beyond our ken Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 https://www.itv.com/news/central/2024-05-02/remarkable-musician-electric-light-orchestra-keyboardist-richard-tandy-dies For anyone who appreciated the more accessible prog-rock and prog-pop sounds that arose in the 70s, after the self-indulgence of late 60s proggers, then the keyboard player was the kingpin, elevating the sounds to an orchestral level. ELO, in Richard Tandy had one of the most underrated and yet one of the most accomplished multi-instrumentalists of that time, in the form of Richard. You may not find the name trips off the tongue, but you remember the sounds. From the boogie-woogie piano on "Roll over Beethoven" to the piano intro on "Evil Woman" (surely one of the most instantaneously recognisable intros of the modern era) he put an earworm in every single listener's head. And then there was his guitar playing, a soft jazzy sound that was best displayed on "Strange Magic", Jeff Lynne described it as his favourite ELO guitar piece-which is saying something. Richard played on all but the very first and very last ELO albums, and retired from live performances due to health issues just before ELO played their biggest gig at Wembley Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 1 minute ago, beyond our ken said: https://www.itv.com/news/central/2024-05-02/remarkable-musician-electric-light-orchestra-keyboardist-richard-tandy-dies For anyone who appreciated the more accessible prog-rock and prog-pop sounds that arose in the 70s, after the self-indulgence of late 60s proggers, then the keyboard player was the kingpin, elevating the sounds to an orchestral level. ELO, in Richard Tandy had one of the most underrated and yet one of the most accomplished multi-instrumentalists of that time, in the form of Richard. You may not find the name trips off the tongue, but you remember the sounds. From the boogie-woogie piano on "Roll over Beethoven" to the piano intro on "Evil Woman" (surely one of the most instantaneously recognisable intros of the modern era) he put an earworm in every single listener's head. And then there was his guitar playing, a soft jazzy sound that was best displayed on "Strange Magic", Jeff Lynne described it as his favourite ELO guitar piece-which is saying something. Richard played on all but the very first and very last ELO albums, and retired from live performances due to health issues just before ELO played their biggest gig at Wembley Stadium. Totally agree. Very talented and under appreciated artist who was a key part of the ELO sound. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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