“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,” his family said in a statement.
“As anyone who knew this massive-hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family, that was the most important thing to him, followed by his passion for music, and his faith,” they continued, nodding to his evangelical Christian beliefs.
Last spring The Moody Blues founding member Mike Pinder also passed away aged 82
Outside of the Moody Blues, Pinder notably made guest appearances on two tracks that feature on John Lennon’s album, Imagine. He also embarked on a solo career, releasing two albums in 1976 and 1994, respectively.
In a statement, Pinder’s family said of his passing: “Michael Thomas Pinder died on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at his home in Northern California, surrounded by his devoted family. Michael’s family would like to share with his trusted friends and caring fans that he passed peacefully. His final days were filled with music, encircled by the love of his family. Michael lived his life with a childlike wonder, walking a deeply introspective path which fused the mind and the heart.”
Another member of the band, Graeme Edge, drummer, has died, aged 80, on Nov 2021 .
"In the late 1960’s we became the group that Graeme always wanted it to be, and he was called upon to be a poet as well as a drummer. He delivered that beautifully and brilliantly, while creating an atmosphere and setting that the music would never have achieved without his words. I asked Jeremy Irons to recreate them for our last tours together and it was absolutely magical.
