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Jon Lord has sadly passed away

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family.

Jon Lord, the legendary keyboard player with Deep Purple co-wrote many of the bands legendary songs including Smoke On The Water and played with many bands and musicians throughout his career.

Best known for his Orchestral work Concerto for Group & Orchestra first performed at Royal Albert Hall with Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969 and conducted by the renowned Malcolm Arnold, a feat repeated in 1999 when it was again performed at the Royal Albert Hall by the London Symphony Orchestra and Deep Purple.

Jon’s solo work was universally acclaimed when he eventually retired from Deep Purple in 2002.

Jon passes from Darkness to Light.

Jon Lord 9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012.

 

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  3. Rest in peace Jon…. and thank you for the music from my early teens until now and evermore. God bless.

  5. I’d just heard this very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. 😦
    RIP Mr. Lord.

  7. My living legend.

    There are very few truly gifted Guitar Players in Rock music.

    There was only one truly gifted Keyboard Player.

    A wonderfully eclectic Composer.

    We’ll miss you like crazy.

    Goodbye Jon

    Love Andrew

  14. Its with great sadness that I read this news today of Jon’s passing. Jon has touched us all over the years with his great talent and wonderful song writing. My prayers are with Jon’s family and that Jon is in a better place free of any pain. God Bless You Jon Lord.

  17. Rest In Peace Jon One Of The Nicest Guys In Rock
    we Will Remember You Always.
    My Thoughts Are With Your Family
    S G

  18. What a sad turn of events. My condolences to the friends and family of Jon Lord.

    He was the master and the one that led everyone else to where the music is.

    Your music will live on forever.

    R.I.P. Jon

  19. This is very sad news. Jon gave us some great music. Condolences to all his family. RIP Jon.

  21. Oh God… Rest you in peace, You great Hammond player and a great composer. One of the best keyboard players ever! I’m so sad about this.

  22. So So Sad to hear that the best Keyboard player ever to have walked upon this earth as passed away. R.I.P. Jon, you are going to be very missed. Thank you Jon for all the great music that you have given us.

  26. Rip Jon! I am overwhelmed with sadness. I have loved your music since I first heard that dog howl at the beginning of “Hush” in 1968.

  28. So so sad a great man I will miss his music he’s always been in my life 😦

  30. Not only a great keyboard player but most important a fantastic human being. You will be sadly missed but your music will never die.

  34. A true legend that brought joy to millions of people. He will be missed by us all. RIP Jon

  36. Mourning the departure of such large musician and hoping that your family will find the peace of this sad loss … my deepest condolences and force for you. from Chile with respect .

  38. I knew Jon form his days with The Artwoods a nice man and superb musician, thank you Jon for the music .

  41. Sincere condolences to Jon Lord’s family and friends. Thanks for the music.

  45. One of our great musicians has passed away. A very sad day, but what a legacy of music Jon has left us. I have great memories of hearing and meeting Jon at concerts in our little country church. My prayers for Jon’s family and close friends.
    from Derek, Nuthurst, West Sussex, England

  53. unbelievable and deeply sad; as some others mentioned before: thank you for all the music you gave us !! You will be missed very much !!

  56. Rest in peace John. You were the Lord of the keyboard and given me so many hours of pleasure in your music.

  61. Thanks for all the music and inspiration, you will be remembered for your great playing and style.
    Jack Pisters,

  63. I never met the man, only saw him live once, but listened to him 1000’s of times over the last thirty six years. A real rock god. Just drank a beer to him
    Cheers Jon
    Mark

  64. My father once said that it hurts when family dies, but is a huge
    jolt when your heroes pass. I understand now.

  65. Ruhe in Frieden Jon !
    Meine Gedanken und mein Mitgefühl sind bei Jon’s Familie.
    Ein großartiger Musiker hat und leider heute für immer verlassen.

  66. Sad news, an inspirational keyboard player, composer and gentleman. Thank you for the music. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

  68. Καλο ταξιδι ,φιλε μας.η μουσικη ειναι φτωχοτερη χωρις εσενα

  69. Was lucky enough to see DP on the Machine Head tour in Dallas Texas.
    He is now. Space Truckin

  70. just heard the saddest news ever….your legacy john will live forever in the music world …many fans are mourning your passing x

  72. Devastating and deeply sad news. RIP Jon. The sun will shine again hopefully.

  74. I’m just too saddened to write anything coherent right now.Having 1st. seen Jon with deep purple in 1972 and many times since,i feel like i lost a close friend.Rest in peace maestro and know that your music will continue to inspire until darkness is no more.

  76. absolute legend, so glad to have seen you with deep purple, may you RIP……. LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  77. So So sad, a true gent, I had the pleasure of meeting Jon and he really was a very kind giving person, I was a massive Purple fan from 1970, when I was 13, thanx for having a massive impact on my musical life, make music in heaven with Tony Ashton Mr Lord, the best ever.
    My thoughts go out to family and friends.
    cheers
    Gaz Watts – Skegness,England

  81. Thanks for your music, who inspired all my musician’s life.
    R.I.P. Jon

  88. Sadly missed one of the true legends of music .At least he`s at peace now:`(

  89. i saw several times deep purple with jon lord and every time i was so impressed by him !!! I’m sad to hear this bad bad news today! GOD BLESS YOU JON !!!

  90. Gracias por tu hermosa música maestro. Espero en el cielo haya internet y puedas ver todo esto. Vamos a extrañar ese enorme talento!!!!!!

    Condolencias desde Colombia

  93. R.I.P. Jon. Thank you for the music you´ve given us. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends. We will never forget you…

  94. R.I.P. Jon. Thanks. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
    Frank, Harlingen, The Netherlands

  95. Jon, you will be missed. I will never forget the time you came to Clearwell Castle to do some recording. My dad (Colin Richardson) surprised me by taking me to the pub and you came in and join us for a beer. RIP

  97. Saddened beyond words – JL was a lovely guy when I met him, and has long since been my favourite keyboard player. Good-natured, fun and talented. RIP,

  98. R I P Mr Lord….. Another talented musician gone but never gonna be forgotten…..

  99. You were my biggest influence as a keyboard player…I was playing your blues project tracks on spotify this morning having no knowledge that you were passing. Next time we play ‘smoke’ at a gig I will think of you. Take care

  100. The Date – Monday, October 22, 1979.
    The Venue – Victoria Hall, Hanley, Stoke on Trent.
    The Band – Whitesnake & Guests

    My first ever gig aged 13. Stood no more than 10 feet away from this great man. Still got the ticket stub. Will never forget it!! Consummartum est. Requiescat In Pace JL.

  101. Dear Jon.

    I’m speechles and feel like I lost a best friend forever.

    A sad day.

    My thoughts are with his family and all the fans worldwide.

    R. I. P. my hero

    Karl-Heinz Baier, Germany

  103. The Master of the Hammond Organ, and the creator of much of the soundtrack to my youth through to my middle age, and beyond.
    RIP, Jon, and my condolences to your family and friends.

  104. RIP Jon, I will never forget sharing a beer with you and my dad (Colin Richardson) at Clearwell Castle. You are gentleman, a scholar, and will be missed. Thanks for the memories!

  105. RIP…I hope they have Hammonds in heaven. The body is gone, but the soul of your music is eternal..

  106. I had the pleasure to see him playing with deep purple here in brazil on 2001. Its was amazing.
    Huge loss!
    Heaven will have some great music now! RIP

  107. So, so sad to hear he has passed away. He was a monumental musician who has left a truly great body of work for future generations. My thoughts go out to his loved ones.

  110. So sad to hear this. My toughts go to the family.
    A great pianist/keyboardist has left us. But I´m sure there will be
    sooo much better music in heaven now.

  112. Loved his talent immensely – superb and gifted musician. A sad loss for his family and friends, and for us fans of his work.

  113. Sincere condolences to Jon Lord’s family, you will always be remembered.From Turkey with huge respect.Rest in peace…

  115. Rest in peace ,a great musician, forever remembered. My condolences to his family and friends.

  116. Jon,

    You changed the way I listen to music, May you rest in peace, Jon Lord.

    Julian Belanger
    Host of “The Purple Room”
    CJAM 99.1 FM
    Windsor/Detroit

  118. Dios te bendiga Jon…..
    Desde Costa Rica pedimos porque te mejores pronto!!!!
    Saludos amigos rockeros de todo el mundo

  120. It was a privilage to have watched you play, a true master of the keyboard R.I.P Jon

  121. Dear Jon, rest in peace old mate, we had good times a plenty at the Pub at Stowe and you will be missed by many, I to am now getting over cancer my thoughts go to all the family love and light Richard Hughes

  124. We will not only miss the best organ player ever and a fantastic composer, but also an outstanding human being.

    R.I.P. Jon…

  125. I do not use the word legend lightly, but what a legend. I was listening to your music from birth in 73 and wished for years that I had been born in the generation before because of the impact early Purple had. Rest in peace, I will raise a glass for you this evening.

  126. You gave us so many great hours of music-enjoyment.
    Thank you. You will be remembered always.
    Be blessed!

  127. Great musician, a gentleman, a teacher, an innovator.. Rest in peace Jon, My thoughts to family….

  130. I feel the same shivers I felt when I 1st heard that breathtaking intro from ‘Child in Time’.
    Thank you for your work and talent, and passion Mr. Lord.

    Your life and efforts are still there and forever will.

  131. I’m so sad to hear this news. What an awesome keyboard player, the best ever! Thanks for the music, Jon. Rest in Peace. )O(

  132. even more than blackmore and gillan, lord was always the heart and soul of deep purple for me… his hammond sound is what initially got me into the world of dp way back in 1972. here’s to a true artist and gentle-man – thank you jon – for all the years of inspiring music and sharing your gifts with us… godspeed indeed.

  133. Peace for the greatest of them all
    Dr. Jon Lord ,your music and manners will live forever.

  134. Thank you Jon for music that inspired..My love and condolences to all your family and friends god bless RIP

  137. My dear Lord,

    I cannot hold back my tears – of both sorrow at your passing – and the tears of joy for you to be released from the boundaries, the burden and the pain of a horrible illness on this, your physical Earth.

    Your spirit is set free …………………

    Truly, you left more than you took. You gave more than you were given. You created more than you’ll ever know.

    May ye rest with Our Creator for all Eternity.

  139. RIP Jon, Leicester’s Very Own and the Greatest Keyboard Player I have ever seen. Let the Pearly Gates be blasted open by the roar of the mighty Hammond

  140. My thoughts to His family and friends. He shall be dearly missed by all of us.

  141. I can’t believe it another of my hero’s gone. Thank you for the wonderful music Jon, you will be greatly missed. RIP.

  144. From Italy: Jon you were a great man and a great composer. Once, in Milan, for the Concerto, you said: ‘ I’m sorry for not speaking your beautiful language’ . Now you’re talking to everybody through your unforgettable music.

  145. Il mondo sta davvero finendo! Dopo Ronnie James Dio adeso Jon Lord!!! Riposa in Pace Dio dell’Hammond!

  146. The disappearance of the fabulous leader Jon Lord Deep Purple leaves me astonished and incredulous. Of all the memories that I will remain forever is the Concerto for Group and Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969. A unique and unprecedented event. The Deep Purple were, are and will be my favorite band above all others. Now Jon will be there
    mainly in the pianola play the Concerto of 1969, played divinely .. Goodbye, Jon

  150. My deepest condolences to Jon’s family, his wife and daughters. Many thanks to God that we all could share our life with Jon’s wonderful and soulful music and his deep love to people. I loved him since I was a teenager. I’m grateful for shaking his hand and for his kiss to my daughter in 2009.
    I’m sure we all see him in heaven some day.

  151. A sad, sad day… my thoughts are with Jon’s family & close friends… RIP Jon, your going to be missed for sure.

  157. very sad news indeed,they now have a keyboard player for
    the great gig in the sky.

  159. I am very, very sorry to hear Jon is no longer among us.
    His legacy is rich and by this, we all remember him everytime music is playing.
    He is a great man, he always was and always will be.
    My thoughts are with his family. The pain of them will be beyond imagination.
    My sincere condoleances for his Family, Friends and all those who love Jon.
    Maestro, my prayers are with you and your Family.
    Leon B. Netherlands

  162. Jon you were a nation treasure, ever present in my youth and permanently on my car CD I will be playing Smoke on the water as loud as it will play whilst driving through Montreux & around Lake Geneva in a couple of weeks time, Hush! Rest in Peace

  163. A true gentleman and one of the finest musicians of his era, gone but never forgotten. God bless Jon

  164. A very sad day. A wonderful man and brilliant musician. Jon, you will be missed dearly, sleep well.

  166. So saddened to hear this. He created/help to create such great music.
    R.I.P Mr. Lord. Condolences to his family, from Austin, Tx.

  169. So sad. I got very close to meeting him last year. But then he got sick and cancelled his gigs in Holland. I remember reading that he expected to be able to gig again in two years. I guess I’ll have to wait about 60 years to meet my hero Jon. See you in Rock ‘n’ roll heaven Jon!

  170. your spirit floats over us, like smoke on the water …

  172. So sad to hear this. Now, you’re playing organ for God. We grieve on you. (Sergey from Russia)

  174. Thank you for your talent, Mr. Lord! 18 years ago you’ve discovered a rock music for me with a “Highway star” solo…
    Rest In Peace… 😦

  175. Thanks Jon for the beautiful music that has confort me in times of darkness and doubt. Without the sound of your keyboard popular music couldn’t be the same. Keep on moving great sir, far away, away. Moisés Tapia, México

  178. I wish to express their sincere condolences to Jon’s Family. Sad to hear, very hard to imagine, he’s not here anymore. He’s done incredible music and will never be forgotten.

  184. Muito obrigado pela musica inspiradora, por toda felicidade que foi descobrir os trabalhos no qual participou!
    Descanse em paz!!

    David Souza

  185. Dear Jon,

    You were always an inspiration to me. I had the good fortune to meet you on several occasions and you were always a true gentleman.

    Sincerest condolences to all the family.

    R.I.P.

    Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

  186. Very sorry to read this.

    Really unique gifted guy, and Deep Purple is one of the few bands from my youth that I still listen to now. I went to school with Jon’s daughter Sara, so my sincerest condolances.

    Senan

  187. Thank you for the music and the memories. The world is poorer for the passing of a true gentleman who lifted the hearts of many with his music.

  188. Jon
    I met Jon a few years ago and he was the most gracious person I’d ever met. His music literally changed my life and my heart really is hanging heavy with this devastating news. You are at peace now my dear friend. God bless you.

  192. I’M SURE NO ONE WILL CHECK “I LIKE THIS”. NO ONE CAN SAY “I LIKE JON LORD’S DEATH”, FOR GOD’S SAKE. HE WAS BETTER THAN RICK WAKEMAN!!!!. ROCK AND ROLL AND YOUR UNCONDITIONAL FANS LIKE ME WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, JON. I EXPECT RICHIE BLACKMORE, IAN GILLAN, ROGER GLOVER, IAN PAICE, DAVID COVERDALE, AND ALL THOSE GREAT MUSICIANS WHO PLAYED WITH HIM GO TO HIS FUNERAL, AND SAY GOODBYE TO HIM BY NOW; I SAY “BY NOW”, BECAUSE THEY WILL MEET HIM AT HEAVEN SOMETIME. I SAID IT!!!

  193. Sad… Our hearts are with you Jon.
    One day we will see you playing your Hammond in the Heaven!

    We love you!

  194. My heartfelt condolences to all Jon’s family and friends at this very sad time, you will be very much in my thoughts over the coming days.

    We went out briefly in the mid 60s – such a long time ago – and kept in touch for quite a while. Even then I believed he was the best keyboard player in the world – a view I have maintained over all the years since.

    Goodbye dear Jon. You were a lovely, lovely man, a true gentleman and above all an incomparable musician who gave pleasure to so many xx

  195. Was just playing the mighty “In Rock” album and rejoicing in Jons wonderfull compositions,A true artist and lovely man.Rest in peace
    You were a rare talent.

