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mickp 11:02 pm UTC 02/23/09 |
| In reply to: | NJC: ELO Bassist Dies - Dr_Rock 08:49 am UTC 02/23/09 |
| Thanks for thinking of him This clip is great http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LxUKa4kB6o&feature=related Saw him on the time tour in 81/82 and then a few times in Elo part 2 (which, with the Orchestra, has been going on longer than elo). Its music that needs ot be heard and elo 2 / orchestra have done a great job over the years > Nothing at all to do with Jim but I know several members > of the board are ELO fans so I thought I'd post this from > the Classic Rock website: > > ELO bassist Kelly Groucutt has died after suffering a > heart attack at age 63. > > A statement on Groucott’s official website says: > > ‘It is with great sadness that I have to inform the fans > that Kelly Groucutt died on the afternoon of 19th February > 2009 of a heart attack. > > ‘Our hearts and thoughts go out to Anna and Kelly’s > family. He touched all of our lives with his love, > kindness and generosity as well as his talent for music > and song. > > ‘He was a true and wonderful friend who loved every second > of life and he will be greatly missed by us all.’ > > Groucutt was bassist for the Electric Light Orchestra > between 1974 and 1983. > | |
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