Bev Bevan pays tribute to Richard Tandy

Rest in peace, Magic Fingers.

Bev Bevan paid tribute to his former ELO bandmate Richard Tandy on BBC West Midlands Radio - 2nd May 2024.

[grahametindale]

Bev, your drumming made ELO. Without you, NO ELO.

[alextrigo]

A great loss of a key member of the "ELO sound" and we will miss you very much Richard..thanks for the music!...

[stephenpickles]

Such sad news. An amazing musician who's talent shall live on through all of those great albums. I remember getting Out of the blue on double play cassette for my 11th birthday in 1978 & playing it over & over again. RIP Richard & thank you for the music.

[fredrobinson]

Lovely tribute Bev. So sorry for you, Jeff and Richard's family, for the loss. Thanks. 😞

[jeffknight]

I've spent the day in a bit of a daze after hearing the news this morning. I've been an ELO fan since 1970 with their music helping me through my youth. My thoughts are with Richard's family and friends. Thank you, Richard, for sharing with us your amazing talent.

[Tigerwoods]

Mr Tandy thank you for all the music over the years, the soundtrack to my life.

[mikemercer]

Such a sad, huge loss for the ELO family. To say he will be missed is an understatement. RIP Richard, thank you so much for the wonderful music.

[maurimartinez]

Thank you very much... So sorry for your loss, BEV... RICHARD TANDY FOREVER!!!... 🎼🎵🎶🔝😢❤️

[marksharmanmusic]

RIP lovely talented man . Thanks for all your creativity over the years

[ChilliCheezdog]

Thank you, Richard, for being a key component of my youth.

[SJHUE]

Very sorry to hear this sad news. Richard Tandy`s keyboard playing across so many ELO albums and concerts was outstanding. RIP.

[tekvax]

Oh no! I loved Richards Playing. Loved his craft! Sad loss for everyone who ever heard him play.

[danielfisch]

Jeff Lynne is a genius and Richard was essential to much of Jeff‘s work, with ELO and solo projects. Thank you for your huge inspiration, Mr Tandy.

[anthonybutler]

I first met Richard when he played guitar in a group called Stax and whilst he was always quiet and unassuming he was a great guy and musician, I’m sure the ELO would not have been the same without him, if his funeral is in England I would appreciate any info on it R.I.P Richard a true gentleman

[lencarter]

What a sad loss to music and life in general, condolences to Richards family and friends, and Jeff lynne and band mates. R. I. P 🙏💔

[midshipcinema]

Great to see you, Bev! Thank you for that tribute to Richard. Cheers from a big fan in SoCal.

[caroll]

A sad loss to the music industry. Thank you, Richard, for the amazing talent that you shared with us for so many decades. A beautiful Brummie.

[Turtle_Zed]

I was so saddened to read this. I feel through ELO and their music, I’ve known Richard all my life and I’m 71 now.

Such a sad loss. ❤️

[JeffLynnesELOTour]

Thanks for posting! Richard Tandy was one of the best keyboardists ever! We love you Bev!

[fernandoaviles]

R.I.P. Richard Tandy😢 Love Richard &E.L.O. FOREVER❤