  198. Terrible, terrible news… I am especially sad that I never got the chance to experience the magic of Jon’s music live.
    Jon – thank you so much for all the wonderful music over the years. Deep Purple is my favourite band, and you were always one of my favourite band members. You are the greatest keyboard/organ player in rock music, and without you, hard rock would not have been what it is.
    I wish you all the best on the other side. Hope you get to play with Ronnie James Dio once more!
    From a loving and admiring fan,
    Thank you for everything.

  199. What a sad sad sad day! Jon’s music will live on forever though! My sincere condolences to his family!

  201. The Purplest pioneer who will always be the true definition of the word that has defined a generation: Organic. Now you can lend your name to a heavenly Highway Star.

  203. I have no words for this, I wish his family all the strength to overcome this immense loss. He will be sadly missed.

  204. What a sad notice.
    I’ve grown with DP music influence and his particular Hammomd sound. It’s unique!
    The best keyboard in rock history ever.
    My deep condolence.

  207. part of my youth, part of my life, thank You so much, You`ll never be forgotten!

  209. RIP the greatest keyboard player of all. His work on Made in Japan will never be surpassed. Lazy and Space Truckin will stand as his legacy. The magic fingers Jon. Legend.

  212. Very sad news …. condolences to Jon’s friends and family… I was fortunate to see Jon in perform in Lichfield Cathedral, what a composer, performer and true gentleman, the like of which we’ll not see again.. RIP Jon

  213. My thoughts to his family and friends. the sound of his mighty Hammond will live on in recordings. I am fighting back the odd tear now. I shall play Pictured Within as it seems appropriate for the sad news

  216. R.I.P JL…followed Purple and your music since 1971 met you many times and a true gentleman and an amzing keyboard player….one the very very finest. Long live your music and thoughts with your family at this very sad time

  219. Jon, you are a Gentleman, a Talent, an Inspiration … you will live on forever in our memories and your music. Your family is in our prayers.

  227. Rest in Peace Jon – we had the great pleasure of meeting you 2 years ago at the Liverpool Philharmonic after being massive fans for years. A thorough gentleman who will be sadly missed but one who will live on for years to come through the music that he blessed us all with. Our condolences go out to his family. A sad loss for so many people xxx

  228. Grazie Jon per aver reso la nostra vita migliore grazie alla tua musica, eri e rimarrai semplicemente il migliore.

  231. R.I.P Jon Lord. A fantastic musician across genres. Thoughts are with family and friends.

  232. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Jon’s family. His music brought a lot of pleasure and joy to my life. Deep Purple was the only band I closely followed to the extent of buying up solo projects. The Concerto, Sarabande and Windows helped expand my musical appreciation beyond rock at an early age. Much thanks Mr. Lord, rest in peace.

    Patrick McDonald

  234. I was there when Purple imploded at the infamous Liverpool Empire gig. Jon came to the stage door and apologised to the fans waiting to find out what the hell had happened. A true gent who cared about the band and the fans.
    Thanks Jon for some of the best Rock music ever made, I,m off to play Deep Purple in Rock, care to join me??

  235. My condolescences to family and friends. Jon will be remembered forever as the genious he was. This is a sad day in music history. R.I.P. Jon

  236. Dear Jon Lord.
    Thank you for all your inspiration you have given. And all your music. And everything.
    You wount be forgotten.

    Daniel, Sweden

  237. i never knew what a keyboard solo exist…until i heard highyway star 7-8 years ago…i’;ve been amazed by mr lord then and now…..its tremendously sad ….

  238. Minhas profundas condolencias à familia,jamais se apagará em nossas vidas a obra de John, que tanto nos fez vibrar e sempre
    continuará vivo em nossas lembranças, descanse em paz!

  245. A true musical hero and gentleman.Thankyou for the sheer joy of life that filled your wonderful music beyond the notes. Rest in peace, from darkness into light.

  246. A sad day in the Rock history. The first record I bought was “burn” when I was 8 years old. It is still an amazing work ant the skill and power of JL keyboards are unsurpassed. We will miss you, thanks for every single note you played.
    My condolences to his family and friends.

  248. …thanks for the music, Mr. Lord. God bless you and my condolences to your family.

  249. Niemand kan een hammond orgel zo laten klinken als jij.Door jou en je supergroep leerden de mensen goede muziek kennen.Je wordt niet vergeten en leeft voor altijd verder in je muziek.

  251. Thank you for a lifetime of amazing music and awesome memories. My deepest condolences to Jon’s family, his wife and daughters – thank you for sharing him with the rest of us. RIP.

  252. I´ll give my deepest condulences to his family!It is a shock for me!!!!I love his music since 1972!I was a child and my brother bought “Machine Head´´!At this time,I was a great Deep Purple-Fan since today!I like also his solo-LPs-CDs!!!Sleep well,Jon in peacefull Rock `N´ Roll-Heaven!!!!

  258. My condolences to Jon’s family and friends.

    Thank you for the immortal music, and rest in peace Jon Lord.

  260. Rest in peace, dear Lord, you’ll never, ever be forgotten for your enourmous contributions to music….and humanity! Thank you for sharing your gift with us for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this very sad day;(

  262. R.I.P.!!! Thanks!! Grazie per la musica che ci hai lasciato, musica che mi ha accompagnato per tutta la gioventù! Con la tua scomparsa se ne va anche un pezzo della mia vita! Un Grande dispiacere.

  263. I’m really sad with this news… I will always have his music and his nice hands in my heart… My condolences to the family and friends.

  264. I remember hearing the solo in Hush way back in 1968,on a friends 45 rpm.I “borrowed” the single and played it time and again.Jon’s Hammond to me was always the root of Purple. His solo outings have been a blessing, Pictured Within one of the most moving pieces of music I’ve ever heard. It’s a sad, if not totally unexpected day.My thoughts go out to his family and close friends at this time. As the old saying goes,”We’ll not see his likes again”, a unique talent.

  267. Thanks Jon for your music, and god bless your soul! My heartful condolences to Jon`s family! Long live Rock and Roll!

  268. Oh Jesus!!! He was my first idol. Very sad.
    Jon will never forget you!
    Alex from Brazil – Sao Paulo

  270. Jon. You were, are and will be my inspiration to play keyboards in rock music! The man is gone, your art stays! R.I.P. God bless you

  271. dear jon, in the early 70´s (aged so about 12/13 years) i had my first contact to you an d.p. and since then this music was at my side. thank you for this great time with great music. my condolences to your family and friends and please excuse my bad english (i´m from germany) R.I.P. dear Jon.

  274. RIP to the decent man of rock, an amazing musical talent. Heaven’s gain is our deep loss. Condolences to Jon’s family and friends.

  275. 1980 : Me and my 4 dutch classmates were 12 years old and did a school playback performance of Wring that Neck (Powerhouse) in front of the whole class, of course nobody knew the 12 minute+ song .. R.I.P.Jon Lord

  276. my heart is bleeding bad but i’ll be okay – your spirit lights my life each day
    Rock in peace, Sunshine
    love you forever

  284. Najsmutniejszy dzień w moim życiu. To tak jakby odszedł ktoś bliski. Kochałem jego muzykę i jego skromną osobę. Dało mi być na koncercie Jon’a w Sali Kongresowej i to pozostanie w moim sercu…Jon i jego muzyka. Żal i łzy…

  286. 2012 has arived and I read this deep saddening new on a friends facebook : (

    I was already afraid…….he would not conquer his illness.

    Jon, I salute you.

    Mark Nolde

  287. Thank you Jon for your music and example. Goodbye, grand architect of rock. 😥

  288. I’m totally shocked and upset. Such a big loss not only for his family but also for us fans and the whole world of music. Dear Jon you will never be forgotten. Your spirit will live forever in your music. Thank you very much for everything you gave to us.

  289. Querido Jon espero que descances en paz … muchas gracias eternas por todo el arte que nos brindaste … Gracias ….

  291. IVE JUST LEARNED OF THE MASTERS PASSING .HE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER ..GOLDY McJOHN OF STEPPENWOLF
    REST IN PEACE AND MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THAT B3 AND LESLIE OILED ..A VERY SAD DAY INDEED ~!

  293. Very very sad news. My condolences to Jon’s family.
    Jon, you were a great composer and keyboard player. I have huge respect for you!
    We’ll miss you. Our thoughts are with you, Jon.
    Goodbuy Jon

  295. Mr. Lord was, with Deep Purple, an icon of my “heavy metal” past (and present) The music will always be remembered with enormous pleasure. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

  297. Such sad news. Thank you for your wonderful music, Mr. Lord. Through it you will live on for a long long time. Your music has been with me for decades, and it will be with me for decades to come. My condolences to your family and friends.

  300. and again a great musician is gone. He leaves a big gap. He is now in a better world. R.I.P. dear Jon

  302. So sad. I hope your family and friends take some solace from the fact that your name and your music have been an inspiration to so many, and will live on. RIP.

  303. A legend from a time when the title actually meant something – safe journey and light and love to Jon’s family xx

  305. Thank you, Jon, for all the great music you gave us. You will be deeply missed. My condolences to his family.

  308. Deep Purple was one of my first loves of Rock. Prayers of comfort to his family.

  309. Rest in Peace, another Rock Legend gone, will be missed so much especially by his family and friends, but just as much by all his fans around the world. a master of the keyboards, he will never be forgotten. jim reynolds, the scotsman in brum.

  310. Jon, I grew up with you. You influenced my mind and taste and soul…
    I feel an endless sadness. R.I.P.

  311. My biggest influence as a keyboard player- this is such a sad day. I had hoped, and often dreamed of, to meet Jon in person and to thank him for all he’s done for us. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was, and always will be, my hero! RIP Jon, I’ll never forget you!!!! We love you so much!

  312. Words are always not enouge, Saidly, I do pink a teer out of my eye.
    And whish the familie wel.
    Saily that the Lord of the keyboard is going to LORD.
    Whith you wel Adrian Smits.
    Monday 16 July 2012, Haarlem, Holland.

  314. There will never be another Jon Lord he was simply the Best. His work will live forever. Thank you Jon for all the great music and inspiration. RIP

  315. Rest In Peace, Jon.
    I will always remember you at DP’s concerts, aristocratic in appearance and precise in music,

    Oleg.
    Moscow, Russia

  316. Thank you Jon!
    The music you have given the world means more to the poeple of this planet, then anything a politician have said for the last 60 years or so..

  321. From Canada:So sad to hear of Jon”s passing. Prayers and condolences to his family. He was and always will be the greatest rock keyboardist who ever lived. A true legend and a hero of mine for many years, His music will live on forever. Godspeed Jon Lord.

  323. my condolances to the family,rest in peace john, one of the greatest kebord plyer in the bussiness,god bless you

  324. may he rest in peace… thank you for the music… one of the idols of my youth he had been!

  325. Jon, not only a great rock musician, but a gentle, classical one as well. I am deeply sorry for your passing . R.I.P Jon.

  326. I had just met Ian Paice Don Airey here in Nashville Saturday night. And now I hear this. Such sad news. He was a giant of the Hammond organ, a legend in the history of rock music, an old-school gentleman, a virtuoso. I, along with millions of others, will never forget you. Your music will live on and be played regularly whereever I am.

  327. I first met Jon when I was about 15 – long before the Art Woods or Deep Purple – and I have followed his artistic contribution ever since. Like everyone else reading this sad news today, I feel quite bereft.

  328. Tonight you can come in my dream from the other side and I could sing with you. We will call a star in the sky with your name. Angels never die! Rest in peace!

  331. Thanks so much Jon , your contribution to music and rock was enormous , your tone and fiery solo’s set the bar . Your music is here and will be loved forever . What a gift you were .

  333. its so hard to read this.iam really shocked,one of the most warm-hearted guys passes away.rip,mr.lord!

  336. jimi Hendrix showed new ways on the guitar. You were pioneering, innovative and orginal on your instrument. Hours, days, weeks, months and years I have listened to you. The footprints you’ve made in the music lives on. Thank you. Good jurney. Kim Søegren, Denmark

  341. I thank you so much!
    It was really you who gave me a real understanding of music, that there is less understanding but so much heart involved.
    You have accompanied my life more than I knew until now. And you will keep up to do so, that’s what I know for sure.
    Your stay on earth was surely a great gift.
    I wish you all the best for the journey you have to do now, may heaven welcome you.

  346. Holy god… End of life always gets nearer, but when it comes, it is always terrible and nobody lasts forever…
    Goodbye my friend, we’ll miss you! Thank you for all you’ve done for the music.. Thank You.. We all are endlessly sad to have lost you.. See you in rock-heaven…
    Rest in Peace…

  347. A sad day indeed. Jon Lord will be immortal through his music, and he will be deeply missed. We will never forget you – rest in peace – and thank you for all the good music you have blessed us all with through the years, Jon.

    All our thoughts to his family and friends.

    Regards from Tess and B-M, Sweden

  348. Deep Purple is the only band for me. Thank you for the music, Jon, I shall always treasure it. My thoughts and sympathies to the family.

  350. Your music showed me the way to hardrock, R.I.P. Jon! Will never forget you and your intelligent music!

  351. One of the best musicians left us. Rest in peace, Sir Jon Lord. We will miss you. 😥

  352. I am deeply sad, I can not believe it!
      a great man, has passed away
      what talent, what class
    I can not find the words
    say hello to Ronnie (James Dio)

  353. So sad to here of Jon’s passing. He has given treasured memories to so many not least of all me. Thank you, your music will live on forever.

  355. Today a legend has left us too soon. I will miss his wit, wisdom and most of all his talent. He was the best that ever was or ever will be. RIP Jon

  358. This is a news very sad. Thank you very much Jon Lord for all music and chords you give us. always will be in our memory.
    Hugs from Chile to Jon Lord and his Family.
    😦

  359. RIP Jon the world of music has lost a great man my sympathies to his family

  361. Hasta pronto Jon.
    Gracias por todo el legado musical que dejaste.
    Este perdurará hasta la eternidad.
    R.I.P.

  365. A real gentleman, his legacy will live forever, I feel so sad, Rest In Peace Jon.

  367. RIP Jon. Thank you for the incredible music. You’ll be sorely missed.x

  370. As i write now, i have shivers and goosebumps all along my body…What a big loss for rock music, It has been a long time since the last time i have felt such sadness and grief when Death’s Chuck Schuldiner died in 2001…None played the Hammond like him and none will be able to play it like him ever…Rest in peace 😦

  372. Thanks John for all the great music that has and always will be a big part of my life until I join you in the heareafter!

  376. Rip Jon.
    To me you were the best. Have been listening to your music for over thirty years. Can’t believe your gone . There will never be another keyboard player like you.
    God bless you.

  377. Thank you for all the wonderful music Jon. I have ALL the albums, ALL the CD’s, some collectibles like Windows and Butterfly Ball. All are enjoyed on a regular basis. When I mix bands today and they have keyboards, I’m reminded by you that they aren’t just a background instrument, they can propel the music forward as wickedly and sensitively as any guitar or voice. RIP.

  378. So much of your life was spent sharing your gifts with us… thank you Jon…

  380. R.I.P, Lord of the Hammond. You will always be one of the biggest musicians. Your music will never die. From my childhood I have listened to your music – I can’t see cross my tears.
    MG, Hungary

  381. “…If you believe in forever, then life is just a one night stand. If there is a Rock ‘n Roll Heaven, you know they got a helluva band…” That band just got a helluva keyboard player…Thanks Jon for the music that you brought to life…

  385. One of Rock’s greatest has, as his release so elequently states. “passed from Darkness into the Light”. What more can be said. Condolenses to his family and his peers. R.I.P Jon…

  388. We all will miss you, I hope, you are happy now and playing hammond in the light side for ever, now you are free.

  389. thanks for your music that has given me so much pleasure during my life. In future you will be remebered like such greats as Beethoven and Bach
    Rock in Peace

  392. The sky is crying… thank you Jon for all the happy moments your music has given me and many people………

  393. Very sad news. You were a gentleman and an extroardinary musician. Thank you for the music. R.I.P.

    Alex Hanjoul

  395. goodbye to a musical geneous and true gentleman, it was an honour to meet you. My deepest sympathies to all the family, you and your music will not be forgotten. R.I.P. Jon Lord.

