Archive for April, 2008

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Interview: "Music that changed me"

April 16, 2008

BBC Music Magazine has a back page feature called “Music that changed me”. In their May issue, out now, Jon Lord is interviewed about music that changed him.

Thanks to David Meadows and Nigel Young.

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Interview: “Music that changed me”

April 16, 2008

BBC Music Magazine has a back page feature called “Music that changed me”. In their May issue, out now, Jon Lord is interviewed about music that changed him.

Thanks to David Meadows and Nigel Young.

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Gemini Suite to be released on CD

April 11, 2008

Purple Records have announced the release of Jon Lord’s Gemini Suite original studio album on CD.

In addition to a regular jewel case version, there will be a limited edition in a gatefold digipak case, with a selection of three different covers reproducing the rare American covers.

The CD is scheduled for release in late May and can be pre-ordered from DPAS mail order.

See more details on the release.

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Interview: Jon Lord’s return to Zermatt

April 10, 2008

Jon Lord and Zermatt have a long history together, and promoting last night’s performance at Zermatt Unplugged, Lord speaks to Zermatt.ch about his first visit there 36 years ago:

- I first visited the village in December 1971 and fell in love with it on the spot. Since then, I come back at least two or three times every year, mostly in winter to ski, but now and again in summer too for hiking. We have even had a small flat here for the last eight years.

Read the rest of this entry ?

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Jon Lord live in Zermatt tonight

April 9, 2008

Jon Lord live in ZermattJon Lord will be performing with the Gemini Band tonight in Zermatt, Switzerland.

If you are going to the show, please feel free to post your own review below in the comments.

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Durham Concerto in Liverpool, reviewed

April 8, 2008

Jon Lord appeared with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for another performance of the Durham Concerto on April 5 in Liverpool (Philharmonic Hall). Read the reviews below in the comments and feel free to contribute your own review of the concert.

The Durham Concerto was released on CD on January 28th (Avie Records).

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Jon Lord descends on Planet Rock

April 4, 2008

To coincide with his performance of the Durham Concerto at Liverpool this Saturday, Jon Lord is featured on Planet Rock radio’s My Planet Rock series.

He will pick his favourite tracks of all time, explain why he ended up on the organ and name his favourite guitarist – among other things.

You can listen live online Saturday April 5 at 6pm – or (if you’re going to the show in Liverpool) the following Tuesday.

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