By Casey Cooper-Fiske, The Independent | The Moody Blues singer and “darling husband” John Lodge has died aged 82, his family have confirmed. Bass player Lodge joined the band in 1966 with fellow singer Justin Hayward following the departure of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick in 1966.
“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 suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us,” his family said in a statement.
“As anyone who knew this massive-hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family, that was the most important thing to him, followed by his passion for music, and his faith.
“John peacefully slipped away, surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.
“We will forever miss his love, smile, kindness, and his absolute and never-ending support. We are heartbroken, but will walk forward into peace surrounded by the love he had for each of us.
“As John would always say at the end of the show, thank you for keeping the faith.”
With the band, Lodge featured on some of their best-known work, including the psychedelic album Days Of Future Passed (1967), regarded as one of rock’s first concept albums, and its follow-up, In Search Of The Lost Chord (1968), which saw the band move towards further experimentation.
Birmingham-born Lodge played on some of the group’s best-known songs, such as Nights In White Satin, Question and Isn’t Life Strange.
He also featured on the albums On The Threshold Of A Dream (1969), To Our Children’s Children’s Children (1969), A Question Of Balance (1970), Every Good Boy Deserves Favour (1971), and Seventh Sojourn (1972) – which saw the band move into full-scale prog rock.
His family’s statement continued: “He was never happier than being on stage – he was just a singer in a rock and roll band (referencing the band’s 1972 song) and he adored performing with his band and son-in-law, Jon, and being able to continue sharing this music with his fans.
“It gave him even more joy to be able to work with his daughter Emily and son Kristian and spend time watching his grandson John-Henry play football and dream of him playing for Birmingham City (the Championship football team he supported) one day.”
Lodge also featured on 1977’s Octave album, which saw The Moody Blues embrace a more pop-oriented sound, and continued to make records with the group until their final studio album, December (2003), a collection of Christmas songs.
The group continued to perform live until 2018, the same year the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Read more of Mr. Lodge’s bio and career here:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/longtime-moody-blues-singer-john-lodge-dies-unexpectedly/
Photos: John Lodge – right | From his Facebook page – family posted, no credit given.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1338911840938548&set=pcb.1338913744271691
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Musician D’Angelo Passed Away At 51
By Carolina O’Donnell, Spoiler US
The world of music mourns the loss of a true original. Michael Eugene Archer, known to millions as D’Angelo, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 51.
His family confirmed that the revered neo-soul pioneer passed away due to cancer after a prolonged and courageous battle, marking a somber day for fans and artists alike who were profoundly touched by his singular artistry.
A Quiet Storm: His Unique Influence
D’Angelo emerged in the mid-1990s as a transformative force in R&B, almost single-handedly ushering in the era of neo-soul. His debut album, “Brown Sugar” (1995), was a revelation, blending classic soul and funk influences with hip-hop rhythms, jazz harmonies, and a raw, intimate sensibility.
He wasn’t just a singer; he was a multi-instrumentalist, a masterful songwriter, and a producer who meticulously crafted his sound. His music felt simultaneously retro and groundbreaking, a “quiet storm” that offered a sophisticated alternative to the more commercial R&B of the time. He drew inspiration from legends like Marvin Gaye, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, yet forged a distinct path.
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Read more of the many accomplishments during D’Angleo’s short life here:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/musician-d-angelo-passed-away-at-51/
Photo: Original article includes photos and a video
OTHER NOTABLE MUSICIANS’ DEATHS
Seth Larson on Fb: Prasanna Bishop left his body on October 13. He was a force of nature and spirit. We are grateful to have crossed paths with him for more than a quarter of a century. Safe travels, Prasanna…
We were unable to find much on Mr. Bishop other than he owned Akashic Recording Studios near Boulder. He was also a jazz musician. Here are some websites that might shed a little more light on his passing:
https://akashicrecording.com/contact-us/
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/prasanna-bishop
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/prasanna-bishop-mn0001425171
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggcWWbVn0ns
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Posting for my Veteran/singer/songwriter/musician friend Troy Hoss: Heavy on my heart so here goes: This is a very real problem … 22 Veterans a day surrender to their demons. #SuicideAwareness | Call Veteran’s Hotline: 988 #1 or 844-647-1354
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From Care2 via Jock Bartley on Facebook: Trump shut down our LGBTQ+ suicide and mental health hotline, but CANADA opened a US toll-free number to theirs… so our citizens can get help anytime, at no cost: 1-877-330-6366
Kindness & empathy have no borders.
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Warning Signs of Suicide – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or if you want to discuss, call the old numbers at 800-273-TALK or 800-273-8255 for English and 888-628-9454 for Spanish. Learn the signs of someone who may be contemplating suicide.
If you want to know more about any of the musicians we lost, please check them out at http://www.wikipedia.com
October 2025
15: R. Balasaraswathi Devi, 97, Indian playback singer (Chenchu Lakshmi, Swapna Sundari) and actress (Bilhana).
14: Roberta Alexander, 76, American operatic soprano; D’Angelo, 51, American singer-songwriter (“Lady”, “Brown Sugar”, “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”), four-time Grammy winner, pancreatic cancer; Patrick Dimon, 79, Greek-Brazilian singer.
13: Drew Struzan, 78, American film poster illustrator (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future), complications from Alzheimer’s disease; Matt Tolfrey, 44, English DJ, record producer and label owner.
12: Jody Henry, American bass guitarist (Omen), brain haemorrhage; John Waterhouse, 75, British guitarist (Demon).
11: Ian Watkins, 48, Welsh singer (Lostprophets) and convicted child sex offender, stabbed.
10: Bernhard Klee, 89, German orchestral conductor; John Lodge, 82, English Hall of Fame musician (The Moody Blues) and songwriter (“I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)”, “Gemini Dream”); Thommy Price, 68, American drummer (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Scandal, Love Crushed Velvet).
9: Efrem Amiramov, 69, Russian singer-songwriter; Fede Dorcaz, 29, Argentine singer and model (Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy), shot.
8: Ace Finchum, 62, British drummer (Tigertailz, Marseille, Tokyo Blade); Rajvir Jawanda, 35, Indian singer and actor (Subedar Joginder Singh, Jind Jaan), injuries from a traffic collision; Terry “Buzzy” Johnson, 86, American Hall of Fame singer (The Flamingos), songwriter (“Baby, Baby Don’t Cry”, “Here I Go Again”) and music producer; Marius Ke eri, 60, Romanian drummer; Pierre Moutouari, 75, Congolese singer; Niyazi Sayın, 98, Turkish ney flautist and music educator.
7: Ian Freebairn-Smith, 93, Grammy-winning writer and producer.