RIP Graeme Edge (80), drummer, Moody Blues

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In summary, Graeme Edge, co-founder and drummer of the Moody Blues, passed away at the age of 80. His drumming skills were crucial to the success of the band's popular prog-rock hits during the 1960s-70s, including "Nights in White Satin," "Tuesday Afternoon," and "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)." The group was known for their unique blend of rock and orchestral elements. Edge's spoken intro in "Nights in White Satin" was believed to be a reference to LSD.
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Moody Blues drummer, co-founder Graeme Edge dies at 80​

https://apnews.com/article/entertai...ayward-music-4539837e7e0a8f59c2050c87c260ee42

In 1964, Edge co-founded the group in Birmingham, England. His drumming expertise was a key ingredient for the band’s massive prog-rock hits between the 1960s-70s including “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).”

Nights in White Saturn



I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band
 
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Sad to hear.
Here are a couple Moody Blues songs with one of my favorite transitions between then:

 
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I remember him and the Moody Blues on television in 1967 or so. I believe they all wore mod suits. I thought "that keyboard imitating a orchestra sounds great." Little did I know they were miming to a recording that included a real orchestra. Graeme spoke the "hear the grass sing" intro, which was clearly about LSD. I'm sure that song got a lot of people tripping.
 
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I thought "that keyboard imitating a orchestra sounds great." Little did I know they were miming to a recording that included a real orchestra.
That was probably Mike Pinder's Melletron. He had some tracks that sound like violins.
 

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