The Moody Blues

Summary

The Moody Blues is a musical group^[1]. It ranks in the top 0.85% of musical_group entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,935 views/month, #174 of 20,490).^[2]

Key Facts

• The Moody Blues received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[3].
• The Moody Blues's instance of is recorded as musical group^[4].
• The Moody Blues's genre is progressive rock^[5].
• The Moody Blues's genre is psychedelic rock^[6].
• The Moody Blues's genre is rhythm and blues^[7].
• The Moody Blues's genre is art rock^[8].
• Mitchells & Butlers is named after The Moody Blues^[9].
• Mood Indigo is named after The Moody Blues^[10].
• The Moody Blues's record label is recorded as Decca^[11].
• The Moody Blues's record label is recorded as Deram^[12].
• The Moody Blues's record label is recorded as Polydor^[13].
• The Moody Blues's record label is recorded as London Records^[14].
• The Moody Blues's record label is recorded as Universal Music Group^[15].
• The Moody Blues's record label is recorded as The Rocket Record Company^[16].
• The Moody Blues's discography is recorded as The Moody Blues discography^[17].
• The Moody Blues's Commons category is recorded as The Moody Blues^[18].
• The Moody Blues's country of origin is recorded as United Kingdom^[19].
• The Moody Blues comprises Ray Thomas^[20].
• The Moody Blues comprises Graeme Edge^[21].
• The Moody Blues comprises Justin Hayward^[22].
• The Moody Blues comprises Rod Clark^[23].
• The Moody Blues comprises John Lodge^[24].
• The Moody Blues comprises Mike Pinder^[25].
• May 1964 marks the founding of The Moody Blues^[26].
• The Moody Blues's location of formation is recorded as Birmingham^[27].

Body

Founding

May 1964 marks the founding of The Moody Blues^[26]. Its location of formation is recorded as Birmingham^[27].

Recognition

The Moody Blues received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[3].

Why It Matters

The Moody Blues ranks in the top 0.85% of musical_group entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,935 views/month, #174 of 20,490).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

It has been cited as an influence by Deep Purple^[30], a rock band^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1968^[33].

FAQs

What awards did The Moody Blues receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[3].

Who did The Moody Blues influence?

The Moody Blues has been cited as an influence by Deep Purple^[30].