Band Quote by Justin Hayward
“When I came to The Moody Blues, we were a rhythm and blues band. I was lousy at rhythm and blues - I think the rest of us were.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s music magazine, 1972
He joined The Moody Blues, a band shifting from rhythm and blues to progressive rock, despite lacking skill in the original genre.
In simple terms: He was new to a changing band and not good at the old style.
Embrace change and learn new styles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- band rehearsal
- studio recording
- live performance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you leverage fresh perspectives when joining a new team?
- What steps help you quickly learn a new genre?
Skill gaps can hinder early contributions.