John Lodge obituary: Moody Blues singer and bass player

Down-to-earth songwriter as the vanguard of prog-rock who helped the band sell more than 70 million albums worldwide

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Brian Aris

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Safe journey, John.

Sad news. They were a big part of the ‘70s. RIP.

Nights in white Satin and Isn’t Life Strange are great songs



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Justin Hayward is the only classic member left. Shit. John wrote a lot of my favorite rock songs by them.

One of my fave bands back in the day into the early 70s. Days Of Future Passed is my fave, one I still listen to in entirety to this day. I think its gonna get a spin today on the old turntable. RIP Mister Lodge.

a major musician love the music sad to hear of his passing

His bass playing had a psychedelic groove to it that propelled much of their music. Somewhat underrated among Rock bassists. Thanks for all the great music and songs.

I always loved the Moodies. A band that never failed to hit the spot when the “mood” was right. Good to know he was right with the Lord too. See you sometime soon John. In the meantime, thanks for all the great tunes you left behind kindred spirit.

I have always enjoyed the Moodies did catch ‘em in 81. A sad day in music. Time to bring out my 80s boots..RIP and thanks for music.

Saw them three times between 1991 - 1993.

I got into them when I borrowed a CD copy of This Is The Moody Blues from a friend. It’s a great compilation.

I like them.

RIP John Lodge. A life well lived.



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RIP to a true legend.

Rod

Were any members of of the Stones fans of the Moody Blues