Overview

• His family said he died "suddenly and unexpectedly" and noted he "peacefully slipped away" surrounded by loved ones and the music of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.
• Lodge joined The Moody Blues in 1966 and helped steer the group toward progressive and symphonic rock, contributing to Days of Future Passed and writing or co-writing hits such as "Ride My See-Saw" and "I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)."
• The band stopped performing live in 2018, the same year it entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• He continued a solo career with recent releases, including a 2023 reimagining of Days of Future Passed and a 2025 EP, and he had solo shows scheduled for December.
• He is survived by his wife, Kirsten, and their children, Emily and Kristian, and the family shared his song "Whispering Angels" and said they would make no further comments.