FEELING BLUE

Legendary Rock Star Dies ‘Unexpectedly’ at 82

John Lodge was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

The Moody Blues legend John Lodge has died at 82, his family confirmed in a statement, saying the musician was “suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us.” “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,” the statement read. Lodge “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.” The family added that his “enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family” was central to his life, followed by “his passion for music, and his faith.” They concluded with his signature farewell: “As John would always say at the end of the show, thank you for keeping the faith.” Lodge joined The Moody Blues in 1966, helping the band rise to international fame with his distinctive falsetto and basslines. He co-wrote and performed hits including Peak Hour, Time to Get Away, Gimme a Little Somethin’, and Eyes of a Child. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, Lodge remained an active touring and recording artist well into his later years.