(October 14, 1946- )
Born in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Member of the Wilde Three (1965)
Lead vocalist/guitarist of the Moody Blues (1966– )
Birth name is David Justin Hayward
Solo CDs include ‘Songwriter (1977),’ ‘Night Flight (1980),’ ‘Moving Mountains (1985)’ and ‘Justin Hayward and Friends Sing the Classic Moody Blues Hits (2003)’
British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors Gold Badge for lifetime achievement (2004)

He was not an original Moody Blues member.
At 17 years of age, he signed a publishing contract with Lonnie Donegan’s music company — and lost the rights to all his pre-1974 compositions.
He answered an ad to be Eric Burdon’s lead guitarist, only to find the post had already been filled.
He could play the ukulele and mandolin.

He enjoys riding horses.
He is a fan of Surround Sound.
He credits Marty Wilde (a member of the Wilde Three) with inspiring his own material.
Most Moody Blues material was authored or co-authored by him.

Credit: Cool It All Right?

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