"John Lodge, the bassist and co-lead singer of the Moody Blues whose work heavily influenced the development of progressive rock, died "suddenly and unexpectedly" at the age of 82. Lodge's family, who heralded his "passion for music and his faith," were "heartbroken" to lose their patriarch, the Guardian reports. "John peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly," a statement reads. "We will forever miss his love, smile, kindness, and his absolute and never-ending support.""
"The band's subsequent project, 1966's Days of Future Passed,was one of the first instances of a concept album - tracking 24 hours of an everyman's life - and an early touchstone of prog rock with its lush orchestral sound. ("It changed our lives forever," Lodge once explained.) 1968's In Search of the Lost Chord further elevated Lodge's adventurous spirit on the bass, on which he also wrote "Ride My See-Saw," one of the band's most enduring songs."
John Lodge, bassist and co-lead singer of the Moody Blues, died suddenly and unexpectedly at age 82. His family said he peacefully slipped away surrounded by loved ones and the sounds of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, and described his passion for music, faith, kindness, and enduring support. Lodge joined the Moody Blues in 1966, contributing a falsetto voice and evocative, narrative songwriting. Days of Future Passed (1966) became an early concept-album touchstone for prog rock; In Search of the Lost Chord (1968) showcased his adventurous bass and included his song "Ride My See-Saw." In the 1980s he urged a synth-driven pivot that led to hits like "Gemini Dream" and "Your Wildest Dreams." The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, where Lodge credited American radio for sustaining their longevity.
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