The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues were formed in 1964 in Birmingham England. The first lineup consisted of Denny Laine, Clint Warwick, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, and Greame Edge. Once Laine and Warwick left the band, they were respectfully replaced by Justin Hayward and John Lodge.

Their 1967 album Days of Future Passed was revealed as a concept album talking about the full day and featuring The London Festival Orchestra.

The Moody Blues line-up remained unchanged between 1967 and 1972, consisting of Justin Hayward on guitar, John Lodge on bass, Mike Pinder on Mellotron, Ray Thomas on flute, and Greame Edge on drums. Once The Moody Blues returned from a hiatus which was between 1974 and 1977, Mike Pinder left the band after releasing Octave. Pinder would be replaced by former Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz who would be part of the band between 1978 and 1991.

By the 90's, The Moody Blues were Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas, and Graeme Edge. By 2002, Ray Thomas retired from the band and in 2018, Ray Thomas passed away at the age of 76. That same year they were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Greame Edge passed away in 2021 at the age of 80.

Discography

 * Studio albums
 * The Magnificent Moodies (1965, UK) / Go Now: The Moody Blues #1 (1965, US)
 * Days of Future Passed (1967)
 * In Search of the Lost Chord (1968)
 * On the Threshold of a Dream (1969)
 * To Our Children's Children's Children (1969)
 * A Question of Balance (1970)
 * Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1971)
 * Seventh Sojourn (1972)
 * Octave (1978)
 * Long Distance Voyager (1981)
 * The Present (1983)
 * The Other Side of Life (1986)
 * Sur la Mer (1988)
 * Keys of the Kingdom (1991)
 * Strange Times (1999)
 * December (2003)