John Lodge - The Moody Blues

<p><strong>John Lodge is the longtime bassist, vocalist and composer for The Moody Blues. In 2018 he and the band were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He’s written many of their hits including “Ride My See-Saw” and “I’m Just a Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)”. We discuss his experiences in the British Invasion era, his career with the Moodys, and much more. And we do a Songfest!</strong></p><p><strong>My featured song in this episode is “The Captain Of Her Heart”, our reimagined version of the song by Double, from the album “Play” by my band, Project Grand Slam. </strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/33DDR8OjNrx9WfA1JgrXRj?si=HgSgHhZ1Qm2lJpW6GhoF1A"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/track/33DDR8OjNrx9WfA1JgrXRj?si=HgSgHhZ1Qm2lJpW6GhoF1A</strong></a></p><p><strong>---------------------------------------------</strong></p><p><strong>   </strong></p><p><strong>In this episode John and I discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>How he’s the 2nd Moody to be interviewed on this podcast</strong></li><li><strong>“Go Now”, the first pre-Lodge Moody hit</strong></li><li><strong>His memories of the British Invasion</strong></li><li><strong>The Moody’s U.S. tour</strong></li><li><strong>The “Days Of Future Passed” album</strong></li><li><strong>His Fender Precision bass</strong></li><li><strong>How he almost became a car designer</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>In the Songfest portion of the episode we play and discuss:</strong></p><p><strong>“Ride My See-Saw”</strong></p><p><strong>“I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)”</strong></p><p><strong>“Gemini Dreams”</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click</strong> <a href="https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br /> </p><p><strong>Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Availa