Posted on 01/07/2018 9:15:11 AM PST by Oshkalaboomboom
Moody Blues singer Ray Thomas has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer.
The English rock hero, 76, died at his home in Surrey on Thursday, January 4.
His record label have since released a statement confirming his death.
In a statement, they said: '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.
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And Go Now was a cover, but better than the original, IMO.
Speaking of prostate cancer. You don’t here much about it these days. When I turned 50 I had supposedly high PSA count and had surgery to remove it. It was all the thing back then.
RIP.
Beatles? Never heard of ‘em. :-)
Short story...
As an entrepreneur, I’m the US Marketing rep for multiple high-end audio equipment brands designed in Europe.
A friend is a highly acclaimed mastering engineer based in LA and I initially partnered with him in mastering a few classic rock albums. He was kind enough to include my business website in the credits....certainly helped in brand credibility.
A number of years ago, he was contacted to remaster the entire Beatles catalogue and traveled to Abbey Road where he was provided tape copies from the master tapes to evaluate & test for proper EQ in remastering. He also received a number of studio demos that were never released.
Although the financial deal was never consummated (his record label would have lost money), he gifted me CDR copies of those studio master tapes and unreleased demos - priceless and incredible sound quality.
...and that’s my Beatles’ story.
As a fan of Zep, have you seen the YT videos of Robert Plant & Alison Krauss doing “Black Dog”? - Absolutely amazing...and I prefer it to Zep’s version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMngU66j1Q
I hate to hear this. LOVE the Moody Blues.
I first became aware of them when “ Long Distance Voyager” was released. I was around ten years old, so I wasn’t familiar with their earlier material.
Years later, after hearing their older songs on Classic Rock stations, I quickly became a fan. Internet music services such as Spotify and Pandora introduced me to many of their songs which aren’t played on the radio. Just last night, I was listening to “ Melancholy Man” and am still humming that song today.
RIP, Mr. Thomas.
I admit to little success with the opposite sex in college... I was in training for my Army tour in Germany...the locals weren’t used to Americans able to hold their liquor.
I did have a two year relationship with a lovely German woman that was launched with the assistance of Dire Straits. While giving her a ride home (reminiscent of Zevon’s “Lawyers Guns & Money”), “Tunnel of Love” played for us... the rest was history.
To this day, I think of her fondly when I hear “Oh Yeah”, by Roxy Music. Apologies for the thread hi jack.
I saw the Moody Blues back in the 1970’s. They were as good in person as they were on their albums.
The Moody Blues...Nights In White Satin: I first heard it at 15 years old,on the radio. I had to stop what I was doing & listen very carefully.....
Someone earlier on the thread described it: “MAJESTIC”
I love the spoken-word intro to “Ride My See-Saw”.
It’s what killed Frank Zappa. He kept going to the doctor, but they couldn’t diagnose it, until it was too late.
Go Now. I first heard that song in early spring of 1965 while I was driving to work. I didn’t know anything about the Moody Blues but they sounded like they could go somewhere. But after that I heard nothing. Then, in June of 1968, on my way home from Vietnam, I heard “Tuesday Afternoon”. I’ve been a big fan ever since.
RIP, Ray Thomas. Thanks for the wonderful music.
He was confused whether he wanted sex or love with his white satin babe.
I saw the Moody Blues at the Phoenix Coliseum in the early 70’s. To date, the best concert I ever saw. The only one that comes close is ZZ Top.
Oh, my. The world’s dimmed a little.
I would agree, but there is also a Blu-ray disk titled "lovely to see you" with video and music that is just stunning!
I have to agree with that! That intro is one of my all-time favorite licks!
The number of kids conceived to “Knights in White Satin” must be LEGION.
So much for that upcoming Vegas show.
Well produced album tracks.
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