The Moody Blues were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1964, initially consisting of keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, guitarist Denny Laine, drummer Graeme Edge and bassist Clint Warwick. The group came to prominence playing rhythm and blues. They made some changes in musicians but settled on a line-up of Pinder, Thomas, Edge, guitarist Justin Hayward and bassist John Lodge, who stayed together for most of the band's "classic era" into the early 1970s. Edge was the group's sole continuous member throughout their entire history. Their second album, Days of Future Passed, which was released in 1967, was a fusion of rock with classical music which established the band as pioneers in the development of art rock and progressive rock. It has been described as a "landmark" and "one of the first successful concept albums". The group toured extensively through the early 1970s, then took an extended hiatus from 1974 until 1977.
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, art rock, psychedelia, pop rock, symphonic rock, proto-prog, R&B (early) |
| Years active | 1964–1974, 1977–2018 |
| Labels | Decca, London, Rocket, Deram, Threshold, A.K.A, Polydor, Universal |
| Past members | Graeme Edge, Denny Laine, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Clint Warwick, Rodney Clark, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Patrick Moraz |
| Official Website | http://MoodyBluesToday.com |
About The Moody Blues
English rock band who were considered to be pioneers of the art rock and progressive rock sub genres. Some of their most popular songs are "Go Now," "Nights in White Satin," and "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)." The disbanded in the late 70s but toured reunited and toured until 2018.
Achievement of The Moody Blues
In 2017, they were announced as inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Moody Blues
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Latest information about The Moody Blues updated on January 09 2023.
