https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ray-thomas-moody-blues-flautist-and-founder-dead-at-76-w515092

Red Rocks, 1992 - (Timothy Leary)

The Moody Blues made an impression on me when I was in high school (a long, long time ago).  Their sound and songs seemed to me quite unique; and their music has stood the test of time.  A friend of mine here in Asheville plays in a Moody Blues tribute band, and folks here are very appreciative of the opportunity to hear these songs again.

My older brother (before he went hardcore redneck & decided that there were 2 types of music; country & western) had all their albums from Go Now* through Seventh Sojourn (which was their 8th album, BTW); I spent much teen-age time lying on the floor with the pull-apart portable 8-track player set by my ears like headphones cranking the Moodies. 


*For our friends across the water, that was the US version of The Magnificent Moodies.


Peter (who will go out on a limb & say Ray was one of the 2 best rock flautists ever)

RIP Ray Thomas!!!!

Ray Thomas Interview!!!!!

http://www.discussionsmagazine.com/2015/01/an-exclusive-interview-with-moody-blues.html

Rest in peace. He made lovely music.

Listened to Long Distance Voyager as I drifted to sleep last night. Thinking fondly of you, Ray!

One of my favorite all time bands...RIP Ray Thomas.