Original sentence: Burdon then formed "The New Animals" and went on to produce psychedelic rock and heavy metal music.The Animals' lead singer Eric Burdon was asked to join them.The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded 14 platinum and gold discs
Edited sentence: The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 50 million albums worldwide and have been awarded 14 platinum and gold discs