The Moody Blues facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Moody Blues
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The Moody Blues at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 1970; from left to right: Mike Pinder, Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, Ray Thomas, John Lodge.
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The Moody Blues are a famous rock band from England. They started in Birmingham in 1964. The first members were keyboard player Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas (who played many instruments), guitarist Denny Laine, drummer Graeme Edge, and bass player Clint Warwick.
The band first became known for their rhythm and blues music. Later, some members changed. The main group became Pinder, Thomas, Edge, guitarist Justin Hayward, and bass player John Lodge. This group stayed together for a long time, especially during their most famous period in the early 1970s.
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Their Unique Sound
The Moody Blues became very special with their second album, Days of Future Passed. This album came out in 1967. It mixed rock music with classical music. This made them pioneers in new music styles like art rock and progressive rock.
Many people called this album a "landmark" because it was one of the first successful concept albums. A concept album tells a story or has a main theme throughout all its songs.
Touring and Changes
The band toured a lot in the early 1970s. Then, they took a break from 1974 to 1977. When they started playing again, Mike Pinder left the group. Patrick Moraz, a keyboard player from Switzerland, joined in 1978.
In the 1980s, their music changed to a more electronic sound, called synth-pop. They released The Other Side of Life in 1986. This album helped them achieve a special record. They were the first band to have their first three top 10 songs in the United States in three different decades.
Ray Thomas, one of the original members, played less in the 1980s. But he made more music after Patrick Moraz left in 1991. Ray Thomas then left the band in 2002.
Recent Years and Achievements
The band's most recent album is December, released in 2003. It is a collection of Christmas songs. They kept touring through the 2000s. Today, they still get together for special shows, short tours, and music cruises.
The Moody Blues have many popular songs. Some of their most successful ones include "Go Now", "Nights in White Satin", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Question", and "Your Wildest Dreams".
The band has sold over 70 million albums around the world. Many of their albums became "platinum" or "gold," meaning they sold a lot of copies. In 2018, The Moody Blues were honored by being added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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A pub in Birmingham, pictured in 2005.
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The band's line-up from 1978 to 1990. From left to right: Patrick Moraz, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward and John Lodge.
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Justin Hayward and John Lodge performing live in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: The Moody Blues para niños
