John Lodge, the legendary bassist and vocalist for The Moody Blues, has died.

He was 82.

Lodge’s family said in a statement that he died “suddenly and unexpectedly” but “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.”

Lodge joined the band following Clint Warwick’s departure in 1966 and was a driving force in creating the signature psychedelic and orchestral sound the band became known for.

He became one of the primary songwriters of the Moody Blues, writing many award-winning songs such as “Isn’t Life Strange” and “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).”

Along with

The band, which is perhaps known for its tale of yearning love “Nights in White Satin,” continued to take the stage until 2018, which was the same year th

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