Ray Thomas
British musician, flautist, singer, songwriter (1941-2018) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76
Raymond Thomas was an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was best known as a founding member of the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues. His flute solo on the band's 1967 hit single "Nights in White Satin" is regarded as one of progressive rock's defining moments.
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Denny Laine Bandmate in The Moody Blues
John Lodge Bandmate in The Moody Blues
Patrick Moraz Bandmate in The Moody Blues
Justin Hayward Bandmate in The Moody Blues
Mike Pinder Bandmate in The Moody Blues
Graeme Edge Bandmate in The Moody Blues- Clint Warwick Bandmate in The Moody Blues
Raoul Walsh Directed Gun Fury (1953)- Lewis J. Rachmil Produced Gun Fury (1953)
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In 2018, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2018 · aged 76
