The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues were originally a British rhythm and blues-based band; they later became best known for psychedelic music and early progressive rock.

The Moody Blues originated in Birmingham, England. At the time, Ray Tho

The Moody Blues were originally a British rhythm and blues-based band; they later became best known for psychedelic music and early progressive rock.

The Moody Blues originated in Birmingham, England. At the time, Ray Thomas, John Lodge, and Michael Pinder were members of El Riot & the Rebels, a regionally popular band. El Riot disbanded when Lodge went to technical college and Pinder left to join the army. Pinder then rejoined Thomas to form the Krew Cats and had moderate success. The pair recruited Denny Laine, Graeme Edge and Clint Warwick, appearing as the Moody Blues for the first time in Birmingham in 1964.