Clint Warwick

Bass player for The Moody Blues

Clint Warwick - Bass player for The Moody Blues
Born

June 25th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

2004
21 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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A bass player contributed significantly to the formation of The Moody Blues, a rock band formed in the 1960s. The band achieved recognition with the 1967 album 'Days of Future Passed', which was one of the first successful concept albums in rock music. Warwick's style and musical contributions were integral to the band's early sound, which combined rock with orchestral elements. In 1969, he left the band and was replaced by another bassist, continuing to influence the music scene.

Played bass for The Moody Blues

Contributed to the album 'Days of Future Passed'

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