40 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 50 in 202240 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 50 in 2022Rockin' a full half century.Chad ChildersChad Childers
John Lodge’s ‘Incredible Journey’ With Moody Blues in Five SongsJohn Lodge’s ‘Incredible Journey’ With Moody Blues in Five SongsBassist shares stories behind classic tracks from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Moody Blues Drummer Graeme Edge Dies at 80Moody Blues Drummer Graeme Edge Dies at 80"He was the White Eagle of the North with his beautiful poetry, his friendship, his love of life and his 'unique' style of drumming," writes John Lodge. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
John Lodge Says Moody Blues ‘Won’t Tour Again’John Lodge Says Moody Blues ‘Won’t Tour Again’Singer-bassist shoots down a potential reunion trek during an exclusive conversation with UCR. Gary GraffGary Graff
How an Angry Moody Blues Fan Saved the BandHow an Angry Moody Blues Fan Saved the BandGroundbreaking album ‘Days of Future Passed’ began taking shape after man said they’d ruined his night.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Moody Blues’ John Lodge Recalls Dawn of Prog-Rock: InterviewMoody Blues’ John Lodge Recalls Dawn of Prog-Rock: InterviewThe pioneering bassist recalls pushing the boundaries of technology and sound. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How the Moody Blues Reached a Synth-Pop Dead End on ‘Sur la Mer’How the Moody Blues Reached a Synth-Pop Dead End on ‘Sur la Mer’This was the zenith of their '80s sound, or the nadir – depending on which period originally drew you to the band.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When the Moody Blues Mounted a Final Comeback on ‘The Other Side of Life’When the Moody Blues Mounted a Final Comeback on ‘The Other Side of Life’This album concluded their transformation from symphonic-rock pioneers to synth-pop hitmakers.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How the Moody Blues Broke Through With ‘On the Threshold of a Dream’How the Moody Blues Broke Through With ‘On the Threshold of a Dream’This album became their first U.K. chart-topper, and first American Top 10 hit.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso