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Mike Pinder, founding member and keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82

Mike Pinder, the last remaining member and keyboardist of progressive rock band the Moody Blues, has died at 82.

The statement continued, “He created his music and the message he shared with the world from this spiritually grounded place; as he always said, ‘Keep your head above the clouds, but keep your feet on the ground.’ His authentic essence lifted up everyone who came into contact with him. Born in Birmingham, England, Pinder was 23 years old when he formed the Moody Blues alongside singer and guitarist Denny Laine, bassist Clint Warwick, and drummer Graeme Edge in 1961. When the band reunited the following year, Pinder declined to fully return to the group and instead provided a previously unreleased song from his solo album, “One Step into The Light.” He was later replaced with former Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz.

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