John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has announced he will be back on the road with an electrifying new show titled \u2018Singer in a Rock and Roll Band\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the phenomenal success of his \u2018Days of Future Passed\u2019 show over the last two years, John wanted to now go back to basics\u2026 what are the songs that he loved performing in the Moody Blues? How could he bring these enduring songs to audiences, staying true to the original sound, yet breathing new life into them? These songs might have been discovered by listeners on release, or by newer generations later, but whenever they first heard them, they made an indelible impression on them. John\u2019s task was clear, he wanted to recreate the sound and the feel of a Moody Blues show of the past, but at the same time bring in the incredible musicianship of his band, and his experience of performing these songs for over 50 years, to give these classic songs that extra dash of magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When John wrote the hit single \u2018Singer\u2019 in 1972 it was because people were looking to him to change the world\u2026 this composition replied that he\u2019s just a singer in a rock and roll band! But his message went on – John wanted everyone to be part of the music, and if you\u2019ve ever experienced one of John\u2019s shows you will know how true this is. The music and camaraderie will lift you up, it may not change the world, but it might make it a little brighter\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This incredible new show will feature songs from \u2018the core seven albums\u2019 including \u2018Days of Future Passed\u2019, Seventh Sojourn, and more, plus \u2018Octave\u2019 and the triple platinum selling album \u2018Long Distance Voyager. It will bring together some of the captivating moments of his \u2018Days of Future Passed\u2019 show, all of John\u2019s hits with the Moodies, and, of course, tributes to all his bandmates. This truly will be a show of Moodies Magic and \u2018a trip worth taking and remembering\u2019! (Tony Violanti review of John\u2019s show March 24, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together with Jon Davison of YES and his 10,000 Light Years Band, John will lovingly recreate \u2018I\u2019m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)\u2019, \u2018Nights in White Satin\u2019, \u2018Ride my See-Saw\u2019, \u2018Gemini Dream\u2019, \u2018Tuesday Afternoon\u2019, \u2018The Voice\u2019, \u2018Steppin\u2019 in Slide Zone\u2019, \u2018Isn\u2019t Life Strange\u2019 and much more. Also, experience deep cuts from these classic albums, and, together with the electrifying video and lights, be taken on a journey through time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour kicks off on July 19th at the Vogel in New Jersey, and continues through to Des Plaines, IL on August 7th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Limited VIP merch packages will also be available, go to:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.johnlodge.com\/tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n photo by Dana Grubb<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following a stroke at the end of 2023, John has gone from strength to strength, driven by his love for this music, and his deeply held desire to continue to share it with the fans. The critically acclaimed shows in July and November 2024 are testament to his passion and commitment, and as John says, his hope is that people leave with a little bit of joy around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s been an absolute pleasure performing Days in its entirety over the last couple of years, but I\u2019m so excited about our new show\u2026 there are a few songs I\u2019ve not performed before that I\u2019ve wanted to do for a long time, and many of our classic songs seem to have taken on a new meaning following health challenges, so I hope everyone will enjoy continuing on this journey with me. I\u2019m doing great, and I just love to share this music with the fans. I look out and see familiar faces, and occasionally some new ones, and I love what we\u2019ve shared over so many decades. Thank you for keeping the faith.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the tour video here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/l_32O8687sw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This incredible new show will also be in support of John\u2019s new EP \u2018Love Conquers All\u2019 out now. Signed copies are also available including limited edition vinyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For USA (including the limited edition 180g violet vinyl, handsigned by John): <\/strong>https:\/\/shop.johnlodge.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For UK (including the limited edition 180g blue vinyl with a special handsigned insert): <\/strong>https:\/\/burningshed.com\/store\/john-lodge_store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the video for \u2018Whispering Angels\u2019 here: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XErh5-eeoIU<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018If you love The Moody Blues music, then you really need to checkout John live. He and the band put on a great show!\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from \u201cRide My See-Saw,\u201d to \u201cI\u2019m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),\u201d \u201cIsn\u2019t Life Strange\u201d and many more. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his three solo albums \u2018Natural Avenue\u2019,\u201910,000 Light Years Ago\u2019 and \u2018B Yond\u2019, plus his new EP \u2018Love Conquers All\u2019. Lodge has been voted one of the \u201c10 most influential bass players on the planet,\u201d and has been the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n USA Dates <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n July 19 The Vogel, Red Bank, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 20 Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 23 Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 24 Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, PA (on Sale May 2nd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 26 Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 27 Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 29 Flying Monkey, Plymouth, NH<\/p>\n\n\n\n July 30 JPT Film & Event Center, Newport, RI<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aug 1 MCL Pavilion, Newport, KY<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aug 2 Agora, Cleveland, OH<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aug 6 Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aug 7 Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n All dates at www.johnlodge.com\/tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For further information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.johnlodge.com\/<\/a> John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27150,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,2],"tags":[49,50],"class_list":["post-27149","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music-news","category-news","tag-john-lodge","tag-the-moody-blues"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27149"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27151,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27149\/revisions\/27151"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27149"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27149"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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