Remembering John Lodge: A Tribute to the Moody Blues Bassist

Remembering John Lodge: A Tribute to the Moody Blues Bassist

Justin Hayward, the guitarist and lead vocalist of the Moody Blues, expressed his sorrow and shock at the news of his bandmate John Lodge's passing. Hayward shared his fond memories of making music with Lodge and extended his heartfelt condolences to Lodge's family. Lodge and Hayward both joined the Moody Blues in 1966, with Lodge taking over as bassist and Hayward as vocalist and guitarist.

Following Lodge's death, Hayward is now the sole surviving member of the classic Moody Blues lineup. Other musicians, including the band Yes, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, who hails from Birmingham, England like Lodge, also paid tribute to Lodge on social media. Iommi, who recently had lunch with Lodge, expressed his shock at the news and praised the Moody Blues as a Birmingham band that is often overlooked.

The music world mourns the loss of John Lodge, a talented musician and member of the iconic Moody Blues. His contributions to the band and the music industry will always be remembered and cherished. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.