The Moodies were (and are) kind of the "foundation band" of my music-listening journey. From the late 60s through...well, now... they're a core part of any playlist I assemble (excluding a few that are pure baroque/classical, or just jazz). From cuts on Days of Future Passed through English Sunset, there are gems on every album. Pinder's contributions are a good part of that.
RIP.
[It's news like this that reminds me I'm getting on. These guys were touring when I was a teenager. They're really not passing prematurely; they're just scouting the path ahead for those of us coming (not very far) behind.]