  397. Спасибо дорогой, что ты был в нашей жизни!

  402. Dear Jon, you will be here frever throughout your music. RIP. Brazil loves you.

  405. Such sad news! Jon, you have been such an integral part of my life since the mid 70’s and the first time I saw you play at the Manchester Apollo, I was electrified. My condolences to those closest to you, you will be missed by many.

  409. A true gentleman and an absolutely brilliant musician and composer. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon after DP’s opening concert in Cape Town in 1995. Sincere condolences from South Africa to family and loved ones.

  410. Thankyou Jon for all the brilliant Rock music and stunning concerts over the years RIP

  412. Your going to be so missed my old dearest friend, Rocking in HEAVEN with the BEST NOW, ROCK ON FOREVER…….MUAH

  413. Dear Jon, Thank you for all your wonderful music and the wonderful memories of DP concerts I attended in the 70s. Your vinyl offerings will always remain top of the pile in my home. Thank you and may your God bless you.

  414. Im saddened by this tragic news
    Jons Pictured Within was a tremendous comfort when my father died unexoectedly 13 years ago and fo hat alone i will miss him
    such grace such passion such genius is rare
    we have list a true gentleman of music
    condolences to his wife and family
    john wenlock-smith

  417. I feel honoured to have met you. Thank you for the music. You are already sorely missed.

  420. This is very sad news. He was a huge inspiration to me as a budding keyboard player. I remember the first Deep Purple song I heard – Lazy from Made in Japan and I was amazed at what came out of Jon’s Hammond. I was so inspired by him that I would use his last name as my last name. When a friend of mine met him one day, he told Jon about me and got him to sign a CD. He signed it “To Gay Lord from Jon Lord”. I forgave him for that, reluctantly. Rest in peace Jon.

  422. ciao jon.ai riempito di emozioni la mia gioventu con la tua musica.ora insegnagli agli angeli a suonare,ciao

  426. Джон был одним из светлых лучей за железным занавесом СССР

  427. Wish you’ll rock heaven now. Thank you for your wonderful music. Lieber Jon, Du hast mich inspiriert mit Deiner Musik, warst Teil meiner Jugend. Die Welt hat einen großen Musiker verloren. Herzlichen Dank für alles was Du mir gegeben hast. Mein Mitgefühl gilt Deiner Familie.

  429. Rest in peace Jon !
    Thank you for the music.
    I loved your talent.
    Another hero passed away. So sad. 😥

  430. So sad to hear this… He gave the world some of the most exciting music ever made. R.I.P. Jon and my deeply meant condelances to his family. ‘A fire in the sky’…

  432. Deep Purple was the first heavy band that I discovered in my childhood and I was soon addicted to their music. What Jon was capable with the Hammond is just truly amazing. We will miss you
    big time grandfather of hard rock!

  436. Dear Jon – many thanks for some fantastic music and keyboard playing. My sincere condolences to family and friends.

  437. A great composer and musician is not among us anymore. Thanks Jon, for the fine music. I still enjoy every day. My deepest condolences for family and friends.

  438. Such sad news. Some of my closest friends had the opportunity to perform the concerto with him in Edinburgh, all of whom were touched by his creativity.

    R.I.P.

  440. Deep Purple – Outstanding – say hi to the rest of those musicians who passed before you – shud be a heaven-of-a-gettogether!

  441. THANK YOU.
    You discovered me some hammond chords that cant be described with words. With your music I had feelings that I’ve never had before. You teach me a lot and I will never forget your pieces.

    RIP maestro.

  442. I’ve just heard the news on channel 4 and my heart sank for the end of an extroadinary sensitive Englishman. What a legacy he has left for many of us who know so well his work and through that him, and those that will discover his creatively free genius. It’s individuals like Jon that really set the benchmark. What an extroadinary life he had for us to share.

  448. The music world is a sadder place today!

    My musical hero, an innovator, an inspiration and a true gentleman!

  451. You will live in our hearts…from South America our deepest condolensces to his family

  452. This is a very sad day, you inspired me in music and in life, the world is a darker place without you, thank you for the music and the joy. R.I.P Jon.

  454. If I’d never discovered Deep Purple aged around 16, I might have tinkered around with cheap digital synths (then in vogue) for a few years and given up, instead of discovering how mighty the Hammond could sound. They even (partially) influenced my own name! Only saw him once in Birmingham, 1993 but he could still cut it then and friends of mine who met him last year said he was still a superb player and a thoroughly nice guy. Very sad to see him go.

  456. A musical genius has left us. Jon, your music will live on and you will always be the inspiror for a great many people. Therefore, you will be with us all the time. Thanks for so many times of enjoyment, my friend! Rest in peace and surely we will meet again…

  459. A musica hoje fica mais triste, mas a maravilhosa obra deste senhor sempre viverá, descance em paz mestre!

  461. May your music live forever dear Jon.

    Rest in peace, wonderful hard-rocking soul, thank you for sharing your amazing talent with the world and also for making it trembling with the sound of your Hammond organ.

    I hope to see you someday in the Light. We’ll miss you.

  462. Dear Jon, your Music is forged in my heart, your Hammond will always Rock in my soul! Thank you for what you gave to Music. R.I.P.

  463. R.I.P. Jon. You are a truly unique composer and player. Your legacy will last forever and we will never forget you.

  465. Really sad news. Yes, it’s a great loss, we’ll never see a Person like him again. But actually he did not gone, Jon Lord will live forever with his music in our hearts. From Russia with love.

  466. From a big german fan – thank you for the best and really organ play. It’s for me always source of inspiration. Goodbye, Mr. Jon Lord…Thomas

  467. A truly great man has passed, both in the rock world and the orchestral music.

  469. rest in peace Jon .. your superb rocky keyboard sounds will be admired by millions for many more years to come .. thanks so much .. my sincere condolences to the family and his close friends .. there’s a new star in the sky .. ‘highway star’, shine on forever

  471. Such a sad day – a great talent who inspired many and was an icon of my youth RIP Jon

  473. Danke für Jahrzehnte wundervoller Musik! Thanks for co-writing the soundtrack of my life!

  474. Gracias por tu gran legado, siempre estaras con nosotros con tu maravillosa musica, Condolencia a la familia y amigos.

  475. Thank you for the music. That Great Jukebox in the Sky has one helle of a keyboard player now…. Give Tony our regards, and please, send us a postcard….

  476. Had the privilage to see and hear you playing live Thanks, you made the world a better place with your stunning music, condolenses to your family and love ones you will always be there and never forgotten.

  477. R.I.P Jon. I had the great pleasure of meeting you last summer in the Cathedral og Nidaros in Trondheim, Norway. It was a very nice consert, and I enjoyed it very much. I have been a Deep Purple an Whitesnake fan since i was born, and I was so luck i got to see you perfome three times. Once as a guest on Black Night, where you and Don played together. It was a couple of years ago in London, at the Wemberly arena. Thank you for all you have done for music and Rock n´Roll. Without you, music would not be where it is today.

  478. Descansa en paz Maestro. Guardaremos tu recuerdo y tu música en nuestros corazones para siempre.

  479. Here Be Friends… Here Be Heroes… Here Be Sunshine… Here Be Grey… Here Be Life… Here Love Lies Bleeding… God-bless Jon & Thank You… You WILL CONTINUE To Be The Soundtrack Of My Life!!

  481. QUE LO PARIO!!!!!!
    Con mucha tristeza te despide un Argentino que disfruto y distfrutara de tu musica todo lo que me queda de vida.
    Un abrazo, espero que tu legado deje huella.

  482. One of the true pioneers of hard rock keyboard, and a truly gifted, as well as hard-working, talent. Fairwell, Jon!

  485. inundado de tristeza recibiendo esta terrible noticia, no puedo contener mis lagrimas. Gracias amigo por todo lo entregado, gracias eternamente.

  486. It is very hard to say goodbye to one of your heroes so I will say arrivervideci Jon Lord until we meet again. Thanks for all the beautiful music . Your music has guided me and played an integral part through most of my adult life whether with Deep Purple, P.A.L, Whitesnake or the great classical solo pieces . Pictured within helped through the grief when I lost my mother to cancer and I pray that will guide all of us who loved your music through our grieving and hope that your music will live on ,

  487. Have a magic journey, free from pain and suffering, going backhome! With a name like yours, the doors of heaven will open imediately! Lord is knocking at Heaven’s Door!!! Love and gratitude forever, my friend!

  489. Jon we never will forget you
    Our condolences to your family
    Your friends from Luxembourg
    Karin and Patrick

  491. My heart is broken now, Jon. But Ronnie, Randy, Cozy and Gary have been waiting just for you up there, for the heavenly supergroup to roll…

  497. Sad, sad news. Jon Lord was an inspiration to me… And broded my musical horizon… I will never forget the first time I have heard”before I forget”,… and many many other songs, or solo’s…. Rest in peace…

  499. A very sad day. :-(((((

    RIP, Jon. We’ll miss you.

    Tonight I’ll play Highway Star at maximum volume, man.

  503. Only when somebody is forgotten is that he’s really dead.
    You are then immortal.

  505. My dear Master…

    Rest in Peace! You don’t have even a clue that how your music changes my life.

    Thanks for everything. Thanks for Deep Purple. Thanks for Highway Star… for all the good stuff.

    Indeed, you’ll never been forgotten,,, From Brazil, Fortaleza-CE. Love, Light, Peace and Music. Deep Purple’s music!

    Miss you so much!!!

  506. Thank you Jon, Thank you for everything. You’re my hero, your music was very important in my life.
    R.I.P. Jon.

  507. Rest In Peace dear Jon. You will NEVER be forgotten ! My thoughts and prayers are by your familie. Meet you some day in heaven… From Germany with love.

  508. I start listen music, with Deep Purple in 1972 (I was 9 years old) … have no words.

    R.I.P. Jon (the) Lord :((

  509. There are no words, which could describe the emptiness in me. But Jons music will bridge the time, till we see us again. Sometimes, somewhere in heaven.
    r.i.p.

  510. Thank you for so many years of very important music. You and DP made me strong in youth and let me feel young now. Never will forget. Siegfried S. from Leipzig

  513. Джон, я вырос на твоей музыке… и вот…. теперь тебя нет…..

  517. Such a loss of a wonderful man. As a musician few could ever match him and as a keyboard player he was King of the Hammond.
    You have influenced me since I was a young lad as you have to so many others. My condolences to his family and friends.
    RIP Jon.

  520. One of my biggest insipirations of all times when it comes to music! Rest in Piece Jon, king of the hammond!

  522. Sad, very sad new; I learned from Jon´s musical road to appreciate “the Classical” world and the whole art in music by his fussion; we´ll miss you very very much dear Jon

  523. One of the greatest and talented rock musicians gone. R.I.P. We’ll never forgot You.
    From all admirers from Russia.

  527. Obrigado por suas belas músicas. Esteja na Luz. Até breve meu amigo.

  528. Eternal memory to you, John! We grieve from Russia! Condolences to the family and friends!

  529. Goodbye Jon, you will bring with you part of my life, i’ll never forget, your presence will remain indelebly in my heart.

  530. Unbelievable and so sadly.
    No words can describe my feelings.
    I will miss you and your phantastic music !!!
    From Germany with love.

  531. Watch California Jam, 1974, and let us enjoy of Jon’s great talent. His hammond sound is his greatest gift to us. My thoughts are with his family. RIP John, you will not be forgotten.

  532. I’m happy I’ve seen him 2 times with his music. We all must be happy to live in his time. Rest in peace. Bravo, maestro!

  534. RIP Jon. You were truly one of my heroes – a fantastic musician and a thoroughly decent man. Condolences to your family – and thanks for the countless hours of pleasure you’ve given me.

  535. Requiescat in Pace, such sad, sad, news. God Bless and keep him. Sincere condolences to his family and friends, Leanne x

  537. Mach es gut, lieber Jon. Für immer Deep Purple. Für ewig Jon Lord.

  538. Lord of the organ is now with the Lord of creation!
    I know i will meet you some day in heaven Jon.

    Mick Nordström

  539. Gracias por tu música maestro. Que seria del Rock sin Deep Purple y ese teclado magistral lleno de potencia y de luz. Desde Argentina mis condolencias. R.I.P.

  542. I have just heard the sad news . I want to say so much but it has been said in the previous comments . God bless you JON , you will be missed . Your music will live on .

  543. Such a loss may you rest in peace Mr. Lord
    When we rock we rock , we we roll we roll

  544. This was sad news!! My hero in the best groups ever! I’ve seen Deep Purple several times in Oslo!!!! Unforgettable! And Jon as the center in the midle driving the band ! RIP Ragnar from Oslo, Norway 63 years of age

  545. Джон, Джон…. Думали, что ты выкарабкался…
    Спасибо тебе за всю мою жизнь. Ты будешь с нами всегда.

  546. One day, I’ll hear you rockin’ in heaven or in hell. Does not matter where, it will be happy day.
    See you

  548. R.I.P my Lord! I was so lucky to meet you twice and will never forget. See you in heaven.

  550. Sensational keyboard player and true gent, gone, with so many others, to the big gig in the sky, sad sad news, rip Jon, a legend in the truest form!!

  553. R.I.P. Jon,
    Sad news for all long term fans & friends…
    from switzerland with love.
    condolence to the familly,

    Join Walter Scott Columbus in heaven….

  554. Die Rockwelt verliert einen Stern am Himmel.
    Vielen Dank für die schönen Stunden!
    Rest in peace, dear Jon

  555. Jon, you will never be forgotten. Thank you for all the wonderful music. Hope you play “the beast” in heaven. RIP. Love, Christian

  557. A real part of my youth goes away… in 1979 @ 13 I opened and modded my Farfisa organ with a distortion and a ring modulator to try to imitate the Made in Japan sounds….

  559. Your music, your memory and your legacy will always live on our hearts… RIP

  560. Very sad news tonight. He gave some much to so many people. Thank you for the Music, Mr. Lord. My thoughts are with his family and friends, I am so sad, his sounds will be in my heart forever.Patricia from Switzerland.

  564. Awww – this sucks – the Lord of keys will be missed – His was a personal hero and nobody had a sound like him – The world is a sadder place – R.I.P. Mr Lord

  565. God bless you, Jon, great musician, better person. Thanks for your light!!! Our condolences to the family, from Mendoza, Argentina.

  566. Very sad to find out. The Deep Purple of the early 70ties is for nearly 35 years my all-time favourite band. And John Lord has a lot to do with that. John Lord R.I.P

  572. Rest In Peace My Friend. You were the one and only “Child In Time”. Love you. It’s hard to write down the correct words when tears come to your eyes. See You in the final Jam.

  573. Dear Jon, sleep well. And when you’ll wake up in heaven start to play your great heavenly music. Thank a lot for everything you made on your keyboards.

  574. I am so saddened to read of Jon Lord’s passing away !! My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and family of musicians. I’ve been a fan of Deep Purple ever since I first heard their albums in the early 1970’s, and the music Jon created with Deep Purple will continue to give me enjoyment each time I hear it.

    RIP Mr. Lord – you were a Maestro, your music will live on forever. Thank you for the music you gave the world, and for sharing your music and LIGHT with us whilst you were here.

    God Bless Jon Lord,

  575. Deep Purple is my favourite band and i will never forget you
    R.I.P my dear friend

  576. We’ve lost a true genius and legend. I never thought the time for this would arrive so soon. Words cannot describe the sadness. Jon’s music lives for eternity.

