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OBITUARY: Elo Bass Player Kelly Groucutt Dies

Kelly Groucutt, former bass player with 1970s rock hitmakers ELO, died Feb. 19 in Worcester, central England, after having a heart attack. He was 63. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1971 by local musicians Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood, ELO -- short for Electric Light Orchestra -- combined rock 'n roll with orchestral arrangements replete with string sections, choirs and symphonic sweep...

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23:08 on February 21 2009

OBITUARY: Elo Bass Player Kelly Groucutt Dies

All About Jazz — Kelly Groucutt, former bass player with 1970s rock hitmakers ELO, died Feb. 19 in Worcester, central England, after having a heart attack. He was 63. Formed in Birming... more info

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