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Mike Edwards Obituary
The victim was identified on Monday as 62-year-old Mike Edwards, who played cello in the British rock band between 1972 and 1975.
Sgt. Steve Walker of the Devon and Cornwall Police said Edwards was driving a van Friday when he collided with a 600-kilogram (1,300 pound) hay bale that had rolled down a hill to the road.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
83 Entries
michael lee
January 9, 2013
what a terrible thing to lose in such a wonderful loving human being as mike edwards. mike was awesome on that cello which gave elo such a unique sound like no other. mike your home now. say hi to kelly for us. elo will always be a special band in our lives and may you rest in our almighty gods arms and may he love and care for you throghout eternity till we meet again. live on mister kingdom mike and we will never get you out of our head. love your #1 fan michael lee from scottsdale az.
ELO fan Tyler
April 8, 2012
It's a living thing what a terrible thing to lose. What a tragic accident.
Will Smythe
November 21, 2010
Early ELO - great memories from my teen years. Thank you for the great sounds. God Bless you.
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Catherine Carter-Tyler
September 12, 2010
Dear Mike, a great family friend, a wonderful 'cellist, inspiring teacher, modest and most gentle man. You are and will continue to be, truly missed. XXX
Rev.Mildred J. Solomon
September 11, 2010
This is a sad day to hear the passing of a great man that just tried to bring justice and peace to humanity no matter their station. The work that Rev started must continue to go on. Blessing and comfort to all of us who mourn this passing, especially those that may lose hope and his immediate family. Rev. Mildred J. Solomon (Massachusetts, New Jersey)
September 10, 2010
Great band, Very sad
Rebecca Hanson
September 10, 2010
Dear Edwards family, I weep with you this day as we say good-bye to a unique and talented man. Though I never met you Mr. Mike I felt I did as your music came through my radio or stereo speakers. Thank-you for the memories. May God grant your family peace and comfort.
Jeff Van Til
September 10, 2010
ELO is the best! Thanks! My sympathy to the family.
John Lamping
September 9, 2010
May God be with the family and friends of Mike Edwards in their time of sorrow! I truly enjoyed the mix of classical strings with rock and roll. Truly a timelss sound!
Candy
September 9, 2010
How terribly sad... I grew through my formative years on the music of ELO... The Man & His Music were a constant during my formative years... my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
marie madrigal/eyre
September 9, 2010
you were one of my old time bands it's a livin thing you will always be remember.
June Speight
September 9, 2010
Never knew you personally but may you be playing the chello in heaven for GOD and his angels....rest in piece and know that your music saved me in the 70's and made an impact on my life.....bless you!
Karen
September 9, 2010
My sympathy to the family and friends of Mike Edwards. May God's love comfort you and your fond memories sustain you during this difficult period. I always enjoyed the music of ELO. God bless you all.
September 9, 2010
How sad! I hope the great memories you have of Mike will bring you the peace and comfort you need to get you through the difficult days ahead.
mark thomas
September 8, 2010
mike edwards elo were a good band! especially the early stuff. their version of roll over bethoven! this was a fresh innovative concept there mix of rock and strings! rip mike
Pat Starr
September 8, 2010
As a cello player myself, I especially enjoyed the Electric Light Orchestra. Mike Edwards and his music will live on.
Martha
September 8, 2010
Thank you Mike Edwards for sharing yourself through the universal language of music.
To his family, sincere condolences on you loss, God's gain.....
September 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Edwards Family in their time of grief.
At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Cor. 4:7) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
A Friend
Kelly Bellamy
September 8, 2010
What a terrible shame. I wish his friends and family well. Thankfully, he will live on through his music- some of the very best of the 70's, and even still today. RIP, Mike Edwards
Judy Johnson
September 8, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Peace. His music will live on.
Susan Hutchison
September 8, 2010
Your Music will LIVE ON A Fan of ELO
Kathy Morrison
September 8, 2010
To the Edwards family : I am so sorry for your loss. Mike lit up the world with his music. And that light shines on and on and on....Peace !
Patricia A Jublikhan PC
September 8, 2010
Mike,
I'm sorry about the accident.
XOXO,
Patty
Phillip Manville
September 8, 2010
As a huge fan of ELO, I thank God for allowing Mike to share his musical gift with the rest of the world. I pray that he give strength and comfort to Mike's family as only he can. God Bless.
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
September 8, 2010
R.I.P.
Jennifer Imperato
September 8, 2010
Dear Family & friends of Mike Edwards , He had something that was magical in his talent . So sorry for your loss, Respectfully, Jennifer Imperato
The Greenman Family
September 8, 2010
Mike Edwards you will be missed by all your fans and the the fans of ELO. The best music ever, here's to you.
Shirley
September 8, 2010
I am sorrry for your loss, may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.
Andrew Hoover
September 8, 2010
ELO was an important part of my growing-up. I played lots of their songs as a young disc jockey. How odd that, when I awakened this morning, "Strange Magic" was in my head . . . and now I read this. God bless you, Mike, and thank you for the great tunes. The cello is a heavenly instrument . . . hope there's one with your name on it.
Andrew
Columbus, Ohio
M H
September 8, 2010
Ecclesiastes 9:11 says that unforeseen occurrence befall us, including the death of a loved one. Psalms 147:3 says the God will heal our broken hearts.
Carl Phillips
September 8, 2010
My condolences to the Edwards family. I have been a big fan of ELO and will treasure every album I have especially with Mike's work. Mike's memories will live on.
AVAY LAUGER
September 8, 2010
To Mr.Edwards Family...
Please know the LIGHT will never go out, it will shine in the hearts of many.
May you find comfort in knowing the world mourns with you.
PEACE*~
Jay Kessler
September 7, 2010
I loved ELO's music as a teenager. Strange magic to run into a hay bale. Best wishes to his family and friends.
