Justin Hayward doesn't expect Moody Blues comeback
Justin Hayward doubts that the Moody Blues will return.
The 'Nights in White Satin' group have been inactive since 2018 and Justin admits that it is difficult to see the band returning following the passing of drummer Graeme Edge – the last surviving original member – in 2021.
Speaking to Mojo magazine, the 78-year-old singer said: "There's only me and Lodgy (bassist John Lodge) left.
"When Graeme died, it really affected me. He loved the group so much. Me and John, we always had things outside of the band, but Graeme devoted his whole life to it. And I just think some of that particular magic is gone.
"I don't want to be in a tribute band – actually, that's not fair – I'm just saying that when Graeme passed the enthusiasm for it changed. And I'm really liking what I do now."
Justin has been in the music business for 60 years but feels fortunate never to have felt the "pressure" of being a celebrity.
He said: "The one thing with the Moodies was, people knew the music, but we were never celebrities. We were a bit snooty about letting the music do the talking, so there was never star pressure.
"I did have my time when I would get recognised, particularly around when 'Forever Autumn' was a hit, but that passes."
Hayward and Lodge enjoyed the hit 'Blue Guitar' away from the Moody Blues and the musician joked that the colour has followed him throughout his career.
He explained: "It's something that a promoter will hang on you.
"But I remember right at the beginning, Mike (Pinder, keyboardist) was hung up with a record called 'Mood Indigo'. And so there was always that aura around us, of blue, that stuck.
"My life is colour coded, though – certain things on certain days, and I don't think I'm unusual in that. Today is green. What's tomorrow? Orange.
"Is there a blue day? Oh, yes... but I'm gonna have to leave it hanging there."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Perth Now
Justin Bieber shocks fans as he kisses SZA's hands during steamy performance as wife Hailey Bieber watches on
Justin Bieber kissed SZA on the hands as his wife Hailey Bieber watched on during their performance of 'Snooze'. The 'Baby' hitmaker was a surprise guest during SZA and Kendrick Lemar's second stop at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium on Friday (23.05.25) on their 'Grand National Tour'. The 31-year-old pop idol continued to concern fans with his behaviour during the steamy performance of the pair's 2023 acoustic hit. One X user wrote after footage emerged from the gig: "Justin ain't been the same since he had his baby." Another reacted: "He is not well." Hailey shared clips from the performance on her Instagram Story and dubbed Justin and SZA her "two favourite artists". The surprise performance came days after Hailey addressed rumours about the state of her marriage to Justin. The 28-year-old beauty mogul and Justin have been in headlines for months thanks to reports they were on the rocks, but Hailey hit out at 'b******' for targeting them. She told Vogue in a cover story interview about her frustration over persistent gossip regarding her relationship, especially after the birth of her and Justin's son, Jack Blues, in August 2024: 'Well, I thought seven years in it would've already, and it hasn't. You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on, chill out a little bit, but no. 'So I guess these bitches are going to be mad.' Hailey also opened up about the challenges of postpartum life and dealing with negative narratives online. She said: 'Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I've ever gone through in my life, and learning a new version of myself is very difficult. 'And to be doing that all the while going on the internet every day and people being like, 'They're getting divorced' and 'They're this' and 'They're not happy,' it is such a mindf***.' Justin also supported his wife in her Vogue interview, praising her for her poise and capabilities in motherhood, fashion and business. He said: 'She's in the spotlight, and has the attention because of her effortless knack for style, business, art and fashion, and the way she makes being a mom and wife look easy.' The couple, who married in 2018 and celebrated their union with a larger wedding in 2019, continue to stand strong amidst the pressures of fame and public attention. Justin also reflected on his marriage, saying: 'I've done a lot of dumb things in my life, but the smartest thing I've ever done was marry Hailey.' Meanwhile, Hailey recounted a past argument where Justin told her she would "never be on the cover of Vogue". In response to her recent cover, Justin shared photos online from her magazine shoot along with a caption: 'Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight. 'I told hails that she would never be on the cover of vogue. Yikes I know, so mean. 'I think as we mature we realise that we're not helping anything by getting even. We're honestly just prolonging what we really want which is intimacy and connection.' He concluded the post with the apology: 'So baby u already know but forgive me for saying u wouldn't get a vogue cover cuz clearly i was sadly mistaken.'
