Mar 31, 2026 10:21am PT

Christopher North, Founding Ambrosia Keyboardist, Dies at 75

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Christopher North, the founding keyboardist of 1970s rock band Ambrosia, has died. He was 75.

The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by the official Ambrosia account. “Fans of Ambrosia, we honor the legendary life and career of our dearest family member Christopher North, the ‘Hammond B3 King’ whose sonic architecture defined a generation of progressive and soft rock,” the statement reads. “A founding member since 1970, he was a keyboard wizard who brought an unmatched intensity and emotional depth to every performance.”