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Pinder was renowned for his technological contributions to rock music, most notably in the development and emergence of the Mellotron in 1960s rock music. In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues. He was the last surviving member of the group's original lineup.
Learn how Mike Pinder, the founder of the Moody Blues, became the first to use the Mellotron, a keyboard instrument that played recorded tapes of sounds. Discover how he improved and customized the Mellotron for his music and how it influenced other artists.
The Moody Blues keyboardist Mike Pinder used it extensively on the band's 1967 album Days of Future Passed as well as the group's following six albums. The Mellotron became common in progressive rock, used by groups such as King Crimson, Yes and Genesis.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Pinder was the last surviving founding member of the Rock Hall-inducted band and a pioneer of the Mellotron, a keyboard instrument that enabled him to create orchestral sounds. He co-wrote and played on the band's classic songs, such as \"Nights in White Satin\" and \"Late Lament\".
Apr 25, 2024 · Mike Pinder, the last surviving founding member of the Moody Blues, whose innovative use of the Mellotron — a predecessor of the sampler — helped make the band a pioneer of progressive rock,...
Apr 29, 2024 · Mike Pinder, co-founder of the Moody Blues whose work on the Mellotron became their signature sound – obituary. He had been employed as a Mellotron tester so was well-placed to handle the...
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