Ray Thomas has Passed

"If you find you can't sleep at night
And you pace up and down in your room
And your mind is just full up with words
You'll be writing your own song soon

So let the music just turn you around
When you can't seem to utter a sound
But don't worry my friend that's alright
You'll be doing the same tonight

For we've got the music for your soul
We've got the rhythm to the roll
We hope the melody lingers in your mind
We've got the freedom of our youth
We've got the chance to speak the truth
So put you hopes your wishes and dreams
In a song
In your song
In your song
In your song"

I saw the Moodies on tour with and without Ray. It was a different concert without him. He was a quiet contributor. RIP Ray.

What a tremendous loss. Mapman, I loved his solo works, as you must have as well. His voice and style was so exclusive and he was such a big part of the Moody Blues. His leaving the band took a major ingredient of their sound. The other major part was Mike Pinder, but Ray added such a poetic and class to their unique path in the music world. 
I can only wish his family comfort in this time of loss.
May he Rest In Peace