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The story of Porcupine Tree's Deadwing is on the cover of the new gift-packed issue of Prog, which is on sale now

Prog 165 also features Peter Hammill, John Lodge, Cardiacs, Gazpacho, Steve Morse, Solstice, Atomic Rooster, Crown Lands, The Utopia Strong, Barry Palmer, Cate Le Bon, Amorphis and loads more...

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"The 'lost chord' they were searching for may have been a power chord": The Moody Blues attain peak psychedelic whimsy on In Search Of The Lost Chord

Join the Moody Blues for a psychedelic voyage through mysticism, melody, and late-60s cosmic curiosity

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John Lodge obituary

Moody Blues bass player, singer and songwriter who played a key part in the group’s successes during the 1960s and 70s

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Man charged with stalking Sir Ed Davey and family over several months

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey and his wife Emily have one son John, who has severe disabilities, and a daughter named Ellie.

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“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

The beloved British band's bassist for over 50 years, Lodge also penned some of their biggest hits, among them I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

Guitar World

John Lodge, singer and bassist of Moody Blues during classic era, dies at 82

John Lodge, the singer and bassist of The Moody Blues, has died at 82

The Independent UK

John Lodge Real Cause of Death: Musician Died Peacefully at 82

John Lodge, bassist and co-lead vocalist of The Moody Blues, has died peacefully at age 82. His family confirmed he was surrounded by loved ones and music in his final moments.

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John Lodge was a pioneering force of British rock’s most underrated band

The late musician helped steer the Moody Blues into an exciting and groundbreaking new era of psychedelia

The Guardian - US

Moody Blues rocker John Lodge dies aged 82

Moody Blues musician John Lodge has passed away "suddenly and unexpectedly" aged 82.

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Moody Blues star John Lodge dies 'unexpectedly' aged 82

John Lodge - who is best known as bassist and co-lead vocalist of The Moody Blues, has passed away.

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Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge dead at 82

John Lodge passed away "surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly", say his family

Louder

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge dies aged 82

Musician died peacefully surrounded by sounds of Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, family say

The Guardian - UK

Longtime Moody Blues singer John Lodge dies ‘unexpectedly’

Bass player Lodge joined the band in 1966 with fellow singer Justin Hayward

The Independent UK

The Moody Blues singer and ‘darling husband’ John Lodge dies aged 82

Lodge joined the band in 1966 with fellow singer Justin Hayward.

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Claire Waxman OBE has suffered for more than 20 years at the hands of former TV producer Elliot Fogel

Louder

"One song took about seven weeks to do. It was insane": The Moody Blues on their best and worst albums, Charles Manson, and the mood-altering magic of Nights In White Satin

The Moody Blues were just another British R&B band. Then they got into some old clothes, mind-expanding drugs and lashings of Mellotron… and helped invent prog rock

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“There’s nobody to mentor us these days. People at the label encouraged us to write and record – those people have gone”: When John Lodge accepted there’d be no more Moody Blues music

Bassist, vocalist, songwriter and proud Brummie on tempering his solo plans because the band came first, why a memoir wasn’t on his list, and knowing very well that a light year is a measure of distance

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Justin Hayward doesn't expect Moody Blues comeback

Justin Hayward has cast doubt on the Moody Blues returning to the stage following the death of drummer and founder member Graeme Edge in 2021.

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Ace new prog you must hear from Solstice, Vennart, John Lodge, Dim Gray and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week

Cool new proggy sounds you from Lights Of Skadi, Sally Potter, Pearl Handled Revolver and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week

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“A classic style of hopeful, melancholy which will pleasantly trigger Moody Blues fans”: John Lodge’s Love Conquers All EP

Yes’ Jon Davison is among the guests as bassist/singer limbers up for a return to the road after suffering a stroke

Guitar World

They emerged from the same British blues explosion as Fleetwood Mac, but soon became prog trailblazers – and their interlocking acoustic guitar approach is often overlooked

We unpack the signature style of The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward, who is often unsung compared with his flashier peers. His playing style, however, requires concentration and accuracy

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“We weren’t ready to go into the studio… we got the feeling the label didn’t care about us any more”: Despite an uneasy line-up change, a lawsuit and no idea about singles, the Moody Blues returned to superstardom with Long Distance Voyager

With help from an ex Yes member and a new engineer, 1981 release marked a significant update without a loss of their musical values. But is it a concept album?

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John Lodge brings his Days Of Future Passed - Bringing it Home show to the UK for the very first time

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge announces UK tour dates for April

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John Lodge gets in the festive mood with brand new single Love Will Conquer All

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge will release new extended EP Love Conquers All in February

Guitar World

“Nobody ever came to a gig to watch me play guitar. They came to hear me sing. We didn’t have a rhythm guitar player, so I had to cover everything”: Justin Hayward on the life, times and tones of the Moody Blues, and the undisputed power of a dimed AC30

The iconic Moody Blues guitarist revisits obscure Moodies tracks and discusses the gear and thought processes behind his gear, tone and criminally unsung riffs

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