Christopher North, Founding Keyboardist of Ambrosia, Passes Away

Christopher North, Founding Keyboardist of Ambrosia, Passes Away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: April 04 2026

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  • Christopher North, founding keyboardist of American rock band Ambrosia, died on March 30, 2026, at age 75.
  • He passed away after battling pneumonia for nearly three weeks in hospital.
  • Known as the “Hammond B3 King”, he shaped the band’s progressive and soft rock sound.
  • His iconic performances featured in hits like “How Much I Feel” and “Biggest Part of Me”.
  • North co-founded Ambrosia in 1970 and contributed to the yacht rock genre.
  • He had earlier survived throat cancer and a serious car accident in 2025.
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