Considered one of Richard Tandy’s final concert events with Electrical Mild Orchestra was through the band’s Alone Within the Universe Tour in 2016.
Movies of the keyboard participant’s performances have resurfaced following the information of his dying, which was introduced by Jeff Lynne on Wednesday evening (1 Might).
The Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame inductee initially served as a bassist within the Birmingham group earlier than switching to keyboards.
He was identified for offering the distinct vocoder sound on “Mr Blue Sky.”
“He was a outstanding musician & good friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of recollections we had collectively,” Lynne stated of his long-time collaborator.