Musician died peacefully surrounded by sounds of Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, say family The Moody Blues singer and bass guitarist, John Lodge, has died at the age of 82, his family have said. A statement read: “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. Continue reading...

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