The Moody Blues Acceptance Speeches - 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Class of 2018 Inductees The Moody Blues official acceptance speeches for the 33rd annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring band members Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, Denny Laine and John Lodge with Mike Pinder onstage in Cleveland. The band members are all new Inductees with the Class of 2018.
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[@Knards]

Just my opinion, but one of the greatest musical and harmonic bands ever

[@SpectorTippy]

MrMrwilson11. I share your opinion

[@pacreaugerard3291]

I sharing your comment.

[@susansargent8513]

i agree very nice guys also you will never hear tem slam anyone else, very classy guys

[@SpectorTippy]

I share your opinion as well. There is that age-old question that a lot of people ask..... If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and you could only take one album with you, what would you decide on. I have never wavered away from The Moody Blues.

[@garyr5301]

I Agree, no other Band has the depth, and insight of the Moody blues... Peace

[@dw8840]

It's a shame that Ray Thomas couldn't live long enough to join his band mates on stage. But it's better late than never I suppose. RIP Ray & Graeme. Thank you for the music.

[@staypress]

plus RIP Denny and now Mike

[@randyacuna3248]

The moody blues should have been in the hall on their first time of qualification. Not 20 years later.

[@The15secondsOfame]

Well It’s About Bloody Time!

[@captaintrips2980]

@To Tell The Truth FO yourself.

[@robertlamkin6464]

To Tell The Truth He mentioned Mike.

[@katharinealden7244]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU AND MILLIONS OF OTHER FANS ALL AROUND THE WORLD FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS!!!

[@margotconway8605]

It's about bloody time - is right. Should have happened decades ago. Love Graeme's acceptance speech. "I'm 77, don't have time" Love it

[@cowsongs]

Denny Laine did a good job. He's in an awkward spot, but he was gracious and even made a joke about not being in the band very long.

[@Colin-Fenix]

Go Now is still a Moddy Blue's song and also one of their greatest hits, so he deserves to be there.

[@johantrenier1685]

@@Colin-Fenix Always loved Go Now, I never knew who sang it for years, until I saw a Wings concert on KZbin with Denny. Then kind of walked back through history on Denny Laine very cool.

[@hypnophonz]

I cannot feel sorry for Denny what with his role in WINGS.

[@markzappasodi]

God bless Denny who passed away today, December 5, 2023. 😢

[@russellnewton700]

There are still a lot of people who consider Wings as nothing more than a Paul McCartney vehicle, and they may be right, but Denny was the one guy who you could use to put up an argument that Wings was more than that. He contributed some pretty good songs like "Time to Hide", and was the one guy not named McCartney who stayed in the band during its entire run. Denny wasn't around the Moodies long enough to reap their successes, but he was a pretty capable frontman for them during his time there. I'm glad he got recognized.

[@DRAGONSLAYER1220]

"I'm 77 years old...I don't have time!" The BEST acceptance speech ever.

[@mpjlpoole]

Awe such a sweet guy! ❤

[@AnonymousSynonymous]

He always was the poet and had a way with words. ❤️RIP Graham🤍

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

Are you still here, Mate?

[@user-hd9nc7zp1v]

RIP Denny Laine, Grahame Edge and Ray Thomas.

[@lindarichards8700]

Now Mike Pinder.

[@staypress]

and Clint Warwick

[@EarlHutton2030]

Funny that the Rock Hall included Denny Laine from the original lineup of the hit "Go Now," and not Clint Warwick. I know he and Denny didn't stay very long, and it's been 20 years since he passed, but snubbing Warwick is just another black mark on the record of the Rock Hall.

[@leeroschen3779]

Such a tragedy that it took so, SO long for the Moody Blues to finally be nominated, then inducted into the RRHoF. I would have loved to have seen flautist Ray Thomas (who passed away only 3 months prior to this event) on that stage, and to hear his whimsical words of wisdom that night. This band had been so deserving for this moment for so, SO long.

