Moody Blues singer Ray Thomas dies at 76

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Moody Blues singer Ray Thomas dies at 76

The musician, who played the flute solo on one of the band’s biggest hits, Nights in White Satin, had suffered from prostate cancer

 

The Moody Blues star Ray Thomas has died at the age of 76. The flautist and vocalist died suddenly on Thursday, his record label said.

 

Cherry Red Records and Esoteric Recordings said in a statement: “We are deeply shocked by his passing and will miss his warmth, humour and kindness. It was a privilege to have known and worked with him and our thoughts are with his family and his wife, Lee, at this sad time.”

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In 2014 Thomas revealed on his website that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He said he had received his diagnosis in 2013.

 

Full story: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/07/moody-blues-singer-ray-thomas-dies-at-76

 

-- The Guardian 2018-01-08

 

 

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[PJPom]

The Moodies, one of the best groups of their era. My Daughters bought me tickets to their Brisbane concert a few years ago and added the warning to watch out for the reflection from all the bald heads of the old rockers in the stalls. Who cares if we have lost our hair or turned grey, we rocked that night, well done Ray, thanks.

[Just1Voice]

Without a doubt, one of my all time favorite groups.  Saw them live one time in Colorado.  An experience I'll never forget.

 

[transam]

Sad loss, a bloke that was part of a group that did make a difference to giving us musical smiles...RIP.....

 

 

[Searat7]

Induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is long overdue for this great group.

[Somtamnication]

Oh, that is so sad. Thanks for the music. RIP

 

[The Theory]

Lots of teen age memories. ?

RIP

[newnative]

5 hours ago, Searat7 said:

Induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is long overdue for this great group.

They were recently finally voted in.

[cewing]

Ray was integral to the early success of The Moodies.  My all-time favorite music video relates to when I saw them in concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater in 1995.  I hope that all Moodies fans enjoy it as much as I do ...