  577. RIP Jon Lord, you played the best hammond keyboard. Your music will be for ever in my mind. Thank you for all.

  578. Sad news. Jon, you will live forever in your music. Thanks a lot for all the songs. Rest in Peace,

  579. Jon, te vamos a extrañar muchisimo… a ti y a la Bestia… tu sonido es inconfundible,.,,

  581. RIP Jon, your music helped me in my youth, and you were an inspiration to millions, you will be truly missed

  583. Rest in peace, Jon. There are pieces you played that are still in my ear, decades after I first heard them. You’ll be deeply missed.

  584. deeply saddened, feel so lucky to have witnessed his music live in Potsdam in 2010, thank you Jon for such wonderful music.
    RIP

  586. The Russian Black Sabbath Fan Club would like to extend the deepest condolences regarding the passing of the greatest keyboard player in the whole history of rock music. The great musician who discovered Ritchie Blackmore and brought him to Deep Purple is no longer with us. Sad but true – RIP, dear Jon, we will never forget you.

  588. …in the dark in the concert hall you can start hearing some noise from an organ…and you know what to come out of it…right, “Highway Star”…it what makes me still working in music business…that´s the gate of rock´n roll! Jon, you will be remembered long.

  589. So sad to hear about your passing away. I will remember you and love your music forever.

  590. Any passing is so untimely, isn’t it? And such is life for all of us when there is just so much more to do.

    But you already made a big remark, sir. You’ve made us people feel good. Repeatedly.

    And now may God return the favour on our behalf, and rest you in peace and radiance.

    You will always be remembered.

    With love from Istanbul Turkey.

  596. It´s so hard to hear and to believe. You make Deep Purple be a part of my life. Thanks for all the great moments in music. I miss you. My heart will be with your family.
    J. from Germany

  598. Greatly saddened by the tragic news of the death of Jon Lord. He was truly inspirational to all my fellow organists and will be greatly missed. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

  599. RIP Jon ! Thanks for the fantastic music ! You were the Beethoven of Hard Rock Music ! All my thoughts to his family and (musical) friends … 😦

  600. Thanks John for some of the greatest music ever. Such a sad day. RIP, John.

  605. Its such a tragedy that Jon has died today.
    A legendary, and inspiring musician and generally good bloke..I met Jon on a few occasions and he was always a friendly, genuine guy. My love goes out to his family.
    RIP Jon

  611. So sad to hear this news – your music accompanied me for such a long time – it will always remind me of you.. R.I.P. Jon

  613. I’m very very sad. Lord was my favourite Purple. I’ve been listening too His music since I was a teenager. A great loss! With love from Italy

  614. I had the greatest hopes for Jon’s full recovery.
    The Lord of the Hammond will always be remembered.
    Thanks to Jon for eternal inspiration and joy, and sincere condolences to his family and friends.

  616. Sadly another great musician passed away. We’ll miss him. A new audience awaits him.

  621. Im a Dutch tv producer/director and my wife called me in the middle of film shoot and told me the horrible news. A big part of me died with him gone. I’m 57 and have been to every concert he gave in the Netherlands. He is my hero. And will be till my time has come to meet him…

    I wish his family and friends all the strength for the loss of Jon…

    Love to all of you. My thoughts are with you!!!

  624. Farewell Jon… you’ve been and ever will be an inspiration to me. Your Song “Wait a while” really touched my heart and nothing could describe better the way I feel! Thank you!

  625. A very, very sad day for the whole world of music!!! Thank you for all goosebumpers and unforgettable moments. Praise the LORD!!! RIP Jon!!!

  626. Heartbreaking news about Jon Lord. I’m so very sad.
    Thank you for such Wonderful Music and Memories !

    You’ll be missed – I’m SO sorry …
    … R.I.P

  627. Сбогом сър Джон Лорд ще ни липсваш !!! Ще се видим друг по добър свят !!!

  628. R.I.P. Jon. You shall remain as my teacher however far you are. Make a record of your heaven jam with Jimi, jim and Janis. I would be glad to listen when Lord shall call me too….

  629. Jon, thanks for the great inspiration all the symphonic bridge building.

    Still I’m sad

  630. I have just heard the news, it was devastating. My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Jon’s family. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jon on a few occasions and he was such a gentleman and such a brilliant musician he will be so sadly missed.

  631. Señores !!…se escuchan los acordes en Hammond sonar !!!, chico Puntual a llegado…

  632. An important piece of my life and who I am has gone. Jon, you’ll be forever in our minds and hearts.

  636. Listen for the silence when words fail
    Raise your hands as wide as the ocean
    Calm your soul with the nightingale
    Think of us and our deepest devotion

    Feel the rhythm when words fail
    Your eyes will open to the world in an instant
    Cast out the fear and set your sails,
    For a journey unmeasured holy and distant

    Trust in your senses when words fail
    Set free your spirit from secrets concealed
    Love unconditional will tell the tale
    Of the music within you, now revealed

    And now we must accept that you are gone. But this is not goodbye Jon Lord; this is just a simple farewell and God speed in your blessed journey.

    I love you. James Williams Oakville ON Canada

  637. Awfully sorry , I never heard `bout illness. You were such a workman , i will always remember you joyous played in BKZ Russia in April `11 . Forever stay The standard of sound for all the Key`players and other good people. Жаль .

  639. My heart goes out to Jon’s family and friends. Jon’s music will stay with us. He’ll be missed.

  640. Gone…another rock icon, Jon, the music you gave us will never leave the world and our lives ! It was a blessing ! Eternal thanks, peace and love !

  642. Жаль, очень жаль! Спасибо, Джон! Вы были, есть и будете!

  643. Jon Lord’s talent will last thru the ages. No one else could make a Hammond sound the way he did.My heart goes out to his family.God Bless you John

  645. such terribly sad news.
    i have been a massive purple fan since i was 11 years old,(i’m in my 50’s now) i saw jon play with both purple & whitesnake many times over the years and was lucky enough to meet him in cardiff in’78,he was a wonderful virtuoso of a musician and a lovely gentleman.
    the world is a poorer place without him.
    sincere condolences to his family.
    thank you so much for the amazing,beautiful music you left us with,
    GOD BLESS YOU JON.x

  647. RIP a true legend and gentleman. He will never be forgotten.
    Thanks for everything Jon

  648. R. I. P. Jon, you will stay in heards of Bulgarian fans forever, thank you

  649. Jon Lord, not only a talented,gifted musician, but above all a real gentleman. Rest in peace you dear man

  650. dear Jon, I didn’t know you were ill, I didn’t know I would have been so sad. thank you so much, you’ve changed my life forever and showed my the way.

    sergio cossu

  651. What a loss. He was a great muscian. I was lucky tho see Him perform once. Condolences to his family and friends. As long as i live i will enjoy your music. Bye Jon, a last greet from a dutch fan. May you rest in peace.

  653. The sound of Jon Lord’s Hammond is a permanent fixture of my musical landscape. Gone but nor forgotten.

  654. Hush…Hush, I think I hear God calling your name now.
    RIP Jon and thanks for the music you leave.

  656. I was a Deep Purple fan much of my adult life. I truly loved and appreciated their music at an age where many in my generation were listening to Hip Hop, Rap, and R & B music. Deep Purple was one band that won my heart, and Jon Lord was the soul of that band, in more ways than one. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and may he find joy and happiness in the new home, and may he know always that his music will live on in this world, for ever. God bless you, Jon Lord.

  658. Merci Jon pour tout ce que tu as donné à la la musique et merci au destin de m’avoir permis de te voir en concert avec Deep Purple ou Whitesnake. Monday, bloody Monday and sad day for Rock’n’roll, Have a good last trip. Adieu

  659. Oh No! no….can’t believe it…
    Was not so long ago I thought things will get alright again.
    Mis You Jon. Never will forget You. You will live on in your music
    R.I.P.

  660. When I hear the music of Deep Purple, I feel that the guitar controls, plus synth absorbs me in utter excitement and magic that is that a man be surprised that it created music, feelings and many songs that brought us the end of the joy and magic.

    Mr. Lord, thank you for your consistent, safe trip and please stay connected with us, to continue with your music emocionándonos … We can not forget you.

    Greetings to the family, from Santiago de Chile

  663. Thank you for all your music, Jon. I’ll never forget you.
    Mauro – Italy

  665. Jon, I’ll never forget you and your music! So many important moments in my life are coloured by pieces of music you wrote! Thank you very much for having been here! This place has been a nicer place with you around! I am grateful for the few times that I have seen and heard you live in the past few years! My condolences to your family and friends!

    Arjan

  666. I have to say this has saddened me no end. I didn’t even realise Jon was suffering from Pancreatic cancer so this has come as quite a shock. Rest In Peace big man, you won’t be forgotten; a true legend in the world of rock and quite clearly a lovely man.

  667. Thanks for all the beauty Jon. Now go burn in a keyboard solo into eternity.

  668. Thank you Jon, for all your music and your inspiration – RIP.
    I feel with your family and friends. A great musician and fantastic human being is gone! We will never forget!!! With Love

  669. RIP Jon Lord, you were part of the band that I have and will always love. Deep Purple will always be the band closest to my heart. I loved your playing and I am so happy that I witnessed you playing live on several occasions.
    Thank you Jon from another Leicester lad.

  670. Das schönste Denkmal, das ein Mensch bekommen kann,
    steht in den Herzen seiner Mitmenschen.

    Albert Schweitzer

    I’m sure Jon touched so many hearts with his music – so he’ll never be forgotten. RIP.

  671. Thanks Jon, for you’re superb music.

    My thoughts are with his family. RIP John, you will not be forgotten.

    From Holland with love.

  672. Very sad to hear of Jon’s passing – to his friends, family and bandmates: thanks for sharing him with us, a great man.

  673. God Rest his soul, Peace be with his family during this sad time, his spirit will live on forever

  674. mi spiace molto. quelli come te non muoiono mai. un pensiero dall’italia.
    I am very sorry. people like you never die. a thought from italy.

  675. This is not a good day. Music has lost a true Icon, a Gentleman who’s music cover all genres. The Hammond Organ will never sound the same again for me. I had planned to see Jon next year when I came over for a stay in Europe. Never take things for granted. I assumed people like Jon would always be with us. He was too good of a person for us to lose. Jon, you will be missed. But, you will never be forgotten.

  676. You and your music will always live in our hearts. Thanks for all the fantastic and joyful moments you gave me with your music. R.I.P Jon.

  677. Rest in peace dearest Jon. We will always love and remember you and your music. Such a lovely man – may your spirit fly.

  678. I am so so sorry. Jon was a great musican and provided many people with many hours of pleasure. He will be sorely missed. May your peace be restful.

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  681. Very sad. Massive Talent. Touched by the sounds from Made in Japan to Perfect Strangers and WSnake..R.I.P.

  682. My deepest. Sympathy goes to all jons family friends and later carers , one of the worlds iconic keyboard wizards has been taken sadly from the lives of others destined to follow his talent in the field he and they chose . With lasting respect , rick cooper

  683. Dear Jon

    When I first heard your playing on the intro to Speed King my perception of rock music was forever changed. I was just a young teenager then but not a week has passed since that day and over the past 25 years when I haven’t listened to your music. I will forever miss your unique mastery of the Hammond organ.

    To think we will never again share in the wry wit, wisdom and genuine warmth of your interviews, which showed the brilliance of the man, not just the musician, is a truly sad reflection.

    RIP you absolute legend.

    Glenn

  684. Vielen Dank, Du wars mein ganzes Leben immer neben mir.
    Dank für deine Begleitung und Deine tolle Music.

    >> by Uwe July 16, 2012 at 9:43 pm

  685. Great musicians go but their immortal music stays. We will always remember you, Jon.

  686. Lepää rauhassa The Lord of the Keys. All the best to the family.

  687. Hope light and blessing in your following way.
    And peace to all your beloved ones.
    Thanks for so many wonderfull moments.
    You leave too many good seeds and this is a blessing for everywhere.

  688. God, it is so sad. Sadly he had to pass away while he had so much to give. The recent albums Jon made were as good as anything he ever made. Thank you for the music, and rest in peace, Jon

  689. To Jon Lord’s family…..please know that this wonderful beautiful gifted man gave me immeasurable pleasure for over forty years. My thoughts are with you and I offer you my sincerest condolences for this loss. To Jon………..Thank you for the music

  691. Thank You Jon for all the fantastic music you gave us. You will always be remembered. Play a tune in heaven together with Ronnie Dio. When I play piano you will surely cross my mind as you are a great inspiration. I think I have to cry now. If you’re leaving close the door… R.I.P.

  693. Dear Jon
    thank you for the music and the inspiration you shared with us. You have accompanied me from my early teens up to now, and I am profoundly saddened by your departure.
    May you you join the heavenly all-star band and give my regards to rory gallagher in particular.
    Heinrich

  695. I may only be a local musician, and not well know there either, but Jon has had a major influence on my writing and playing style. For this, I am thankful. The musical sky will be darker now that this bright star has burned out.

    Rest in peace Jon.

  697. R.I.P….There`s a new star in heaven..
    My heart goes out to Jon`s family and friends.
    Your music will never be forgotten

  698. Джон-Вы лучший! Вы великий! Нам будет вас не хватать!

  699. Rest In Peace, Dear Jon. I will never forget Your kind smile and fabulous sense of humour. Your musical Legacy will live forever. I´m so very proud and privileged having met You here. Hoping to see You once again “up there”.

  700. A lot of great musicians passed away these month but this departure touch me more than the rest !!!! All the best to familly & friends of Mr.Lord & a beautifull journey to him !!! Morpheus

  701. Rest in peace friend Jon – Descansa en paz amigo Jon 😦
    Rodolfo – desde México

  704. Sweet child in time, you’ll see the line
    Line that’s drawn between good and bad
    See the blind man shooting at the world
    Bullets flying, taking toll.
    If you’ve been bad – Lord I bet you have
    And you’ve not been hit oh by flying lead
    You’d better close your eyes, aahaao bow your head
    Wait for the ricochet…

    I will never forget, my dearest musical masterpiece sharpened by your Hammond, thank you Jon, rock in heaven.

  705. Desde Barcelona, descanse en paz uno de mis ídolos!!!, mi mundo se muere….. hoy es un día triste!.

  706. Still can’t believe this news. R.I.P. dear Jon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He was the best musician and above all a perfect human being. Pictured within… from Tehran, Iran.

  707. Thank you for the fantastic music and joy you’ve given us all over many years. A true rock pioneer, you won’t be forgotten. RIP.

  709. R.I.P. & rock on, Jon!
    So sad to hear that the greatest keyboarder of all passed away…
    Our thoughts are with his family!

  710. Vielen Dank Jon für deine wundervolle Musik.
    Sie hat mich Jahrzehnte begleitet – in guten und schlechten Zeiten.
    Ruhe in Frieden und grüße Tommy Bolin von mir!

  712. thanks jon for showing me that thing called “rock”, we will miss you, R.I.P.

  713. Descanse em paz Jon !
    Para nós fica o consolo de sua eterna obra.
    Obrigado por sua maravilhosa música que tanto nos confortou em diversos momentos de nossas vidas.
    És uma lenda…e as lendas nunca morrem.
    Obrigado por tudo….

  716. Jon, thank you so much for every single composition, every single song and every single concert I was able to see. You are a huge inspiration and was a great support during difficult and happy moments in my life. You are part of our entire history. RIP and a huge thank you very much for everything from your fans in Brazil.

  717. You’ll be Child in Time forever.
    You’re having a Great Gig in the Sky now, together with some of the Greatest Musicians ever.
    To all of you: thank you for the emotions you gave us.

  718. ВЫДАЮЩИЙСЯ ЧЕЛОВЕК-КОМПОЗИТОР,МУЗЫКАНТ.Скромный,талантливый,НЕПРЕВЗАЙДЁННЫЙ МАСТЕР МУЗЫКИ. ЭПОХА “DEEP PURPLE” и Д.ЛОРДА,останется на вечно в памяти ТВОИХ ПОКЛОННИКОВ.
    ВЕЧНАЯ ТЕБЕ ПАМЯТЬ.

