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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| "Live On A Tuesday Afternoon" bootleg vinyl | 1/4/2012 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Attached is the image of above noted bootleg album. Have image of vinyl record. Any better date than ... A: I’m not sure I’m following, but I’ll see what I can come up with. The only date I can come up with ... | ||
| looking for sheet music | 11/12/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have been looking for the piano sheet music of my favorite piano solo from the Moody Blues, which ... A: Sheet music is one of those items that's just getting harder and harder to find. Most acts don't ... | ||
| contact Justin Hayward | 9/16/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Hey Tracy. I am a 61 year old school teacher who has followed Justin and the Moody's since the "Go ... A: I'm really sorry, but unfortunately, I really have no more access to the band or any of its ... | ||
| Moody Blues | 7/30/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Do you know which meditation techniques the Moody Blues practiced? I think Justin did Transcendental ... A: There are specific sources we can look to (easily, anyway,) that indicate that yes, the Moodies did ... | ||
| Higher and Higher | 6/17/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have a commerative edition from Higher and Higher on Justin Hayward. I know that there are no ... A: Great question! The fact that there is no actual price guide for Moody Blues memorabilia makes it ... | ||
| King and Queen | 5/28/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have been a total fan of the Moodies since I fist heard Nights in White Satin back in 1974. I ... A: Unfortunately, there are only two known publications that include this particular song. The first ... | ||
| current artists that like the moodies | 3/18/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: ..do you know of any "current" artists that like the moody blues...who are fans of the group and ... A: Well, about the only thing I can think to offer as advice is to perhaps get in touch with Randey ... | ||
| current artists that like the moodies | 3/14/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: ..do you know of any "current" artists that like the moody blues...who are fans of the group and ... A: Gosh, I wish I could say I did, but honestly, I don't know of any current artist or band who is ... | ||
| looking for a song | 3/1/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I can remember a song in the 60s that in the middle had a young girl speaking the words "I thought I ... A: I know of the song, and it's actually by Traffic, and the song is called "Hole in My Shoe", released ... | ||
| Isn't life Strange original version | 2/14/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: just found your site - great spot! As a long time fan of the MB's I dug up just about everything I ... A: Yes, actually, it has (finally!) been released on a remastered, expanded edition of "Seventh ... | ||
| Hollywood Bowl 12994 | 2/13/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Can you please tell me what guitars Justin Haywood and John Lodge used at the Oct. 1&2 concerts at ... A: No worries about the number of questions. :-) That's why I'm here. My husband and I have talked a ... | ||
| Hollywood Bowl 12994 | 2/13/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Can you please tell me what guitars Justin Haywood and John Lodge used at the Oct. 1&2 concerts at ... A: I know that Justin has had in his possession over the years, several guitars, some of which have ... | ||
| Hollywood Bowl 12994 | 2/13/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Can you please tell me what guitars Justin Haywood and John Lodge used at the Oct. 1&2 concerts at ... A: Absolutely! I was at the October 1st show, and I can tell you with certainty that Justin played his ... | ||
| moody blues memrobellia | 2/8/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have a wide slection of MB collectables and now it's time to sell most of what I have for health ... A: Sadly, unlike with Beatles memorabilia, there is no definitive Moody Blues price guide out there, ... | ||
| moody blues memrobellia | 2/2/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have a wide slection of MB collectables and now it's time to sell most of what I have for health ... A: There are several ways in which you can list your collection for sale. The most obvious being eBay. ... | ||
| Moody Blues at the Legacy in Reno NV | 1/9/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I was thinking of going to see the Moody Blues, again, at the Silver Legacy on 5/28/11. There are ... A: No, unfortunately, I won't be going to the Reno show as I'd already made plans for that weekend. If ... | ||
| album art | 1/7/2011 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: "The Crystal; from EGBDF Phil Travers I once saw the original which is similar the this album ... A: Yes, I know that several of the covers that Phil did for the Moodies were renditions of earlier work ... | ||
| Go Now | 10/22/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Has Justin Hayward ever sang "Go Now" with the Moody Blues? If he has does this version exist in ... A: There are numerous print interviews and a few radio and TV interviews where the band has ... | ||
| Are Albums Numbered | 10/19/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Are all the covers of the Moody Blues albums numbered, either figuratively or actually....For ... A: In answer to your question, I'd have to say no, not all of them bear some kind of numerical ... | ||
| Irony? | 10/15/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Has John Lodge ever commented on the lyrics or the intention of Stepping in a Slide Zone, the first ... A: Another great question! Okay, let's see what I can come up with... There's really not a lot of ... | ||
| Higher Consience | 9/29/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Do the moodys base there idea of higher consience soley on there drug experience.Or is there some ... A: Actually, not all of the Moodies partook of "mind expanding" drugs, so I can say that no, their idea ... | ||
| Justin Haywars Equip.. | 9/11/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: ., Being a fan and collector myself.,,I met with Justin a few yrs back,.And was interviewed on the ... A: That actually happened on September 2, 1986 after a performance at the Universal Amphitheater in LA. ... | ||
| Moodies concerts in USA in 2011 | 9/8/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Can anyone help an couple from UK. we have never been to the states before and want to come for a ... A: Unfortunately, there are no confirmed dates for the Moodies for 2010, but the word is that they may ... | ||
