Mellotronists

On Friday, September 3, 2004, at 06:56  am, Chris Dale wrote:

> From what I recall about Threshold, yes it was a label started by the
> Moodies so that they could retain possession of both their master 
> tapes and
> publishing..............

...................
> Perhaps not that much different from what the Beatles originally 
> intended
> Apple to be. Of course, both labels now are little more than one room
> offices that administer the business ends for both bands.

Sweet!

Anyone aware of the fact that the Moodies were originally formed to 
attract the attention of Midlands Brewers, Mitchell's and Butler's 
(M&B) as a touring band primarily for M&B's pub network? Presumably to 
gain a wedge of sponsorship cash.

Resisting the Brewery's suggestion that they should be called something 
'corporate' such as "The M&B Showband" or "The M&B Five" they kept the 
M&B in their name and became the "Moody Blues Five".

Would never happen these days, although I can think of a couple of 
Midlanders who would relish such a thing.......

Best,

C

Wadworth's Midnight Runners
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Blithbury, Staffs......