  719. Desde que escuche los primeros sonidos de tu Hammond me atrapo tu talento, Gracias Jon por entregarnos tu maestria como tecladista y compositor. tu musica influencio mi vida, te siento amigo aunque nunca te haya conocido personalmente, mis condolencias a tu familia. Descansa en paz maestro !
    Guillermo desde Argentina.

  721. RIP Jon. Last year I had the chance to see and hear him live at Roth blues festival with his project band. Since 1970 he has changed my life with his music and his wisdom I also liked his clever comments on what was going on. here be friends… here be heroes, … here be home … lose and win – pictured within

  725. I’m really sorry to hear the sad news of Jon’s passing. His style, his talent, his music all made a huge impact on me. I never knew the Hammond could sound that way! Sadly it never will again.

    Thank you, Jon, for all you’ve left behind. I’m sure it will be one serious party where you are now. RIP

  727. So sad news. Rest in peace maestro Jon.
    Your music will live in my soul for ever.
    Sirpa

  729. Thanks, Jon, for being part of the soundtrack to my life. If there really is a celestial choir of angels, they just got one hell of an organist!

  730. A true giant has left us. The man who gave DP the heavy groove, a master of his instrument. Our thoughts go to his family and loved ones. Jon will never be forgotten.

  731. RIP, you allways will be my Lord of rock. Rock on and thank you for all the good times, I will wear the nickname you gave me with pride., rockbear

  734. Gone too soon Teacher. You will never be forgotten. I’ll always have you in my heart. You are the reason why I’ve started playing music and loved the Hammond Organ. My deapest condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. Mr. Lord

  736. your music lives on in all of us who have heard it. you havnt died your still here in all out hearts and minds.
    RiP mate i still play you loud and proud and im sure the heavens will sound to you dancing your fingers across universes keyboards

  737. If there’s anybody I ripped off more than anyone else to try to establish my so-called “own style” on keys, it’s Jon Lord. To make up for a lack of talent and style, I relied heavily on the sound he got with his $125.00 Maestro ring modulator, and set out to establish a name for myself with that dry, chalky, driving growl his C3 churned out, and mine sounded just enough like. I’ll miss you, my friend. It is with deepest purple sadness I say goodbye.

    – Charlie

  741. I feel as if I lost a member of my family. Prayers and blessings to Jon’s family and friends. He was such an inspiration to me, not only as a musician but as a human being. I mourn his passing, but I thank God for the glorious music he brought into my life. Rest in peace, Jon – you were the absolute best.

  742. Love and light, and rest in peace! My thoughts are with the family, relatives and friends. The body may be gone but the memory and music by a wonderful musician will forever live.

  743. Thank you for your music which defined part of my young teen years. IN ROCK is still in my Top 10 albums of all time.
    I saw you multiple times but the show in New Orleans at The Warehouse with The Faces is still one of my favorite shows.

  744. The only consolation is that his music and his way to play it will never die. It’s such a sad day… RIP, dear Maestro.

  746. Gracias,maestro…que descanses en paz….nuestros corazones púrpuras hoy se tiñieron de luto.

  747. My deepest sympathy goes out to Jon’s family and closest friends. I am thankful that I was able to see Jon perform many times with Deep Purple. Jon gave me and all of his admirers part of his precious gift of music. And for that I am eternally grateful. R.I.P. Jon and may God keep you in his heart.

  749. Estoy muy dolido y triste por la noticia… Nos dejó un grande de la música, un maestro, el hombre que llevó el órgano Hammond a otro nivel y que popularizó la unión entre el Rock y la Música Clásica. Un tremendo músico. Q.E.P.D Jon Lord. Su música, su sonido, sus teclados, arreglos y composiciones siempre estarán con nosotros.

    I’m deeply touched and sad for the news… A gifted and talented musician left us, a maestro, the man who took the Hammond organ to a whole new level and made the union between Rock and Classical Music popular. R.I.P. Jon Lord. His music, his sound, his keyboards, arrangements and tracks will always be with us.

  750. thanks for all the wonderful music you left us and you will be forever in our memories

  751. Ciao Jon. Thanks thanks thanks for all the great moment of music you gave us. You will be with us forever with your great music.
    Buon viaggio!

  752. I’m so sorry. I am so sad. I have no words to express their sipped.
    Rest in peace great man

  754. Jon, your music will be celebrated and heard for so many many years ahead. One life changing moment for me in 1979 was as a 15 year old standing right in front of you whilst you played with Whitesnake. You had immense presence as a player, but also your humour and genuine personality shone through. That was a lesson in music, and a lesson in life. Thanks.

  755. Thank you for all the beautiful music you composed, for many to come we will listen to you’re heavenly music. You shall be missed. Lots off respect to his family

  756. Very sad news ,my thoughts are with his family & friends.Awesome musician .man & friend though we never met.I have been a fan since I heard In Rock in early 1970 as a 13 year old.I have been a fan of this great man since .Rest In Peace & God bless you Jon

  757. Rest in Peace Jon, and deepest sympathies to Jon’s family, friends and many fans. He was Deep Purple, and always came across as a softly spoken gent, gentle yet powerful beyond anyone’s dreams. As well as bringig light to millions on stage, let’s not forget that there has been many tv documentaries on Purple and music in general that benefited from his intelligent and honest input, just the same way any record he played on did. Ní fheicfhimíd a leitheid arís,..

  758. Very sad, rest in peace and thank you for your great music, and condoleces to your family.

  759. Jon

    You profoundly influenced many young people, and expanded their appreciation and knowledge of music. The constant ability to run through systems in classical, jazz, blue and self defining rock never left one wanting.

    I have to shave off the goatee now…

  760. Not the news I wanted to hear today. I feel so empty right now. Jon was such a gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Odense Denmark and had the priviledge to thank him personally for the hours, days and years of entertainment that he gave me with his fantastic music and talent. R.I.P Jon. You will be greatly missed.

  761. I’m so sad.. I hear something you have played, in my head, every day and always will. Heaven will not know what has hit it. Thank you Jon. Rest in peace.

  763. your music will always be through my heart in my mind and ears.thank you for teaching me things that idlike to teach my children…rest in peace

  766. I’m disconsolaet. I’m a fan since 70’s. R.I.P my friend and be welcome in the house of Lord… Gilberto, from Brasil.

  770. This is very sad news, the teacher is was, leaves us something unique, his legacy, his great contribution to the music and the life. Thank you master, I queremos.un hug to the family. rest in peace

  771. DEAR JON, HOW MUCH PAIN…
    YOU WERE MY IDOL SINCE THE FIRST TIME I HEARD YOUR HAMMOND ROAR.
    MY heartfelt condolences to his WIFE, DAUGHTERS AND FAMILY AT THIS TIME SO SAD FOR ALL THAT WE LOVE HIM

  773. Your music was one of the light behind the iron curtain, in which I lived 33 years and accompanied me even now.
    From Slovakia-THANK YOU . Rest in peace.

  775. Jon, thank you for your music.
    I’ve got a lot of it so your always be near to me.

  779. Thank you so much for the pleasure you have given me over the years. A magical musician. Rest In Peace Mr Lord.

  781. thanks for the good songs and the good times you gave us listning to Deep Purple , best band in the world
    , from The Faroe Island G larsen

  784. Sad news, if we all remember him, he will never die.
    Always a Child in Time.
    Thank you to his family for sharing him with us all.
    i will miss him.

  790. Great composer, great musician and a big loss! R.I.P. Jon!

    Chris, Bad Camberg, Germany

  792. Jon Lord, thank you for all the wonderful music you have brought to the world. I’m so thankful that I had the chance to meet you in person.
    Always the perfect gentleman. You will never be forgotten.
    All my thoughts and love to your family.
    Rest in peace.

  794. Estoy jodido. No ha habido ni habra ningún otro como el. El mejor de entre todos los mejores. Pasalo bien ahi arriba, Jon. Aquí abajo solo podremos echarte de menos, mientras tu órgano Hammond suena sin parar.

    Toni.

  795. i had the pleasure of meeting him several times an absolute gentleman. Thank you for all of music. It has been an absolute pleasure to listen to your music thoughout my life and i will continue to do so. my heart goes out to your family. Thanks

  796. Thank You Jon! You were and are the greatest keyboardist to ever live!! Glad I got to meet you more than a couple times. Thanks for the all the music and the drinks mate. I feel as though a part of my childhood has been ripped from me. Till we meet again….. <:-(

  798. Oh my god, one more sad news…. R.I.P. Jon, beloved musician and entertainer. Never forget you incredible solos on stage. So sad, Joe

  799. The best keyboard player that I ever heard in the hard rock/heavy metal world! The man who taught me to enjoy the sound of keys in heavy songs! A legend in itself, someone that will never be replaced, a person that will leave an emptiness that could not be filled never!

    RIP, Keyboard wizard! We all will miss you!

  801. A true legend and an exceptional musician, Never to be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

  802. Jon are eternal in my life. Your music, talent and work are forever in this world. Rest in peace! Here Jon did your best!

  803. Mes sympatjies pour Monsieur Jon Lord ainsi que pour toute sa famille. Un grand musicien nous a quitté…

    We will miss you Jon!

    R.I.P.

  804. still feel the smoke and still use to play it on my guitar every time I grab it. Jon, U are my youth memory. RIP.
    swiadas

  808. ЛАВИНА СКОРБИ РАЗРЫВАЕТ СЕРДЦЕ…НА НЕБЕСАХ ДЖОН ТЫ БУДЕШЬ ЛУЧШИМ В ОРКЕСТРЕ ГОСПОДА…RIP
    Владимир Тихончук

  812. RIP Jon
    Like many on this site today my heart does go out to his family and friends.
    The music in heaven must have just got a lot better with you being taken.
    Thanks for the music
    God Bless

  813. So sad to hear this news. Jon and his music changed my life forever. ‘Pictured Within’ is one of the most beautiful songs this world will ever be gifted. Jon, you were, are and always will be a legend. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us- I saw you play live countless times and it was always a great pleasure. R.I.P. my friend.

  819. Such very sad news, my condolencies to friends and family. I loved Deep Purple, but the keyboard intro to Dont Break My Heart Again sends shivers down my spine, over 30 years after I first heard it. Jon, you were unique. RIP

  820. I have always dreamed one day I would come and watch you preform. You were an icon and role model of mine; I will never forget your great works with Deep Purple when you made “Made in Japan”. Even though I have never met you personally I will miss you deeply and I will never forget you. I pray for your family and friends and condolences to them. I hope one day I will be where ever you are now just to see you perform once. I am deeply saddened by this and keep wishing it never happened. God Bless Jon Lord, you are the greatest; Thank you for all which you have given me along with the world.

    Rest in peace, Jon

  821. Better late than never: Jon, I sincerely thank you for all the influence in me, us and in music in general. You’ll be missed.

  824. A sad and tragic day! I will always remember the triple live concerts performed by DP in Stockholm – Isstadion June 14-16, 1985. Truly
    magical nights!!! From Sweden with love / Henrik

  825. Extremely saddened to hear the awful news of Jon’s passing. May he rest in peace free from pain. My deepest condolences to Jon’s family.

  826. R.I.P. Jon. You have been my hero since I first heard “In Rock” when it came out and I have loved your classical work through the years. A sad day indeed! My heart goes to Jon’s family.

  827. Vielen Dank, Herr Jon Lord , für viele, viele Jahre guter Musik!
    Danke, dass es Dich auf dieser Welt gab.
    Ich bin zu tiefst bewegt und unendlich traurig. Ich werde Dich nie vergessen, auch wenn ich Dich nur durch Deine Musik kennenlernen
    durfte.
    Ruhe in Frieden!
    Stefan B. Zeuthen, Deutschland

  828. The first live concert i saw was in 1971 in Rome (Palasport). The last in 1985 with the renunion with Blackmore. Thaks for the inspiration during our adolescence. Your music is my music.
    You live forever in my soul and in my mind.

  830. Rest in piece – couldnt see you alive but since i know myself i lived with your music Mr Jon Thats it! The important people in our lifes! BOW to the creativity and person.

  831. Condolences to the family and friends of Jon. His keyboard work (and most certainly the song “Lazy”) forever changed the way I listen to and play keyboards.

  833. Dear Jon, I have always loved you and your music and the way you were. My son would have loved to hear you play live, but now all that is left is the memory. I hope that your spirit will live on and that some time some great keyboard player and musician will step into your footsteps, to continue what you have done. You have been a most outstanding person for me and for many others, and we will miss your happiness and your warmth that we felt even though we were just among the unknown thousands in your audience. May you rest in peace, and may you and your wonderful music be remembered forever.

  839. News that I refuse to believe…
    Great loss for the music and for the mankind!
    Rest in peace, you amazing person!

  842. One of my dearest childhood memories is playing “In Rock” on my first stereo – to my parents despair – on full speaker. Time and time again.

    I will miss your capapility to combine being a great musitian and your ability to show each and everyone the fun of rock’n roll. Your legacy lives on in your music and will forever be an inspiration to me in my music as well.

    Rest in Peace!

  843. Sad for the world that remains….no more pain for you. You gave us lives full of joy. Now play with the angels. See you when its time.

  844. So sad, so terribly sad. Rest in Peace, dear Jon.
    Martin and Christina, Nürnberg, Germany

  845. Muito obrigado, meu velho! Ajudaste a definir meu gosto musical na adolescência com tua qualidade e eficiência nos teclados. Descanse em paz (mas com muito barulho).

  846. I hope all of the comments from around the world bring Jon’s wife and family some small comfort at this very sad time-we loved him too and miss him very much. His music will live on and continue to delight and inspire people-some not even yet born. God Bless Jon and thank you x

  848. Thanks for giving life to my favorite band of all times! I will always remeber you as one of my greatest idols, and as the greatest craziest keybord players. R.I.P John Lord

  849. A remarkable man has left the building. True genius. The man may have passed but the music, the sounds, the visionary will never be forgotten. Keep Space Truckin Jon. RIP.

  851. Su forma de tocar el teclado me hizo amar la música, los ángeles tendrán un buen compañero.

    Gracias, The Maestro.

  853. Siempre te recordaremos, Jon. Gracias por tu maravillosa música.
    Acompañamos a tu familia en el dolor por tu marcha.

  855. Things will never be the same. A monument of music is gone.Rest in peace my friend.. Love from Belgium.

  856. Obrigado, meu velho! As tuas imensas qualidades ajudaram a definir meu gosto musical na adolescência. Descanse em paz (mas com muito barulho).

  857. One day back in 1973 when I was 13 someone let me hear Made in Japan. It was Jon’s opening call on Highway Star that gripped me and pulled me into the Deep Purple world. For that I am eternally grateful. I can never thank him enough for all his work in DP over the years and all that has given me to my life. You will be missed by everyone but most of all by those who loved you day by day. We will all miss you forever. Good night Jon.

    Stephen Clare.

  863. Very sad. He was a wonderful gentleman! I hope he can play his heavenly instrument now forever.

  864. I am speechless, devastated and empty. But I am also glad that your sufferings come to an end! Your were my musical Hero, an inspiration and a wonderfull musician!
    Rest in Peace Mr. Jon Lord and maybe you will find some Musical Company up there. Ronnie and Gary will surely be happy to get a new Keyboadartist!
    Thank you for all your wonderfull Music!

  865. THE keyboarder is gone. Thanks for all the good music you’ve given us. Rest in peace – you’ll never be forgotten…

  869. You keep on moving
    Far away, far away
    You keep on moving
    Far away, far away

    Everyday, wheels are turning
    And the cry…
    still returning
    Dawn will soon be breaking,

    The day has
    just begun.
    You put your arms around me
    Like a circle ’round the sun.
    Dance across the seasons
    To a place that no one knows
    Where angels fear to tread.

