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Moody Blues Legend, 82, Reveals Why the Band Stopped Recording in Resurfaced Interview
Moody Blues Legend, 82, Reveals Why the Band Stopped Recording in Resurfaced Interview originally appeared on Parade. Moody Blues lead singer John Lodge, 82, shows no signs of slowing down. The iconic musician kicked off his Singer in a Rock and Roll Band tour this week, joined by Jon Davison of YES. Lodge suffered a stroke in 2023 but is now back on the road for a U.S. tour that concludes on August the Moody Blues took breaks over the years, the band essentially stopped touring following the death of drummer Graeme Edge in 2021. Lodge — bassist, vocalist, and songwriter for the Moody Blues — has enjoyed a successful solo and touring Blues fans had long hoped for a reunion or new music. But in a resurfaced interview with Prog, Lodge explained why fans shouldn't expect any new Moody Blues recordings. 'The problem we have on the recording side is that there's nobody to mentor us these days,' he said. 'We always had people at the label who encouraged us to write and record; and those sort of people have gone out of our lives.' He continued, 'I love the whole process of making a Moody Blues album. But without anyone to push us, I cannot see there being any new songs released.' Lodge's goal on his latest tour is to keep the band's music alive. The originator of symphonic rock in the late 1960s, the Moody Blues were known for hits like 'Night in White Satin' and 'Go Now.' The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2018.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Moody Blues Legend, 82, Reveals Why the Band Stopped Recording in Resurfaced Interview first appeared on Parade on Jul 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
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Moody Blues Legend, 82, Reveals Why the Band Stopped Recording in Resurfaced Interview
Moody Blues Legend, 82, Reveals Why the Band Stopped Recording in Resurfaced Interview originally appeared on Parade. Moody Blues lead singer John Lodge, 82, shows no signs of slowing down. The iconic musician kicked off his Singer in a Rock and Roll Band tour this week, joined by Jon Davison of YES. Lodge suffered a stroke in 2023 but is now back on the road for a U.S. tour that concludes on August the Moody Blues took breaks over the years, the band essentially stopped touring following the death of drummer Graeme Edge in 2021. Lodge — bassist, vocalist, and songwriter for the Moody Blues — has enjoyed a successful solo and touring Blues fans had long hoped for a reunion or new music. But in a resurfaced interview with Prog, Lodge explained why fans shouldn't expect any new Moody Blues recordings. 'The problem we have on the recording side is that there's nobody to mentor us these days,' he said. 'We always had people at the label who encouraged us to write and record; and those sort of people have gone out of our lives.' He continued, 'I love the whole process of making a Moody Blues album. But without anyone to push us, I cannot see there being any new songs released.' Lodge's goal on his latest tour is to keep the band's music alive. The originator of symphonic rock in the late 1960s, the Moody Blues were known for hits like 'Night in White Satin' and 'Go Now.' The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2018.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Moody Blues Legend, 82, Reveals Why the Band Stopped Recording in Resurfaced Interview first appeared on Parade on Jul 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
