The Moody Blues Pictures, Biography, Profile, Facts, Discography, Filmography, more.

The Moody Blues began as an R&B-influenced rock band in 1964. The members were Denny Laine (vocals/harmonica/guitar), Mike Pinder (piano/keyboards), Ray Thomas (flute/vocals/harmonica), Graeme Edge (drums) and Clint Warwick (bass).

They were signed to Decca Records after a performance on Ready, Steady, Go!. The Moody Blues' second single, a cover version of Bessie Banks' "Go Now!," went to Number 1 in the UK and Number 10 in the US in 1965. They did not have another hit and Laine and Warwick left in 1966. They were replaced by Justin Hayward and John Lodge and this marked their change from R&B to progressive rock. The band moved to Decca's Deram Records and released 1967's Days Of Future Passed. The album was recorded with a full orchestra, arranged and conducted by Peter Knight, and produced by Tony Clark. It contained the hits "Nights in White Satin" and "Tuesday Afternoon." This began a streak of massively successful albums with Knight and Clark on board, all of which hit at least the US and UK Top 20 or Top 10 and three that were number 1 in the UK: 1969's On The Threshold Of A Dream, 1970's A Question Of Balance (including the hit Question), 1970's To Our Children's Children's Children, 1971's Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, and 1972's Seventh Sojourn (featuring I'm Just A Singer [In A Rock And Roll Band]).

In 1974, the Moody Blues took a hiatus for members to pursue solo projects. Hayward and Lodge released the Blue Jays album, which had the hit "Blue Guitar". The Moody Blues returned in 1978's with another big album, Octave. After the album was released, Pinder left and was replaced with Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz. Clark also resigned as the their producer.

The Moody Blues' next album, 1981's Long Distance Voyager, was huge and stayed at Number 1 in the US for three weeks. It had three hits, "Gemini Dream," "Meanwhile," and "The Voice." Their follow-up album, 1983's The Present, was not as successful, although it did contain the rock radio hit, "Sitting At The Wheel." The Moody Blues came back with their 1986 hit "Your Wildest Dreams" and The Other Side Of Life album. The 1988 album, Sur La Mer, had another sizable hit, "I Know You re Out There Somewhere." Patrick Moraz left before their next album, 1991's Keys Of The Kingdom, and was replaced by Paul Bliss. The band continued to tour throughout the 1990s and 2000's and released one more album in the '90s, 1999's Strange Times. Thomas left after their 2003 tour and later that year the trio of Lodge, Hayward and Edge released a Moody Blues Christmas album, December.

The Moody Blues Trivia / Timeline:

Moody Blues Discography:

1960s Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1965 Go Now! Decca

1966 The Magnificent Moodies Decca

1967 Days of Future Passed Polygram

1968 In Search of the Lost Chord Polygram

1969 On the Threshold of a Dream Polygram

1969 To Our Children's Children's Children Polygram

1970s Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1970 A Question of Balance Polygram

1971 Every Good Boy Deserves Favour Polygram

1972 Seventh Sojourn Polygram

1978 Octave Threshold

1980s Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1981 Long Distance Voyager Polydor

1983 The Present Polydor

1986 Your Wildest Dreams Atlantic

1986 The Other Side of Life Polygram

1988 Sur La Mer Polydor

1990s/00s Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1990 Journey Through Time Threshold

1991 Keys of the Kingdom Polydor

1999 Strange Times Universal

2003 December Universal

2003 Ballads Universal

Live Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1977 Caught Live + 5 Polydor

1993 A Night at Red Rocks Polydor

1994 Time Traveller Polydor

2000 Hall of Fame Ark 21

2000 Melancholy Men

2004 A Night at Red Rocks Polydor

1960s/70s Compilation Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1969 Boulevard Dela Madeleine Decca

1974 This Is the Moody Blues Polygram

1975 In the Beginning Deram

1977 Dream Teldec

1979 Out of This World K-Tel

1979 Moody Blues Teldec

1980s Compilation Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1985 Early Blues: Compleat Collection Compleat

1985 Voices in the Sky: The Best of the Moody... Polydor

1986 Collection Griffin Music

1987 Prelude Polygram

1989 Greatest Hits Polygram

1990s Compilation Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

1996 True Story Ps-Nems

1996 Time Is on My Side Ps-Nems

1997 The Best of the Moody Blues Polydor

1997 Classic Hits Unplugged Koch

1998 Anthology Polygram

2000s Compilation Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs

2000 20th Century Masters - The Millennium... Polygram

2001 The Singles+ BR

2001 Journey into Amazing Caves Ark 21

2002 Very Best of the Moody Blues Decca

2003 Say It With Love Polydor

2003 Ballads Universal

2005 Gold Polydor

Moody Blues Discography - 1960s Moody Blues Singles

1964 Steal Your Heart Away

1965 Go Now! Decca

1965 From The Bottom Of My Heart (I Love You)

1966 Stop! Decca

1968 Ride My See-Saw

1968 Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)

