Having grown up around ‘old school’ musicians (those who actually wrote original compositions and oftentimes spent much of their lives studying music in prestigious conservatories), some of whom enjoyed considerable success, I believe that I can go out on a limb and suggest that most likely all of the members of ELO would be absolutely thrilled and deeply touched to know that their music had touched the hearts of your family and had perhaps brought a bit of sunshine and happiness into the very darkest moments of your lives.
The musicians I have known who have been commercially successful enjoyed the money and fame to be sure, but after the thrill of their success became an everyday thing, what really made their eyes brighten up was to learn that their music had truly touched someone and brought some joy into the world.
Well said. I agree.