John Lodge who steered The Moody Blues away from their Mod, R&B, and Psychedelic Rock style in the mid-sixties to become one of the founding fathers of Progressive Rock, has died. He was 82. Lodge played bass and sang, and his arrival in the band, along with guitarist/singer Justin Hayward, helped steer the band into grand prog rock with classical music influences with their iconic Days of Future Passed (Decca Records) album. He continued to lead the band as the co-lead vocalist, penning huge hits, leading the band into the nineties. Also, he pursued a solo career, in addition to reuniting with Hayward for several albums and many tours. Lodge was last performing with The Moody Blues this spring, performing all of Days of Future Passed on a brief tour of the UK, where it all began. RIP.Continue reading →