Interview with Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues

[Cliff Roles]

Here's the interview link: Moody Blues

I enjoyed a lovely interview with Graeme Edge, drummer of the legendary “Moody Blues”. The band is playing a concert on Thursday, March 11 at Sarasota’s Van Wezel PAC. Tickets at the Box Office: tel. no. is 953-3368
or go to http://vanwezel.org.

“The Moody Blues are still the Sistine Chapel of popular music.” – Rolling Stone

In an endless sea of rock and pop formats, The Moody Blues have distinguished themselves through four decades as that shimmering jewel vindicating rock music as a substantial artistic contribution to Western
culture. Since the 60’s, as a part of the historic original British invasion of
Supergroups, The Moody Blues have lit up the hearts and minds of millions of
rock fans with inspiring anthems like “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday
Afternoon” and “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band),” that express
universal themes of love, compassion and peace. The band’s unique style of music
consistently finds airplay on radio stations globally and continues to
illuminate concert arenas around the world. From being immortalized on The
Simpsons to having their music featured in movies, television and in such
national advertisement campaigns as this year’s TV ad for VISA featuring
“Tuesday Afternoon,” The Moody Blues are embedded in not only music history but
in pop culture.

Since they first hit the rock scene with the release of their monumental 1967 album DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED, The Moody Blues have continued to produce music that bridges the gap between classical and pop-rock
genres without ever wavering in their integrity and commitment. Featuring the
altruistic inflections of guitarist/vocalist Justin Hayward, bassist/vocalist
John Lodge and drummer Graeme Edge, The Moody Blues’ sound has held its ground
with exquisite harmonies over and over again, in a genre of music that is
ever-changing. Since their formation in England, The Moody Blues have created
music time and time again that offers rock music a depth that is unprecedented
and inspiring.

The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. Their incredible roster of hits include: “Nights In White Satin,” “Ride My See Saw,”
“The Story In Your Eyes,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Question,” “I’m Just A Singer
(In A Rock And Roll Band),” “Your Wildest Dreams,” and “I Know You’re Out There
Somewhere,” to name a few. The Moody Blues’ No. 1, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, Top
40, Multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold albums and singles, have generated
sold-old tours on a consistent basis over the course of several decades, making
them one of the top-grossing album and touring bands in
existence.

More info on the band at http://moodybluestoday.com/

Now enjoy my chat with Graeme!