    Rest in peace, Erhard

  870. Dear Mr. Jon Lord, in the music you gave us, you will live forever !
    Thank You so much and rest in peace.
    In my thoughts I am with your family.

  872. my heart bleeds tears…
    shocking- terrible news. damned cancer.
    jon, thank you for all music throughout the years, the music will live on as well as all those memories. You were an icon to me and legions of people. You will be forever lost and loved!

  873. R.I.P. Thank you for creation of Purple World… The world i’ve used to live all my life…

  874. Farewell and thank you … thank you very much for your unique music my dear Jon. We never forget you. You’ll be forever in our hearts and our best
    memories. From Rosario – Argentina. Gustavo C. Rodriguez. Ritchie Blackmore International Fan Club (facebook).

  875. Jon Lord …. In time. From Smoke to Light on the water. What did this man made a difference in my life…!

  877. what a sad moment for the world of music! I owe him some of the best moments in my life while listening to his music. He will never be forgotten

  878. sad day 4us after we herd about the lost ur music carry on withus forever

  880. I am shocked to hear this news, I thougt it was gettig better since I read he was re-taping the concerto with collegue muscians…
    R.I.P. Jon, thank you for your music and great presence!

  881. My condolences to the friends and family of Jon Lord.
    It feels like losing, not only a hero and the Master of Hammond, but also a personal friend.
    We`ll miss you so much here in Sweden.
    RIP Jon
    S A

  883. i heard that jon Lord passed away on July 16th 2012 in the german TV news “aktuelle stunde” in my hotel in Einbeck (Lower saxony). I am deeply saddened about Jon leaving our community. I am a hardcore fan of Deep Purple since the album “Fireball” and i think that “Child in Time” is a masterpiece on electric organ. I will ever appreciate his work.

    R.I.P. Dear Jon

    I’ll keep You in my mind!

    Hans-Matti

  886. we will all raise a glass to you and your music., in the knowledge that it will live forever in all our hearts. To gentleman Jon.R.I.P.

  887. First time I saw Jon live ; Jazz Bilzen,Belgium 1979.
    Topmusician, Best organplayer in the world.
    Thanks fotr the music.
    We will never forget you, Jon.

  890. A sad day espicially for his family and close friends. The wider community have lost something special – won of the greats. His music will live on and be apprecited by many generations. His persona is just unique. A Jon Lord Lord Requiem by somebody please?

  891. R.I.P. Jon. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
    What a sad day.
    Your music inspired me since my early days. You´ll be terribly missed. Thank you so much for the magic you gave us with your music and your presence.

  892. Sad news on a rainy day. R.I.P
    Love you Jon
    Rock The Heaven

  895. Nothing to say im deeply sad….. my condolences to the family = ..to all the music friends no one is unsubttitute except Lord. Rest in peace my dearest friend…

  896. I loved Jon,s intro for Child in Time, as well as everything else he composed. I was lucky to see him perform with Whitesnake in 1981. Condolances to his family and fans.

  902. Polska na zawsze zapamieta JONA i jego MUZYKĘ. Wieczny odpoczynek racz mu dać Panie.

  905. It`s a creative world, and Jon Lord was a great answer, if she dont believe in herself. During the prayers and answers Jon transform his organ to a simply god. And this god gives us answers to believe in Music and the hole creative world.
    All the best from a world that doesn`t believe in simply gods, Jon.
    And make your afterlife journey to a big deal with answers himself!

  907. That’s very very sad news. Since Perfect Strangers, Jon’s wonderful music has been part of my life and ever will be. My condolences and warm feelings go to his family and friends.

  910. RIP Jon. Thank you for all the wonderful music and memories. I was and will continue to be moved by the music he created. My respect to the family left behind. CS

  912. Jon:
    Pasamos tantos momentos juntos.. y los seguiremos pasando, campeón.
    Mis condolencias a la familia, se marcha una de las personas con las que más he disfrutado.

  913. I saw Jon in a bar in the Spaghettifactory in Zermatt, when Deep Purple was rehearsing for the comeback tour. Already crazy about him, I got nuts by seeing him jamming together with the blind keyboardman at the time…. What a music they produced together… He was/ is one of my heros. Take care, Jon, thanx!

  914. This message makes me sad like the old Deep Purple song “April” in my youth time. My condolences to his family and friends. He was a great musican. R.I.P.

  917. John, I have had the great privilege of meeting you on your 1998 tour at the Glasgow SECC. I thank you for spending time to talk to me, sign my tour program and have your photograph taken with me. It is of great sadness to hear this tragic news. You have been an inspiration to me and my music. Your music will always live on, you are a legend and will be sadly missed. RIP John and may God Bless you. Love from Cheryl & John

  919. RIP Jon. Sad for those mourning behind. Happy that he had the chance to make the music that was so personal and important to him since leaving Purple.

  920. What a shock and what a loss.
    A real majestro and a true gentleman.
    I don’t know what to say, this is so sad.
    R.I.P Jon

    Chris, Germany

  921. I saw Deep Purple twice in Dublin and I saw Jon Lord in the National Concert Hall. A tremendous talent and complete an utter gentleman. There will some great gig in the heavens by
    Messrs Lord, Dio and Powell.
    May you rest in peace and God Bless You.

    Aidan Carroll Ireland

  922. Dear jon, thank you for your beautiful music. You will live on in our memories. Rest in peace.

  923. Deep Purple (and Jon’s organ sound) was the audio wallpaper of my life. Thank goodness we live in a digital age where his music can be so well preserved “forever”. I’m going home right after work to crank “Lazy” full blast on my surround sound system. He will be so missed in the music world!

  927. The Legend. The Master. The God of Hammond.Thank you for all you’ve done for us. Deep grief from Russia.

  928. Jon, you left a wonderful legacy and are a true inspiration to many musicians including myself. A sad day but may you rest in peace now. My prayers go out to your family.

  929. Rest in Peace Jon ! Thank you so much for share your music with us all these years. We will never forget you! We love you!!!

  930. Always a legend Mr. Lord. Now keep rocking the whole Universe. My condolences to all his family. Love from Venezuela.

  931. Sir John, you created wonderful music which filled my life for more than 40 years. I had the luck to see and hear your playing 2times. May the good Lord above have a working Hammond B3 ready for Mr. Jon Lord on cloud #9. Rock on forever!

  932. I OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO JON’S FAMILY & FRIENDS, ” HE WAS AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING KEYBOARDIST AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF DEEP PURLE ” R.I.P. JON LORD

  933. Goodbye Jon. Rest in peace.

    My deepest condolences to your family.

    Thank you for the beautiful music.

    Tony.

  934. Thak you for the music sir. There will be plenty of whiskey this evening in your honor.

  935. Thank you Jon for all the music and inspiration you gave us.
    God Bless You Jon Lord and R.I.P.

  936. You and your music have been with me since I was a teenager in the early 70’s – huge pleasures and memories. Thanks so much Jon. R.I.P My condolences go out to all those close to Jon.

  938. Sadly, I must accept that Jon Lord has succumbed to cancer. A brilliant musician with his instrument in harmony.
    Rest in peace. I condole with their families and my heart and hope in these difficult times a lot of strength and consolation of God.
    God bless you

  940. Thank you for the music you have given to me and all your followers
    I remember the first time listening to your inspiring Hammond Organ at the age of ten back in 1972.
    Your music will always be with me.

  944. The sound of your Hammond was such an integral part of Deep Purple – there was and now will never be anything to match it. Keep Pictures of Home in your heart on the next stage of your journey.

  945. Always loved the Concerto for Group & Orchestra. Fabulous symbiosis of Rock and classical music. And of course the Purple stuff and lots of his Solo works. One great musician , composer and a Legend. Words may never be able to describe the joy his music gave to the world. May he be welcomed on higher grounds. Praise the Lord !

  946. You gave me and others so much back . Thank you Jon.
    I will miss you a lot .
    Nichlas Sweden

  947. RIP Jon. You’re a legend, an inspiration and a true gentleman. Thanks for getting me into Hammond playing, you’ll be sorely missed. The world is definitely a worse place without you. God Bless

  948. Very, very sad…R.I.P., Jon, my thoughts go to your family and friends. From Berlin with love, Heidi

  950. I was so lucky to see Jon and Frida perform together in Cologne in 2004, what a wonderful night of music it was…
    A night I will never forget…

    This song was played on my friends funeral who passed away a few months after this concert…

    Always hoped Jon and Frida would do an album together…

    So sad to hear he has left us now, but his music will be around forever…

    My sincere condolances to Jon’s wife Vicky and his family.

    Gerard, The Netherlands

  951. The first time I saw Jon Lord was in the 70s, about the same era as the “Made In Japan” recording. His playing on the albums was amazing, but didn’t hold a candle to what he did in concert with the energy of an audience behind him. Saw him a few times again over the years, the last time at House of Blues in Orlando with Steve Morse on lead… and my favorite part of that excellent show was Morse and Lord trading licks during a few spotlight solos. By then, probably 30 years had passed since the first time I saw Jon in concert, and not one bit of energy, enthusiasm and (of course) talent had faded. He was brilliant, and I’m grateful for all the music he gave the world.

  952. Very sad news! One of my greatest heroes is gone.
    Jon, you may have left this world – but you will never be forgotten and your music will live forever!

    R.I.P.

  954. Ciao Jon, riposa sereno tu e la tua musica sarete sempre parte della nostra vita. RIP

  955. Again one of the greatest musician left the lifes stage forever. Too bad loosing you, but a huge history of music will stay in our minds.
    You gave Rock’n Roll a name, you gave HAMMOND your style, and to me most realistic music ever.
    From me also my condolences to your family.

  958. An extremely sad day! I unfortunately never had the chance to see a concert from the old Deep Purple lineup. Fortunately I had the chance to see some of his concerts for group and orchestra in Siegen and Munich or even last year in Nürnberg with the Jon Lord Blues Project!
    Never again Lazy, Highway star, Before I forget, Bouree, Sarabande …..
    There will be nobody like him again combining classic and Rock in such a poerfect way on his fabulous Hammond! Here you go (again)! My deep thoughts are with Jons family! We lost a great man!

  959. I followed Deep Purple and Whitesnake because of you and then followed classical music and jazz/r’n’b because of you. I saw you perform in 1982 and had tickets to see you in Germany this month, exactly thirty years later. Not only were you a majestic presence on stage, you were also a kindly and quick-witted man, who clearly always saw the light side and won other luminaries over with your charm and elegance. You were quite remarkable and thrilled me for decades. Even watching you at the Sunflower Jam concert in July 2011 is wonderful. The talent flew out of you straight from your heart and into ours. That’s where you will stay.

  961. Rest in peace Jon Lord.
    Thanks for the music and inspiration.
    My deepest condolences to Jon’s family and friends.

  963. Thank you my hero for the pecious music you gave us, regardless rock or classical, the emotions to transfer counts! Words from the mozart of the 20th century, a true gentleman has left us. With deep respect and tears in my eyes I remember your talent. Sleep well and make a hell of noise up there with tony Ashton, tommy Bolin, George Harrison and all your other friends. RIP

  964. Ciao Jon sarai sempre nel mo cuore, sei stato un musicista di talento e un “Lord”
    nella vita…..buon viaggio………Raff

  965. Thank you dear John. The light in your heart and your mind traveled through your fingers to the universe and our lives forever. No doubt, in a better place now…..

  968. Dear Jon and Family,
    Thank you so much for all that you gave us with your talent. You have left us all with so many great memories. Although you are no longer with us physically. I know you walk beside your family every day spiritually.

    Hope to hear you on the other side 🙂

  969. Having met Jon at the Liverpool Philharmonic approx 2 years ago after a performance of the Concerto I was very impressed with his humility and how much of a real gentleman he was and that he not affected in any way. He will be greatly missed. God bless.

  972. Jon and his band brought sunshine also to youth in Eastern European countries in 70s. Thanks for ever.

  973. I loved you more than my father Jon. I never met you but i always wanted to see you. I dont know how could i see you but somehow i always believed we will meet in somewhere in this world. But now you’re gone. Seems like i’ll see you in heaven. Until i come to you, to afterlife. I will make all the hammonds cry with your beast sound until i die. Without you hammonds are orphan, music is monotone. Anyway i will take care of your beast. And until we meet in afterlife just be lazy, just stay in bed.

  974. Met Jon in Dublin a few years ago and what a gent. A genius and an innovator rest in peace. Our thoughts with your family at this time . Dave Gradwell

  976. This world again lost one great musician. Jon may you rest in peace and thank you for all that great music that you gave to us. You changed the word ‘organ’ forever. With deep respect.

  977. Jon, thank you very much for your music and the concerts over all the many years. The world will be different without you.
    Rest in peace

  978. first saw Jon at Knebworth ’85 and it was awsome. From my home town of Leicester we were proud to say he was one of us. Rest in peace matey ……. God Bless

  981. Descansa en paz John. Muchas gracia por tu música, la que disfrutamos yo y mi familia.
    Humberto H. González Verdugo
    Purranque
    Osorno
    CHILE

  982. Thank you for the great Music, thank you from my Generation!
    R.I.P. Jon- Sweet shild in time !

  983. I am sad to read Jon Lord has passed away. I am grateful to him for enriching rock music (and my life) with so many great melodies. He has found a place in the hearts of many people, where he’ll live on.

  984. Jon, you were a big inspiration for me when I started to play music 35 years ago. Always my admiration and grateful to you will walk with me. From the deep of my heart, thank you and rest in peace. Wherever you are we still listen to your music.

  986. JON LORD was the best keyboard player of all a very nice man to we will all miss him and
    DEEP PURPLE has not been the same without him. R.I.P JON

    Melvyn Chircop from newport in gwent

  987. I loved you from the moment I met you in 1969 – rest in peace my love and my life will never be the same. Condolences to Vicky and the girls. A true gent who lit up so many lives, inluding mine,

    Good Night, God Bless

  988. I grew up listening to Jon and Deep Purple. They are still one of my favorite groups to this day. The classic organ/guitar duels between Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore sent chills down my spine. RIP Mr Lord.

  989. As a Jon Lord fan since I was 14 years old, it’s so sad to know about his passed away. He was a unique musician and incomparable hard rock keyboard player. RIP Jon. Carlos, Brazilian 49 years old fan.

  990. Ciao,Jon e grazie per tutto cio’ che ci hai regalato in tutti questi magnifici anni.Con amore,paolo.

  992. Today, for me, the music has died. But heaven must be rockin with the sound of a new Hammond

  993. So sad to see such a great man leaving the stage forever. Our shout for encore will go unheard. My thoughts are with Jon’s family and friends. Thanks Jon, for all your heart-touching solos!
    R.I.P.

  994. Thank you Jon for making one of the greatest rock bands ever. Your sound and the creative music will never fade away. As the others have said ‘Goodbye to a legend until we all meet again!”

  995. what a sad day. In all over the world there is a deep loss to be felt. One of the most gifted musicians and composers is no more. By your music you will still speak to me passionately. You did a great thing with what God entrusted you with. Wish you peace in Him.

  997. What a gem, what a sound, what an incredible talent. I am still stunned. Thank you for the music Jon.

  999. Dear Jon
    Thank you for all the great moments you have shared with us who for more than 40 years has loved the music you made, particular in your time together with the rest og the Deep Purple guys.

  1001. The Music of Deep Purple changed my life. When i heart “Smoke on the Water” for the first time i decided to become a musician. Jon, thank you for the music and the great concert i saw you with Deep Purple, Whitesnake and Pete York & Friends.
    You’ll never be forgotten.
    R.I.P.
    Christian Stolina, Germany

  1003. A real loss to the musical World. I never got the chance to meet him in musical circles, but seemed a fine gentleman too. A rare talent & his massive contribution will live on forever through his music. Rest well, after a life well lived …

  1004. You will always be a soldier of fortune……and we are very happy to have this soldier by our side all these years…..R.I.P. dear brother…

  1006. I extend my deepest feelings to his family & friends at this sad moment! Death is only a casualty. The spirit carries on, the music lives on…The Angels have waited for so long, now they have their way! So long, Maestro Lord! Untill we meet again…R.I.P!

