The Moody Blues singer John Lodge has sadly died at the age of 82, with his family announcing the rock icon was "suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us” View 3 Images The Moody Blues singer and bass guitarist John Lodge has died at the age of 82 (Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Rock icon John Lodge has died at the age of 82. ‌

He was best known as the co-lead singer, bass guitarist and songwriter of the Moody Blues. The band, formed in 1964, have sold over 70 million records worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame in 2018. ‌

Lodge's family confirmed his passing and revealed he was "suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us". A statement to the PA agency read: "It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our dar

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