Ray Thomas

Raymond Thomas (29 December 1941 – 4 January 2018) was an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was best known as a founding member of the English progressive rock band the Moody Blues. His flute solo on the band's 1967 hit single "Nights in White Satin" is regarded as one of progressive rock's defining moments. In 2018, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

Ray Thomas
Thomas in 1970
Born
Raymond Thomas

(1941-12-29)29 December 1941
Died4 January 2018(2018-01-04) (aged 76)
Surrey, England
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Flute
  • harmonica
  • vocals
Years active1960–2018
Labels
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