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Moody Blues’ John Lodge Dies ‘Suddenly and Unexpectedly’
Ultimate Classic Rock ^ | 10/10/2025 | Nick DeRiso

Posted on 10/10/2025 5:56:14 AM PDT by God luvs America

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Sad, sad day for many of us....i've seen the Moody Blues in concert probably 25 times since 1978 and saw John solo each of the past two years.

Two years ago I saw John in July after his concert had been pushed back 4 months due to a "medical emergency"....he came shuffling out on the stage like joe biden and i was like "uh-oh"...he did the first song, Stepping in a Slide Zone, then announced, "Last Christmas Eve i got a visit from an unwanted guest- i had a stroke. Its been an uphill climb but i've been rehabbing hard."

He got a standing ovation then rocked the house the next 90 minutes.

1 posted on 10/10/2025 5:56:14 AM PDT by God luvs America
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To: God luvs America

Sorry to hear you lost your music hero. I lost mine a few years ago. Life and music goes on though.


2 posted on 10/10/2025 6:01:42 AM PDT by xp38
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To: God luvs America

John Lodge became a very devout Christian; so sorry I never saw him perform as I know he was still going around the country on his own for the past few years performing in a number of US cities. Now we are left with Justin Hayward from the Moody Blues; I think he is still performing. We will always have the Live at Red Rocks show with the Denver Symphony.


3 posted on 10/10/2025 6:04:17 AM PDT by laconic
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To: God luvs America

What a band! I never got to see them, but had all of their albums.
They sounded great at max volume.


4 posted on 10/10/2025 6:04:24 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: God luvs America

I’ve seen the Moody Blues perform in concert several times. I’ve always loved their music. It’s sad to see him pass. May he rest in peace. We are rapidly losing the generation of musicians who gave us the best of classic rock.


5 posted on 10/10/2025 6:04:38 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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No need for me to post; you said exactly what I was going to share and it’s crushing. I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen the Moody Blues at Red Rocks Amphitheater.


6 posted on 10/10/2025 6:09:13 AM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: God luvs America

I saw the Moody Blues years ago at an open seating venue. Got there early and sat right up front.


7 posted on 10/10/2025 6:11:18 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: God luvs America

RIP John. You guys did good.


8 posted on 10/10/2025 6:11:53 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The New DemonRAT Amerika! If you don't like your political opponent, kill them and their family.)
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To: God luvs America

Great band.


9 posted on 10/10/2025 6:13:11 AM PDT by bray (It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
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No need for me to post; you said exactly what I was going to share and it’s crushing. I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen the Moody Blues at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

When people think of the British Invasion, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Who are the first to come to mind. The Moody Blues weren't as loud as the latter two, or as influential as the Beatles, but who was? The Moody Blues were just unique and quietly powerful in their own way. I can't think of any other group to use an orchestra in their recordings the way they did. The Kinks are also underestimated in their importance, but they may have been because of Ray Davies ego, but I digress...
10 posted on 10/10/2025 6:14:06 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: God luvs America

Imagine how much money you’d have if you’d put the money spent on 25 Moody Blues concerts into a broad index find in the American stock market.


11 posted on 10/10/2025 6:22:00 AM PDT by Ge0ffrey
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No immediate cause of death was reported. He was 82.

Well, there's a clue. I'm very sorry for the loss to his family, friends, and fans.

12 posted on 10/10/2025 6:22:33 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Sounds like a great idea, with the best of intentions. What could possibly go wrong?)
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To: God luvs America

My heroes are all dying.......................


13 posted on 10/10/2025 6:25:59 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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River Of Endless Love | 4:44
The Moody Blues | 195K subscribers | 65,600 views | July 29, 2018
River Of Endless Love | 4:44 | The Moody Blues | 195K subscribers | 65,600 views | July 29, 2018

14 posted on 10/10/2025 6:28:38 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpers are Republicans the same way Liz Cheney is a Republican.)
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To: God luvs America

Okay, I’ll be the bearer of bad news.

No one, seventy or older dies “unexpectedly!”

Suddenly perhaps, but not unexpectedly.

“The length of our days is seventy years-

or eighty if we are strong-

yet their pride is but labor and sorrow,

for they quickly pass, and we fly away.” Psalm 90:10


15 posted on 10/10/2025 6:29:36 AM PDT by old school
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Imagine how much money you’d have if you’d put the money spent on 25 Moody Blues concerts into a broad index find in the American stock market.

But you would still be poorer for not having that experience. Some things are priceless. My money spent on concerts has peen well spent.
16 posted on 10/10/2025 6:29:58 AM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Ge0ffrey

LOL- considering most of those tickets in the 70’s/80’s/90’s ranged anywhere from $10 to $25 a piece- not much....

Then again i’ve been well invested in mutual funds, 401K’s and individual stock accounts for more than 30 years now hence despite your sarcastic reply i’ve gotten the best of both worlds...


17 posted on 10/10/2025 6:30:50 AM PDT by God luvs America
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To: God luvs America

The Moody Blues were the band that led me to an interest in prog rock. They had such a unique sound at the time.


18 posted on 10/10/2025 6:35:24 AM PDT by Repealthe17thAmendment
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(Hayward and Thomas wrote it, but John Lodge performed it plenty of times)
Visions Of Paradise (2018 Mix) | 4:12
The Moody Blues | 195K subscribers | 3,888 views | November 1, 2018
Visions Of Paradise (2018 Mix) | 4:12 | The Moody Blues | 195K subscribers | 3,888 views | November 1, 2018

19 posted on 10/10/2025 6:35:28 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpers are Republicans the same way Liz Cheney is a Republican.)
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To: Red Badger
My heroes are all dying.......................

Indeed. Not long ago, we lost Connie Francis.

20 posted on 10/10/2025 6:40:01 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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