I was only thinking about Richard recently as I hadn't heard much about his health issues.
Richard and Jeff were so musically entwined in the wonderful Electric Light Orchestra.
A quiet and unassuming man but he had so much talent and imagination, that Jeff relied heavily on his ability to bring his song writing alive.
He was and is an important part of my life, as ELO are my first love in music.
So sad to read this news.
But thankful we had Richard's skill to help make ELO come alive.
RIP Dear Richard.