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Richard Tandy Dies: Electric Light Orchestra’s Longtime Keyboardist Was 76
Richard Tandy, who played keyboards for Electric Light Orchestra on all of its records since 1972 including many hit singles, died May 1. He was 76.
Richard Tandy, who played keyboards for Electric Light Orchestra on all of its records since 1972 including the Top 10 hits “Evil Woman,” “Telephone Line” and “Don’t Bring Me Down,” died Wednesday. His longtime bandmate, friend and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Lynne announced the news but did not provide details. He left the band to join The Uglys but soon would reteam with Lynne, Move drummer Bev Bevan and others in the side project dubbed Electric Light Orchestra.
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