 80 from problems during surgery, Strait was heartbroken and said, “It won’t ever be the same without him.”
In the same day, Strait mourned the death of Gene Elders, who had been an important part of his Ace in the Hole band since 1984. Strait praised Elders as a musical “brother” and said, “The band and I will never be the same without our brother Gene.”
Fans and people who work in country music all over the world have come together to support and condole Strait during this tough time. Even though Strait has lost these important people in his life, his legacy and the moments he shared with Woolsey and Elders will live on.
This double tragedy shows how music can bring people together and how these people have affected Strait’s long and successful career. People who like Strait and other musicians alike are standing with him to respect Woolsey and Elders’ contributions to his success.
Even though he is sad, Strait’s dedication to these two important people in his life and music show how much they meant to him. Their memory will keep inspiring and shaping the world of country music.
