The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are a psychedelic rock band estsblished in the sixties. Initially a simple British Invasion band attempting to capitalize on the popularity of The Beatles, they quickly evolved into more of a classically-oriented psychedelic band. They ultimately became phenomenally popular, with numerous hit singles and bestselling albums, although they did not have many hit singles in the US until the seventies and many of those hits were re-releases. Many of their songs became classic rock staples. In the eighties, as times changed, the Moody Blues evolved into more of a progressive rock band like Pink Floyd had become. Member Denny Laine also played for Paul McCartney and Wings.