The keyboardist for the soft rock group Ambrosia, Christopher North, has died at 75.
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The death of the band's founding member was confirmed in a Facebook post on March 30.
Ambrosia was known for the adult-contemporary hits "Biggest Part of Me." Other hits include "How Much I Feel" and "You're the Only Woman (You & I)."
North founded the group in Los Angeles in 1970. The other co-founders include lead vocalist and guitarist David Pack, bassist Joe Puerta, and drummer Burleigh Drummond.
Ambrosia Said North Was a "Keyboard Wizard"
Ambrosia paid tribute to North with a lengthy social media post that detailed his contributions to the group.
"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. A founding member since 1970, he was a keyboard wizard who brought an unmatched intensity and emotional depth to every performance," the band wrote.
"We will always remember 'Northwind' for his fiery, 'intense' stage presence—a legacy that began when he was first discovered playing in a dimly lit room, his organ topped with a bottle of wine," it added. "Even as he faced health challenges in recent years, including a brave and successful battle with throat cancer, his spirit remained tied to the music and the fans he loved.
"Christopher North's work did more than just fill airwaves; it created "aural landscapes" that balanced virtuosity with soulful, radio-friendly hooks. We celebrate a true craftsman of the classic rock era whose lush piano lines and soaring organ swells will remain timeless.
"He was truly one of a kind, and loved dearly by his fans and bandmates. RIP, Brother Chris, forever and ever in our hearts..."
North's cause of death is unknown. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2024, but after a successful fight, was hospitalized again with pneumonia.
Ambrosia Lost Another Founder Last Year
Pack died last October. The band's lead vocalist and guitarist was hit by an "out of control speeding car while walking into a restaurant." He was 73.
