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.