Patrick Moraz

Keyboard player for Yes and The Moody Blues

Patrick Moraz - Keyboard player for Yes and The Moody Blues
Born

June 24th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Switzerland

Links & References

A Swiss keyboard player and songwriter, contributed to the progressive rock band Yes and The Moody Blues. Joined Yes in 1971, playing keyboards on the album "Fragile" and the subsequent tour. Later became a member of The Moody Blues, participating in the albums "Octave" and "Long Distance Voyager." Known for innovative use of synthesizers and influential compositions in the genre.

Contributed to the album 'Fragile' with Yes

Played on 'Octave' and 'Long Distance Voyager' with The Moody Blues

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