Moody Blues singer Justin Hayward chats ahead of Birmingham show
Moody Blues star Justin Hayward will play greatest hits and songs from his new album All The Way when he headlines Birmingham Town Hall on Thursday.
The onwer of one of the most recognisable voices in rock is looking forward to showcasing new material, including the single The Wind of Heaven, a heartfelt song about a wounded warrior who has left his soul on the battlefield.
The song is dedicated to all of those who have served their country and has received standing ovations worldwide.
Justin says: “I’m always so thrilled to have the opportunity to tour in the UK, particularly at this time in in my career when no one knows what the future holds. I’m bringing my ‘song writing’ guitars from home on the road with me, so the gigs will have the feel and sound of my music room, along with the vibe I was feeling as I wrote the songs.
“ I look forward to singing and playing new songs and old songs, particularly Forever Autumn, which I only get to perform in my solo show, and The Wind Of Heaven from the forthcoming movie, and also to tell the real stories behind all the songs and the events that surrounded them at the time.
“It’s a joy to share a stage with such wonderful young and inspiring talents as Mike Dawes (one of a new generation of brilliant young guitar masters – worth the price of admission alone) and Julie Ragins, a truly exceptional musician and singer. She and I have shared stages all over the world for many years, loving the music we play, both with the Moody Blues and solo.
As the driving force behind The Moody Blues, Justin penned classics such Nights in White Satin, New Horizons, Question, The Voice and Your Wildest Dreams.
He went solo in 1977 with Songwriter. In 1978 Justin had a worldwide hit with Forever Autumn from The War of the Worlds. In 1980, Justin released his second solo album Night Flight.
