“He was never happier than being on stage – he was ‘Just a singer in a rock and roll band’”: John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and singer, dies at 82

John Lodge performs onstage with the Moody Blues in 1975.

John Lodge, who played bass, sang, and wrote many a hit song for the legendary Moody Blues, has died at the age of 82, his family announced today (October 10) in a statement.

“It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us,” Lodge's family wrote on social media.