Richard Tandy: Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist dies aged 76
The keys player for Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), Richard Tandy, has passed away at 76 years old.
The leader of ELO, Jeff Lynne, announced the passing of the musician and gave him praise for being incredibly talented.
On X, Lynne penned a post to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of her dear friend Richard Tandy, who had been her collaborator for a long time.
He was an exceptional artist and companion, and I will hold dear all the memories we shared throughout our lives.
I am sending my heartfelt affection and care towards Sheila and the Tandy family.
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Tandy contributed to the formation of the auditory experience of the UK rock group, most recognized for popular songs like Mr Blue Sky and Last Train To London.
The musician who was born in Birmingham became a part of ELO after the band's debut album was released in 1972. At the beginning, they played the bass guitar and later became the keyboardist when Roy Wood departed.
Tandy used various musical instruments such as the Minimoog synthesiser, Wurlitzer electric piano, clavinet, Mellotron and piano to create his music.
Additionally, he provided vocal contributions for the popular 1977 song "Mr Blue Sky" and was a steadfast member of the band throughout its various changes in membership, working in conjunction with Lynne and percussionist Bev Bevan.
In 1986, the band went their separate ways. However, when Lynne decided to revive the group under the name Jeff Lynne's ELO in 2014, Tandy rejoined the band.
Tandy became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with his band in 2017, in Cleveland. He was recognized as Lynne's "music collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and co-conductor".
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On X, the museum located in Ohio stated that Richard Tandy, the keyboard player, played a crucial role in the distinctive sound of Electric Light Orchestra, who were inducted in 2017.
It stated that Tandy played a very important role in ELO's development of a space where both rock and classical music could coexist in harmony.
