John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is bringing his ’10,000 Light Years’ solo tour to the UK. This is a unique opportunity to see John perform his Moody Blues’ hits, and some of his solo work, plus a few special treats that are sure to delight both fans and music lovers alike. As a review of a recent show said, ‘It was great seeing Lodge celebrating his music outside the confines of his main group. The bassist may be playing smaller venues on this solo jaunt, but he and his band played with the same passion and physicality most rock stars reserve for sports arenas and stadiums.’ Joining John on stage are long term collaborator Alan Hewitt (Music Director and Keyboards) and Billy Ashbaugh (Drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (Guitars) and Jason Charboneau (Cello), and the ‘all-American band sizzled on the solo tracks and Moodies’ masterpieces’, on their recent tour (North Coast Voice). If you are new to the music of John Lodge, come and experience this incredible show, and see why his music has influenced musicians and fans for generations. And, of course, if you love the Moodies you will love this show… During his remarkable 52 years with the Moody Blues, Lodge has sold more than 70 million albums including the groundbreaking ‘Days of Future Passed’, and has composed many of their biggest hits. The album ‘Seventh Sojurn’ was Billboard number 1 for 5 weeks, and Lodge wrote both the singles from this album, the high-energy “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)” and the beautiful and ethereal “Isn’t Life Strange”. John has received numerous awards including ASCAP (American Society Of Composers & Publishers) and an Ivor Novello for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and he has been voted one of the 10 most influential bass players on the planet. The Moody Blues are currently celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their iconic album ‘Days of Future Passed’ with a hugely successful tour, including a sold out performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and the current release of their live album ‘Days of Future Passed, Live’, which reached the top of US DVD charts. The Moodies continue to perform their music to fans across the generations, and can currently be seen performing at the Rock and Rolll Hall of Fame Induction on HBO and Amazon Prime, and featuring two of John’s hits, “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)”, and ‘Ride My See-saw’.
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