Elton John on the keyboard geniuses who blew his mind: With Zoot, you were in for a party'
Briefly

The Hammond organ felt intimidating to me, like a spacecraft I had no idea how to fly. It was daunting to face an instrument I couldn't navigate.
Zoot Money knew exactly what to do with a Hammond organ, making it growl and soar. His talent stood out on the club scene in the 60s.
After Zoot Money died, I rediscovered his version of 'The Cat' and realized how much we had played it, replicating his unique style was impossible.
The British club scene had remarkable keyboard players back then, but aside from Steve Winwood, few have become household names today.
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