| Address to write to the band | 8/20/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Is there an address to write letters to the guys? Thanks so much for your help :) A: Since the demise of the Official Fan Club, there is really only one avenue by which it may be ... | ||
| copyright/trademark | 7/26/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I wrote a fictional book and need to find out if the Band name of The Moody Blues is a Trademark ... A: Gosh, I am not a copyright attorney, so I really can't say for sure what the deal is with the band's ... | ||
| past particular concert info | 7/18/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: we are trying to figure out where and when a past mb concert took place that we attended,it was in a ... A: Gosh, I'm not really that familiar with that area of the country, but I'll give it a shot. The best ... | ||
| Ray Thomas | 7/14/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I've read somewhere that Ray lives somewhere in Wales. Would it be to much to ask where in Wales? A: Actually, that's really the best I can do! "Somewhere in Wales"... I know Ray and his bride Lee ... | ||
| Knights in White Satin | 7/11/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: At the end of the song, who wrote the poem that begns "Breath deep the gathering doom" thanks A: Gosh, I'm so sorry! I accidentally clicked the wrong radio button, and rejected your question, ... | ||
| Moving Mountains | 7/10/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I would like to get a CD copy of Justin Hayward's Moving Mountains. It is no longe available on ... A: Good call on that Ukrainian site... No matter how desperate you may be to obtain a copy, that's not ... | ||
| Moody Blues Live Concert, 3rd March 1972, Amsterdam | 7/3/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I am trying to get the Moody Blues to be made aware of a soundboard recording of their performance ... A: Gosh, the Moodies' management has changed at least a couple of times since I was working on "Higher ... | ||
| Moody Blues Bootleg - ALIVE | 7/1/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have a copy of a Moody Blues bootleg named ALIVE. can you tell me anything about it? ANSWER: Hi ... A: Robert, welcome to the wonderful world of bootleg recordings! CD copies get even more insane. For ... | ||
| Moody Blues Bootleg - ALIVE | 6/28/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I have a copy of a Moody Blues bootleg named ALIVE. can you tell me anything about it? A: Assuming that your version of "Alive" is the same as mine... :-) It was released sometime in 1973. ... | ||
| drummer | 6/26/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Who was their drummer at their live appearance in Edmonton in the fall of 2009 and where can I find ... A: The man to whom you're referring is the wonderful Gordon Marshall. He started with the band in ... | ||
| Tour dates in the '70s | 6/25/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I saw them in Fort Worth, Texas in the early '70s. I have been unable to locate any info on the ... A: With the resources I have at my fingertips, I show these two dates: April 3, 1972 at the Tarrant ... | ||
| Moodys DVD | 6/17/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Will there be a new DVD of the 2010 summer tour. It's time for a new one. I have all of them. Let me ... A: No, I don't know of any active work on a new concert DVD from the band, but I do know that there are ... | ||
| Ray Thomas Sheet Music | 6/1/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I've been a fan of The Moodies since '64. My particular favorites are Hayward and Thomas. My ... A: Unfortunately, I've never found any details on any book of collected sheet music specifically from ... | ||
| The Dream | 5/31/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Did Graeme Edge write it? Did he also record it on the original album? Does "the white eagle of the ... A: Yes, Graeme wrote "The Dream". Mike Pinder was the speaking voice for the version that appears on ... | ||
| Music Score for "Floating" | 5/25/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I just love Ray Thomas's "Floating" from "To Our Children's Children" - Would you have the musical ... A: To the best of my knowledge, it's only available on the "A Question of Balance" / "To Our Children's ... | ||
| varies | 5/22/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: Just wondering if you know if Ray Thomas will be re-mastering and releasing his two CDs. in the near ... A: Yes, Ray and Bias Boshell are currently working on remastering his two CDs. No ETA as yet, as to ... | ||
| Moody Blues Married? | 5/7/2010 | Tracy Zimmermann |
| Q: I just found your site. I've been a fan since the early '80's. I'd like to know if the other members ... A: Yes, all the Moodies are now married (or re-married as in the case with Ray Thomas.) Justin married ... | ||
Tracy Zimmermann
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I’m pretty confident that I can answer just about any question about the band or their music you may have. I’ve been a fan since 1972 and have followed their careers (collectively and as solo artists,) closely ever since. In addition, I've amassed a vast database on all things Moody - from "completest" discographies for the band and all of their solo projects, to extensive bibliographies, videographies, posterfiles, etc. I have an extensive collection of memorabilia; both group and related solo projects. My collection includes vinyl, CDs, tapes (cassette, 8-track, and reel,) posters, shirts, sheet music and songbooks, back stage passes, magazines, books and other publications, equipment, and video. If I don’t know it, I know where to find it. All you have to do is ask!
Experience
I’ve been a fan of the band since 1972. I was a contributing editor to "Higher and Higher", the Moody Blues Magazine 1994, to the magazine’s untimely demise in 2007, writing the Videography Department.
Publications
As noted previously, much of my writing has appeared in “Higher and Higher” since 1994, but I also wrote a piece that appeared in issue #1 of Mike Pinder’s newsletter “Have You Heard”.
Education/Credentials
Though I haven’t yet finished, my educational focus is on a Journalism degree.
Awards and Honors
I've also had the good fortune to have traveled to England to catch the end of the Band's Spring 2000 concert tour; a trip I've always wanted to take.
I’ve supplied research information on the band to a number of sources, including the July 5, 2004 English Quiz Show “Mastermind” which featured a contestant whose expertise was also the Moody Blues.
I also participated in the UK Channel 4 presentation of the “Top Ten” program's episode on Progressive Rock, that featured the Moody Blues at #3 on their list. That program aired on March 3, 2001.
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