moody blues vs rock hall of fame

Anyone that appreciates the Moodies, should seek out John/Justin’s “Blue Jays” (mid 70’s), Mike Pinder’s “The Promise” (mid 70’s) or anyone of Justin Hayward'S solo albums, especially “View from the Hill” (mid 90’s). Even Ray Thomas, who is now retired from the band came out with two solo albums back in the 70’s that are a bit hard to find but equally phenomenal in both sound and quality of music. “From Mighty Oaks” (1975) and “Hopes Wishes and Dreams” (1976). Good listening.

Go Now is the only song from that early LP I can listen too. ;-)

I have the early 2 lp Moody's collection "A Dream" on Gema Records.

It's one of my most prized lps. The early Moodies stuff with Denny Laine was more of a British R&B style but still with lots of good harmonies. I like this collection a lot though it little resembles what the Moodies became later when Justin Hayward and John Lodge joined.

Listening to Pinder's "The Promise" as I write. Ray THomas' Hopes Wishes and Dreams prior to that.

Haven't played these since my most recent system upgrades.

I'm lovin life.......

Oh well, not this year.

Upcoming 2011 inductees listed the R&R HOF site:

"Congratulations to the following artists on their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year!

* Performers:
* Alice Cooper
* Neil Diamond
* Dr. John
* Darlene Love
* Tom Waits

* Non-Performers:
* Jac Holzman
* Art Rupe

* Sidemen:
* Leon Russell"

A Rock n Roll Hall of Fame seems like a stupid idea to me and when you consider some of the people they have inducted I think its a badge of honor that the Moodies aren't in.

By chance I came across a December 2003 Rolling Stone that featured "The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time". You guessed it, no Moodies. The list is a pretty good one, you can find it on their website, but someone really screwed up by overlooking the Moodies.