Mike Pinder - founding member of The Moody Blues dies at 82

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Mike Pinder, a singer, songwriter and keyboard player who helped form the progressive-rock band the Moody Blues and was among the first and most prominent exponents of an early electronic instrument, the Mellotron, died April 24 at his home near Sacramento. He was 82.

His son Daniel Pinder confirmed the death but did not provide a specific cause. Mr. Pinder was the last surviving member of the original lineup of the Moody Blues.

 

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