Moody Blues star John Lodge has died aged 82.
Photograph: John Lodge
The legendary musician’s household stated he handed away “out of the blue and unexpectedly,” and revealed that his remaining moments had been movingly soundtracked by the music of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.
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 out of the blue 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 a very powerful 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’re heartbroken, however will stroll forwards into peace surrounded by the love he had for every of us. As John would at all times say on the finish of the present, thanks for holding the religion.”
Lodge joined The Moody Blues in 1966, changing into a pivotal artistic drive behind the band’s most iconic albums, together with Days of Future Handed, In Search of the Misplaced Chord, and Seventh Sojourn.
He additionally had a solo profession together with his most up-to-date album being 2015’s 10,000 Gentle Years In the past – the follow-up to 1977 debut Pure Avenue.
Past the studio, Lodge remained a loyal performer, touring properly into his 70s and sharing the stage together with his son-in-law Jon Davison of Sure.
In addition to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame with the long-lasting rock band – through which he performed bass guitarist and was co-lead vocalist – in 2018, Lodge acquired an Ivor Novello Award for his Excellent Contribution to Music in 1985.
And, in 2019, he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award on the Prog Awards.
He’s survived by his spouse, Kristen, and kids, Emily and Kristian.
