The Moody Blues may be on the verge of calling it a career.
Singer-bassist John Lodge is still writing and recording new material, but he tells Ultimate Classic Rock that his longtime bandmates seem to be at peace with the band's touring career.
"I know the Moodys won't tour again," Lodge said. "I would tour, but I know Justin [Hayward] doesn't want to tour with the Moodys, so it won't happen."
Lodge is less content to go out so quietly. He says he'll put renewed emphasis on Moody Blues material during his next round of solo shows.
"The Moody Blues meant so much to me, and so much to so many people," he added. "It's been part of me for 50 years -- more, really. I'm very proud of it, and that's why I want to keep playing those songs and keep it fresh and alive. I don't want the Moody Blues to ever become just, like, a singalong band, you know? I want to keep it going."
Lodge released two singles during the pandemic shutdowns, "In These Crazy Times" and "The Sun Will Shine."
The multi-instrumentalist is scheduled to get back onstage during the 'Experience 1970' festival on the Isle of Wight this coming September. He'll also take part in the Flower Power Cruise next spring, March 28 - April 4, 2022, alongside the likes of The Zombies, The Hollies, Procol Harum and the Yardbirds.
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