Moody Blues

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Moody Blues standing on a bridge
The Moody Blues on their albums, Charles Manson, and the mood-altering magic of Nights In White Satin

By Peter Makowski Published

The Moody Blues were just another British R&B band. Then they got into some old clothes, mind-expanding drugs and lashings of Mellotron… and helped invent prog rock

Bands & Artists
John Lodge
When John Lodge accepted there’d be no more Moody Blues music

By Malcolm Dome Published

Bassist, vocalist, songwriter and proud Brummie on tempering his solo plans because the band came first, why a memoir wasn’t on his list, and knowing very well that a light year is a measure of distance

Bands & Artists
John Lodge – Love Conquers All EP
John Lodge’s Love Conquers All EP will pleasantly trigger Moody Blues fans

By Chris Roberts Published

Yes’ Jon Davison is among the guests as bassist/singer limbers up for a return to the road after suffering a stroke

Albums
Barclay James Harvest in 1975
By the time Barclay James Harvest upset The Moody Blues, they already had form

By Malcolm Dome Published

They didn’t mingle with fellow prog pioneers and didn’t clamour for stardom – but co-founder Les Holroyd argues they were highly successful where it mattered

Bands & Artists
Justin Hayward
Moody Blues singer Justin Hayward announces Forever Autumn tour for October

By Jerry Ewing Published

"British music fans have a special place in the world of music, and I’m privileged that my songs are a part of that," Haywards says as he announces October dates

Concerts & Shows
John Lodge
John Lodge brings his Days Of Future Passed - Bringing it Home show to the UK for the very first time

By Jerry Ewing Published

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge announces UK tour dates for April

Concerts & Shows
John Lodge
John Lodge gets in the festive mood with brand new single Love Will Conquer All

By Jerry Ewing Published

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge will release new extended EP Love Conquers All in February

Tracks & Singles
A Mellotron, and inside a Mellotron
The heavenly harmony of the spheres: A beginner's guide to the Mellotron in six essential songs

By Paul Henderson Published

The official sound of prog, made in Birmingham

Tracks & Singles
Decca Psych
Reissued compilation shines light on Decca's heavier psychedelic era

By Jerry Ewing Published

The Psychedelic Scene will be released on vinyl for the very first time in October

Albums
Deram artists The Moody Blues
The maverick attitude that built Decca’s offshoot Deram into a label that pioneered prog

By Mike Barnes Published

Pye Hastings, Davy O’List and others recall the company that aimed for an audience of “groovy people” and backed The Moody Blues, Caravan, The Move, Camel, Procol Harum and others

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