John Lodge has passed
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(From NY Times)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).”
The article says: The Moody Blues formed in 1964 and released their first album, “The Magnificent Moodies,” in 1965. Mr. Lodge and the guitarist and singer Justin Hayward joined later, replacing Denny Laine and Clint Warwick to round out a lineup that also featured Mike Pinder on keyboards, Graeme Edge on drums and Ray Thomas on flute and vocals.
But I think they are splitting hairs, since few folks care about their early hit "Go Now," compared to all the albums and songs released under the classic lineup once Lodge and Hayward joined.
And now Justin Hayward is the only original Moody left
The article says: The Moody Blues formed in 1964 and released their first album, “The Magnificent Moodies,” in 1965. Mr. Lodge and the guitarist and singer Justin Hayward joined later, replacing Denny Laine and Clint Warwick to round out a lineup that also featured Mike Pinder on keyboards, Graeme Edge on drums and Ray Thomas on flute and vocals.
But I think they are splitting hairs, since few folks care about their early hit "Go Now," compared to all the albums and songs released under the classic lineup once Lodge and Hayward joined.
And now Justin Hayward is the only original Moody left
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I first saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center during the Every Good Boy Deserves Favour tour, then just before the breakup,
at the Omni in Atlanta for the Seventh Sojourn tour ... and a few times after they reformed, (without Pinder) including the 50th Anniversary tour for Days of Future Passed at Wolf Trap.
Sad news ...
at the Omni in Atlanta for the Seventh Sojourn tour ... and a few times after they reformed, (without Pinder) including the 50th Anniversary tour for Days of Future Passed at Wolf Trap.
Sad news ...
Quadman2
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Another icon in the music world now moves on to the next Chapter.
His contribution to the Moodies helped change the direction of the band in the mid 60's, moving it more toward the Progressive side of Rock.
As well, he's noted for some of his writings outside of the MB's. He was no slouch in creating new music, even after the break up of the band in 2018.
He has passed on, but his music will remain in the heart's of many...myself included.
RIP JL
Q
His contribution to the Moodies helped change the direction of the band in the mid 60's, moving it more toward the Progressive side of Rock.
As well, he's noted for some of his writings outside of the MB's. He was no slouch in creating new music, even after the break up of the band in 2018.
He has passed on, but his music will remain in the heart's of many...myself included.
RIP JL
Q
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The NY Times is wrong, which is not unusual. Actually, according to the Moody Blues themselves, John Lodge was one of the original founding members of the group. He left them before they recorded their first record to attend school full time, majoring in (I believe) electrical engineering. He then left school to return to perform with the group once again.
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Never saw them in concert but have most of their albums and remember playing Days of Future Passed over and over in my youth. Still listen to them.
In memory of John's passing, I recently bought "A Night at Red Rocks" - a 1992 concert with The Moodys and a Symphony Orchestra,
featuring the 25th Anniversary of Days of Future Passed. Mike Pinder was no longer playing with them, but it featured Graham, John, Justin and Ray.
I found and bought the 2 CD Deluxe version via eBay, and then found a Digipack version for $11 because it had only the DVD of the full concert,
instead of the full 3 disc set (2CD and DVD). So for $28 I effectively have the full 3 disc package.
I watched some of that concert last night - great sound, and a brilliant performance! Took me right back to seeing the full band at the Baltimore Civic Center
in the 70s for the Every Good Boy Deserves Favour tour.
Mind you - we saw the 50th Anniversary at WolfTrap a few years back, after Ray had passed, and it was mostly sad to me since it was obvious
they were well past their peak at that point, but the Red Rock show was great. I'd forgotten how dynamic Graham was in his prime -
Ray and John as well. Justin was good but barely cracked a smile ...
Recommended.
featuring the 25th Anniversary of Days of Future Passed. Mike Pinder was no longer playing with them, but it featured Graham, John, Justin and Ray.
I found and bought the 2 CD Deluxe version via eBay, and then found a Digipack version for $11 because it had only the DVD of the full concert,
instead of the full 3 disc set (2CD and DVD). So for $28 I effectively have the full 3 disc package.
I watched some of that concert last night - great sound, and a brilliant performance! Took me right back to seeing the full band at the Baltimore Civic Center
in the 70s for the Every Good Boy Deserves Favour tour.
Mind you - we saw the 50th Anniversary at WolfTrap a few years back, after Ray had passed, and it was mostly sad to me since it was obvious
they were well past their peak at that point, but the Red Rock show was great. I'd forgotten how dynamic Graham was in his prime -
Ray and John as well. Justin was good but barely cracked a smile ...
Recommended.
I love that “A Night at Red Rocks” set, play it frequently.
It is very close to a modern performance of “This is The Moody Blues”, an excellent compilation and the set that introduced me to The Moody Blues back in the ‘70s, … it was an album of the month in the Columbia record club and I received the RTR from not returning the card, … glad that I did!
A couple of years ago I placed a WTB in BarterTown looking for this set on vinyl/LP, was so happy to buy a barely (if ever) played LP set from a member here, I play it carefully and frequently.
RIP and thank you to all of the band for the great music!
It is very close to a modern performance of “This is The Moody Blues”, an excellent compilation and the set that introduced me to The Moody Blues back in the ‘70s, … it was an album of the month in the Columbia record club and I received the RTR from not returning the card, … glad that I did!
A couple of years ago I placed a WTB in BarterTown looking for this set on vinyl/LP, was so happy to buy a barely (if ever) played LP set from a member here, I play it carefully and frequently.
RIP and thank you to all of the band for the great music!
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