Mike Pinder & Richard Tandy: Farwell to Two Birmingham Keyboard Legends

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A short tribute to two legendary British keyboard players who have died recently. Mike Pinder pioneered the use of the Mellotron with The Moody Blues, and Richard Tandy served as keys maestro for many years in ELO, playing a major part in many huge-selling records. Rest in peace guys, and thanks...

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@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour Месяц назад

Richard Tandy one of the best keyboardists ever. He was a huge part of ELO’s DNA. A very humble and kind man.❤❤❤

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Very much agreed! Thanks.

@jamesboyce4000 Месяц назад

I met Richard Tandy and his wife the day after a Jeff Lynne's ELO show in 2016 in Waitrose in Kensington, London. Both of them couldn't have been more sweet or lovely!

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Amazing James. My mum once saw Jools Holland in Harrods in London, but she didn't talk to him.

@jeffknight904 Месяц назад

A very sad week for rock music. Thanks for your thoughtful tributes to both legendary musicians.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Jeff.

@scotterrebo995 Месяц назад

Thanks for your thoughts James! Richard was one of my favorites. Mike was also an excellent musician. Again thanks for the appreciation video.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

You're welcome Scott.

@richardalvien346 Месяц назад

Thanks James for this very sensitive tribute to these great musicians, fortunate to meet Richard Tandy 10years ago. A humble unassuming person, what a talent

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Richard.

@Javier-qk1cr Месяц назад

Thank you James for put our feelings in such sensitive and well selected words

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Javier.

@robison5396 Месяц назад

Nice tribute James. Mike Pinder wrote two of my favourite Moodies songs, Have You Heard and Simple Game ( that was also covered by the Four Tops). On the back cover of Face The Music is that image of the band pressed up against glass as if they are witnessing an execution..Richard Tandy is the only one looking away because he thought the cover concept was distasteful..certainly no doubting his great talent. RIP both.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Hi Rob. Ah yes, I remember that story about Richard on the back cover of FTM. I think it's in Bev Bevan's book.

@brucefournier2391 Месяц назад

'Lost in a Lost World' was the song that drew me back, totally, into the Moodies, so relevant. Jeff was so fortunate to have Richard's 'palette of talent'.

@jamesgriffithsmusic 27 дней назад

Indeed. Thanks Bruce.

@guyreadman Месяц назад

Thanks James, a fitting tribute to both Mike and Richard indeed. I particularly like the use of word "rambunctious", not to mention "twiddling with his knobs" which is something I do in my more enlightened moments!

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Can't beat a musician twiddling with his knobs!

@andrewgood4230 Месяц назад

I never would have connected that Eldorado finished off the Moody's "Voyage", and then the Moody's came back as an "ELO". Brilliant!

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Andrew!

@andrewgood4230 Месяц назад

@@jamesgriffithsmusic You are most welcome. Keep up the good work!

@dixielandfarm 16 дней назад

Mike Pinder definitely was the zenith of mellotron players. The Best Way To Travel might be my favorite Moody's song. Richard Tandy is definitely a major part of ELOs sound. Never got to see any incarnation of either band, despite being a big fan.

@jamesgriffithsmusic 15 дней назад

I always regretted not seeing ELO back in the day so it was great to catch the Jeff Lynne incarnation. That said, it badly missed Bev Bevan's heavier drum style. The guy he has now is a pop drummer basically (works for Take That!).

@joemorgan4740 Месяц назад

Nice tribute james. I too got to see Richard tandy play live with jeff Lynnes elo in Birmingham amazing piano keyboards and more player and jeff will miss him . He was ill for sometime as couldn’t join jeff at last last tour. Thanks for doing this for mike and Richard. I love all elo albums including balance of power lol . But would have say time is my fayand out the blue is a classic. Kind regards joe

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Joe. I love Balance of Power too! A while back I guested on the channel of Richard McCook, talking about our favourite ELO tracks. We had at least a couple from BOP I think.

@joemorgan4740 Месяц назад

@@jamesgriffithsmusic hi james yeah you and Richard mc cook did i remember. Richard is from northern lreland like me i like his channel too you both have great taste and videos. I just love the the time album but i like all ELO albums very important band . Thanks for reply i still need to get your squeeze book . Oh i managed to pick a really good condition copy of frank on vinyl yesterday been searching for years for that one . Take care joe

@pencilpauli9442 Месяц назад

So sad. Rest in Rock Mike and Richard ❤❤

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks.

@flashgordonsonerecordatati7591 Месяц назад

I was sad to hear of both of there passing. My dad has always been a Moody Blues fan. Two amazing musicians. ELO "The Whale" great tune and album. Great video James, You did a nice tribute. 😢

@johndavey72 Месяц назад

Thanks James . I was a great fan of the Moody's and had all of their early albums on 8 track in my Vitesse and the oscillation of the speakers from left to right was incredible! I also enjoyed ELO but had no idea of Richards talents. Really enjoyee your imput !

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks John! 8-tracks, you're showing your age there!

@johndavey72 Месяц назад

@@jamesgriffithsmusic correct ! 🤣🤣

@harrynewiss4630 Месяц назад

amazing to think there was a time when good things came out of Birmingham.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

It must still happen occasionally surely!

@bazza5699 Месяц назад

Lovely tribute James. I too got to see Richard Tandy play a few years ago with Jeff Lynne's ELO.. I'm not lying when I say it was a childhood dream come true. I've also got a signed copy of the BC Collection album he did with Dave Morgan and Martin Smith.. which I'm sure you've heard, if not it's well worth checking out. Such a sad loss.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Baz...yes, it was a childhood dream for me also. Got a bit ELO discussion coming up on the channel soon, in Richard's honour.

@donstewart6000 Месяц назад

The Moody Blues and ELO are and have enough for decades my Favorite two Groups ever Beatles 3rd Pink Floyd 4th

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Nice list!

@nicknikipediacaulkin5943 Месяц назад

Very nice tribute to two great keyboard players, James. I think the company Mike Pinder worked for was called Streetly Electronics in Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Thanks Nick, good info!

@Bobmacca64 Месяц назад

Talking about Birmingham: the Moody Blues and ELO were from there, but you also had two little bands called like Black Sabbath and Judas Priest coming from there as well! 4 bands this legendary from the same city, that's remarkable.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

And plenty more!

@gavaxemanspins Месяц назад

Need to dig out my Moodies albums over the weekend for some late night listening- rip

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Enjoy!

@blackbaron0 Месяц назад

Yes that was Richard playing on Blackberry Way. Richard was also part of the touring band for the Move. There are videos of them playing in a studio in Germany with Richard on Bass. And there was the guitar part on Strange Magic. Jeff asked Richard to play it, apparently keyboard players have more articulate fingers.

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Great info, thanks. I wasn't sure if Richard maybe just played on the demo of Blackberry Way.

@LloydBoonworldofmusic2 Месяц назад

T'was a sad week in music James - Lloyd

@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147 Месяц назад

I have been a fan of ELO but could never get into the Moody Blues. Sadly the rockers that are disappearing will only increase

@jamesgriffithsmusic Месяц назад

Hi Steve....the Moodies are in some ways a strange band as they had so many writers. ELO on the other hand were always dominated by Jeff's talents as a writer. Hope you are settling in to your new home. I am very behind with watching and commenting at the moment for various reasons.