Keyboardists

The “Captain” of the 1970s hit-making soft rock duo

Founding member of the band known for “Saturday Night.”

Best known for the crossover hit “Oh Happy Day”

Steppenwolf keyboardist played on “Born To Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride.”

Influential jazz pianist and composer.

Editor’s note: Smith’s date of death was later clarified to have been April 11, 2017.

Junie Morrison was keyboardist and songwriter for Parliament-Funkadelic.

Keyboard player co-founded 1980s British synthpop band Bronski Beat.

Founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic…