The Moody Blues

United Kingdom, 1964–now

English band formed in Birmingham in 1964 as a rhythm and blues group. Days of Future Passed and 'Nights in White Satin' combined rock with orchestra and Mellotron.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The Moody Blues and 0 artists The Moody Blues influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Moody Blues?

• The Beatles — The late-Beatles' acoustic folk-rock and Indian textures pushed the Moody Blues past R&B into symphonic psychedelia.
• Pink Floyd — Early Pink Floyd's psychedelia was part of the British scene the Moody Blues fused with orchestral arrangement.