Cleveland, OH (June 14, 2018) – The 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available on July 1 to stream internationally on Prime Video. Tune in to stream the star-studded night available for the first time to rock fans in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and again for fans in Japan and South America.
The 2018 Induction Ceremony took place on April 14 at Public Auditorium in Cleveland and honored this year’s Rock & Roll inductees: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The show has been made available to Prime members through the 
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the slate of artists that will be on hand at Cleveland Public's Hall to induct the 
After a sold-out, four-night premiere at Wynn Las Vegas this winter, The Moody Blues will make their return to the Encore Theater this fall. Fans can experience a special nine-night extended engagement of the critically acclaimed Days of Future Passed 50th Anniversary Tour throughout September and select dates in October.
Following their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this April, Moody Blues members Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge will once again take the stage inside the intimate Encore Theater to present their musical masterpiece, Days of Future Passed, in full. Played in two parts, the historic tour includes a set of the band’s greatest rock anthems, followed by a performance of the bestselling album in its entirety.
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Presales, including VIP Packages, will begin Wednesday, March 14th 10am PT. Public on sale begins Friday, March 16th at 10am PT.
One of the highlights of the last few years has been cruising the Caribbean on a Moody Blues Cruise with all our fans, familiar faces I’ve seen for so many years. I enjoy walking around the ship and the wonderful interaction with you all, it’s very special. Sadly for me there is not a Moody Blues Cruise in 2019 but why not join me on the ‘Cruise to the Edge’, Feb 4th – 9th, and we can “keep the faith” together.
- John Lodge
It is with profound sorrow and sadness that Cherry Red Records and Esoteric Recordings regret to announce that Ray Thomas, founder member, flautist and vocalist of the Moody Blues, passed away suddenly at his home in Surrey on Thursday 4th January 2018.
"My heartfelt condolences to Ray's family. All my thoughts are with them, and I send them my love. Ray was a kind, generous and 'giving' musician and friend through all those magical years for the group, and I treasure all the music we made together".
-Justin Hayward
"Ray and I have been on this magical journey through life together since we were 14...two young kids from Birmingham who reached for the stars...and we made it together. El Riot you will always be by my side."
-John Lodge
We are deeply shocked by his passing and will miss his warmth, humour and kindness. It was a privilege to have known and worked with him and our thoughts are with his family and his wife Lee at this sad time.
Born in Stourport-on-Severn on 29th December 1941, Ray was a member of various Birmingham Blues and Soul groups in the early 1960s, notably with El Riot and the Rebels, who also featured John Lodge and Mike Pinder at various stages in their existence. Ray formed The Krew Cats with Mike Pinder in 1963 and the group performed on the Hamburg club scene that year. Returning to Birmingham, Thomas and Pinder formed the Moody Blues with Denny Laine, Graeme Edge and Clint Warwick. The band signed to Decca Records and enjoyed a worldwide hit with their cover of Bessie Banks’ “Go Now” in January 1965.
In October 1966 the Moody Blues line-up changed with the recruitment of Justin Hayward and John Lodge to replace the departing Denny Laine and Clint Warwick. The musical style of the group changed dramatically with the incorporation of the Mellotron into their sound, along with Ray’s evocative flute playing.
The band’s 1967 single “Nights in White Satin” (from the ground breaking album “Days of Future Passed” - a number one album in the USA in 1972) was graced by a magical flute solo from Ray, contributing to the evocative arrangement of the song.
Over seven albums released between 1967 and 1972 the Moody Blues enjoyed major success, and each album was graced with compositions by Ray such as “Legend of a Mind” (about the psychedelic champion Timothy Leary), “Eternity Road”, “And the Tide Rushes In” and “For My Lady”.
In the mid 1970s Ray recorded two successful solo albums; “From Mighty Oaks” (1975) and “Hopes Wishes and Dreams” (1976). The Moody Blues success continued into the 1980s. Ray’s song “Veteran Cosmic Rocker” (from 1981’s “Long Distance Voyager”) highlighted Ray’s marvellous sense of humour.
Ray remained with the Moody Blues until 2002 when he retired from the band due to health issues. Despite mobility issues, Ray continued to play and record occasionally, contributing a new song, “The Trouble with Memories” to a 2010 boxed set release of his two solo albums and more recently to the John Lodge album “10,000 Light Years Ago” in 2014. In 2017 it was announced that the members of the Moody Blues, including Ray Thomas, were to be inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Up until the moment he learned the Moody Blues were entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, frontman Justin Hayward spent almost no time thinking about the institution. "On Friday, I couldn't have cared less," he says. "On Saturday, when I found out we were in, I was thinking, 'Wow, this is amazing!' But I'm still a committed European. I sometimes wish I was an American and could get really excited about it." But he's still excited enough to plan a trip to Cleveland in April for the ceremony, which could include a reunion with his former bandmates Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder. We spoke with Hayward about the honor, his thoughts on his fellow inductees and their hysterical guest spot on The Simpsons in 1999.
