Christopher North, Ambrosia's Hammond B3 King, Passes at 75

0:00On March 31st, Christopher North, the founding keyboardist for the Prague and Soft Rock band Ambrosia, has passed away at 75. Ambrosia shared the news on Facebook, calling him the Hammond B-3 King, who shaped their signature sound on hits like Biggest Part of Me, and you're the only woman. North beat throwcanser last year after a 2024 diagnosis, but faced more challenges, including getting hit by a speeding car in October, 20-25. And then battling pneumonia. The band praised his unmasked intensity and emotional death, saying his organ were created timeless oral landscapes that defined a generation of classic rock. David Pack, Ambrosia's former lead singer, remembered North's wild stage energy, like bledying his hands on the keys during ferocious performances. North started gigging in San Francisco in the 60s, and Ambrosia formed around him in 1970, after spotting his epic set. He helped drive their gold certified album 180 in 1980, with those top singles pushing them to new heights, though he stepped away.

1:04Briefly in the late 70s, due to health issues, reunions kept the music alive for decades, and his contributions to other projects, like Tendrum and Doris Tributes Indoor. North Lush Keys will echo on, a true craftsman gone too soon. From the world of music, powered by AI, this is Music News Today.