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Richard Tandy
1948 - 2024
Richard Tandy
1948 - 2024
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BORN
1948
DIED
2024
Richard Tandy Obituary
Richard Tandy was the longtime Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist who voiced "Mr. Blue Sky" in their song of the same name.
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Ian Ball
July 8, 2025
So sorry to hear about Richard, I spent a lot of time being rushed into hospital myself last year and only just found out about Richard passing. You were one of my hero's of ELO may you rest in peace.
Cathy Swanson
June 30, 2024
Godspeed, Richard ELO was the soundtrack of my youth. RIP
-xo Cathy in Colorado
Andrew Morris
June 4, 2024
My condolences to Richard Tandy´s family. He left us a legacy of music that will touch our hearts and bring us happiness always. Rip Richard god bless you mate. Shine on.
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Ivana aspin
May 21, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Pasquin
May 9, 2024
Your music is part of the soundtrack of my life. Thank you. Safe travels.
RR
May 5, 2024
Prayers for the Tandy family, May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Elizabeth Bell
May 3, 2024
RIP Mr.Richard
michael j. lee
May 3, 2024
god bringing a talented musician into this world his keyboard playing was simply magic
Mark Hull
May 2, 2024
This is for You Richard Fly High Mr. Blue Sky
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