Edwards, Mike b. May 31, 1948 d. September 3, 2010 Musician. He was the original cellist with the music group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). He began his music career initially as a vocalist, performing in a BBC production of "Carmen" while a child. He later learned to play the cello, receiving training in classical music, while studying at the Royal Academy of Music. As a founding member of ELO from the group's inception in 1972 until his departure in 1975, Edwards contributed instrumentally on their self-titled debut album, followed by "ELO...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Bidwell Woodland Natural Burial Ground, Rattery, Devon, England