Carl Phillips
September 7, 2010
I was a big fan of ELO and I still enjoy the albums (cds). You will be missed Mike.
Renee Parker
September 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Mike Edwards,
I have always been a huge fan of ELO and am saddened to hear of Mike's transendence to the next life. I will think of him every time I listen to my early ELO albums.
Jackie Ghilino
September 7, 2010
One of my most favorite bands & memories of my youth...and still today...such a talented group...even my kid's generation love their music... my heartfelt sympathy to ELO & Mike's family...their music will live forever...and so will his spirit...God Bless & may he rock in Heaven with all the other great musicians that have gone before him.
R Golay
September 7, 2010
To the the family of Mike Edwards - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Mike will be missed by many.
Shelby
September 7, 2010
I have lots of pleasant memories from my teen years listening to ELO. (Evil Woman's my favorite). Thank you to the Edwards Family for sharing Mike's gift of music with the rest of the world. Peace Be With You
Bobby Bailey
September 7, 2010
your music will live on in all of us
Cheryl Orio
September 7, 2010
I love your music. You will live forever in millions of fans hearts. God Bless your family.
Bill
September 7, 2010
Although i never knew mike personally, i knew him through the wonderful music of ELO. This was truely a tragic accident that has left his loved ones with an empty spot in their hearts. The scriptures give us the assurance that we will see our loved ones again just the way we remember them in our memories.I look forward to meeting Mike in person in the near future.
Bill
Thomas Hardie
September 7, 2010
Rest in peace Mike,ELO was one of my favorite 70's bands,you will be missed by many.God bless your family and friends.
Dwayne Cales
September 7, 2010
Gone but never forgotten. I cherish the memories of seeing him in concert. God bless him and those he left behind.
C.E. Z
September 7, 2010
R.I.P.
C.E. Z.
September 7, 2010
RIP
Lee
September 7, 2010
Mike, you will be missed my friend. ELO and yourself provided many hours of listening pleasure in my youth and now. Godspeed.
TAMMY KEETON
September 7, 2010
sept 7. 2010 RIP MIKE EDWARDS MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I ALSO GREW UP ON YOUR MUSIC, YOUR BAND IS AWESOME. NOW YOUR ROCKING OUT IN HEAVEN WITH JOHN BONHAM AND JIMMY HENDRIX AND ALL OF THE OTHER ROCK STARS. LOVE TAMMY KEETON YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
September 7, 2010
REST IN PEACE
cruz family
September 7, 2010
sorry to hear the tragic accident of the talented mike edwards of ELO band ...thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends ,and fans ....he will be missed .....teresa cruz athens ga (usa)
Bob Gates
September 7, 2010
Sorry
Grace Mologni
September 7, 2010
very sorry to hear that incident. Condolences for his family!
L O'Brien
September 7, 2010
I truly loved your music, and still listen to it. It makes me smile everytime I hear a ELO song, even when I just want to cry. You will truly be missed.
Matt Menefee
September 7, 2010
I loved your music and still listen to it. It always makes me feel good. RIP Mr Edwards. You left a great legacy.
September 7, 2010
you will be missed...loved the music from elo
September 7, 2010
My sincere condolences to the family.
(Ecclesiastes 9:11) “. . .time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all. . .”
Victoria~
September 7, 2010
restinpeace
Mike Edwards
cya in the afterlife~
cindy bolton
September 7, 2010
"You will be missed by a generation of those who love your music."
Cindy (Westminster,Co)
Sandy Suzuki
September 7, 2010
My condolences to his family I was a fan of ELO I saw them when I was in High School which was his time frame. Sorry for your loss.
christopher mcpeck
September 7, 2010
i grew up with you music , and i listen to it all the time , you will be missed
Earl
September 7, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
vicki buoy
September 7, 2010
Rest in peace sir. You will be remembered.
September 7, 2010
You will be missed
Lee Green
September 7, 2010
Rest In Peace My Friend. I love ELO, I turn to stone since you are gone!
Cheryl Jansch
September 7, 2010
Your music will live on!
Crissy Lewis
September 7, 2010
The world has lost another wonderful musician. he will be missed..
t b
September 7, 2010
I will miss your music. God bless his family and friends during this time of sorrow.
Sharon
September 7, 2010
I am saddened to know that one of the greatest Uk bands ever will never be complete again. I grew up on their music and they are still part of my life.
My condolences to Mike's family and friends. Sharon
DONNIE MILLSAP
September 7, 2010
ILL MISS YOU FOR EVER AND THE MUSIC YOU MADE WILL LIVE ON.
cindy
September 7, 2010
rip mike you will be miss
cindy
judy houston
September 7, 2010
what a shame, i always liked ELO...now he is playing with the rest of the ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN band...
Victoria~Andrew
September 7, 2010
our condolences
to the Edwards family
Circle of many friend
in the music legacy
GodBless you rip~
Rob Jettisen
September 7, 2010
Condolences to the family of Mike Edwards.
September 7, 2010
amen!! E.L.O. brought great music and memories to me. R.I.P
September 7, 2010
Your music will bless many long after you are gone. RIP
Nancye Dudley
September 7, 2010
The ELO community is heartbroken. Mike, you are missed.
teri
September 7, 2010
So sorry to hear of this accident. Your music made alot of difference in my life. RIP and God Bless all of your family and friends
Nancye Dudley
September 7, 2010
The ELO community is heartbroken by this news. Mike, you are missed.
Hope White
September 7, 2010
I am sorrry to hear about this. I have always thought that band had a very special sound. Enjoy playing your instrument in heaven, my friend.
Hope
Jon
September 7, 2010
RIP, your music made a lot of our lives richer....
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