The Moody Blues – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

Breathe deep the gathering gloom
Watch lights fade from every room
Bedsitter people look back and lament
Another day’s useless energy spent

The Moody Blues were formed in Birmingham, England, in 1964, emerging from the fertile Midlands beat scene that had already produced The Spencer Davis Group and other rhythm-and-blues-inflected acts. Originally conceived as a harmony-driven R&B band, the group took its name from the Duke Ellington composition “Mood Indigo,” reflecting both their jazz awareness and their desire for a slightly more sophisticated image than many contemporaries.

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My Favorite Albums – Leftoverture – Kansas

Once I rose above the noise and confusion, Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion, I was soaring ever higher, But I flew too high

Leftoverture is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Kansas, released on October 1976. It is widely regarded as their breakthrough album and remains one of their most successful and iconic works. The album features a fusion of progressive rock, art rock, and hard rock elements, showcasing the band’s instrumental virtuosity and intricate compositions.

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Album Art – Peter Lloyd

This is where I’ll be talking about the Album Art that I like. That is one of the benefits of 12″ vinyl albums, the cool packaging that surrounded the record. Here I’ll research the creations that we all loved as children, teenagers, and adults. I’ll try to find as much information on the artists as I can.

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