ELO bassist Kelly Groucutt has died of a heart attack aged 62.

Groucutt joined the group in 1974 and remained with the band for nine years.

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Speaking to the BBC, Groucutt’s former bandmate Bev Bevan paid tribute to the bassist: “He was a larger than life character who made a huge impact on people’s lives. He was a nice man. He always took time out to talk to people and would never refuse to give anyone an autograph. It’s a great shame.”

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