John Lodge Keeps The Moody Blues’ Wonderful Legacy Alive

Since 1966, John Lodge has been part of a wonderful musical legacy known as The Moody Blues. Replacing original bassist Clint Warwick, Lodge helped carve a sound that captivated audiences and music lovers around the world. Now, fans will get to see the Moodys' magic come alive on Friday night July 12 at the Keswick Theatre. Lodge was not part of the "Mach 1" lineup of the band, the one that gave them their first hit, "Go Now." He joined in time for the development of one of the most ambitious albums of the era, Days Of Future Passed, released in 1967. From there, he and the Moody Blues jettisoned to international success. Some of Lodge's songs are among the most beloved in the Moody Blues' catalog, among them, "Ride My Seesaw," "Isn't Life Strange" and "I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)." When the band ceased to record, tour and release material in 2018, Lodge and his bandmate Justin Hayward continued to tour separately. Interestingly, Lodge and Hayward are performing back-to-back at the Keswick, with Hayward appearing July 13 alongside Christopher Cross. Of course, one of the true highlights of my job is the opportunity to speak with my rock and roll heroes. John very kindly put some time aside to have a chat with me a short time ago. We had a wonderful conversation, covering the recording of Days Of Future Passed at Decca, his wonderful, just released (in the U.S.) re-recording of that classic work, his bass playing, and a very nice tribute to the recently-passed Mike Pinder. Moodys' fans like me are so thankful he keeps the Moody Blues' wonderful legacy alive, and I'm sure his show at the Keswick on July 12 will be a memorable event. Take a listen to my conversation with John Lodge below: [audio mp3="https://wmgk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Andre-and-John-Lodge-FINAL-192_1718974761_.mp3"][/audio]