  1011. Die Welt hat ein Licht verloren. Die allererste LP meines Lebens war die “Made in Japan”. Das ist jetzt gut 30 Jahre her. Jeder hat am heutigen Tag etwas verloren.

  1013. John, from Cordoba, Argentina: You are Forever in my heart full of rock & roll. Thank you. RIP

  1014. Feel really sorry for all connected – such a lovely man. He’ll be truely missed – take care dear Jon.x

  1016. This is a terrible and tragically sad loss. There were none who could rock out the Hammond with as much flair and concision as you, and you were such an important influence. You and Rick Wright, now playing the Great Gig in the Sky … can’t wait to hear it. Rest peacefully.

  1019. Without listening to “Made in Japan” at the age of ten my life would have gone another way. Good night, Jon!

  1020. Dear Mr. Jon Lord, thank you for so much fun the last 40 Years. I´am so sorry, but i only can telling my daughter paulina from you and your great music.

    But I feel I’m growing older
    And the songs that I have sung
    Echo in the distance
    Like the sound
    Of a windmill goin’ ’round
    I guess I’ll always be
    A soldier of fortune

  1021. Just cryin’ in the rain…
    Hope that our Mother, Virgin Mary, takes his soul in his arms this very day, 16th June, Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen

  1022. The concert is over
    The music fades away
    The Man behind the organ
    has left the stage

    Rest in peace mr. Lord, my condolences to your family

  1023. I’m very very sad. You’ve been a great companion to me through the years. A real Highway Star. Rest in Peace.

  1024. Bedankt voor je geweldig bijdrage in de rockmuziek. De eerste rockband en de laatste waar ik van geniet. Ik blijf genieten van het orgelspel van John, geweldig.

  1025. Now You are the part of Eternity as your great music is, Thank you for all the new worlds you brought together. You are the greatest teacher and inspirer for so many generations. Surely we will miss your aristocratic and witty speeches, but your music will always fill the hearts on earth and souls in heaven.
    Goodbye Legend, Symbol, MAN & MUSICIAN.

  1026. “Living like a Jon Lord…….”
    You were an inspiration sir – the king of the Hammond.
    I’m not the only one who would never have been the same musician if it were not for your talents.
    Thank you.
    Your music and legacy will live forever.
    RIP

  1029. so sad to hear this bad news.
    hope you have the greatest hammond now to play and jam with the other guys which left to soon!!´

    rip

  1031. Dear Jon Thanks a lot for this great music over the last 44 years
    You are the one and only LORD of HAMMOND R.I.P. and my deepest condolences to his family

  1032. Fuerza para su familia. Un aplauso por la persona, obra y música que ofreció al mundo. ¡Maestro!

  1035. What a loss for the world of music. I will never forget your concert with Purple in Stuttgart in 1993. R.I.P.

  1036. I will miss you and your playing the Hammond.I will never forget you.
    Thank you for your music
    Martin

  1038. It was an honour to have met Jon several times through my involvement with Nick Blagona, via Ian Gillan. Jon was a great recconteur, a gentlemen and a superior talent. Our sincere condolences got to his family and close friends.

    Respectfully Mary-Jane Russell and Nick Blagona

  1039. very sad to loose one of the graetest keyboardplayer in the world R.i.p Jon Lord

  1040. …..I can´t express in my pain in words….one of the saddest days in my life………………..
    from Uruguay, Gabriel.

  1041. Jon thank you for all the great years of music. I had the privledge to meet you In Providence R I in 1984. You were a true gentleman to me! I’m So sad today . Deep Purple is and will always be my favorite band! R.I.P.

    Ken serio USA

  1042. So sad to hear about Jon Lord. I was only born in 1970 but was brought up listening to your music . Thankyou for all the pleasure your music has always brought me. You may be gone but you will always live on through your music and in the hearts of your fans. rest in Peace gentleman Jon,

  1043. Tack för all underbar musik, vi glömmer dig aldrig.
    En generation har förlorat en legend

  1045. You and Ritchie were always magic. Jon, I will miss you for the rest of my life.

  1046. So so sad, such a great loss to the World of music. R.I.P. dear Jon Lord and thanks for all wonderful music you’ve given us. My personal favourite “Need your love so bad” will always be fondly remembered. /Birgitta in Sweden.

  1048. The very first thing of him and DP I heard (in 1970) was the glorious start of “Speed King” on “DP in Rock” when I was 10. That formed my musical senses to quite an extent, and I was a fan ever since. To me, he was simply the good guy in DP, and a fabulous musician there and also when solo. – If there’s another world, I truly hope I’ll meet him there sometime in the future and say: Thanks, Jon.

  1049. Prayers for his family and friends. Jon, you taught me many things about Hammond organ and again piano.. Your orchestral and classical, gave us a glmpse at the heart of a kind and gentle man..

  1051. Ciao John.
    La copertina dorata di – made in japan- spicca tra le file di “dischi” in milioni di case.
    Grazie.

  1052. Dear Maestro, teach the angels how to play music so that place will become a real heaven… wait for me to join your endless concert in future. Good bye my friend.

  1053. Jon once said there was really no precedent for organ play in a hard rock band. He was a pioneer, a huge talent and, by all reports, a great guy. RIP Jon.

  1055. It’s a great loss for all of us. Thank you for your music which still gives me great emotions every day. Mr. Lord, you live within your music. May your soul rest in Peace.

  1056. Lost my father last Autumn, I know what it’s like, my condolences to the family, great man, great music. Everything’s well now…. Nina from Finland

  1057. Dear Jon,

    You changed my life forever, your music made me what i am today and dragged me thru some thoug times.
    I will never forget you, and the music you shared with al of us will stay forever.
    Thank you dear Jon for everything.
    And good luck playing that great gig up there in the sky!!

    God Bless you Jon, God Bless you!

  1061. R.I.P Dear jon
    thank you so much for all this years of great music
    love from israel
    Arik

  1062. We are very very sad. We loved you and we will ever love you and your music. I will never forget when I met you in Kiel before a DP-concert and we talked a little while. What a Gentleman! And full of fun! Our condelences to his family! Wolfgang from the near of Kiel, Germany.

  1063. Es ist eine Ferne,
    die war, von der wir kommen.
    Es ist eine Ferne,
    die sein wird, zu der wir gehen.

    – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe –

  1064. This is so very sad and depressing; my heart goes out to his loved ones. Jon was an amazing musician, absolutely my favourite keyboard player, and to see him play live was a thrill. I am so very glad I flew to England in 2002 to see his final concerts with Deep Purple. I met him backstage and was able to thank him personally and give him a hug. Thank you my friend for everything. You are already missed.

  1071. Our hearts are heavier today – Thank you Jon for your music over the years. You will be missed by many. Our condolences to your family.

  1072. Fom Spain… in Lord we trust. Tank you for everthing you have given us…. Forever Jon Lord

  1073. John was not only a part of Deep Purple he was Deep Purple he now heads through the doors of the house of blue light it is with a heavy heart the news i hear of today R.I.P You will be missed

  1074. Your music will live forever! You’ll always be in our hearts! Rest in peace, Maestro! Thank you for the amazing music!!!

  1075. I wasn’t aware of the fact that he was sick. I was just checking out yesterday the nice things he said about Ronnie James Dio when he lost his battle. Jon Lord was a class act and the best heavy metal keyboardist of all time. Prayers to his family and former bandmates and friends. God speed.

  1076. And as we wind on down the road
    Our shadows taller than our soul.
    There walks a lady we all know
    Who shines white light and wants to show
    How everything still turns to gold.
    And if you listen very hard
    The tune will come to you at last.
    When all are one and one is all
    To be a rock and not to roll.

    (a part of song
    Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin)

    Your life and your amazing music was Stairway To Heaven. Thank you for all, Jon! R. I. P.

  1077. The best musician ever, nobody played a Hammond like him, nobody mixted rock and clasical music like Jon Lord. RIP . The best is dead. Thank you

  1081. You were part of the soundtrack off my life until now, and still are.
    Oh! Lord … Thank you!
    R.I.P

    Peter
    Denmark

  1082. Thank you for your music and your humility, Jon. I will miss you immensely. The world lost a Great Musician and a True Gentleman. Sincere condolences and best wishes to the family…

  1083. I was lucky of being twice in a Deep Purple concert (nov. ’94 & sep 2000), here at Mexico City, and listen to Jon’s performance, he was an outstanding musician…
    A great loss for all the music community…
    My sympathies to your family, Jon, wherever you are. You will live forever in our minds…
    Requiescat In Pace… 😥

  1085. It’s a sad day. thanks for the music. My thinkings go to his family and friends.
    Maurice from Belgium

  1086. REST IN PEACE Jon, THANKS FOR YOUR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC

  1088. Farewell Mr. Lord. Your music has been a huge part of my life since I was 4 years old. No words can adequately express the joy your music has brought to me the last 40 years. I’m glad I got to see you in Dublin in 2010, it was one of the best concerts I’ve been to, and more so because it was just about the music. Sleep well dear sir!

  1093. A pioneer in both classical music and Hard Rock. Jon Lord and Ian Paice was the people who keep Deep Purple legacy alive in many years with many substitutions.

  1094. Farewell maestro
    Thanks for all the great moments and all musical experiences
    You were the most unique and pioneering personality in the history of rock, the one that opened the doors for all keaybord players around the world.
    You will always be loved and never forgotten

  1096. Dear Jon!

    You was not our lover
    You was not our friend
    But You gave us
    A lot to remember!

    Last greetings from Austria

  1098. i grew up from age 11 (1975) with Made in Japan as the soundtrack, played “Smoke” with my first garage band (wished we had an organist like you!). Saw the Mk II reunion tour Meadowlands NJ spring 1985…I don’t have words, it’s like I lost a family member.

  1100. So sad to hear the news today…a true musical talent…cannot forget Knebworth in 85, both nights of the Concerto at the Albert Hall in 99 not forgetting an evening in Edinburgh with Stevensons college students playing the Concerto and a wonderful evening in Trondheim Norway 2010…..wonderful memories……RIP Jon

  1101. Bye… my favorite musician… your Hammond will be with us forever…

    Aleksei, Russia

  1102. I am so sorry to hear this news. It is so sad. I have loved Jon’s music for 40 years. But even though he’s gone now, his music will continue to bring pleasure to all of his many fans for a long time to come. We love you, Jon.

  1107. First the family I feel your loss as tears roll down. Jon was at his best even at the worst of times. I fell in love with Purple the first time I heard the song No No No on the FM radio. I saw them in concert in Duluth Mn in 1972 and were the loudest band in the world. My ears rang for three days. And I loved every minute of it.
    Thanks Jon I guess God needed someone to play the organ on Sunday. I will miss you and now IT will never happen again.

  1108. One of the Best Keyboardist, Composer and Musician ever. My main inspiration and my hero. I will not forget you and your music will live for remember.

    Rest In Peace at Heaven…

  1111. Farewell To A Gentleman.

    Jon has left us now but his music and inspiration will live forever.
    I am deeply saddened by his departure.

    Keith Emerson.

  1112. From the Whitesnake songbook

    “Until we meet again, we wish you well”

    Thanks for all the wonderful memories you have left us, rest in piece, gone but never forgotten

  1114. I have no words. This is so sad. A wonderfull person and the best keyboard player EVER has left us, but the memories and your music -both rock and classical – will be with us forever.
    You should looong time ago have been given the title SIR Jon Lord. You more than most people deserved it.

  1117. Jon Lord will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. To me it ws Jon that put Purple way above Zeppelin in musicianship. I was sucha Lord fanatic that when the video for Call of the Wild was made, I stopped it to see what book Jon was reading in his small moment and went out and got it (It was The Cider House Rules).RIP Maestro. You will be missed!

  1119. Збогом Сър Джон!!!
    Ще си завинаги в сърцата ни!

  1120. I have no words… Thank you Mr. Lord, for your wonderful music and amazing organ solos. You are no dead because your music will be here with us forever, and you will be living in our hearts and minds everytime we hear to your recordings, and enjoying your compositions and organ improvisations. You will be missed!

  1122. Obrigado Jon por ter existido e sido parte feliz da minha vida!!!!!!! Que o Grande Arquiteto do Universo ti receba em paz.

  1123. We’ve lost a huge musician – no one like him, never will be. Glad I got to see you live with Purple.

    Art from Armenia

  1124. not good at doing this, actually never have done so, but I do want to share my emotions on this. This is all just so sad. Such a great man, such an aura, such talent. May you rest in peace Jon. Thoughts go out to your family as well for dealing with this immense loss.

  1125. dear Jon..you and your music will remain in our souls forever..RIP brother…we will miss you…

  1129. What a loss! I’ve been in love with his music for forty years, and will always be. Truly one of the eternal geniuses of Music. R.I.P., and may your music last forever.

  1130. I’m so sad!!! A poet and a pilgrim – now dead and gone. But your music will live forever. Thank you for many wonderful moments!

  1131. From Guatemala, Centralamerica, just to let the family know Jon’s music was everywhere… a lot of DP fans are here too, in this 3rd world piece of land… and Jon was here with us… he is with us.

  1132. Very sad news. Rest in Peace, Jon. I will never forget the moment I listened to “Made in Japan” for the first time. I was 13 and your music blew me away. And I am glad and proud that I’ve seen Jon Lord several times on stage since then. Thank you for the music.

  1135. Hoy es un día triste en la tierra. Descanse en paz Maestro y Genio, que ilumina mi vida con su música desde la adolescencia.-
    Norberto. Argentina.-

  1136. Sad news indeed. The Hard Rock god and legend who started the movement in the late 60’s and inspired a whole world of musicians.
    R.I.P Mr Jon Lord. Child In Time

  1137. I had the pleasure to meet Jon on the 1982 Whitesnake tour in Birmingham England. He was a true gentleman and took tim eout from a busy day to chat for a while and sign my copy of Saints and Sinners the then current release.

    He will be truely missed but never forgotten. RIP Jon

  1138. R.I.P Mr. Lord !
    Thamk you for being part of my musical life since my tem’s up to my 50’s.
    Codoleances to your family and close friends.

  1139. Deep Purple in Rock was a beacon of light in my darkest boarding school days. Thanks for that Jon.
    Paul Smith
    Principal
    West London College

  1140. Riposa in pace grande maestro…signore incontrastato della tastiera…. Un pezzo di gioventu’ se n’e’ andato…..rimarra’ per sempre la sua arte e la sua classe.

  1143. Jon Lord is one of the key people in my life as a musician.
    The first time I heard ‘Hard Lovin Man’, that screaming organ and atonal melody, wow. Not only is Jon an inspiration as a player, but as a person. He proved that rock musicians don’t have to be egotistical, arrogant, and out of control. He gives us a better reputation.

    A truly gifted man. A gentle giant.

    I am a full time musician, guitar player today, in great part because of the music of this man. If only I had the guts to have told him that.

  1144. Some say that dreams come true-my dream was to see You live in concert one day…R.I.P. Mr. Lord:(

  1145. I’m glad I was one of the many who saw him performing a couple of times with Deep Purple. I wish the band, his family and friends lots of strengths by coping the loss of this great orchestral performer. May he rest in Peace.

  1146. Thank you Mr. Lord for all the fantastic music you created for all of us.
    Rest in Peace

  1147. Can’t stop thinking about Jon today….we have lost so many, first it was drugs and alcohol now we have this enemy called Cancer attacking us, I do know of a cure, Cancercare.com check it out, you can talk to them……Jon will always be kept in my heart because MUSIC is my life and his music was there in the beginning..REST PEACEFULLY JON

  1149. Jon you were the best! Thanks for all the years of great music. You will never be forgotten. I remember buying Hush as a single when I was 10 and have collected everything since. I’m so glad I got to see you so many times with Deep Purple and a few times with Whitesnake. There will never be another Jon Lord.

