What is John Lodge’s Net Worth?
John Lodge, the English musician, singer, and songwriter, has a net worth of $18 million, according to reports.
Lodge is most famous for his role as the bassist and vocalist of the British rock band The Moody Blues.
Early Life and Musical Influences
John Charles Lodge was born on July 20, 1945, in Erdington, Birmingham, in England. He attended Birches Green Junior School, Central Grammar School, and later went to college at the Birmingham College of Advanced Technology for engineering.
His early musical influences included Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. And at age 14, John met future bandmate Ray Thomas.
John Lodge: A Bassist and Songwriter
John Lodge emerged in the Birmingham music scene and became the bassist for the Moody Blues in 1966. His falsetto and lead vocals proved to be a valuable asset to the band. Lodge’s songwriting ability led to the creation of numerous songs, including “Gimme a Little Somethin’,” “House of Four Doors,” “Ride My See-Saw,” and “Isn’t Life Strange.” He also co-wrote “Gemini Dream” with Justin Hayward, winning a joint ASCAP songwriting award. Bass Player Magazine named Lodge one of the top ten bass players of all time.
John Lodge’s Solo Career
As a solo artist, John Lodge collaborated with Justin Hayward to release the album “Blue Jays” in 1975, which reached #4 in the UK charts. He continued his solo career with the release of “Natural Avenue” in 1977, and later released “10,000 Light Years Ago” in 2015.
The Moody Blues: A Successful Music Career
The Moody Blues formed in 1964 and released 16 studio albums through 2003 including the #1 albums in the UK “On the Threshold of a Dream” in 1969, “A Question of Balance” in 1970, and “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour” in 1971.
The Moody Blues’ albums “Seventh Sojourn” in 1972 and “Long Distance Voyager” in 1981 both reached #1 in the US and Canada.
Their most popular singles include “Nights in White Satin,” “Go Now,” “Question,” and “Tuesday Afternoon.” Lodge joined in 1966 after the band’s first album was recorded.
Personal Life and Beliefs
John Lodge married Kirsten in 1968 and they have two children together: Emily and Kristian. His daughter inspired him to write “Emily’s Song” for the Moody Blues’ album “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour.” Lodge has credited his faith as a factor in keeping him away from the negative aspects of the rock music industry. He is a supporter of Birmingham City F.C. and currently resides in Surrey, England.
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