[@gonefishing5434]

Nights in White Satin and Tuesday afternoon are two of the most beautiful songs in Rock history. The vocals by Justin are epic. I am 71 years old and have seen their live performances over a span of decades 12 times. It would send chills up my spine when they did Nights in White Satin. One of the few bands that sounded like their recordings.

[@nestorraulcordini1183]

I´m 73, and I´m from Argentina. I totally agree with you! When I first listened "Nights in white satin", down in october 1967, I knew I had found a real treasure! I love the music and lyrics of "The Moody Blues", they were, and still are, my favourite band! Thanks for so much beauty in music. Saludos desde Rosario city, Argentina!

[@banditware]

I've seen them with an orchestra 2x. Just AWESOME!

[@jeannevanpeacock487]

The Moody Blues should have been inducted in the Hall of fame decades ago...! Better late than never...! One of the greatest bands ever! Justin Hayward--MUSICAL GENIUS!!!

[@johnpolitis9060]

Justin Who? Justin Hayward has been dead since 1978! The guy up there is Justin Sellout or Sellers!

[@lilybond6485]

Justin Hayward -- good lord -- still so gorgeous. The hair - still looks the same. This man reeks of class and elegance. He even mentioned The Beatles. It was about time that they got inducted.

[@barfrockskin535]

What a great band and a great bunch of guys! SO LONG, LONG OVERDUE for this honor! Only wish Ray Thomas could have been there for this moment.

[@burtramone765]

He did know about the Band being inducted at least, that's a good thing. Wondered why only Mike did not speak, apparently he may have dementia, a shame if it's true. Don't believe all these comments saying other Band members did'nt allow him to speak, that's B.S. Apparently he chose not to. Also , interesting how Patrick Moraz was left out , after 11 years in the Band, obviously because of the bitter Court case when he sued the Moodies , and lost. Good call to leave him out and Denny gets in after about 2 years in the Band. Moraz must have been pissed off with that.

[@robertlamkin6464]

BURT RAMONE Justin once said, he considered Patrick a friend until he was served a lawsuit and court papers.

[@sharonallison9922]

@To Tell The Truth YOU RIGHT HONEY.....LET IT GO SWEETIE....😇🙏👽🌹💖💖💖💖💖🌍

[@jamesbridgewater9195]

How in the world can a band this great be overlooked for so long. Easily one of the top 20 (or better) of all time

[@katharinealden7244]

sO sAD ABOUT rAY. i MISS HIM TOO. bUT HE WAS A VERY BRITTLE DIABETIC. sO sAD!!

[@TeresaDonoghue]

MOODIES RULE , best band of all time, Class , Quality , Brilliant live, Hauntingly beautiful songs , lyrics , guitars , drums , Rock and roll added. Versatile, Songwriters up there with Beatles but for me , Justin Hayward , best singer , songwriter , performer ever and a mean guitarist, too classy and inteligent for 2023. Should have been inducted into HALL of Fame over 20 years ago. THANK YOU MOODY BLUS FOR YOUR GENIUS XXXXX

[@rickpeuser233]

Love these guys. Justin Hayward is pure class!!! What a singer!

[@katharinealden7244]

Can't wait for this stupid worldwide pandemic will ever free everything up We none of us are getting any younger. Hopefully they can start touring again

[@sharonallison9922]

INDEED.....❤

[@Stinger2222]

And phenomenal guitar player who never got the recognition he should have for that talent and skill

[@robertastone7155]

@@katharinealden7244 Would LOVE to see them and shake their hands for such a great job in giving us this magnificent music that is unmatched!

[@robertastone7155]

@@Stinger2222 You are spot on! WOW - listen to John Lodge play that guitar in Ride my See-saw - unmatched!

[@kentclark6420]

From Mike Pinder's website: 'Many MB fans have asked why I did not speak at the induction but by the time the Moodies took the stage we were 5 hours into the ceremony. The oldest of the inductees were up the latest. The speeches were a bit anti-climatic at that point and it was only fitting that the current touring members spoke first. I am happy that we finally got inducted for our fans sake'.

[@Zepster77]

Pure class, love you Mike Pinder…. 🌠❤‍🔥🌠

[@trock6577]

As great as they are and always have been, not having Pinder for the past 40+ years has taken a little away from their greatness.

[@johnpolitis9060]

@@trock6577 Agreed! No Pinder, no Moodies.

[@davidschecter5247]

Mike is an amazing musician and a true gentleman. His contributions were the "glue" that held the Moodies together and what helped set them apart from everyone else.

[@deplorableneanderthal1265]

So why did Denny Laine get to speak?

[@snuffyballparks6501]

After Mike Pinder left the band the Moodies were fantastic... with Pinder... magical.

[@mpatrickthomas]

Hey,great way of putting it.👍👍

[@AnonymousSynonymous]

I love Mike’s music. He was a silent inspiration in the band with his cutting edge keys.

[@debradireen3625]

RIP Ray Thomas well deserved effort by the Moodies

[@katharinealden7244]

ditto

[@marilynsnider8183]

Amen!

[@BugzKiller]

Halilullah

[@trock6577]

As a fan for over 50 years, no one has ever touched me the way the Moodies have. Their distinctive sound could never be duplicated. When a Moodies song came on, you knew it immediately. Thank you for the journey.

[@brendadrumm9451]

Im 72 i would love to put my arms around jusin

[@AnonymousSynonymous]

Me too. I inherited my dad’s love of them from an early age in the early 90s. It’s hard to believe they’ve been around so long. My dad was in high school when they first formed. And now he’s 69. They touched my heart and soul on a spiritual level that no one ever has.

[@praveenaahuja754]

I am ecstatic about the Moodies finally being inducted in the RRHF FINALLY! They truly deserve this honour..........................long overdue.

[@willthetrill4849]

Praveena Ahuja better late than never

[@katharinealden7244]

And millions more!!!

[@daniellaubach7544]

Yes it has been a very long time overdue to be inducted into the RRHOF!

[@kwynrhys]

I have been in love with Justin Hayward my entire life...he is such a gentleman.

[@ladyhecate9450]

Man I love this band. They were way ahead of their time. I listen to their music everyday. There music will always be "in"

[@robertastone7155]

Definitely - and they are unmatched in every sense.

[@142horizon]

Days Of Future Past... A stand alone album - in a class by itself in the entire history of Rock 'N' Roll. It Is Timeless🙏... Thank you so much Moody Blues for ALL of your timeless musical gifts to us. They are TRULY the gift that keeps on giving.

[@ladyhecate9450]

@@142horizon It was the best back then and still is now. I play it all the time.

[@JohnJones-ge7lb]

Time never caught up.

[@hypnophonz]

They were not suppose to release anything until 2040 - but they insisted on being way ahead of their time.

[@gmailemail671]

THEY ARE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD

[@katharinealden7244]

yOU gOT THAT RIGHT joe

[@kentclark6420]

They've been my favorite for a long, long time. I used to believe that I was the only one who had a special, unique spiritual connection to their music. Because it felt so personal. And then, later, I realized all their fans had similar connections.

[@robertastone7155]

SPOT ON!

[@robertastone7155]

@@kentclark6420 I share your spiritual connection! I absolutely love these guys - and they will always be my favorite ever!

[@christinemiller1735]

You can say that again!! I will forever keep listening to the Moody Blues! ❤ I sure do Love Justin when he sings "Nights in White Satin" Deep, Classy and Sexy.

[@markzappasodi]

God bless Denny Laine who passed away today. Also God bless Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge.

[@jdekong3945]

Sad we’re getting to this time now with these music legends

[@philseida5428]

R.I.P. Graeme Edge! A Fantastic Drummer and Poet and Lyricist.

[@christinemiller1735]

Absolutely!! R.I.P Graeme Edge!! He truly was a Fantastic Drummer!! He will surely be missed 😢 ❤ Boston, MA

[@karenmccaffrey1975]

These men, when very, very young, created music the world had never heard before These men while very young changed everything about how we heard music, how music went on a new direction. May Ray Thomas rest in peace and may they never stop being an inspiration to musicians everywhere. Me

[@burlingtonbill1]

Would have liked to have heard from Mike Pinder!

[@3636lk]

One of the best bands of all time, Justin is the only male singer who still gives me goosebumps. I was so blessed to see them live several times, last time I was in the 7th row! Nights in White Satin is the most gorgeous song ever written, that song is timeless. Thank You to Justin and the band for such incredible beautiful music.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Justin Hayward is a class act.

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

Took you a very long time to recognize the greatest rock and roll Band EVER!

[@Imsteppenwolf]

"This is the home of our heroes. And we all know that... until the Beatles came along! And change the world." Very true...

[@jellyfish3333]

One of the most underrated bands of all time! One of the first to seamlessly blend the mellotron into their music; the first rock band to incorporate poetic recitations into the songs; and with "Days of Future Past", one of if not the first to record a true concept album, complete with orchestration. The Moody's have a special place in rock history, and it shouldn't have taken so long for them to be inducted into the Rock HOF. Well done, lads!

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

The term “underrated” is now officially banned from KZbin.

[@P.DuncanMonk]

@@jeffryphillipsburns I just about believe that .

[@nise5281]

Underrated? NOPE! They were immense! TOP! when were you born?

[@hypnophonz]

Most underrated by who? The Justin Bieber crowd?

[@hypnophonz]

It pisses me off when underrated bands get inducted into the RRHF. Just induct all the ones that are properly rated!

[@joebloggs8636]

NOBODY gave MIKE PINDER a chance to talk....his songs on the CLASSIC 7 MB albums are priceless

[@curlyken01]

Denny Laine got to say something and he wasn't in the band for five minutes, yet Mike, who contributed massively to the band got sidelined, that's a disgrace.

[@Swagadelic_Wizard]

My thoughts exactly

[@carolbellas3564]

The man has dementia and they spared him from making a fool of himself

[@kentclark6420]

@@curlyken01 'Many MB fans have asked why I did not speak at the induction but by the time the Moodies took the stage we were 5 hours into the ceremony. The oldest of the inductees were up the latest. The speeches were a bit anti-climatic at that point and it was only fitting that the current touring members spoke first. I am happy that we finally got inducted for our fans sake'.

[@paulbennett4315]

Maybe John carrying out a request from Mike's family.....they may have said to the other 4 something like : 'Mike has prepared something to say, but when the time comes and if he doesn't seem quite up to it mentally, then gently shepherd him from speaking'. Hence the confusion, and, if so, hats off to John for taking a brave action, just because he happened to be in the nearest position to do it . There's no way the likes of John or Justin would have prevented Mike speaking out of pettiness.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

A great addition to the Rock and roll hall of fame. I just wish Ray Thomas would've been able to hold out a few more months so he could see his life's work celebrated. I'm sure he was smiling in the hereafter though. Also R.I.P. Graeme Edge.

[@mellow5123]

Better late than never! One of the greatest bands in history.

[@thejonegcle7759]

Rest in Peace Denny Laine thanks for your music

[@danielsullivan9123]

40 years too late, guys were revolutionary in everything they wrote, sang and played

[@christopherunfus8962]

How the hell do (c)rappers get in their first year eligible and the Moody Blues get snubbed for 30 years? WTF!

[@hertzair1186]

It’s called Affirmative Action

[@spikespa5208]

@@hertzair1186 = discrimination.

[@bent2]

The Hall of Fame judges are populist clowns. That's why.

[@amberlilly4101]

Yeah !!

[@carolbellas3564]

Politics

[@thisiskurt]

The absolute best of their era '67-'74 - what a blessing their music is to my life

[@sean6992]

I think 1963 - 1970

[@philseida5428]

Whatever the exact Era, they surely were a blessing. Such Beautiful Music that touches the Soul. At least it did mine and still does today.

[@Skycladatdusk78]

1967-1981

[@johnritcher5751]

Just took far too long for this to happen. But Im glad it did

[@dannymeyer3256]

Why did they take so long to honor them. So very worthy of this.

[@user-il5oq5df6l]

Recently I heard of Mike Pinder's passing; it saddened me, although I wasn't really shocked or surprised. Mike, may you rest in peace alongside your Moody Blues bandmates Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge.

[@jessicayoung7132]

I thought they could have appreciated Ray more in that speech, however, I'm sure that would've have been quite emotional so understand. R.I.P. Ray you were the best in my book :-)

[@sciwiz57]

Cannot believe they didn’t let Mike Pinder talk- he was an integral part of the band and they were never as good without him.

[@mariecaroniaplotkin5268]

Absolutely love the Moody Blues. What took so long to get them in the Hall of Fame? They're probably the best rock group ever- if not the best group of any genre of all time.

[@YouCantHoldOnTooLong]

Well, my all time favorite band is The Cars and I couldn't figure out for the life of me why it also took them until 2018 to finally get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Some things are just hard to figure out I guess! But I am at least glad that The Moody Blues got inducted while Graeme Edge was still alive. He was my favorite member and it was great to see him present to accept this important award. ~Dutch

[@russellnewton700]

It may also have to do with Jann Wenner, RRHOF co-founder who, and I'll be kind here, is not a fan of progressive rock.

[@robison5396]

Mike Pinders' songs are some of the best that the Moodies recorded, it's a pity he never got to speak here.

[@RayManzarekRocks]

Pinder chose not to speak. He doesn't agree with the politics of the R&RHOF, and he's not alone.

[@RandyAcord-ue3vg]

Agreed

[@unclejustin7267]

My dad played this music for me on a reel to reel from the time I was 1 year old. All the songs are ingrained in my soul. I'm am now 50 with children and grandchildren and I will play these songs for them as my father did for me.

[@williamkidd8139]

The greatest band ever, without a doubt !!!

[@katharinealden7244]

I raised my Husband (of 48 yrs ) our daughter (now 40) and 3 grandchildren all on their music and they all know the lyrics, too.

[@katharinealden7244]

Me also. I raised my daughter and 3 grandchildren on their music and they have gone with me to many concerts. I spread the wealth!!!!

[@taffy3301]

Amen brother!!

[@daniellinehan63]

I played this album in '77 for my Dad and he loved it, especially that iconic piano riff after Tuesday Afternoon

[@conifergreen2]

I have been a Moody Blues fan since the first time I heard them in 1971. Brought me decades of inspiration and enjoyment. Thanks guys.

[@cindyarent3271]

Took too long to recognize this amazing unique beautiful band. I have owned On a Threshold of a Dream for many years in many medium. They are my top two bands along with Bee Gees. Love!!!!

[@LOVEFOREVERBLUE]

Moody Blues I Love You.

[@WayneTheSeine]

Pure class and talent beyond belief. Their music is timeless. Genius.

[@pacreaugerard3291]

Yes.

[@ConnieLeinicke]

Pleased to be a lifelong Moody Blues fan! I shamelessly yet pleasantly harassed the R&RHOF since 2006 to induct them! So deserving! This group transcends time by appealing to generation after generation with their haunting lyrics and musical genius!

[@burlingtonbill1]

The RRHOF needed them more than the Moodies needed the Hall. Shame it took so long that Ray never saw this night, and that Mike has been largely forgotten by younger fans.

[@johnpolitis9060]

You mean the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame.

[@elifoust7664]

Thanks Ray ,you Mighty Oak.

[@kenhetro6742]

One of my favorite groups, they were in a class by themselves!! R.I.P Ray & Graeme two of the best!!

[@justanotherrandomcrit8115]

Man Denny is very unappreciated. Co-founder of Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s writing partner from 1971-81. Plus he has at least 5 great solo albums.

[@rayc.8555]

Justin Hayward i have always been a huge fan.

[@matiasmov1]

I don't think any artist, any band, knows how grateful we all are for the countless moments of deep emotions, of joy, that they give us every time we listen to their music and see them perform it.

[@MaggieShawn]

About TIME! Finally the RRHOF woke UP! The Moody Blues are one of the best bands in the world, their music is gorgeous and their lyrics so thought provoking, not that "rap" crap!!! How anyone can even compere is beyond me! I voted for them over and over again and as far as I am concerned they should have been in there 25 years ago!!! But at long last they are and poor Ray, passed before this big day...he is outside now, looking in. Congrats Moodies!!!

[@randyvegas1796]

Nice that they got in but the R&R Hall of fame is a sham. Too many inductees that had nothing to do with rock. That said I have loved the Moodies since 1966 when they were a blues band. Have seen them over 30 times beginning with MSG concert in 1969. They are still my favorite band. R.I.P. Ray...

[@christinalw19]

I remember walking to my English class in 9th grade and the class next door was playing Nights in White Satin. I fell in love with the Moody Blues then. It was 1966. ❤️🙏🏼

[@craigblack7076]

November 2020 & the Moody Blues are still one of my top 5 music artists of all-time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rafaelgarcia9501]

One of the great great groups of all time !!!!

[@TonySeliquini]

Moody Blues -- damn it if they didn't compose the soundtrack to some of my best moments. Congratulations and much love!

[@TonySeliquini]

Naturally, I voted for them.

[@TonySeliquini]

My fave member: Mike Pinder! (But everyone is amazing.)

[@s21k21]

i loved youzr music so much... and now since april ... RIP mike pinder - the last of the original moody blues :(

[@jehanali8881]

One of the greatest rock bands ever. I grew up on Moody Blues and they have been a tremendous inspiration to me. They helped me to achieve my goals and they continue to inspire me.

[@robertastone7155]

Spot on! They ARE the greatest band before, now, and forever!

[@cindyarent3271]

On a Threshold of a Dream...An album played by my mom early 70s and my favorite all my life. I have purchased on tape, CD a couple of times and now enjoy on KZbin today. I can't explain how they make me feel and if I ever had the pleasure of meeting Justin, I know I would have fallen in love with him immediately. He is a beautiful fantasy and when he sings it's over the top. Amazing...they bring tears to my eyes. So much love and respect. Award long overdue.

[@dawnlebian3489]

I was born in 67 and my earliest memories and memories of my whole life,always in the background are their songs playing, albums,concerts and to my own children,and their children(my grandchildren):as long as I live Moody Blues are part of us our family,I'm sure, our families generations to come !! Thank you Moody Blues

[@dawnlebian3489]

Playing their songs !!

[@katharinealden7244]

I was born in 1951 and have followed them since their beginning

[@user-vi5vq6jf5p]

I lovr justin's modesty He is such a gentleman

[@capismama2922]

@To Tell The Truth So...your rant was proven to be B-S...and something you have no idea what you are talking about...since Mike is NOT dead, and you said he had. ( FO Moody Blues after Mike died !)

[@JoanVioletStretch]

@@capismama2922 mike was there chatting to Justin and with smiles on their faces

[@JoanVioletStretch]

Justin did mention Mike that troll must be deaf as well as daft. 😤

[@JoanVioletStretch]

Love the type of guy Justin is, he's just my type of guy...and he married someone from my hometown lol, we were so near and yet so far away. I named my son, Justin, after him and he too is a musical talent an undiscovered singer, song-writer who was bought up on Moody Blues music. 🎶🎵🎶🎸

[@katharinealden7244]

Justin IS my absolute favorite. and now he has his Tuesday Afternoon video shows

[@interstategar]

In the 60's when Days of Future Passed came out I use their music for short films I made as a kid. Then after each new album came out I bought them. Their music is totally unique. I heard Stern lobbying on his show many times for them to be inducted, and it worked, to my amazement. Thank you Howard. I have no clue what took this band so long to be here. Thank you Moody Blues for all your great music that I got to include in my world.

