HOF
Posted 25 April 2024 - 06:47 PM
Keyboardist Mike Pinder, 82. He was the last surviving founding member of the Moody Blues.
He played many instruments...Including the harp, and in particular he played the mellotron. His use of the mellotron inspired Rick Wakeman of Yes, Tony Banks of Genesis, Ian MacDonald of King Crimson and on down the line. Actually, as I understand it he taught John Lennon how to play the instrument, and ultimately Lennon came up with Strawberry Fields Forever.
RIP.
You inspired so many.
HOF
Posted 27 April 2024 - 11:29 PM
He played many instruments...Including the harp, and in particular he played the mellotron. His use of the mellotron inspired Rick Wakeman of Yes, Tony Banks of Genesis, Ian MacDonald of King Crimson and on down the line. Actually, as I understand it he taught John Lennon how to play the instrument, and ultimately Lennon came up with Strawberry Fields Forever.
RIP.
You inspired so many.
My favorite group. Saw them many times over the years. Pinder was also responsible for bringing in Justin Hayward after Denny Laine left the band in 1966. That was a pretty good get.
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