Rock Legends THE MODDY BLUES Announce 23 City 'Fly Me High' Tour

Rock legends The Moody Blues will be touring next Spring with FLY ME HIGH, stopping at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 7pm, tickets go on sale Friday November 13, 2015.

The band named the 2016 tour FLY ME HIGH to mark the 50th Anniversary of Justin Hayward and John Lodge joining Graeme Edge, Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder as lead guitarist and bassist for the iconic band. Says Hayward, "2016 is the 50th anniversary of John and myself joining the band, and one of the first things we did together that year was record 'Fly Me High' at our own expense at Regent Sound Studios in Denmark Street." The Moody Blues - Justin Hayward (lead guitar, vocals), John Lodge (bass guitar, vocals) and Graeme Edge (drums) -- have been at the forefront ofthe classic rock music scene since the 60's with their multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold albums and singles hitting Billboard at #1, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20 and Top 40. Their illustrious roster of hits include:"Nights In White Satin," "Tuesday Afternoon," "Ride My See Saw," "The Story In Your Eyes," "Isn't Life Strange," "Question," "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)" and "Your Wildest Dreams," and many more.

Tickets are $41.38-$105.58 and are available at VanWezel.org, the Box Office, or by calling 941-953-3368.

Tickets go on sale November 13, 2015.