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

The Moody blues I love you too because you don't know how many times your music has saved me in the time of need.

[@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573]

I’m so happy for them “The Moody Blues” it’s about time isn’t it. Simply amazing and outstanding. My favorite band ever.

[@4ctmam]

Denny's a class act.

[@donburmester5341]

Yes. And the band as well. There have been many inductions with bandmembers left out.

[@juliekemp419]

My most favoured band. Love their music and lyrics - great psychology and spirituality no matter the intent.

[@sharonallison9922]

SIR MICHAEL PINDER......🙏😇💝🤗💋

[@kram21]

So many memories with their songs

[@katharinealden7244]

I can relate to almost every single one of their songs iin one way or another. I cry when they appear on stage and when i watch concert DVDs my heart swells with love and adoration.

[@kram21]

MB's++1970-1987 way back machine

[@katharinealden7244]

AGREE 100,000 %

[@philseida5428]

Unique and Incredible Music. Just a FANtastic band. One of My Favorites surely.

[@joangentile2731]

Love The Moody Blues!! I'm very glad they were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! It's about damn time!! It took long enough for them to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. They should have been there a long time ago. Just my opinion. 💖💖💖

[@veronikalake6934]

Awwwww I LOVE THE MOODY BLUES SO MUCH!!! I'm so sad that Ray and Graeme have passed away....their music made me feel soo good

[@MIKE-ej6ud]

wow, has it been FORTY-FIVE years too long or does it just seem that way to me?what a great band.

[@Pjaypt]

Nope, you're right! Tooooooo long!

[@dawnlebian3489]

Moody's are so much a part of my life that all who know me pretty much all Moody Blues fans now !!! Love them like they're my family

[@jazzander5314]

You've got another member of the Family! They are some of the greatest artists and all round nice guys that l know! Their Families are so very welcoming that you feel you've known them forever. I know what it's like to be married to a celebrity and so l give them credit for being able to juggle the worlds of celebrity, normal Family life, and the long absences of the spouses when they are touring. I will always be a Moody Blues Fan, whether they tour separately or together. God Bless Them!

[@jazzander5314]

Hi, Dawn!

[@katharinealden7244]

dON'T KNOW ALL THE FANS, MY BRAIN CELLS CAN'T HANDLE MILLIONS OF NAMES. bUT i CAN SING all THE SONGS FROM THE BEGINNING. i HAVE 45s, CDS DVDS OF CONCERTS WALL HANGINGS HOODIES EARRIINGS AND NOW A FACE MASK!!! cAN YOU UNDERSTAND THE DEEP LOVE FOR THESE GUYS??

[@katharinealden7244]

I feel the same, and I cry as they take the stage, even when I watched their induction ceremony I was alone but I got very emotional!!

[@michaelshea5622]

It's a shame that Ray couldn't have been around to be there. I always held out hope that Mike would join them for one more album or show while Ray was alive.

[@ChanelCoco-pk7mp]

Aww Rest in Peace Mike Pinder 😔 beautiful band 🥰

[@brendazierden4295]

Ray gave the moody blues their greatest gift. They're induction to the rock and hall of fame. Ray's presence was there with them in spirit.

[@TheLydiaR]

I fell madly in love with Justin as a teenage girl in the sixties. Such a gorgeous man who looked like a Greek God and sung like an angel ❤❤

[@gerardmarin7928]

bravo the moodies; god bless you all; thank you for your music!

[@hollylynnoverin6126]

What a great bunch of cosmic travelers...what in the hell would I have done without them?

[@computerfriendly8869]

I'm really surprised that the late Ray Thomas didn't get more of a mention at this acceptance speech. I think that he had only passed on just months before.. RIP. dear Ray.

[@philseida5428]

For My Lady is one of The Most Beautiful songs by Ray Thomas that I’ve ever heard. R.I.P. indeed Mr. Ray Thomas.

[@moonshinefiftyseven6063]

Their speeches were cut short, due to the fact that not only were they the last to be inducted, but Bon Jovi took up way too much time.

