Mik Kaminski

Rock violinist, Electric Light Orchestra

Mik Kaminski - Rock violinist, Electric Light Orchestra
Born

September 2nd, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English musician and rock violinist, contributed to the formation and sound of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). ELO became widely recognized for blending orchestral instruments with rock music, achieving significant commercial success. The combination of electric strings and traditional rock elements characterized many of their hits.

Played violin for Electric Light Orchestra

Contributed to the album 'Out of the Blue'

Performed in the hit single 'Mr. Blue Sky'

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