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maxrandb

(15,402 posts) Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:42 PM Jan 2018

The Moody Blues should have been in the R&R HOF a gazillion

Years ago.

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Who did they piss off? So glad they are getting the recognition they deserve, but should have happened years ago

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The Moody Blues should have been in the R&R HOF a gazillion (Original Post) maxrandb Jan 2018 OP

Yes. Even if they'd done nothing but "Nights in White Satin" Glorfindel Jan 2018 #1

The children conceived to the tune of "Nights In White Satin" would Atticus Jan 2018 #2

I agree 100% Ohiogal Jan 2018 #3

Breathe Deep lapfog_1 Jan 2018 #4

OMG there's so many that deserve to go before TMB ... mr_lebowski Jan 2018 #5

Rage Against the Machine n/t GaryCnf Jan 2018 #6

(you may leave now......) lastlib Jan 2018 #11

Respectfully, agree to disagree ... I think they're deserving, but not overdue :) mr_lebowski Jan 2018 #12

Yup: I'm Just a Singer in a Rock-and-Roll Band. Game. Set. Match. Couldn't agree more! malchickiwick Jan 2018 #7

Legend of a Mind! Yes. longship Jan 2018 #8

I can't figure this one out. LeftInTX Jan 2018 #9

One of my favorites MissMillie Jan 2018 #10

Glorfindel

(9,748 posts)

1. Yes. Even if they'd done nothing but "Nights in White Satin"

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:45 PM

Jan 2018

But, better late than never. And I think the Moody Blues probably care less about such "honors" than you and I do. When artists actually do "art for art's sake," it always shows.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)

2. The children conceived to the tune of "Nights In White Satin" would

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:46 PM

Jan 2018

easily fill Shea Stadium.

Ohiogal

(32,200 posts)

3. I agree 100%

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 10:49 PM

Jan 2018

I saw Justin Hayward and John Lodge last summer on their Days of Future Passed tour. They were wonderful! ( Sheesh, for a couple old guys, they sound so good like they're still in their twenties, maybe even better)

Been a Moodies fan forever. How come they've been ignored by the music industry for decades?

lapfog_1

(29,243 posts)

4. Breathe Deep

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 11:01 PM

Jan 2018

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)

5. OMG there's so many that deserve to go before TMB ...

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 11:28 PM

Jan 2018

I'm not against them going (though I'm not personally much of a fan ... and KiWS is a great tune) EVENTUALLY ...

But not before ...

The Cure, The Smiths, Radiohead, Carole King, SLAYER, Soundgarden, Motorhead, Nine In Nails, Def Leppard, The Replacements, Kraftwerk, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Roxy Music, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Depeche Mode, New Order ...

Just to name a few ...

GaryCnf

(1,399 posts)

6. Rage Against the Machine n/t

Reply to mr_lebowski (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 26, 2018, 11:34 PM

Jan 2018

lastlib

(23,389 posts)

11. (you may leave now......)

Reply to mr_lebowski (Reply #5)

Sat Jan 27, 2018, 04:01 PM

Jan 2018

None of these (possible exception of Carole King) is in the same league with the Moodys! I love Def Leppard and Kraftwerk (Autobahn! ), and enjoy the music of several others, but they just don't hold a candle to the Moody Blues for artistic beauty. The Moodys should've been in a DECADE ago!

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)

12. Respectfully, agree to disagree ... I think they're deserving, but not overdue :)

Reply to lastlib (Reply #11)

Sat Jan 27, 2018, 04:30 PM

Jan 2018

And if they go before The Cure I might have to throw a small tantrum.

Moody's were very good but not particularly influential, IMHO ... The Cure were exceptionally unique and the ripples of their legacy continues to be felt in new bands pretty much constantly. I'm not going to compare them to the Beatles because nobody is at their level in terms of pioneering and influence, but it's that same sort of thing ... with The Cure. I'd put them along the lines of ... say ... Sex Pistols, REM, Talking Heads, Black Sabbath, The Stooges, Big Star, and Velvet Underground ... all widely considered 'seminal' bands.

And a good day to you sir/madam.

malchickiwick

(1,474 posts)

7. Yup: I'm Just a Singer in a Rock-and-Roll Band. Game. Set. Match. Couldn't agree more!

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Sat Jan 27, 2018, 12:27 AM

Jan 2018

Thanks for this!

longship

(40,416 posts)

8. Legend of a Mind! Yes.

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Sat Jan 27, 2018, 02:26 AM

Jan 2018

LeftInTX

(25,813 posts)

9. I can't figure this one out.

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Sat Jan 27, 2018, 05:22 AM

Jan 2018

Maybe the Lounge needs to start a petition.

MissMillie

(38,613 posts)

10. One of my favorites

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Sat Jan 27, 2018, 07:58 AM

Jan 2018

I've seen them live many times.

FTR, Yes was only inducted just last year. And they're awesome too.

In my mind, it's like the Grammy's. People forego what is good for what is popular.

Britney Spears was popular. It should take her until 2100 before she gets inducted.

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