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Justin Hayward on Tour
While a Moody Blues concert is an epic event, a Justin Hayward solo show — which might contain some of the same songs — offers fans a more intimate experience, one that's equally entrancing in its own way. Hayward wrote and sang the bulk of The Moody Blues' biggest hits, from "Nights in White Satin" to "The Story in Your Eyes" and "Your Wildest Dreams." And he's usually happy to bust out some of his Moodies tunes in his solo shows. But he's also maintained a solo recording career ever since the 1970s, full of melodic gems that you won't get to hear at a Moody Blues concert. And it's the combination of those two elements that really makes a Hayward show a special occurrence unto itself. When you're hearing Hayward deliver his material in a more direct manner, sometimes telling the stories behind the songs, it makes for a unique connection with this rock legend.
Justin Hayward in Concert
The world knows singer, songwriter, and guitarist Justin Hayward best as the driving force behind The Moody Blues, one of the most innovative bands of the classic-rock era. With Hayward at the helm, the Moodies moved from an R&B-inflected style in the mid-1960s to a more psychedelic sound later in the decade, making history with their marriage of classical music and rock on the 1967 milestone Days of Future Passed and prefiguring progressive rock in the process. And though he led the band through multiple comebacks and evolutionary phases in the subsequent decades, Hayward also created an artistic space all his own outside of The Moody Blues. He released his first solo album, the appropriately titled Songwriter, in 1977. And ever since then, though he's had long periods where he concentrated on being a bandleader, he's never closed the door on his solo career. Whenever he's ready for a more personal statement, Hayward steps away from the Moodies to resume his path with his own music.
Mom and Dad took me to see Moody Blues at the age of 7. The best gift a child could receive! 43 years later, I see Justin Hayward with my mom. Truly the most Transcendental Rock experience ever!!! Class act All the way!!! What a gift they have given this world. We’re catching the John Lodge concert in August!!! Beautiful Beautiful Souls!!! Thank you!!!!❤️
Justin’s voice is immortal, it was a thrill to sit feet from a living legend. Mike Dawes was a wonderful addition, this gifted guitarist added a layer of texture to the rich sounds that came from the stage, and helped make up for the lack of drums. It was a wonderful evening we were grateful to experience.
We have been seeing Justin Hayward back in the days of the Moody Blues. He seems to get better with age. Amazing. Please bring him back. His back up is unbelievable as well. What a gift to us all.
NICE VENUE. SOUND QUALITY WAS VERY GOOD. JUSTIN WAS RIGHT ON POINT AND AMAZING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ALL THE BAND MEMBERS. ITS NICE TO SEE THE MUSIC I GREW UP ON PERFORMED AT SUCH A HIGH LEVEL.
Perfect evening at a great theatre and wonderful cast to a king of music! Loved it.
Justin Hayward showed us why he can still draw a crowd after all these years. He is the consummate professional musician, both as a performer and song writer, whose voice can still take us on a musical journey of new and old standards. The musicians who accompanied him were equally accomplished and it was amazing that four musicians on stage could produce such rich and beautifully sounding music. Kudos to all of them! I would definitely see him again should he return to Fort Lauderdale. On a different note, the only disappointing part of the evening was the lack of courtesy shown by "adults"playing on their cellphones. The gentleman next to me recorded almost the entire performance and then checked emails in between. What a totally rude distraction! Please do all of us a favor and stay home if you are going to play with your phone the entire time. I went to see the folks on stage, not your cellphone screen.
Justin Hayward’s voice and guitar playing was like traveling back in time. It was nearly perfect. The rest of the band were also perfect. I will remember this concert as one of the, if not best small venue concerts I have been to. I have been to many. Rock on Justin.
I first saw the Moody Blues when their hair was brown and their teeth were white, rather than the other way around. Have seen them every chance that I can.
Sang many more recent Moody Blues songs. His band was small but perfect with his lead guitarist and keyboard player. Justin is still able to perform these songs like he did 25 years ago.
A masterful show from a brilliant songwriter and performer. He still has that haunting soulful voice and was supported by three great musicians.
