Moody Blues
It was the "Live at Red Rocks" video that got me interested in this band after letting the vinyl go dusty in the basement for many years. After seeing them perform live, it was like a fun ride where you get right back in line to ride it again. I will be eternally grateful to their music and shows for reminding me that there's no point in waiting to enjoy life, and you don't have to limit yourself to just one childhood.
Meeting the band
I have gotten to meet the Moody Blues several times, Justin and John have held autograph sessions, and backstage passes were sometimes available through the Fan Club. Justin made several record store appearances, and here are some pics taken at Borders in Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 8, 1997. Click pics for larger version. In his solo shows, whether with full band or by himself, Justin performed many rare Moody Blues songs that are not performed by the regular band, along with his solo songs.
Justin's Atlanta Borders appearance.
Me with Graeme in Moline Justin with me in Moline |
My backstage pass, August 17, 1999 in Greenville SC.
Visit Sue Cutlip's webpages dedicated
to this event. This was my first time to meet the whole band at once, and this little write-up ended up being
included in the "Moody Blues Companion" book
thanks to Sue. Me with John in Chicago With keyboardist Paul Bliss at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas |
Justin's ring
People often wonder about Justin Hayward's rather large ring that he wears on his right hand. Here are a couple of photos that plainly show the ring unblurred, although the details are still not really clear. Here are some "zoom-ins" of the famous ring on the famous hand.
On the Simpsons
The Moody Blues appeared on the Simpsons in the episode "Viva Ned Flanders". Click here to view their cameo appearance: Eat Your Hearts Out, Satin Knights
Shirt Lady
I have done a series of T-shirts that you may have purchased, and if you're a Moody you may have one in your closet. Moody Music is the only one that I sell now, and it's available through Cafepress.
Moody Blues website
My shows
2008
- Mar 21: Austin Music Hall, Austin TX
2001
- Apr 5: Paris, Las Vegas NV
- Apr 6; Paris, Las Vegas NV
- Apr 7: Paris, Las Vegas NV
2000
- Feb 1: Mark of the Quad, Moline IL
- Feb 2: Star Plaza, Merrillville IN
- Feb 3: Star Plaza, Merrillville IN
- Feb 4: Kalamazoo MI
- Jul 23: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis MA (early)
- Jul 23: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis MA (late)
- Jul 27: Rosemont, Chicago IL
- Jul 29: Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee WI
1999
- Feb 26: Caesar's Lake Tahoe NV
- Feb 27: Caesar's Lake Tahoe NV (early)
- Feb 27: Caesar's Lake Tahoe NV (late)
- Aug 17: Greenville NC (backstage pass)
- Aug 18: First Am. Music Center, Nashville TN
- Aug 19: (cancelled) Chattanooga TN
- Aug 20: Kentucky State Fair, Louisville KY
- Aug 28: Riverport, St. Louis MO
- Sep 16: Blossom Music Center, Cleveland OH
- Nov 4: Roberts Stadium, Evansville IN
1998
- Mar 20: Caesar's, Lake Tahoe NV
- Mar 21: Caesar's, Lake Tahoe NV (early)
- Mar 21: Caesar's, Lake Tahoe NV (late)
- Mar 26: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV
- Mar 27: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV
- Mar 28: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV (early)
- Mar 28: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV (late)
- Mar 29: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV
- Mar 31: Coach House, Santa Barbara CA (Justin solo)
- Jun 20: Star Plaza, Merrillville IN (early)
- Jun 20: Star Plaza, Merrillville IN (late)
1997
- Feb 8: Atlanta GA Borders in-store (Justin)
- Jun 21: Star Plaza, Merrillville IN (early)
- Jun 21: Star Plaza, Merrillville IN (late)
- Jun 22: Mark of the Quad, Moline IL
- Jun 27: Riverport, St. Louis MO
- Jul 11: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis MA (Justin solo)
- Jul 19: Hononegah, Rockton IL (Justin solo)
1996
- Jun 30: Riverport, St. Louis MO
- Nov 21: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV
- Nov 22: Caesar's, Las Vegas NV
- Nov 22: Las Vegas NV Tower Records in-store (Justin)
1994
- Jun 4: Riverport, St. Louis MO