Mellotronists

In response to the comment about the Moody Blues using a female back-up 
singer to hit the high notes, for about twenty years they had been using 
two female back-singers.    When Ray Thomas retired, they replaced him 
with a female flute player whose inspiration for picking up the flute 
was "Nights In White Satin".  Now she gets to play it on stage.  Talk 
about living a dream. (-8  She also contributes background vocals (and 
occasional guitar) so the band is down to one female back-up singer who 
has been playing more and more keyboards the last few tours. 

So you miss the former duo of back-up singers desparately trying to come 
up with choreography (-8, but you still get the high harmonies and more 
music.

No Mellotron, but can you really tell in a hockey rink?

Alas, no Ray Thomas songs since he retired.

They've found their niche.  They are playing for the fans.  Every tour 
is a greatest hits show.

Next time they come to Michigan, I'll be there.

John McIntyre
mcintyre@...