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    Posted: January 26 2018 at 16:26
Surprised to both hear about this and that it appeared so late on the Archives here.  A terrible, terrible loss.  He was not so often in the spotlight of the Moodies but there is no mistaking a Ray Thomas song.  His voice, flute, and presence were openly secret treasures.  His contributions seem minimal at first, but time and many listens made me appreciate him more.
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Points: 1578 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 26 2018 at 11:30
Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

... I enjoyed his flute parts for the most part and his singing too. RIP Ray.

He could well have played the most famous flute-solo in the history of rock music.
(or was it California Dreaming?)
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Points: 4070 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 26 2018 at 07:56
Originally posted by someone_else someone_else wrote:

Originally posted by elpprogster elpprogster wrote:

Yes, seems that this Prog Icon death  - 2 weeks ago!! - was purposely ignored on this site... So strange! :(

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It was not. There just was no separate thread dedicated to him.


I would think someone as legendary as Ray would have his own thread----Shocked

 and great painting of him!!! You have skills!!
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Wow, you guys are a little late here. Lol. Oh well, better late than never. 

Big MB fan here. Unfortunately I only saw them once(in 1988). Anyway, while Ray might not be mentioned in the same breath as Ian Anderson and Peter Gabriel I enjoyed his flute parts for the most part and his singing too. RIP Ray.
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Ray Thomas – This portrait is my tribute to this fantastic guy from a fantastic group (The Moody Blues of course). To me Ray was the guy who could write and perform some of their most “twee” songs (Dr. Livingstone I Presume, For my Lady…) and most grandiose (Legend of a Mind, Eternity Road…). I love em all.

https://gregormathieson.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/ray-thomas/
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RIP
 
This is a shame to read.
Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Points: 23993 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 25 2018 at 15:49
Originally posted by elpprogster elpprogster wrote:

Yes, seems that this Prog Icon death  - 2 weeks ago!! - was purposely ignored on this site... So strange! :(

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It was not. There just was no separate thread dedicated to him.
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Points: 463 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 25 2018 at 15:37
Yes, seems that this Prog Icon death  - 2 weeks ago!! - was purposely ignored on this site... So strange! :(
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Originally posted by twosteves twosteves wrote:

was surprised no one posted this 2 weeks ago when he died----but RIP
 
 me too, R I P !!!!
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Points: 1578 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 25 2018 at 12:44
Oh wow. I didn't have any favorite Moody Blues-member, bur I really enjoyed his voice and his solorecords are amongst my favorites.

I will play them in dedication to him.
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My boat sails stormy seas
Battles oceans filled with tears
At last my port's in view
Now that I've discovered you

Thanks for the music, Ray.
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Points: 16130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 25 2018 at 08:25
Sad news indeed. RIP Ray
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was surprised no one posted this 2 weeks ago when he died----but RIP
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