Tributes have poured in for the late Mike Pinder, who was a founding member of legendary rock band The Moody Blues. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer passed away at the age of 82 and is survived by his three children.
Mike Pinder had three children from his marriages to Donna Roth and Tara Lee. His eldest son, Daniel Pinder, was born on November 23, 1971, and is an English musician based in Wimbledon, London.
Daniel has worked on music production and editing for various film and TV scores, including popular titles like Thor: Ragnarok and Captain America: Civil War.
Following in their father’s musical footsteps, Mike’s two younger sons, Matt and Michael Pinder, formed the rock duo known as The Pinder Brothers.
Based in Sacramento, California, the siblings have expressed their admiration for The Moody Blues, as well as other iconic bands like Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Simon & Garfunkel.
The family’s musical legacy lives on through the talents of Mike Pinder’s children, each carving out their own path in the music industry.
The late keyboardist’s contributions to music history and the impact of his work continue to be celebrated by fans and peers alike.