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33RD ANNUAL ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY TO BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2018 AT PUBLIC AUDITORIUM IN CLEVELAND, OHIO
Los Angeles, CA (Dec. 13, 2017)—The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced this morning that rock legends The Moody Blues will be inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Current members Justin Hayward (lead guitar, vocals), John Lodge (bass guitar, vocals) and Graeme Edge (drums); will receive the honor alongside former members Ray Thomas (flute/vocals) and Mike Pinder (keyboard/mellotron/vocals). The Moody Blues are one of five 2018 Inductees including Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits and Nina Simone,. Award for early Influence goes to Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 Induction Ceremony will be televised on HBO, and a radio broadcast on SiriusXM.
Says Justin Hayward: "I’m extremely grateful to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, first for creating the supreme temple to all that has brought endless joy into my life since I was a small boy, and now, after all these years, for including us. It’s a privilege to be celebrated in the same building, on the same street even, as my own heroes - Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers - and now, at last, with us, my heroine Nina Simone. But all the thanks must go to The Moody Blues fans for giving us a wonderful, wonderful life in music - our induction has now validated the music they so love, and I’m so, so pleased, for us all. Yippee!"
Says John Lodge: “The fans are the heart of the Moody Blues -- their faith, support and love have moved mountains. Their voices have been heard, and I am proud to say, “we have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.” Thank you to American Radio for keeping the faith in the Moody Blues, and to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame for our induction.”
Says Graeme Edge: “I want to thank all of my peers who bestowed the honor of voting us in. Most of all, I’d like to thank all of our fans who have supported us over the years, and have steadfastly stood by us. I would also like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame foundation for putting a cap on my career; one that continues to astonish me with its gifts.
A limited number of pre-sale tickets are available for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members in advance of the public sale date. To be eligible for the member pre-sale opportunity, you must be an active Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member by December 31, 2017. Supporters of the Donor Circle by December 31, 2017 can access VIP packages and premium balcony tickets immediately. Additional public ticket details and pre-sale offers will be announced in January.
Fans can pre-order exclusive 2018 Inductee t-shirts now at rockhall.com/store and receive 18% off their order. The Rock Hall store is also offering fans 10% off regular items and free shipping for a limited time.
The Moody Blues recently announced upcoming 2018 dates of their special live tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their iconic, 1967 landmark album, DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED. The tour begins on January 10 in Hollywood, Florida, continuing through January 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the band will complete a run of four shows at the Wynn Las Vegas. Titled DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED – 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, the tour kicked off earlier this year, and features the band performing their greatest hits in the first half, and DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED performed in the second half.
PBS also premiered The Moody Blues’ “Days of Future Passed Live” nationwide on November 25 recorded at Toronto’s Sony Centre during this year’s DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED – 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (check local listings); and Ume released The Moody Blues’ 
November 2017 is the 50th Anniversary of The Moody Blues' "Days of Future Passed", one of the first albums to fuse rock music with an orchestra, DOFP is now regarded as one of the albums that gave birth to Progressive Rock.
The Moody Blues’ classic album ‘Days Of Future Passed’ is out now as a remastered 2CD / DVD set with a host of extras. Also, the original album is available again on 180gram vinyl. Please follow the links to order your copy
Due for release on 17th November 2017 comes the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the Moody Blues’ Days Of Future Passed. This 2CD/DVD deluxe set includes the full original 1967 stereo mix, which is being released on CD here for the first time. Due to a damaged master tape of the original mix, the album had been remixed in stereo in 1972 and since then it is this later mix, which has been used on all CD reissues. Now that technology allows for the original master to be repaired, the album can be fully represented on CD1 of the set for the first time as well as on the 180gm vinyl. The vinyl version also contains a download code. This new set also includes a 5.1 surround sound mix derived from the original 1972 Quad mix. Additionally the DVD comprises previously unreleased video footage of the band performing three key tracks from the album at MIDEM on 24th January 1968, eight weeks after its release. The 2CD/DVD set includes a poster designed by Ray Thomas.
Days Of Future Passed was the Moody Blues’ landmark second album and is widely considered to have formally marked the beginning of their psychedelic era. Featuring the London Festival Orchestra, this richly orchestrated album followed in the wake of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s and Magical Mystery Tour but was in itself a unique and highly original piece of work. The album, of course, included the hits Tuesday Afternoon and the ever-enduring Nights In White Satin, thus rightfully recognising The Moody Blues as true pioneers in the development of progressive rock.
