I was really sorry to hear of Derek passing - he will be greatly missed - his talent has touched many and will continue to do so

I was very sorry to learn that Mr. Wadsworth had died. His work on Space 1999 is forever associated in my mind to my childhood. Whenever I listen to the soundtrack, it brings me back to 1976-77, when I was a 10 year old boy watching Space 1999 on French Canadian television. Very fond memories, thanks to the great music of Derek Wadsworth.

Somehow, I missed the fact that Derek passed away. I only discovered it this evening as I was reading the announcement of the commercial release of the music from Space: 1999 Year 2.

I've been humming Derek's Space: 1999 compositions for over 30 years! For some reason, they really stuck with me. When I wanted to create a midi rendition of the opening theme, he was very kind in helping me out.

He is greatly missed... and I'll continue to hum all that music in his honor. Godspeed, Derek.

There is a splendid tribute to Derek Wadsworth upcoming from Silva Screen.

On the 26th October 2009 they are releasing - at long last - a commercial version of his score for Space:1999 Year 2. See:

http://www.silvascreen.com/?p=190

It is such a shame that Derek is no longer with us to share in the good news, but I am sure he will celebrate in spirit.

Remember seeing Derek playing with Alex Harvey, just before Alex Harvey became 'Sensational'. Saw them a few times - at the 100 Club and at the Town And Country Club in Hampstead. Loved their take on RnB. Both maybe playing together now in a diferent place.