Graeme Edge
Graeme Edge, the longtime drummer and lyricist for the Moody Blues, died on November 11, 2021. He was 80 years old. Edge co-founded the band in 1964 and remained a core member through its classic era.
Ray Thomas
Ray Thomas, the flautist, harmonica player, and vocalist, died on January 4, 2018. He was 76 years old. Thomas was a founding member of the Moody Blues and contributed to many of their well-known songs.
Other Band Members
Founding guitarist Denny Laine died on December 5, 2023, at the age of 79. He was an early collaborator with the group. Bassist John Lodge and keyboardist Mike Pinder are still alive, with Lodge continuing to perform under the Moody Blues name.
