Ultimate Classic Rock

Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward Brings Story in Your Eyes Tour to the U.S.

Final surviving core Moody Blues member Justin Hayward has confirmed 11 U.S. tour dates, beginning in March and continuing into April. Hayward's most recent solo studio project is 2013's Spirits of ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Moody Blues’ John Lodge Dies ‘Suddenly and Unexpectedly’

Stalwart Moody Blues member John Lodge has died, his family confirms in an official statement. No immediate cause of death was reported. He was 82. "Our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in ...
American Songwriter

4 Memorable Moody Blues Hits Written by John Lodge, in Commemoration of the Icon’s Passing

After Lodge and Hayward joined the group, The Moody Blues evolved from an R&B outfit to a more experimental psychedelic and melodic rock band, starting with the group’s landmark 1967 symphonic concept ...
The New York Times

John Lodge, Singer and Bassist With the Moody Blues, Dies at 82

He wrote some of the band’s signature songs, including “Ride My See-Saw” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).” By Alex Williams and Christine Hauser John Lodge, who brought supple bass ...
Rolling Stone

The Last of the Moodies: Justin Hayward on Outliving All His Moody Blues Bandmates

When the Moody Blues entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2018, co-lead singer Justin Hayward accepted the honor alongside drummer Graeme Edge, keyboardist Mike Pinder, bassist-singer John ...