John Lodge’s Family Devastated After His ‘Sudden & Unexpected’ Passing

John Lodge, the legendary bassist and songwriter of The Moody Blues, has passed away peacefully at the age of 82, leaving fans and family heartbroken. According to his family, he died surrounded by loved ones with the music of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly playing in the background. Born on July 20, 1943, in Erdington, Birmingham, Lodge was inspired early by rock icons like Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. He joined The Moody Blues in 1966 and contributed to classic albums such as Days of Future Passed and December, creating hits like “The Night,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “Lovely to See You.” Fans and celebrities have flooded social media with tributes celebrating his enduring impact on rock music. He is survived by his wife Kirsten, children Emily and Kristian, son-in-law Jon Davison, and grandson John-Henry.