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Jeff Lynne announces death of Electric Light Orchestra bandmate Richard Tandy. The ELO leader announced the death of the musician on X/Twitter on Tuesday night. Tandy was 76. ”It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my long-time collaborator and dear friend Richard Tandy. He was a remarkable musician & friend and I'll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together. Sending all my love to Sheila & the Tandy family.” Tandy joined ELO as a bass player in 1972 after the release of the band's debut album before becoming the keyboardist. Thanks to his ability to play instruments such as the Minimoog synthesiser, a Wurlitzer electric piano, the Clavinet, Mellotron and piano, ELO was able to create its signature futuristic sound. Tandy served as Lynne's right-hand man in the studio, helping to arrange strings, and worked with him on other non-ELO projects, such as the soundtrack to the 1984 movie Electric Dreams. The musician was a core member of the group alongside Lynne and Bev Bevan until it disbanded in 1986. He rejoined in 2014 when it reformed as Jeff Lynne's ELO and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his bandmates in 2017. Outside of ELO, the keyboardist was also a member of the Tandy Morgan Band alongside Dave Morgan and Martin Smith. His cause of death has not been disclosed. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT