I have loved THE MOODY BLUES for 50 years...their music makes me feel sooo good..I can listen to them everyday ....Justin Hayward has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard......they are a class act...
@@helenarcarvalho ... Yes, Helena, very much so. Singing Nights In White Satin almost every evening, year after year, decade after decade and be able to sustain and deliver it, keeping it fresh and alive is The Moody Blues, and Justin Haywards' gift to the whole world that relays a true and honest blessing from Heaven
The Moodies are such a legend and they are loved forever! Justin, John , Ray, Mike and Gray...best line up ever. I love their work 45 years later still playing it all the time. Thank you for the best music ever. Beautiful and enlightening lyrics and melodies...rock songs too. xx Bless you all!
The moody blues was playing when i was young , middle aged,as when i flew my hang gliders, now when i fly my trikes, as i get old, and they will be playing when i pass Why because they enspire my spirituality with what created me and my will to Fly like a bird.
Hard to imagine another musician who is so take no prisoners damn the torpedoes balls to the walls polite as Justin Hayward. He really set the attunement for Moody fans over the years.
When I was 16-17 in High School and was searching for the most psychedelic music for my acid parties I would hold every weekend. They were the tops.. Search of the Lost Chord number one. Threshold and the Question. Children's Children's Children. just fucking mind blowers for us 80s' kids..
Thank you so much! I've never seen this and it's wonderful. I have listened to them ever since "Days of Future Passed", but I became a full-fledged, dyed in the wool, other bands don't exist Moody Mama the first time I heard "Question ". I ended up loving the whole album, but the 2nd verse of "Question" reminded me of my mother. "And when you stop and think about it, You won't believe it's true, That all the love you've been giving, Has all been meant for you ..." She became a fan, and at 86, she was probably the oldest fan at the concerts. What was her favorite song? "Question", of course!
I was there at Red Rocks for the Concert with the Colorado Symphony. It was magic. Perfectly suited for some of the complex arrangements on their studio albums. Brilliant!!!
Agreed 1,000 percent. I own NOTHING by Sir Paul or Sir Mick or Sir Ray Davies...but I own EVERYTHING by the best of the m all...Justin Hayward, And really Sir Justin sounds like...a Knight....right?
A little trivia: (Please correct me if I'm wrong, sometimes I forget) 1. Mike Pinder made so many modifications to his Mellotron, that the company came up with the Pindertron model. 2. The reason "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" was written is people were always ambushing them, wanting to know the meaning of life. They thought since their music was so esoteric, that the Moodys were aliens and had all the answers. 3. The poem which was the lead in and closure on DOFP was written by Graeme Edge, and recited by Mike Pinder. 4. Where did they come up with the name Moody Blues? When the original members first started, they played in a blue collar establishment called the M&B Alehouse. It was customary to honor the place where you were playing, so they called themselves the M&B Five. It somehow evolved into the name we know and love. 5. When they reunited in 1977, Mike Pinder left the band because he didn't want to tour anymore. Patrick Moraz joined and played keyboards. 6. The producers at Decca wanted and expected a rock version of Dvorak's New World Symphony. They agreed, and asked to not be disturbed for a week, and they would do it. The London Festival Orchestra was actually a group of individual musicians practically dragged in off the streets to play. At the end of the alloted time allowed, the producers hated it and were furious that orders were not followed. Except one. The owner of Decca. He loved it. And so was born- Days of Future Passed. 7. When Denny Laine left, the guys were looking for another singer/guitar player. Eric Burden had just advertised for a guitar player, and after hiring one, had a mailbag full of applications, so he gave it to our guys. This is the way Ray Thomas told it: "We were going to reach in the bag, pull out an envelope, and that's who we were going to hire. So,, we did, called the chap in to audition, and hired him on the spot. His name was Justin Hayward. Could you imagine if he had been hired by Eric?" Ray passed away in 2018, and (I'm crying here because I just this minute found out) Graeme passed away on 2021. If there IS a rock & roll heaven,they got the beginnings of a hell of a band. But, lets hope it's a very long time before they re-hire John and Justin.
a wonderful singer and great song writer and guitarist.When is he going to be going to get his knighthood by the queen.Justin Hayward deserves a knighthood
Love all that u have on my musical influence...JUSTIN HAYWARD & THE MOODY BLUES☆☆☆♡♡♡ TYSVVM for ALL YOU HVE POSTED REGARDING ANYTHING MOODY BLUES...musictofeelby1
I guess he didn't do any research--they reunited in 1977. Then again in 1981 and were pretty active again after that. They didn't just reunite in 1986.
It's not a comprehensive history of the band. The title suggests that it should be about present day stuff (of 1995). Mike and the other 4 members had split 17 years earlier.
@@lindam.6782 They're several documentaries about Pinder's contributions . He chose to leave to get married according to his on words . He didn't speak at the hall of fame but he was there with them . I personally feel the 3 remaining have no obligation to bring him up unless asked .
And...as a songwriter/musician...JUSTIN'S LYRICS & PLEAFUL VOCALS THT HE SINGS ALONG WITH THE VERY MELODIC OR UPBEAT COMPOSITIONS FOR EA OF HIS ORCHESTRATED MYSTIC ROMANTIC LYRICS AS WELL AS HE & THE MOODYZ COLLECTIVELY HAVE MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON MY WRITINGS..in fact..I just had some friends tell me that my lyrics mirror Justins & svrl other Moody songs...Justin is to me what BUDDY HOLLEY IS TO HIM...MY MAJOR INFLUENCE☆
Floyd is an jnfluence..you know this..as was JACKSON BROWN...Floyd being your ONLY preference...a moot communicae...You rock out with your loud..meaningless preferences that I cannot relate to with exception of the last 2 Floyd releases WITHOUT ROGER WATERS...MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON & DIVISION BELL. Waters & rest focused too much on what became of SID BARRET..whom DAVID GILMOUR replaced. WISH YOU WERE HERE is a perfect example...the MOODYZ & JUSTIN HAYWARD, on the other hand...grabbed my ear on the 2nd measure of NEW HORIZONS...the way he expresses his feelings vocally & lyrically just sat me down and had me listening soo intently to each word and how he expressed them musically thru his acoustic or electric guitars..or even the keyboards..such as on 1 of my all time favs...live & studio off THE PRESENT cd...RUNNING WATER☆♡..soooo lovely and beautifully written..sang & played☆ But..OCTAVE is the release in 78 that spawned many songs I wrote. I credit Justin for each of those songs as DRIFTWOOD..THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN & HAD TO FALL... ALLL played a part in each lyric I wrote from 78-80. I have listened to EVERY LYRIC..OR READ..OR BOTH...and it's easy for me to see his focus in his words and how he expresses them through his compositions, which he channels through his vocal inflections sooo skillfully & with precision timing. Very captivating...very easy to get lost in the song as it defines or tells the story..or secret..or feelings..sooo much can be revealed in his lyrics! His adoration for his wife of coming up on or thier 50 yrs of a happy marriage, with a beautiful daughter, Dorime. Now married with a family of her own. Which brings to mind the Moodyz song with Justin singing it...THIS IS THE MOMENT. Another lovely and very pleaful..heartfelt..sang with such conviction about..I believe to be his undying. love for his wife & daughter and...as he phrases it in 1 of the verses, "...EVERY ENDEAVOR...THAT I'VE MADE EVER...", is him expressing how much effort it took him...& all the years of working to make ALLLL his dreams come true! But...that's just my interpretation! And just 1 of everything he has written that I have listened to the lyrics intently..or looked them up...which is at least 80% of EVERY song he has written. Ironically...I just happen to have a tremendous love for the ocean..sounds of the sea...an undying love for all God's creatures ...especially birds, as I started bringing home baby birds when I was 7. I would feed them cornmeal mixed with water from a dropper. Mostly sparrows. All eventually flew away. I would go to the encyclopedia and read up on all I could about which ever species, and teach em what they were meant to eat. If I had to catch worms or bugs to feed them as it came time...I would. And Justin makes much mention of biirds in many songs...as well as my love for sunets that I used to chase to snap that 1 pic that completely takes your breath away. AND...HORSES..as I grew up from 7-12 yrs old in LOUISEVILLE, KY...BLUEGRASS, HORSE COUNTRY. I was thrown on a 161/2 Palomino at 7 and hung on...ended up riding everyday until we moved back to Atlanta 5 years later. So...I can relate to his lyrics just based on that. I admire his commitment to his marriage and his ability to represent himself in a very professional, yet personable way in his interviews and has no problem saying he has a huge ego! Ahhh...I really chuckle everytime he says that to his interviewers. How honest is that👍AND THEN PLAY ON, JUSTIN...AND THEN PLAY ON☆
Yeah... i used to drull over them hanging in the music store !! Wishing !! I new the £1. 30 a week wages i was getting, wasn't going to buy one of those ??
@@joemachunda They started in 1959 in Australia. Progressive rock top ten songs in 68-70. Try "Red Chair Fade Away" or "new york mining disaster 1941" A whole decade before the disco stuff.
kingdom777866 I don't know what concerts YOU'RE going to, but you're way off in your opinions. The fact that they are now in the Hall of Fame knocks it out of the park. They're doing what they love and we're listening. One of the things I respect the most, is that they've never changed just to fit in. They are what you see and the fact that they're playing in sold out concerts speaks for itself, and puts you in the minority. That's your choice, but all I would say is that you don't know what you're missing...
I have always loved their music; the irony of the rock scene is: despite the so-called alternative vibe, fortune and fame show how Capitali$m subsumes everything under its mercenary mantle!
I have loved THE MOODY BLUES for 50 years...their music makes me feel sooo good..I can listen to them everyday ....Justin Hayward has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard......they are a class act...
Typical chick band.
@@justicegusting2476 uh not really.
@@karenbenz8106
Yes Karen, I am.
1I totally agree
JUSTIN HAYWARD(1946-1978 RIP) AND MOODY BLUES(1966-1978 RIP)! NO PINDER, NO MOODIES!
He didn't get crazy and do stupid & extravagant things. A smart and gifted guy.
Justin has such a soothing and restful voice ...and sings even better !! Pure liquid gold
They are a gift from God to humanity. Thank You Abba for
the Moody Blues...bless them & keep them always...
You never get tired of their music.
Ride My Seesaw and Your Wildest Dream are my two faves of theirs and two songs couldn't be any different. Shows the wide range of their abilities.
Those who love the Moody Blues have a good ear for music! 😊
Well said!!!! ♥️🎵
Yes they do!
Yes they do!
Yes, and it's amazing and a blessing!!!
@@helenarcarvalho ... Yes, Helena, very much so. Singing Nights In White Satin almost every evening, year after year, decade after decade and be able to sustain and deliver it, keeping it fresh and alive is The Moody Blues, and Justin Haywards' gift to the whole world that relays a true and honest blessing from Heaven
I have loved the moody blues for 54 years, since Tuesday Afternoon came out.
There are only two musical groups in my world: The Moody Blues, and Boston. Thank-You
I admire Mr. Hayward so much. His manner is so soothing and kind.
The Moody Blues are pure class
From 1966-1978! Not after! No Pinder, No Moodies!
The Moodies are such a legend and they are loved forever! Justin, John , Ray, Mike and Gray...best line up ever. I love their work 45 years later still playing it all the time. Thank you for the best music ever. Beautiful and enlightening lyrics and melodies...rock songs too. xx Bless you all!
The moody blues was playing when i was young , middle aged,as when i flew my hang gliders, now when i fly my trikes, as i get old, and they will be playing when i pass
Why because they enspire my spirituality with what created me and my will to Fly like a bird.
Hard to imagine another musician who is so take no prisoners damn the torpedoes balls to the walls polite as Justin Hayward. He really set the attunement for Moody fans over the years.
I saw The Moody Blues perform with the Orchestra in Toronto in the early 90’s, in an outdoor concert. It was magical!!!! ✌️❤️
I saw them in Toronto inthe late 60's at Massey Hall. Just fabulous.
Fantastic musicians and nice people too.
When I was 16-17 in High School and was searching for the most psychedelic music for my acid parties I would hold every weekend. They were the tops.. Search of the Lost Chord number one. Threshold and the Question. Children's Children's Children. just fucking mind blowers for us 80s' kids..
They were the soundtrack of my late teens to my thirties. Still like them but their early albums, 1-7, are my favourites. RIP Ray Thomas.
I have loved the moodys forever. 🎸💕🙏
I just adore Justin
Thank you so much! I've never seen this and it's wonderful. I have listened to them ever since "Days of Future Passed", but I became a full-fledged, dyed in the wool, other bands don't exist Moody Mama the first time I heard "Question ". I ended up loving the whole album, but the 2nd verse of "Question" reminded me of my mother.
"And when you stop and think about it,
You won't believe it's true,
That all the love you've been giving,
Has all been meant for you ..."
She became a fan, and at 86, she was probably the oldest fan at the concerts. What was her favorite song? "Question", of course!
I was there at Red Rocks for the Concert with the Colorado Symphony. It was magic. Perfectly suited for some of the complex arrangements on their studio albums. Brilliant!!!
I'm jealous. 👍
I'm jealous too...I'm a big fan, since 1968...
Justin is a lovely man..Night's in White Satin, is by far a beautiful album... They are by far, the best band, EVER!!! 🥀🥀🥀🥀... 2022....
One thing that's been overlooked is The Moody Blues have had a run nearly as long as The Rolling Stones..
Uhhh longer by a few months
They had the hit, "Go Now" in 1965 with Denny Laine as lead singer. I love that song too.
Actually longer, if you count the Denny years!
I think it took a while for us Americans to appreciate the British artistry of rock. Once we did we embraced it.
Classical music fans loved them from the get-go. Thanks Lawrence Welk !
Finally heading to the Hall of Fame!!!!!!
Tuesday afternoon is so modern could be released today
Yes he should be Knighted he his greater than all the other
nights like mIck Paul and Ray Davis
James Watts have turned your tongue seven times in your mouth before you wrote that cr....
Agreed 1,000 percent. I own NOTHING by Sir Paul or Sir Mick or Sir Ray Davies...but I own EVERYTHING by the best of the m all...Justin Hayward, And really Sir Justin sounds like...a Knight....right?
A little trivia:
(Please correct me if I'm wrong, sometimes I forget)
1. Mike Pinder made so many modifications to his Mellotron, that the company came up with the Pindertron model.
2. The reason "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" was written is people were always ambushing them, wanting to know the meaning of life. They thought since their music was so esoteric, that the Moodys were aliens and had all the answers.
3. The poem which was the lead in and closure on DOFP was written by Graeme Edge, and recited by Mike Pinder.
4. Where did they come up with the name Moody Blues?
When the original members first started, they played in a blue collar establishment called the M&B Alehouse. It was customary to honor the place where you were playing, so they called themselves the M&B Five. It somehow evolved into the name we know and love.
5. When they reunited in 1977, Mike Pinder left the band because he didn't want to tour anymore. Patrick Moraz joined and played keyboards.
6. The producers at Decca wanted and expected a rock version of Dvorak's New World Symphony. They agreed, and asked to not be disturbed for a week, and they would do it. The London Festival Orchestra was actually a group of individual musicians practically dragged in off the streets to play. At the end of the alloted time allowed, the producers hated it and were furious that orders were not followed. Except one. The owner of Decca. He loved it. And so was born- Days of Future Passed.
7. When Denny Laine left, the guys were looking for another singer/guitar player. Eric Burden had just advertised for a guitar player, and after hiring one, had a mailbag full of applications, so he gave it to our guys.
This is the way Ray Thomas told it:
"We were going to reach in the bag, pull out an envelope, and that's who we were going to hire. So,, we did, called the chap in to audition, and hired him on the spot. His name was Justin Hayward. Could you imagine if he had been hired by Eric?"
Ray passed away in 2018, and (I'm crying here because I just this minute found out) Graeme passed away on 2021.
If there IS a rock & roll heaven,they got the beginnings of a hell of a band. But, lets hope it's a very long time before they re-hire John and Justin.
am now bout to turn 60, still love them
Stewart Roberts I’m 17 and also love them very much!
“...... that debut album floated to the top of the charts for more than 100 weeks in 1967”. I recall 1967 being a really long year!
a wonderful singer and great song writer and guitarist.When is he going to be going to get his knighthood by the queen.Justin Hayward deserves a knighthood
+Charles Crisp Good point!!!!
It fits. He has that English statesman’s aura.
It's been offered.
Scot Scotland, please elaborate. Did Justin turn down knighthood?
pure magic.. for sure
They earned whatever they have
Love Justin his eyes tell how nice he is as a person
Love this band! Thanks guys
For me this people were moving earth under feet. I wish it could be again. Why not?
Saw the Moody Blues at Starplex in Dallas Texas. It was so interesting to see all ages and generations there.
I saw them at Starplex, too!. I'm trying to remember the year!
Early 90s?
Najvece svijetske legnde, genije, divota, zvijezde do neba
20 years later they're still together!
Edward Anthony Nearly 50 years later!
Legend!
went to their concert in aus for my fiftieth fantastic music
i went to their concert in rochester,ny for my fiftieth too.
Magical group❤
Justin Hayward even talked like a dreamer. LOL!
never seen so many old hippies as i did at that concert brilliant lots of herbal cigs at the intermission
if he started playing at 16 he is lucky he is still alive and in piece
Having held the hands of Mike kissed the mouth farewell. Kindness Himself. To many people.
All ways loved them.
A London band?. The Moody Blues are from Birmingham.
Saw them twice
I will watch this tomorrow. Time to go to sleep.
Love all that u have on my musical influence...JUSTIN HAYWARD & THE MOODY BLUES☆☆☆♡♡♡
TYSVVM for ALL YOU HVE POSTED REGARDING ANYTHING MOODY BLUES...musictofeelby1
Love Justin 💖
I guess he didn't do any research--they reunited in 1977. Then again in 1981 and were pretty active again after that. They didn't just reunite in 1986.
dont forget blue jays album by john+ justin,,was no split there
A class act
They came along with the deep..
No mention of MB founder and Mellotron innovator Mike Pinder???
Eric Swolgaard That is unforgivable since Pinder is one of the main architect's of not only the Moodys but the progressive music scene
Eric Swolgaard Huge part of what made them great!
Eric Swolgaard maybe you can interview mike pinder? well mike can talk if he wants to..its not justins fault
It's not a comprehensive history of the band. The title suggests that it should be about present day stuff (of 1995). Mike and the other 4 members had split 17 years earlier.
Why do the Moodies keep having to mention Mike Pinder? He left them years ago and they have moved on with their music.
NOT cool the way they just erased Mike Pinder from this whole retrospective!
@@lindam.6782 They're several documentaries about Pinder's contributions .
He chose to leave to get married according to his on words .
He didn't speak at the hall of fame but he was there with them .
I personally feel the 3 remaining have no obligation to bring him up unless asked .
No Mellotron, No Moodies.
i enjoyed it very much. * jill *
I think this is where Seinfeld got the idea for the "puffy shirt" episode.....
Ty for ALL your MOODY BLUES/JUSTIN HAYWARD POSTS💋😙👍..JUSTIN BEIN MY MAJOR MUSICAL INFLUENCE☆
AND THEN PLAY ON JUSTIN/MOODYZ💋
From a faceless..NON APPRECIATION FOR TRUE MUSIC...I THINK U BEST SIT THIS 1 OUT👎🙊🙈🙉😒..TY...🎵🎶🎼🎹🎸...AND THEN PLAY ON JUSTIN & MODDYZ😙
And...as a songwriter/musician...JUSTIN'S LYRICS & PLEAFUL VOCALS THT HE SINGS ALONG WITH THE VERY MELODIC OR UPBEAT COMPOSITIONS FOR EA OF HIS ORCHESTRATED MYSTIC ROMANTIC LYRICS AS WELL AS HE & THE MOODYZ COLLECTIVELY HAVE MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON MY WRITINGS..in fact..I just had some friends tell me that my lyrics mirror Justins & svrl other Moody songs...Justin is to me what BUDDY HOLLEY IS TO HIM...MY MAJOR INFLUENCE☆
Floyd is an jnfluence..you know this..as was JACKSON BROWN...Floyd being your ONLY preference...a moot communicae...You rock out with your loud..meaningless preferences that I cannot relate to with exception of the last 2 Floyd releases WITHOUT ROGER WATERS...MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON & DIVISION BELL. Waters & rest focused too much on what became of SID BARRET..whom DAVID GILMOUR replaced. WISH YOU WERE HERE is a perfect example...the MOODYZ & JUSTIN HAYWARD, on the other hand...grabbed my ear on the 2nd measure of NEW HORIZONS...the way he expresses his feelings vocally & lyrically just sat me down and had me listening soo intently to each word and how he expressed them musically thru his acoustic or electric guitars..or even the keyboards..such as on 1 of my all time favs...live & studio off THE PRESENT cd...RUNNING WATER☆♡..soooo lovely and beautifully written..sang & played☆ But..OCTAVE is the release in 78 that spawned many songs I wrote. I credit Justin for each of those songs as DRIFTWOOD..THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN & HAD TO FALL... ALLL played a part in each lyric I wrote from 78-80.
I have listened to EVERY LYRIC..OR READ..OR BOTH...and it's easy for me to see his focus in his words and how he expresses them through his compositions, which he channels through his vocal inflections sooo skillfully & with precision timing. Very captivating...very easy to get lost in the song as it defines or tells the story..or secret..or feelings..sooo much can be revealed in his lyrics! His adoration for his wife of coming up on or thier 50 yrs of a happy marriage, with a beautiful daughter, Dorime. Now married with a family of her own. Which brings to mind the Moodyz song with Justin singing it...THIS IS THE MOMENT. Another lovely and very pleaful..heartfelt..sang with such conviction about..I believe to be his undying. love for his wife & daughter and...as he phrases it in 1 of the verses, "...EVERY ENDEAVOR...THAT I'VE MADE EVER...", is him expressing how much effort it took him...& all the years of working to make ALLLL his dreams come true! But...that's just my interpretation! And just 1 of everything he has written that I have listened to the lyrics intently..or looked them up...which is at least 80% of EVERY song he has written. Ironically...I just happen to have a tremendous love for the ocean..sounds of the sea...an undying love for all God's creatures
...especially birds, as I started bringing home baby birds when I was 7. I would feed them cornmeal mixed with water from a dropper. Mostly sparrows. All eventually flew away. I would go to the encyclopedia and read up on all I could about which ever species, and teach em what they were meant to eat. If I had to catch worms or bugs to feed them as it came time...I would.
And Justin makes much mention of biirds in many songs...as well as my love for sunets that I used to chase to snap that 1 pic that completely takes your breath away. AND...HORSES..as I grew up from 7-12 yrs old in LOUISEVILLE, KY...BLUEGRASS, HORSE COUNTRY. I was thrown on a 161/2 Palomino at 7 and hung on...ended up riding everyday until we moved back to Atlanta 5 years later. So...I can relate to his lyrics just based on that.
I admire his commitment to his marriage and his ability to represent himself in a very professional, yet personable way in his interviews and has no problem saying he has a huge ego! Ahhh...I really chuckle everytime he says that to his interviewers. How honest is that👍AND THEN PLAY ON, JUSTIN...AND THEN PLAY ON☆
Lmbofff
If you wonder what we believed in the 60 s...listen to justin hayward and paul mccartney s music
They had a hit album in 1981. Thought they reunited then.
They reunited in 1977(according to googled it. I sure thought it was 1980. Their first concert after reeuniting was in 1980. Octave was the album.
I thought ride my seesaw was, rise, rise mighty sword.
now lives in an apartment in Monaco
the band " reformed" in 1986? news to me..
richard tofts and
Always wondered who was Justin's muse?
Able to afford "a nice Gibson guitar" whilst still at school. It's alright for some.
Yeah... i used to drull over them hanging in the music store !! Wishing !!
I new the £1. 30 a week wages i was getting, wasn't going to buy one of those ??
A 'fledgling London band' eh - great research
justin's still the most boring person on earth. they were phenomenal in the 60's.
You should be such a bore..... It would be an improvement....
You're a man
Great band but don't try to elevate them to Bee Gee's popularity, talent and success levels.
Bee Gees? They didn't last too long and They're music is pop and dance but not that meaningful.
@@joemachunda They started in 1959 in Australia. Progressive rock top ten songs in 68-70. Try "Red Chair Fade Away" or "new york mining disaster 1941" A whole decade before the disco stuff.
There to old for it now.. some video's of them are really bad, they should stop now before it gets bloody stupid !!
kingdom777866 I don't know what concerts YOU'RE going to, but you're way off in your opinions. The fact that they are now in the Hall of Fame knocks it out of the park.
They're doing what they love and we're listening.
One of the things I respect the most, is that they've never changed just to fit in. They are what you see and the fact that they're playing in sold out concerts speaks for itself, and puts you in the minority. That's your choice, but all I would say is that you don't know what you're missing...
I woke up to the moody blues. Lived life with that message of obe and soul travel. We live forever.
I have always loved their music; the irony of the rock scene is: despite the so-called alternative vibe, fortune and fame show how Capitali$m subsumes everything under its mercenary mantle!