In memory of Ray Thomas of moody blues fame

Ray Thomas Page  This article is about the former member of the rock band The Moody Blues. For other people named Ray Thomas, see Ray Thomas (disambiguation). Raymond Thomas (29 December 1941 – 4 January 2018) was an English musician, flutist, singer and composer in the UK rock band The Moody Blues. Ray Thomas  Thomas in 1970 Background information Birth name Raymond Thomas Born 29 December 1941 Origin Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, England Died 4 January 2018 (aged 76) Surrey, England Genres Progressive rock psychedelic rock symphonic rock R&B Occupation(s) Singer songwriter flutist Instruments Flute percussion harmonica oboe keyboards vocals Years active 1960–2018 Labels Decca Deram Threshold Polydor Universal Associated acts The Moody Blues El Riot and the Rebels Krew Cats Career Death Instruments Compositions