[@maryanderson9492]

The Moody Blues touch my SOUL...every time I listen to them! ❤

[@StofleTheBadger]

Politics don’t last but Legends live on forever!

[@Tracey..H]

Mike is so handsome!!

[@bandfromtheband9445]

I've always had a crush on him - and I'm a GUY!!

[@mdelaubergine8930]

I wish Mike had been allowed to speak too.

[@mysticmaverick1]

After the Beatles and Beach Boys, the best band ever. They should have gotten in in 1992 but it was a thrill to see them finally get inducted. Justin Hayward and John Lodge are such a talented songwriting, singing, musical duo, Graeme Edge a fantastic drummer, and Mike Pinder, while he doesn't say a word here, his pioneering of the mellotron, his skills as a composer and vocalist are amazing.

[@alan30189]

Come on now, the Moody Blues are much better than the Beach Boys, and I like them better than the Beatles, too. If I wanted to listen to some music and I had those three to choose from, the Moody Blues would win every time.

[@BetKev13]

As being from Houston Texas, I Only Reference such wonderful Musicians, Composers, and Poets as, "My English Rock & Roll Musical Invader Buddies", and certainly so many from All Over The Earth, that simply wanted to get ❤ together, and Dance to The Rock & Roll "Induced" upon US All by Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bill Hailey & The Comets, Ray Charles, and so many 1950's Super Stars, as now History, in Cleveland, Ohio!

[@radaction5743]

Your order of the top three bands ever is correct.

[@daletwin1]

@@alan30189 Beatles first for me and then The Moody Blues and The Bee Gees third. I respect The Beach Boys and love a few of their songs but rarely go out of my way to listen to them.

[@alaincelos476]

The moodies got their famé thanckfully Mike Pinder s mellotron !!! WITHOUT Pinder it was the crap noisy moraz circus!!!

[@RosanneMM]

lol, sour grapes. Love it, so true. Moody Blues took a lot of my time listening to them over the years. Especially from 1969 to 1999, Still listen to them now and again.

[@mrbuckeye6145]

Finally the rock n roll hall of fame is complete with on of the greatest bands ever the moody blues HELL YEAH MOODYBLUES4EVER

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Missing Ray Thomas watching this.

[@northernlight4614]

@To Tell The Truth Did y\ou know that you posted the same thing 3 times?

[@AOXOMOXO]

@To Tell The Truth…..After Mike died? You sound a tad confused.

[@BluesLicks101]

@To Tell The Truth Shut your pie hole.

[@willthetrill4849]

Just believe that he was there in spirit

[@robertlamkin6464]

You and me both.

[@jdgfamily3204]

Well deserved, long overdue, simply one of the greatest bands of all time!

[@sharonpiccone6648]

"BEAUTIFUL, Watched "The Induction Ceremony of 2018, Again-Grey being Funny, & John too,& Wandering around in The Background, Loved what he said about Fans & What You Said about The Fans-"It is True-'Our Moment' & You of Course can't take my Eyes off of-"I 'Loved it'- AGAIN, I Love You Soo Much,MOODY BLUE'S '-"How Could I not!!!.."LOVE ALWAYS, & a FOREVER FAN!!!.👍👍👍😘😍🥰💘💝💖💗💓💞💕💌❣❤❤❤💜💙💙💙

[@benjamindeforest9363]

6 short years ago they are all together being inducted.. And today they are all gone... They were a tremendous band with great songs and were the alternative progressive that stirred something down deep

[@Tracey..H]

Long overdue mates! Much love from Detroit.

[@josephst.george7841]

I love these guys!

[@pacreaugerard3291]

me too

[@timothywilson6866]

I'm so thankful and so glad for the Moody Blues! They've come such a long way and should have made it in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame years ago, in my opinion. God bless The Moody Blues!

[@HelenaRusso-ex4em]

Hi how are you doing Mr. Timothy☺

[@markdinkel9006]

Congratulations Moody Blues & what an absolutely beautiful venue.