1969 Never Comes The Day

1970s Moody Blues Singles

1970 Question

1971 The Story In Your Eyes

1972 Isn't Life Strange

1972 Nights In White Satin

1973 I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)

1978 Driftwood

1978 Steppin' In A Slide Zone

1980s/90s Moody Blues Singles & Moody Blues CDs (Singles)

1981 22,000 Days

1981 Meanwhile

1981 The Voice

1981 Gemini Dream

1981 Talking Out Of Turn

1983 Blue World

1983 Sitting At The Wheel

1986 The Other Side Of Life

1986 Your Wildest Dreams

1988 I Know You re Out There Somewhere

1989 River of Endless Love

1991 Say It with Love

Moody Blues Videos & Moody Blues DVDs

1988 I Know You're out There Somewhere Polydor

1988 No More Lies Atlantic

1990 The Story of the Moody Blues PolyGram

1991 Legend of a Band Universal

1993 Night at Red Rocks Universal

2000 Hall of Fame: Live From the Royal Albert Hall Image

2003 Moody Blues Classic

2004 20th Century Masters - DVD Collection Polydor

2004 The Lost Performance: Live In Paris '70 Standing Room Only

2005 Live at Montreux, 1991 Eagle Vision

2005 Universal Masters DVD Universal

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Justin Hayward

1975 Blue Jays (w/John Lodge)

1977 Songwriter Polygram

1980 Night Flight Deram

1985 Moving Mountains DCC

1994 Classic Blue Griffin Music

1996 View from the Hill CMC

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Justin Hayward Appearances

Mario Frangoulis Sometimes I Dream (2002) Vocals

Annie Haslam Annie Haslam (1989) Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals

Nicky James Thunderthroat (1976) Guitar

Timothy Leary Beyond Life with Timothy Leary (1996) Guitar, Harmony Vocals

Mandalaband Eye of Wendor (1978) Vocals

Phil Manzanera/Andy MacKay Complete Explorers (2002) Vocals (bckgr)

Nana Mouskouri Nana (1984) Guitar, Vocals (bckgr)

Sally Oldfield Definitive Collection (1997) Performer

Rick Wakeman Return to the Centre of the Earth (1999) Vocals, Choir, Chorus, Performer

Clifford T. Ward Julia and Other New Stories (1995) Liner Notes

Jeff Wayne Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of... (2000) Performer

Jeff Wayne War of the Worlds (1978) Vocals, Performer

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Denny Laine

1973 Aah Laine Wizard

1976 Holly Days Capitol

1980 Japanese Tears Scratch

1984 In Flight Breakaway

1988 Master Suite Thunderbolt

1994 Blue Nights Universal

1995 Danger Zone Delta

1995 Go Now Prime Cuts

1995 Rock Survivor Griffin Music

1996 Reborn Griffin Music

1999 Tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings Purple Pyramid

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Denny Laine Compilations

2002 Spreading My Wings: The Ultimate Denny Laine... Cherry Red

2003 Collection Griffin Music

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Denny Laine Appearances - Wings

Wings Wild Life (1971) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Paul McCartney & Wings Band on the Run (1973) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Paul McCartney & Wings Red Rose Speedway (1973) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Wings Venus and Mars (1975) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Wings Wings at the Speed of Sound (1976) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (bckgr)

Wings Wings Over America (1976) Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Guitar, Piano, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Vocals

Wings Wings Greatest (1978) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Wings London Town (1978) Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Flageolet, Keyboards, Recorder, Vocals, Photography, Cover Design, Collage, Cover Art

Wings Back to the Egg (1979) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Paul McCartney Back to the Egg (1979) Guitar

Paul McCartney Tug of War (1982) Synthesizer, Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar (Synthesizer)

Paul McCartney Pipes of Peace (1983) Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Paul McCartney Wingspan: Hits and History (2001) Guitar, Vocals

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Denny Laine Appearances

Carmine Appice Channel Mind Radio: Guitar Zeus,... (2003) Guitar, Soloist, Guest Appearance

Ginger Baker's Air Force Ginger Baker's Air Force (1970) Guitar, Vocals

Ginger Baker's Air Force Do What You Like (1998) Guitar, Vocals

The Fab Four Legends Collection: The Fab Four... (2001) Performer

Fab Four Fab Four Collection, Vol. 1 (2001) Performer

Esquire Coming Home (1997) Vocals (bckgr)

Eddie Hardin Wizard's Convention, Vol. 2 (1997) Vocals, Vocals (bckgr)

Eddie Hardin Wind in the Willows (1998) Vocals, Performer

Steve Holley Reluctant Dog (2003) Harmony Vocals

Linda McCartney Wide Prairie (1998) Guitar (Acoustic), Flute, Guitar (Electric), Vocals (bckgr)

Mike McGear McGear (1974) Guitar, Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Vocal Harmony

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - John Lodge

1975 Blue Jays (w/Justin Hayward)

1977 Natural Avenue PolyGram

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - John Lodge Appearances

David Bowie Space Oddity (1969) Bass

David Bowie Sound + Vision (1989) Bass

David Bowie Bowie at the Beeb: The Best of (2000) Bass

David Bowie BBC Sessions (2000) Bass

The Four Tops Fourever (2001)

Timothy Leary Beyond Life with Timothy Leary (1996) Bass, Harmony Vocals

Andrew Tosh Original Man (1988) Vocals (bckgr)

Trapeze Trapeze (1970) Producer

Trapeze Medusa (1970) Producer

Trapeze Final Swing (1974) Producer

Trapeze High Flyers: The Best of Trapeze (1996) Producer

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Michael Pinder

1976 The Promise One Step

1995 Among the Stars One Step

1995 Planet with One Mind One Step

1996 People with One Heart One Step

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Michael Pinder Appearances

Freelight Freelight (1995) Bass, Piano, Arranger, Keyboards, Sitar, Producer, Engineer, Arp String Ensemble

John Lennon Imagine (1971) Percussion, Tambourine

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Ray Thomas

1975 From Mighty Oaks Polygram

1976 Hopes Wishes & Dreams Threshold

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Ray Thomas Appearances

Graeme Edge Band Kick off Your Muddy Boots (1975) Vocals

Nicky James Thunderthroat (1976) Flute

Timothy Leary Beyond Life with Timothy Leary (1996) Flute, Vocals

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Graeme Edge

1975 Kick off Your Muddy Boots Polygram

1977 Paradise Ballroom London

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Graeme Edge Appearances

Timothy Leary Beyond Life with Timothy Leary (1996) Percussion, Drums

Solo Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Patrick Moraz

1976 Story of I EMI

1977 Out in the Sun EMI

1978 Patrick Moraz Charisma

1979 Future Memories (Live on TV) Jungle

1980 Co Existance Carrere

1984 Music for Piano & Drums (w/Bill Bruford) Caroline

1984 Timecode Lamborghini

1985 Flags EG

1987 Human Interface Atlantic

1991 Refugee: Featuring Patrick Moraz

1994 Windows of Time Hot

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Patrick Moraz Appearances A-R

Bill Bruford Master Strokes: 1978-1985 (1986) Piano, Producer, Piano (Grand)

Bunny Brunel Momentum (1996) Synthesizer

Kiki Dee Perfect Timing (1982) Keyboards

Paul Howards Paul Howards (1992) Percussion, Keyboards

Paul Howards Into My Heart (1995) Percussion, Keyboards

Steve Howe Beginnings (1976) Piano, Keyboards

Steve Howe Steve Howe Album (1979) Piano, Keyboards, Performer

Mainhorse Mainhorse (1971) Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Glockenspiel, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vocals, Synclavier

Tony Palkovic Esoteric (2000) Synthesizer

Refugee Refugee (1974) Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Horn, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vocals, Clavinet, Engineer, Mellotron, Performer, Pipe Organ, Marim

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Patrick Moraz Appearances S-Z

Eva Santa Maria Buen Puerto (1993) Piano

Chris Squire Fish out of Water (1975) Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, Keyboards

Kazumi Watanabe Kilowatt (1989) Keyboards

Yes Relayer (1974) Keyboards

Yes Yesshows (1980) Keyboards

Yes Yesyears (1991) Keyboards

Yes Yesstory (1992)

Yes Very Best of Yes (1993)

Yes Family Album (1994) Producer

Yes Yes Highlights (2001) Musician

Yes In a Word (2002) Keyboards

Yes Ultimate Yes (2004) Keyboards

Moody Blues Albums & Moody Blues CDs - Paul Bliss Appearances

Bliss Band Dinner with Raoul (1978) Keyboards, Vocals

Massimo Di Cataldo Anime (1996) Keyboards

Massimo Di Cataldo Libres Como El Viento (1996) Programming, Tastiere, Pre-Production

Celine Dion Unison (1990) Drums, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals (bckgr)

Dog Soldier Dog Soldier (1975) Bass

Gus Gus Polydistortion (1997) Photography

Justin Hayward View from the Hill (1996) Keyboards, Pre-Production

The Hollies What Goes Around (1983) Keyboards

The Hollies Archive Alive! (1997) Keyboards

The Hollies What Goes Around (2002) Arranger, Keyboards, Producer, Engineer

The Hollies Long Road Home: The 40th... (2003) Keyboards

Al Jarreau High Crime (1984) Arranger, Computer Concept

Graham Nash Innocent Eyes (1986) Drums

Wax Magnetic Heaven/American English (1997) Keyboards

Moody Blues Filmography:

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