John Lodge, bassist and singer of the rock group The Moody Blues, famous in particular for his song. Nights in white satin, He has just died at the age of 82.
“It is with the deepest sadness that we must announce that John Lodge has left us suddenly and unexpectedly,” according to the text of the press release.
“John passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, to the music of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly,” the text adds.
“Never as happy as on stage”
“Everyone who knew this big-hearted man knows that his love for his wife Kirsten and his family was what mattered most to him, above his passion for music and his faith,” according to the press release.
“As John always said at the end of the show, thank you for keeping the faith.”
Born in Birmingham, father of two children, the musician joined the group Moody Blues in 1966, created in the early 1960s. His career spanned more than 50 years.
“He was never happier than on stage,” his family says.
The Moody Blues have sold more than 70 million albums worldwide, according to the musician’s official website. Nights in white satinone of their most famous songs, was released in 1967. The group, whose founding members died, released albums and continued performing well into the 2010s.
Source: BFM TV