The Moody Blues have been at the forefront of the UK’s classic rock music scene for over forty years and have continued to be a mainstay of concert stages, recording studios and the airwaves to the present day. During their immensely successful career, they have sold, according to the band’s files, in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been the recipients of numerous prestigious awards.
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In September 2016, John Lodge, legendary bass player, song writer and vocalist of The Moody Blues, embarked on a solo tour for the first time in his 50+ year career. John, and his 10,000 Light Years Band, travelled around England, without the huge support team he would normally have with the Moody Blues, playing smaller venues, visiting new places, and the response took his breath way.
The last night of that tour was at the Birmingham Town Hall, John’s home town, where the concert was filmed and recorded. This show is now being released as a live album, with artwork designed by Roger Dean, and with exclusive tour merchandise from the 2016 tour, plus a few special surprises, also available (please note some of the limited edition pieces will be held back until 12pm (UK time).
John features tracks from his solo album, 10,000 Light Years Ago, and captures the heart of classic Moody Blues’ songs like ‘I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),’ ‘Ride My See-Saw,’ ‘Isn’t Life Strange,’ and the never before played live, ‘Candle of Life,’ and more. There is also the classic Blue Jays’ song, ’Saved By The Music’.
The CD/DVD package features the full live show on both CD and DVD, with the DVD bringing an additional ‘Journey to Birmingham’ film – available in both NSTC (for US and Canada) and PAL (for Europe and Asia) DVD formats.
The Limited Edition Vinyl features the full live show in a gatefold package on heavyweight 180g red coloured double vinyl, and will be shipped later in November.
All CD/DVD and vinyl orders via pledge come with a free download of the album, available upon release.
The box set will also be available from October 20th at 
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LIMITED EDITION 180g RED VINYL DOUBLE ALBUM TO BE AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 20
JOHN LODGE: LIVE FROM BIRMINGHAM – THE 10,000 LIGHT YEARS TOUR features Lodge’s final performance on his first-ever solo tour for his album, 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO, which took place in his hometown of Birmingham in 2016. The box set will contain a CD and DVD of the full concert, in addition to a special “behind the scenes” bonus DVD covering his journey from his New York City release party, through to the final concert in Birmingham. Roger Dean created the artwork for this special project, some 40 years after he first created the artwork for John’s first solo album, NATURAL AVENUE.
Following the 2015 release of Lodge’s critically acclaimed 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO album, in which its single, "In My Mind," was nominated for “Anthem of the Year” by the influential Prog Magazine, Lodge took his new music to the stage, performing with his own band for the very first time for the UK tour.
Lodge was joined on stage by his “10,000 Light Years” band, including longtime collaborators Alan Hewitt (keyboards/music director) and Norda Mullen (flute) from The Moody Blues; Gordon Marshall (drums, formerly of The Moody Blues); Tim Maple (guitar) and Gemma Johnson (cello). The band was specially put together for the UK dates, creating a unique sound, and bringing10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO, and Lodge’s songs from The Moody Blues, to audiences never before heard in a solo arena such as “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),” “Gemini Dream,” “Ride My Seesaw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Candle of Life,” and more. He also performed the Lodge/Hayward BLUE JAYS song, “Saved By The Music.”
As a member of The Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge has spent much of his life touring the world as an integral member of the legendary rock and roll band. His first solo album was released 40 years ago, in 1977, but was never performed live. When asked what has taken him so long to get his own show on the road, Lodge was quick to point out, with a smile, that he has been busy with his "other band"…and has also been making wine! John has won several international awards for his “Krisemma” line of wines.
During Lodge’s remarkable solo and Moody Blues career, he has sold more than 70 million albums and received numerous awards, including an ASCAP Award (American Society Of Composers & Publishers); a “Soundtrack Of The Year Award”, an Ivor Novello Award, and has been voted one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet.
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John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, embarked on his first ever solo tour of the UK in 2016, and is delighted to be bringing the show to the North East USA in October and November 2017:
26th October The Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
28th October The Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Albany, NY
29th October Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill, NY
30th October Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, PA
1st November Aura, Portland, ME
2nd November The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, Plymouth, NH
3rd November Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT
5th November The Queen, Wilmington, DE
6th November Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, MD
8th November City Winery, NY, NY
Tickets going on sale soon.
Following the release of 10,000 Light Years Ago (his second solo album) in 2015, John jumped at the opportunity to take his new music to the stage. The album has received critical acclaim, and his song, ‘In My Mind,’ was nominated for “Anthem of the Year” in the influential Prog Mag.
John captures the heart of classic Moody Blues songs like “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),” “Gemini Dream,” “Ride My Seesaw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” and the never before played live, “Candle of Life,” and also performs tracks from his solo album, 10,000 Light Years Ago, together with other favourites. Joining John on stage will be his 10,000 Light Years Band, including long time collaborators Alan Hewitt (keyboards/music director) and Norda Mullen (flute) from the Moody Blues; Gordon Marshall (drums), formerly Moody Blues; and 20 time Detroit Music Award nominee guitarist Duffy King (guitar).
