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How Moody Blues bassist John Lodge found another gear with a Fender double-neck that was half P-Bass/half Telecaster

By Chris Jisi Published 6 December 25

Having anchored the Moody Blues since the ’60s, the late John Lodge had a VIP seat for the Austin Powers-like era that made London the capital of cool

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John Lodge performs onstage with the Moody Blues in 1975

John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and singer, dies at 82

By Jackson Maxwell Published 10 October 25

The beloved British band's bassist for over 50 years, Lodge also penned some of their biggest hits, among them I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

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Moody Blues perform on stage, 1981, L-R Ray Thomas, Justin Hayward, John Lodge.

Create interlocking acoustic guitar parts in the style of the Moody Blues' Justin Hayward

By Stuart Ryan Published 29 December 24

We unpack the signature style of The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward, who is often unsung compared with his flashier peers. His playing style, however, requires concentration and accuracy

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Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues wears a white jacket and plays his Bigsby-equipped red ES-335 as he fronts the band onstage at Madison Square Garden in 1978.

Justin Hayward on the life, times and tones of the Moody Blues, and the undisputed power of a dimed AC30

By Joe Bosso Published 1 November 24

The iconic Moody Blues guitarist revisits obscure Moodies tracks and discusses the gear and thought processes behind his gear, tone and criminally unsung riffs

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“Denny was an outstanding vocalist and guitar player with a fine sense of humor”: Remembering Denny Laine – the guitarist who co-wrote Paul McCartney’s biggest ’70s hit

By Bill DeMain Published 5 March 24

The former Moody Blues and Wings guitarist died in December 2023, aged 79, and left a legacy of tastefully crafted songs with a keen sense of melody, and an audience of millions

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