Moody Blues flautist, vocalist and founding member Ray Thomas died Thursday at the age of 76. News of his death was confirmed in a statement by Cherry Red Records and Esoteric Recordings. “We are deeply shocked by his passing and will miss his warmth, humour and kindess. It was a privilege to have known and … Continue reading Moody Blues Founder Ray Thomas Dies at 76 →

For anyone who ever watched 60 Minutes, think of this as the “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney” bit at the end of each show.  Kind of fitting as this is my year-end blog. Who the heck are the voters for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame??  Try as they do, they never seem … Continue reading Having Some Fun at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Expense →

Bon Jovi, The Moody Blues, The Cars, Dire Straits and Nina Simone will all be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 it was announced Wednesday. The inductees were chosen by the organizations international voting body that includes artists, historians and industry members. Nominees that didn’t make the cut include The … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 2018 Inductees →

Bon Jovi, The Cars and The Moody Blues are among 19 artists that have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Also on the list are Depech Mode, The Eurythmics, The Dire Straits, The J. Geils Band, Judas Priest, The Zombies, MC5, Kate Bush, The Meters, Radiohead, Rage Against … Continue reading Bon Jovi, Cars, Moody Blues Among Rock Hall Nominees →

THE MOODY BLUES CRUISE II–the second annual fan cruise from The Moody Blues, sailing the Caribbean April 2-7, 2014  aboard the MSC Divina–have collaborated with The Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, a non-profit charitable fund formed in honor of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to stomach cancer in … Continue reading The Moody Blues Cruise to Raffle New Custom 2013 Mini Cooper on Fan Cruise →

The Moody Blues have announced the final line-up for their second fan cruise experience – The Moody Blues Cruise II – departing from Miami, FL on April 2nd, 204 for five days and nights, visiting tropical ports including Grand Turk Island, Turks & Caicos and Nassau, Bahamas. The theme of the cruise is Return To … Continue reading The Moody Blues Announce Lineup for Fan Cruise →