During the UK tour in 2016, John’s hometown concert in Birmingham was filmed and recorded and on September 7th the box set CVD/CD, with artwork designed by Roger Dean, will be launched on Pledge Music, with release to follow on October 18th. A limited double gatefold 180g red vinyl album will also be released.
As a member of The Moody Blues since 1966, John Lodge has spent much of his life touring the world, as part of a 'rock n roll band'. His first solo album was released 40 years ago in 1977, but was never performed live. When asked what has taken him so long to get his own show on the road, John was quick to point out, with a smile, that he has been busy with his "other band”…and making wine!
During his remarkable career with the Moody Blues, John Lodge has sold more than 70 million albums and received many awards from the ASCAP (American Society Of Composers & Publishers); Lodge has also won a Soundtrack Of The Year Award, been voted one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet, and won an Ivor Novello Award. He is looking forward to now bringing this solo tour to the U.S. “You go into a room with an idea…and then being able to take it on the road and perform it live, really is a massive thrill,” says John.
For anyone curious about the wine, John's Krisemma Wine has won several prestigious international awards too.
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Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, and John Lodge brought a show to the Ravinia stage that knocked out everyone who was in attendance. Two full sets of music packed with hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s were the band’s musical offerings for the evening. Without a doubt, it was a musical setting that was great to see, hear, and feel.
There is nothing like going into a concert venue to see a favorite band. The crowds of people dress in their best going out attire and get all polished up like a pretty penny. They make their way to the seats to see some good music and moments later lights finally fade and the music starts. Excitement runs through the crowd as the first notes begin.
It’s just a magical time during the summer concert season at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois. The Moody Blues only add to that magic. The legendary band came triumphantly took the stage and played a no nonsense show, having lost nothing in their fifty plus years as musicians. Their music was absolutely flawless from start to finish.
The first set contained hits from their vast catalog. They opened the show with “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)” and grabbed the attention of the audience right away. Hayward and Lodge both have amazing voices and hit every note with perfection. There wasn’t the slightest crack or imperfection in any of the performer’s voice.
Songs from the video age of the 1980’s were a big hit among the fans. “The Voice” and “Your Wildest Dreams” were definitely crowd pleasers. They kept reminding us of their amazing writing capability as their set list unfolded.
“The Story in Your Eyes” was a highlight from the first set that grabbed a few inexperienced Moody Blues fans by surprise. “Oh my God! They’re playing this song too?” If you listen to classic rock, it’s hard to not know The Moody Blues music. It’s still everywhere on the FM dial.
“Steppin’ in A Slide Zone” began with the melodic dynamic build and thrilled the more dedicated fans of this amazing band. The keyboards and guitars were blending so well in what was a great piece of ear candy. For the few that didn’t know the song, I’m guessing it had to impress them as well.
Set two was reserved for the fiftieth anniversary of Days of Future Passed. They played the album in its entirety and this is the reason a lot of people came out to see the famous band. A few people in attendance even gave up their Grateful Dead tickets to witness this once in a lifetime performance.
The monologues were prerecorded by Jeremy Irons and he nailed it. He sounded just like the original recordings. “Tuesday Afternoon” and “Nights in White Satin” were the bigger hits from the album. Getting the chance to see this composition from start to finish was a real treat. It was a musical journey that everyone will remember from the orchestral interludes to the psychedelic writings of 1967. Originally released just after the summer of love, the album is a timeless recording that will always stand out as one of the best of all time.
Graeme Edge was awesome on the drums and kept hitting them with finesse while not missing a beat. Billy Ashbaugh was an additional drummer brought on the tour to help keep the time within the show. Justin Hayward did such an amazing job on the guitar and vocals, the show wouldn’t have been the same without him while John Lodge provided the bottom end with his bass guitar and brought along some sweet vocals as well. Rounding out The Moody Blues sound, Alan Hewitt performed some amazing keyboards and vocals. Everything he did was just like the original recordings. Norda Mullen is a multi-instrumentalist who fills in so many gaps for The Moody Blues, but really stands out with her flute. The tour also included Julie Ragins, another multi-instrumentalist who just seemed to play everything. She quickly proved she wasn’t there to take up space. Together these people are the current lineup for The Moody Blues and they shouldn’t change a thing. These professional musicians stand out within their instruments of choice. They famously blend so well with one another.
The Moody Blues is just an amazing band in a live setting. Age does not seem to affect this band in a negative way, the musicians defying Father Time. Their musicianship seems to keep getting better as the years pass. It’s always a pleasure to see people refine their talents and put them on display for everyone to see. Ravinia was just a perfect setting for this nostalgic display. It was a delight for everyone who was there.