Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy dies age 76: Jeff Lynne leads tributes to 'remarkable musician' and his 'dear friend' By Codie Bullen For Mailonline Published: 22:45, 1 May 2024 | Updated: 01:40, 2 May 2024 e-mail 272 shares 34 View comments Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy has died aged 76. Jeff Lynne announced his 'dear friend' and longtime ELO bandmate had passed away in a Facebook post on Wednesday evening. Lynne said: 'It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy.
'He was a remarkable musician & friend and I'll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together. 'Sending all my love to Sheila & the Tandy Family.' Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy has died aged 76 Jeff Lynne announced his 'dear friend' and longtime ELO bandmate had passed away in a Facebook post on Wednesday evening Lynne said: 'It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy.
' Tributes have poured in for the keyboardist on social media, with one fan penning: 'Thank you for all the years of pure happiness your music has given met RIP Richard Tandy'; 'So sad to hear the sad news of Richard Tandy passing. Another one of the ELO famous 7 to go..
. RIP Richard. Your light will shine on forever' Tandy was born on March 26 1948 in Birmingham and educated at Moseley School, where he first met future bandmate Bev Bev.
