John Lodge said being an evangelical Christian helped him to avoid the excesses of rock and roll. Photo: AP PHOTO

The Moody Blues singer and "darling husband" John Lodge has died aged 82, his family have confirmed.

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Bass player Lodge, who joined the band in 1966 with fellow singer Justin Hayward - following the departure of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick in 1966, was "suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us," according to his family.

"It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been s

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