Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge has died on the age of 82.
John Lodge has handed away on the age of 82
The musician’s household introduced on Friday (10.10.25) that he had “abruptly and unexpectedly” handed away.
A press release learn: “It’s with the deepest disappointment that we have now to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother, has been abruptly and unexpectedly taken from us.
“As anybody who knew this massive-hearted man is aware of, it was his enduring love of his spouse, Kirsten and his household, that was an important factor to him, adopted by his ardour for music, and his religion. John peacefully slipped away surrounded by his family members and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.
“We are going to without end miss his love, smile, kindness and his absolute and unending assist.
“We’re heartbroken, however will stroll forwards into peace surrounded by the love he had for every of us. As John would all the time say on the finish of the present, thanks for retaining the religion.”
Lodge joined The Moody Blues in 1966 alongside singer Justin Hayward after the departures of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick and went on to characteristic on a few of their best-known work – together with the 1967 psychedelic album Days of Future Handed that featured the basic hit Nights in White Satin.
The Birmingham-born musician was additionally a prolific songwriter and penned tracks equivalent to Experience My See-Noticed, Time to Get Away and Eyes of a Little one.
His household’s assertion added: “He was by no means happier than being on stage – he was only a singer in a rock and roll band and he adored performing along with his band and son-in-law, Jon, and with the ability to proceed sharing this music along with his followers.
“It gave him much more pleasure to have the ability to work along with his daughter Emily and son Kristian and spend time watching his grandson John-Henry play soccer and dream of him enjoying for Birmingham Metropolis at some point.”
Lodge remained with The Moody Blues as they continued performing dwell till 2018, the identical yr that they had been inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame.
He’s survived by his spouse Kirstien and their youngsters Emily and Kristian.
