R.I.P. Ray Thomas

2018-01-07 by Toondude | 11 Comments
Ray Thomas, flautist, vocalist, and founding member of the legendary band The Moody Blues has just passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He announced his diagnosis in 2014.

The group is set the be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5243871/Moody-Blues-singer-Ray-Thomas-dies-home-Surrey.html

Tagged: The Moody Blues

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BlackwaterPork
January 8th 2018
4390 Comments


RIP, one of the worst ways to go

Dewinged
Emeritus
January 8th 2018
33362 Comments


Legendary band. Poor fella. RIP.

SandwichBubble
January 8th 2018
13965 Comments


While I'd never outright call myself a fan, the first few moody blues records are great listens and I highly recommend them. Hefty loss right here

xfearbefore
January 8th 2018
2076 Comments


Definitely check 'em out MayhemWithMercy. Underrated group.

My mom was a fan and I remember her playing some of their albums growing up. Everybody knows "Nights in White Satin" but they had so many other great tunes. "Tuesday Afternoon" is a favorite. In fact that whole Days of Future Passed album is fan-fuckin-tastic.

Apparently they were going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year too. Damn shame he's not going to be there for that.

Friday13th
January 8th 2018
7624 Comments


RIP. Sad because the band seemed pretty happy to be inducted.

Gonna jam Nights and cry on the flute solo.

Divaman
January 8th 2018
16120 Comments


I saw this in the news yesterday. Glad at least that Thomas knew The Moodies were being inducted, even if he didn't make it to the ceremony. R.I.P.

Sabrutin
January 8th 2018
9843 Comments


Damn RIP

Nikkolae
January 9th 2018
6992 Comments


Rip so hard this sucks so much

Jethro42
January 9th 2018
18287 Comments


RIP

ZackSh33
January 9th 2018
742 Comments


Ray was an underappreciated flutist, he gave the Moodies a whole new dimension that helped to shape prog-rock - especially on their first few albums. It's terrible he won't be able to attend the R&R HoF ceremony.

RIP

e210013
January 15th 2018
6760 Comments


I knew that, since it happened, but strangely I forgot to put here my homage.

"Ray was an underappreciated flutist, he gave the Moodies a whole new dimension that helped to shape prog-rock - especially on their first few albums."

I completely agree. Another great prog legend died. Prog is poorer since that day.

R.I.P., hard. We'll never forget you Ray.




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