Who were the original members of The Moody Blues?
Q: Who were the original members of The Moody Blues?
A: The original members of The Moody Blues were keyboardist Mike Pinder, multi-instrumentalist Ray Thomas, guitarist Denny Laine, drummer Graeme Edge, and bassist Clint Warwick.
Q: What type of music did they become famous for?
A: The Moody Blues became famous for their rhythm and blues music.
Q: What album was released in 1967 that made them early creators in the development of art rock and progressive rock?
A: In 1967, The Moody Blues released their second album Days of Future Passed. This album was a combination of rock with classical music which made them early creators in the development of art rock and progressive rock.
Q: When did they take a long break from touring?
A: The Moody Blues took a long break from touring from 1974 until 1977.
Q: Who replaced Mike Pinder when he left the group in 1978?
A: Swiss keyboardist Patrick Moraz replaced Mike Pinder when he left the group in 1978.
Q: What album did they create that made them the first band to earn each of its first three top 10 singles in the United States in a different decade?
A: In 1986, The Moody Blues created their album The Other Side Of Life which made them the first band to earn each of its first three top 10 singles in the United States in a different decade.
Q: How many albums have they sold worldwide?
A: The Moody Blues have sold 70 million albums worldwide including 18 platinum and gold LPs.
