Ambrosia keyboardist Christopher North has died at 75. The band said he successfully battled cancer, but was later involved in a “freak accident.”
Keyboard player Christopher North of Ambrosia performs onstage on May 23, 2015 in Bakersfield, California. Tiger Woods had painkillers in his pocket, failed field sobriety test at crash scene: sheriff’s reportHis progressive rock band, known for the 1978 hit “How Much I Feel” and 1980’s “Biggest Part of Me,” announced “Northwind’s” death on Monday night.
“Christopher North’s work did more than just fill airwaves; it created ‘aural landscapes’ that balanced virtuosity with soulful, radio-friendly hooks,” the group’s Facebook page posted. “We celebrate a true craftsman of the classic rock era whose lush piano lines and soaring organ swells will remain timeless. He was truly one of a kind, and loved dearly by his fans and bandmates.”Ambrosia is booked to play in Akron, Ohio on April 17. They performed for the Florida retirement community the Villages last week.A cause of death was not reported, though he’s said to have “faced health challenges in recent years” after successfully battling throat cancer. Musicians Chris North, Ken Stacey, Burleigh Drummond, Doug Jackson, and Joe Puerta of Ambrosia perform onstage at the weSPARK Cancer Support Center Benefit Concert at The Canyon Club on Nov. 4, 2015 in Agoura Hills, California. bandmates posted in the fall. “Now in what seemed a minor event, has transitioned into a case of pneumonia. His condition has worsened, and we need all your thoughts and prayers in hopes of helping him pull through.”“You have all been tremendous, and every uplifting message and heartfelt wish has meant so much to Chris, us, and his family,” they wrote.Exclusive: Environmental group signs deal to buy Golden Gate Fields horse track with plans to create huge new East Bay waterfront park Exclusive: Environmental group signs deal to buy Golden Gate Fields horse track with plans to create huge new East Bay waterfront parkThis Sacramento suburb is booming. Here's what you don't want to missNo Kings may have broken national record, but Bay Area numbers appear to lag from earlier protestsSwalwell accuses President Donald Trump, Kash Patel of trying to influence California governor's raceAsking Eric: I think I know why her boyfriend hasn't proposed
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