Beloved New Zealand music icon dies just days after 70th birthday Beloved New Zealand composer Martin Lodge has died only days after reaching his 70th birthday.
'Professor Lodge made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand music and the development of music at the University of Waikato,' the university posted in an official tribute in December.
'We are saddened to report the passing of treasured New Zealand composer Martin Lodge, who passed away peacefully in hospital earlier this week, having just celebrated his 70th birthday,' Sounz posted on Instagram.
Beloved New Zealand composer Martin Lodge has died only days after reaching his 70th birthday.
Lodge won acclaim amongst music lovers for incorporating traditional Maori instruments, rock music and computers into his compositions.
