R.I.P. Chick Corea (1941-2021)

[Low Spark of Lyman]

Jazz keyboardist Chick Corea has passed away at the age of 79.

Corea was one of several keyboardists who worked with Miles Davis in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He formed the fusion band Return to Forever in 1970, where he composed tunes such as "La Fiesta", "Spain" and "500 Miles High". He also did "Windows", which has appeared on an album by The Weather Channel (i.e. Local on the 8s).

 

[Vuxovich]

I am sure that he was definitely not the victim of the COVID-19.

 

[Low Spark of Lyman]

I am sure that he was definitely not the victim of the COVID-19.

I read that it was cancer.

 

[Darklordavaitor]

I've seen someone consider Chick the Eddie Van Halen of the fusion scene, which seems like an app comparison. A huge, versatile talent who will surely be missed, RIP

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

May he rest in peace.

 

[Low Spark of Lyman]

I've seen someone consider Chick the Eddie Van Halen of the fusion scene, which seems like an app comparison. A huge, versatile talent who will surely be missed, RIP

That's interesting to know.

Even though I was born well after the '70s, I'm a huge fan of the Fender Rhodes sound. Corea's work with the instrument is one of my favorites, along with that of Herbie Hancock.