Overview

• His family said he was “suddenly and unexpectedly” taken and noted he “peacefully slipped away” surrounded by loved ones with Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly playing.
• No cause of death was provided in the statement.
• Lodge helped steer the group from R&B to progressive rock, contributing songs including “Ride My See-Saw” and “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).”
• The Moody Blues stopped performing live in 2018, the same year they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• He is survived by his wife, Kirsten, and children, Emily and Kristian; the family requested no further comments and pointed listeners to his song “Whispering Angels,” while media note he had solo dates scheduled for December.