Earl Edward Goodwin Jr.
January 1, 1951 - March 26, 2013

" We new Buzz for a short time (working together) as both me and my son were amazed by his enthusiasm and level of expertise and understanding of the music industry. Buzz was surly a one of a kind person created by God and a musical angel. I thought I new sales (wow) did I learn Joe Brandstetter Rhodes -CEO"

"Dearest Buzz, You will always be in my heart and soul. Only you and I know what we shared, as two beings with one mind. The paths we trod in our moments together will always be with me. We understood each other as no two people ever would or could. We ran out of time, that's all. You and I will meet again, when we're least expecting it. Somewhere in some far off place, I will recognize your face. I will say goodbye my friend, but you and I will meet again. RIP Dear One."

"I am saddened to hear of our loss. I will remember Buzz as a fine colleague and also as the only person I know who would search Paris to find an Italian restaurant for a celebration dinner! Suzy, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "

"Buzz was larger than life in his work and passion for music. I'm richer from the times we spent together and will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Suzy and family."

"So many great memorable times and travels we had that I will never forget. My deepest sympathy to Suzy and family."

"Oh Buzz, I miss you so much already! You were a true gem of a man, a gracious host, funny, and so alive in every moment. It was my honor to know you and do business with you throughout the years. You will not be forgotten by anyone who was fortunate enough to cross your path. RIP my friend and my deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family."

"Suzy, While I did not get the chance to know you, and my time where I crossed paths with Buzz at Harman was limited, I did very much enjoy working with him as I quickly got the sense of what a great human being he was. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I wish you and your family all the best in this difficult time. Roger Johnsen"

"Buzz hired me @ Lexicon in the early 2000's. Though I didn't stay long (living in Florida and working in the Northeast was impossible) I got to know what a great person Buzz is. The music industry is a difficult place to hold a position in. Every time I saw Buzz at a trade show he would always say, "we will work together again." Those kind words were the kind of thing that made Buzz a very special and unique individual. He leaves behind many friends who will miss him dearly. My sincere condolences to his lovely wife, his parents, siblings, son and all of us who knew, respected and loved him. God's speed..."

"Without Buzz I would never have had a host of wonderful opportunities that make my life meaningful. Deepest regrets to the family and to his loyal wife. "

"Dearest Suzy, Mr. & Mrs. Goodwin, Jesse, and Buzz's siblings and all extended fanily, We are very saddened by the loss of Buzz. Therefore, we send our sincere sympathies to you all. Buzz was an outstanding example of a man with a strong constitution for life and endurance under the most trying of times. This thing called death is an enemy to all of us. We pray for God to give you all comfort during this difficult time. May the words at John 5: 28-29 give you hope of seeing Buzz again in perfect, good health. We look forward to seeing him again on this earth at his resurrection. With Love and Prayers, your friends, Barbara and Stephen "

"Buzz, Here' s from your other brother from a different mother. My memories of you and ( Spur) at the Rocking Horse in Hartford where we we first met will always be with me. The Gallery Studio's getting it right....again and again and again oh my. At all those shows introducing me to the who's who in our industry especially Les Paul. Your are the man and a great friend. I will miss you dearly. Suzy, and family ....my deepest sympathies. Love, Peter Solak"

"Hello Suzanne, It has been a very long time. I have a tear in my eye after hearing about Buzz. As you know Buzz and I went very far back, working together and then writing together briefly. We both pursued careers in similar industries and I sometimes run into him at a trade show event. When I did, he always brought a huge smile to my face. I am so sad, he was one of the good guys and I will remember him forever. "

"Dear Suzy and Buzz's entire family Buzz was a great and loyal friend and a wonderful guy. I will miss him tremendously and will think of him often. I cannot count the great times we had together, laughing until it hurt. What a loss this is to anyone that knew him. Hyman Peller"

"When I think of Buzz I think of him making me do crazy stuff, like the time we took clients out to a very skecthy LA mexican restaurant. He talked the wandering mariachi guiartists into he and I borrowing their guitars for a song. He leans over to me and informs me that we are going up in front of the restaurant to sing and I'm singing and what tune are we doing! Suddenly he and I are up in front of a packed restaurant singing "Gloria" with me making up words about our clients and singing in a restaurant. To this day the clients still talk to me about that. Those are the moments I'll remember about my friend Buzz. He really made an effort to be in the moment and create memories. I will miss my friend."

"My deepest sympathies to Suzy and his parents. He was a great guy and a smile for everyone. Working with him was always fum. "

"The thing I will always remember about Buzz is his fantastic style; the way he dressed and in his larger than life persona. He absolutely brought many smiles and laughter at the Harman facility in Sandy, Utah while he was here. Like many have mentioned he always had a story to tell of his many experiences in the Music business. He had such passion for music and sales and all that it encompassed -- he managed to do very well in both. And to Suzy; he absolutely adored you -- he was always saying fabulous things about you. And of course he spoke adoringly of Bunky too. I send my heartfelt condolences to all of Buzz's loved ones and family -- he will definitely be missed. "

"I worked with Buzz for a number of years @ Harman. I will always consider him a friend! Buzz was a class act, and I will never forget him. Rest in peace Sharon H."

"On behalf of Daddy's Junky Music Stores, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I'd also like to add that Buzz was a solid friend and colleague of ours over the 30 +/- years of business we did together. Always armed with a good word, our small industry has certainly been blessed by his participation. He will be missed. "

"I was just looking at my old year book and under Buzzy's name it said---Just A Good kid-------and that he was! Under Ambition he wrote "To get the most out of life." I think you did it Buzzy, I think you did! RIP...... "

"I went to Stonington High School with Buzzy. He was always a gentleman and a forever friend! Good-by old friend! My heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family."

"I also want to exten my sincere condolences to Mr and Mrs Goodwin , Suzy and the entire Goodwin family. Tony O'Keefe"

"Buzz was one of my closest friends for 35 years. He was a great friend, musician, singer, songwriter. He helped me in more ways thatn I can begin to express throughout my life. I will dearly miss him. Tony O'Keefe"

"Buzz and I spent nearly fifteen years together as songwriters and performers in Silverado. These youthful years were a highlight in our lives and together, we produced a body of work that we were both very proud of. I will miss you Buzzy, and I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Buzz's mother and father, Mr.& Mrs. Earl Goodwin, brothers Paul and Kenneth, sister Cindy, his only son Jesse and his wife Suzy. Carl Shillo"

"Buzz was an unforgettable character, always full of life and laughter. I worked with him for several years at Audio-Technica. He would come into our department, snag some of my fabulous coffee, and tell us stories that would have us laughing until we were in tears. He was a brilliant salesperson and had a passion for life. Suzy, I am sending good karma your way to get through this difficult time. "

"I'll never forget what great musician and teacher Buzz was, and how much fun we had in Silverado. My heartfelt condolences to his parents, and to Suzy, Jesse, and the extended family. Thank You Buzz. Best Wishes, Jeff Keithline"

"I worked for Buzz at TMP many moons ago. Buzz was always a Rainmaker. Over the years I followed his career in the Professional Audio Industry and with each promotion and accolade he received as a result of hard work, I always felt proud to have worked with him along the way. God Bless you Buzz. "