John Lodge, singer and bassist of Moody Blues during classic era, dies at 82

Moody Blues lead singer John Lodge and his wife arrive at the Grosvenor Hotel in London, Oct. 18, 2001. (Lionel Healing/PA via AP, file)

 Zoe Linkson

LONDON (AP) — John Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band The Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82.

In a statement Friday, his family said "with the deepest sadness†that Lodge died “suddenly and unexpectedly.†It added that Lodge “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.â€

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