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Perth Now
Justin Bieber apologises to wife Hailey Bieber for 'mean' Vogue insult
Justin Bieber has apologised to his wife Hailey Bieber for telling her she will "never be on the cover of Vogue" during a "huge fight". The 31-year-old pop star has revealed he aimed the mean comment at his partner during a heated argument because he felt "disrespected" and wanted to "get even", but he's now said sorry publicly and shared a picture of Hailey's new Vogue cover. In a post on Instagram, Justin wrote: "Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight. I told Hails that she would never be on the cover of Vogue. Yikes I know, so mean. "For some reason because I felt so disrespected I thought I gotta get even. "I think as we mature we realize that we're not helping anything by getting even. We're honestly just prolonging what we really want which is intimacy and connection." Justin concluded the post by writing: "So baby u already know but forgive me for saying u wouldn't get a vogue cover cuz clearly I was sadly mistaken [sic]." Hailey, 28, features on the cover of the style Bible's summer issue and she opened up to the magazine about the state of her marriage to the 'Baby' singer following months of rumours they were on the rocks following the birth of their son Jack last year. She said: "Well, I thought seven years in it would've already, and it hasn't. You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on, chill out a little bit, but no. So I guess these b****** are going to be mad." Hailey also opened up about the challenges of postpartum life and dealing with negative narratives online. She said: 'Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I've ever gone through in my life, and learning a new version of myself is very difficult. "And to be doing that all the while going on the internet every day and people being like, 'They're getting divorced' and 'They're this' and 'They're not happy,' it is such a mindf***." Justin - who married the model in 2018 - also supported his wife in her Vogue interview, praising her for her poise and capabilities in motherhood, fashion and business. He said: 'She's in the spotlight, and has the attention because of her effortless knack for style, business, art and fashion, and the way she makes being a mom and wife look easy ... I've done a lot of dumb things in my life, but the smartest thing I've ever done was marry Hailey."
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Perth Now
Justin Bieber caught deleting public apology to Hailey
Justin Bieber has copped a grilling online after posting a public apology addressed to his wife Hailey Bieber, then abruptly deleting it. After Hailey made her solo debut on the cover of Vogue's Summer Issue, her husband took to Instagram to re-share the stunning image with an odd and seemingly backhanded compliment. 'Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight,' Justin remarked. 'I told hails that she would never be on the cover of vogue, Yikes I know, so mean. 'For some reason because I felt disrespected. I thought I gotta get even.' He then reflected on their conversation and asked her for forgiveness. 'I think as we mature we realize that we're not helping anything by getting even. We're honestly just prolonging what we really want which is intimacy and connection. 'So baby u already know but forgive me for saying you wouldn't get a vogue cover cuz clearly I was sadly mistaken.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The Canadian singer deleted his message moments later, replacing it with four emojis, '🤷🫵🏻🫶🏼🥹. ' Despite scrapping the caption, his post triggered an overwhelming mixture of fan reactions. ''Sadly mistaken' is diabolical in this sentence.. bestie, just say congrats, I love you or something 😵💫,' one user suggested. 'What a disastrous caption to congratulate someone,' a second person added. While others applauded his honesty. Justin and Hailey Bieber on Valentine's Day earlier this year. Credit: Justin Bieber/IG / IG 'People think relationships are perfect and that there are no arguments, he was honest and everything is fine. Be happy, and let JB be happy. Who has never had a bad fight with their partner?,' a fan said. 'Why the people say 'so unnecessary' Justin (is) being honest, (it's) his social media, respect. ✊,' another user chimed in. The couple, who share eight-month-old son Jack Blues, have been the subject of months of divorce rumours which Hailey addressed in her interview with Vogue. 'Well, I thought seven years in it would've (ended) already, and it hasn't. You would think after having a child, people would maybe move on, chill out a little bit, but no,' she said. 'So I guess these b***hes are going to be mad.'
