The Move was a British rock band formed in Birmingham in 1965, known for blending psychedelic rock with pop sensibilities and theatrical live performances. Led by guitarist Roy Wood, the band achieved significant UK chart success throughout the late 1960s with hits like "Fire Brigade" and "Night of the Long Knives" before evolving into the Electric Light Orchestra. Their innovative approach to rock music and energetic stage presence made them influential pioneers of the psychedelic and progressive rock movements.
