Ray Thomas was mentioned in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony which inducted The Moody Blues .
During his acceptance speech in Cleveland , OH , Justin Hayward said , `` If you did n't know already , well we 're just a bunch of British guys , but of course to us and to all British musicians , this is the home of our heroes and we all know that ... '' acknowledging the inspirational role of America 's rock and roll icons.
The Moody Blues