  1150. Dear Jon, you teached me music 35 years ago. You and DP and all your fantastic classic things.
    Thank you for your music, I will miss you

  1151. Just after settling on a date with friends for an evening to honour your life and works, I find out that I have been wearing your T-shirt all day, ever since early this morning! I’ve been walking around with your name written over my body, while you were changing the temporary with the eternal! I’m going to have another glass of wine on you! Cheers, Jon! See you upstairs! You’re my panda-bear (rare but valuable)!

    Love!

    Arjan

  1152. What sad news. So many good musical memories. Remember meeting Jon and the rest of the Purple one night of jamming with Silverhead at Revolution in Copenhagen in the seventies. Jon sat me on a bar stool and offered me a gold Tuborg. I was 17 at the time. Imagine how proud I was drinkink with them this close. Thanks Jon.. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten.

  1153. I only can say THANK YOU for all the great times and joy I had, I have and I know I will have listening to your music. Condolences to family and friends from a portuguese fan. May you R.I.P. my Lord

  1157. Sadly you are no longer among us, but your music will prevail. I salute you!
    Jo-Daniel,, Norway

  1162. Farewell dear Jon. Your divine music will never be forgotten because it is and always will be the reason for living.

  1163. The Lord Is Gone. The Hammond is Silent. The world seems a little smaller now. RIP JON.

  1164. Rest In Peace – mr. Jon Lord, The Master in Time.
    Unbelievely missed already, never forgotten… :-/
    There will be no one to fill in your place in rock’n’roll history.
    Condolences to your family and bandmates.
    Yours sincerely // Mikk.

  1166. So sad day!
    La tua musica resterà oltre il tempo e ti porterà nei cuori di chi l’ascolterà.
    Thanks Jon.

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  1168. All I can say is God,s band just got one hell of a key board player.

    Will miss you Jon…. Chopper

  1170. Mr Jon Lord may you Rest In Peace Sir.You are the reason myself and many others were drawn to the Keyboards as our instrument.You will be forever remembered by us.Prayers to the Family.You will live forever in our Hearts…

  1171. With Jon really startet everything for me musically. From the very first notes I heard him play – which is unique – I fell in love with his tone and playing. From the many interviews done with him which I saw, heard or read I found out that he was a very charming, nice, down to earth, straight forward and honest guy. So not only that he was one of the greatest musicians ever, he was really likeable at the same time. At first I couldn’t believe that he’s gone, now I’m shocked and very sad. What a lost! My condolences go out to his family! Jon, I hope you are fine, wherever you are!

  1172. Thank you, Jonathan

    Bist du bei mir, geh’ ich mit Freuden zum Sterben und zu meiner Ruh’.

    Ach, wie vergnügt wär so mein Ende, es drückten deine schönen

    Hände mir die getreuen Augen zu.

  1173. A sad day. Condolences to your family. Heaven just got a new lead organist. Thanks for the music and the memories.

  1175. Dear Jon, big Jon, Maestro Jon, let angels know how easy is to heavenly play an Hammond.

    Paolo.

  1176. Thank you for all the happiness you brought into my life Jon, you will NEVER forgotten. Its so rare to see such a fantastic musician and such a fantastic person in the same individual. Rest in peace my friend =(

  1179. From” Darkness to Light” our Legend Jon Lord…forever you will live on, deepest love to your family and friends and all of us your life long followers, the keys will keep playing….. R.I.P. x

  1180. R.I.P., Jon. You had such a great influence on me, not only musically, but also in the way you talked and expressed yourself – or the way you dealt with difficult people and situations. I am really glad to have personally met you back in 87.

  1181. Jon sei stato piu caro e amabile di un padre senza averti conosciuto, la tua arte musicale , il tuo sound, i tuoi accordi, il tuo HAMMOND…mi han fatto sognare sempre , e come sempre sara’ ancora….arrivederci JON perche geni e mostri sacri come te, non finiscono qui e a te un posto di eccellenza il buon DIO te lo ha riservato senza alcun dubbio!!! SARAI sempre nei nostri cuori , e stereo FOR EVER! Stefano (italy)

  1182. Jon Oliva (Savatage) once wrote: ” Still the orchestra plays. On a dark and lonely night. To a distant fading light.” The orchestra will always play for you Maestro Jon.

  1184. Thanks for your great music – not least your tight solos. R.I.P.
    Sebastian, Copenhagen

  1185. Please excuse any typos. It’s hard to see with the tears and it’s hard to lift my arms with a heart that now weighs a ton. RIP, Jon. Condolences to Vicki, Sara, Amy and the rest of the family, friends, and fans.

  1187. Each time I hear your “sound”: goose bumps. That’s what it is. That’s what it will be.

  1188. You made me listen to music, really listen to music. So glad I’ve seen you perform live. I’m glad we still have the music, I’m sad we’ve lost the man behind it. Thanks you for the music.

  1189. Rest in peace, Jon. Thank you for your music and your kindness. See you on the other side.

  1192. Your music accompanied my life. Your are the Godfather of the rock organ. Thank you for your music and R.I.P.

  1193. So sad to hear the news what a great man with whom I shared a birthday . Til we meet again

  1195. I am an old Jon’s fan from Poland. Yes, I said “Jon’s fan”.
    Why? Because I know that Deep Purple without him wasn’t that like could be. In my opinion he was a frontman od DP. And thanks of Jon, I love DP.
    Anyway, I think, Jon Lord was the best keyboarder in rock music ever.
    Rest in Peace, Jon…. RESPECT!

  1198. Sed terra tibi leves.
    I owe you so much memories. I’ll keep the good ones and I’ll never forget.
    eva

  1201. From Venezuela, I´m very sad .. you are (not were) a real Lord. RIP and thanks for all that you give us. You´re light for ever and ever .. Long Live JON!!!!

  1202. Thanks for all the visceral little moments you gave to the world, Jon, and for providing the music to my adolescent years as well as much of my adult life. I will never forget you. May you fare well and rest in peace.

  1204. Lieber Jon,
    mit Deiner Musik bin ich groß geworden und war ein großer Fan von Dir und Deep Purple. Ich bin in Trauer um Dich… Du und Deine Musik werden immer in meinem Herzen sein.

  1205. R.I.P. dear Jon.
    thank you for the brilliant musiic all over the years. Your music will never die.
    my condolance to Jon’s family and closed friends.
    I am glad to be a fam who met him personaly.
    thsnks Jon we will never forget you….

  1210. Jon, gracias, dejaste una huella imborrable en nuestras vidas, ahora continua componiendo en el cielo.

  1212. Dear Jon, thank you for about 40 years of wonderful and super great music. I am very thankful that I got the chance to see you live on stage 12 years ago in Cologne. Your solo in “Woman from Tokyo” will always remember me of you. I will miss you. My condolences to your family. Rest in peace great Lord.

  1214. I bought a black guitar for myself today, cause my old one was broken. And the first piece of music I played on it was Child In Time. My friend asked me how I decide what I’m going to play and I said something, but the true is that I just love this song, it will always be my favorite. And then I read the news. R.I.P.

  1215. R.I.P Jon a lovely man and brilliant musician Leicester has lost one of its greatest sons My deepest condolences to all of Jon’s family and friends xx

  1217. There is probably not one guitarist who in their teens eagerly taught him/herself Smoke On The Water as their first riff on their first electric guitar, and Jon Lord was one of the writer(s) of this particular song.
    R.I.P. Jon Lord. Thank you for the music.

  1218. Jon and Purple were like friends…from the time I was 14 in the early seventies…It’s a terrible loss…part of us all goes with him to heaven…David.

  1220. RIP Mr. Lord! Such sad news. I grew up listening to your music and many generations to come will surely do the same.

  1221. How very very sad. I hoped so much everything would turn out well.I am crying. Followed Jons career for almost 40 years. Glad I have a lot of good memories to look back on. Jon was a very kind man to his fans. I will never stop listening to his wonderfull music.

    Birgitte from Copenhagen

  1222. Thank you, Jon for all the pleasure you gave. My life was enriched by you and your Hammond.
    RIP

  1223. Grazie, grazie per tutto quel che di tuo è diventato nostro, grazie per aver donato attraverso la musica, cosa che è arrivata dritta al nostro cuore. Grazie Jon non sono credente e ti auguro un buon viaggio come quelli che tu mi hai regalato accompagnando viaggi kilometrici con canzoni e musiche, con affetto e rispetto a te ed i tuoi familiari che restano con noi Alfred Michael Manschiebel

  1224. A sad day, i love Deep Purples music and Jon will live on in that, keep playing that key board in heaven Jon

  1225. God Bless your Soul Maestro.. Your music will live forever in our hearts.. .Farewell my friend !

  1226. words cannot describe how i feel hearing this news. part of my musical inspiration has gone. my life will be better for having met him. Rest In Peace maestro

  1228. Off you go Jon, into Forevermore…we will miss you, but we will remember you, always. Thanks for the wonder you gave .

  1229. What a sad night! What sad news! ‘Deep Purple in Rock’ was the very first rock record I ever owned. I was 11 then. The organ and keyboard sound and the art of composition of Jon Lord is and will remain eternal!
    He was one of the very best! But we will miss you, we really will!
    REST IN PEACE JON! I will never forget you!

  1231. Es una triste noticia. Fallecio una leyenda querida por muchos musicos y por sus fans, entre los que me incluyo. Desde Cali (Colombia) mis mas sinceras condolencias. It´s a sad new. Long live Jon.

  1235. Thanks for your spirit and kindness. Una persona que convirtió este mundo en algo mucho más bello, indescriptible con palabras. Gracias, Jon, desde España también. Daniel.

  1236. This is so sad… I admired You from the first day I saw You…Whitesnake Monsters Of Rock 1983 on VHS…I was 8…You were, still are and will be my Hero…thank You Jon for your music…for being a true Gentleman…for everything…Rest In Peace!

  1238. A sad day today. R.I.P. Jon and thank you for the countless hours of pleasure your music has given, thank you for for being an inspiration and turning me on to music in a way that will never be forgotten….
    Farewell from a fellow musician, a mere bass player.

  1239. Thank you Jon. You will never be forgotten!
    Thanks for all the emotions and thrills you and your music gave me and are still giving!
    It is a sad night… tears in my eyes… the music-world will never be the same again. What a loss!
    R.I.P. dear Jon!

    Riccardo Fardo – Zurich Switzerland

  1240. Thank you, sir. May you play your music to god and the heavens above. One day I will follow you and rejoin the crowd of listeners.

  1241. From Slovenia: I and my friends grew up with your music… So sorry to hear these bad news… You will live forever in our hearts…

  1242. The world of rock has lost another legend and friend..R.I.P. Jon and thank you for so many great years of memories and music

  1243. I am very sad to hear the news from Jon. He ( and DP) gave me joy and streght starting in 1969. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
    Thanks Jon from a great fan from Holland
    RIP

  1244. Möge die Straße uns zusammenführen …bis wir uns wiedersehen hoffe ich, dass Gott Dich nicht verlässt… er halte Dich in seinen Händen .. doch drücke seine Faust Dich nicht zu fest….

    Jon, in my heart you will be the most important musician forever.
    As a gemini I know what diversity really means. You learnt me that music is a cosmos at it´s own… and far more than different styles as jazz, rhythm and blues, rock`n roll or classical music…

    My deeply condolence to your wife, your daughters your family, friends… I will keep you and your music- your charisma
    up in my memories

  1245. Diese Meldung macht mich sehr traurig. Danke für die Musik. Sie wird mich immer an dich erinnern.

  1247. It was in 1985 at the age of 15 when I first saw Jon with Deep Purple live on stage. He was not only an outstanding musician, but also one of the most likeable guy in R&R business.
    Markus, Munich/Germany

  1248. THANK YOU JON, thank you for your music, your inspiration..the emotion when I got “shades” and from then from all your records, the excitement when I learned your solo on “lalena”, “Hush”, note for note, the surprise when I saw the record of the “concerto”… rock was progressing,
    my Heartbeat when I talked with you and when you appreciated my music..thank you, thank you from the “deep” in my heart, thank you to a real LORD in Rock, blues, classical and more!! Tonight I’ve cried..but.your music, your emotion, your beingness will last, will last forever!
    Beppe Crovella
    http://www.facebook.com/beppeCrovella

  1250. With saddenes in my heart I took notice of the message of Jon’s passing. I want to write more but can’t find the right words. The memory remains and excellent memories they are.
    Be the conductor of the orchestra in heaven. Be the composer of the music up there. Jon rest in peace. Cheers mate. We will meet again

  1251. R.I.P. Mr. Lord- you was the best Keyboarder- you was a sweet child in Time !
    See you later!
    Burkhard from Germany

  1252. Thank for all the years you have given us. I am 51 and I fell in love with Deep Purple way back as a 17-year old.

  1254. Until today, I hoped you would win the battle against cancer, Jon. So sad to learn this was not to be. The world has been bereft a great gentleman, a wonderful composer, and a unique musician. I’m forever grateful I had the chance to meet you a few times, and I’m saddened thinking all about the beautiful music you never got the chance to realize. This was way too early. This was unfair. Thanks for everything, Jon.

  1255. A very sad day – thank you Jon for 40+ years of music. Sorry you didn’t have more time with us all.

  1256. Mr.Jon Lord ,the gentleman and the pure genius of rock music.I shall remember him fondly as an amazing musician and true gent RIP Mr. Lord

  1257. Un grand monsieur nous a quitté… quelle immense tristesse.
    Jon, mille merci pour votre oeuvre, pour les souvenirs de musiques et concerts de la grande famille de Deep Purple que j’ai découvert et suivi depuis 1972, pour votre carrière solo avec le grand bonheur d’avoir pu vous revoir une ultime fois au concert à Mulhouse…
    Votre musique m’accompagnera toujours
    Toutes mes pensées pour votre famille
    R.I.P.

  1259. Thank you for the music. Thank you for inspiration. Your music would never die. Rest in peace.

  1260. Thanks for all your wonderful music Maestro Jon. I will never forget your inspiring music. Rest in peace. Now God has the best organ player.

  1262. My band, The Brandos, opened for Deep Purple in a medieval monastery in Germany in 1999, and they were some of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, very kind and encouraging to us. Jon Lord, one of my heros, played brilliantly – as always – and was a soft-spoken gentlemen. Let us all honor his memory…

  1264. “ti maledico, non imparerai mai!
    quando me ne andrò non tornerò mai più”..thanks Jon..r.i.p.

  1266. Rest in Peace, Mr Lord. Thank you for all the joy you brought to me with your music. Whether it was the Hammond or the Grand Piano, I enjoyed every second of your fingers touching the keys. God bless you!!!

  1267. Jon your music, make my life much happy, you help me to find the meaning of life in love for the music. Thank You very much Jon!!!

  1268. A piece of my youth was torn out of my heart today – seldom had I real tears in my eyes when a musician went away – today they are in my eyes. All the best to you in the light, Jon.

  1270. TODAY A BIG PIECE OF ME ALSO HAVE DIED THAT MY HEART NEVER EVER WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR. JON WAS NOT ONLY A MUSICIAN BEYOND COMPARISON. SINCE I’VE MET HIM AT NUMEROUS OCCASIONS I ALSO LEARNT TO KNOW A PERSON WITH A BIGGER HEART THAN MOST OTHER PERSONS. I AM SO SO SAD…

  1272. I am so saddened to hear of Jons passing. I had the great pleasure of seeing the man perform live and he made the earth move with that trademark sound of his. A true legend has now left us. Thank you for all you gave. RIP Jon. Tell Ronnie D. Tommy Bolin. Tony Ashton that we all miss them. God has assembled some band now. Sleep tight Jon

  1273. R.I.P Jon… So sad. I’ll always cherich listening to your music. What a great musician…

  1274. Farewell my friend spent many time at your gigs with Purple ,Whitesnake and also a couple lf solo gigs along with the hours of listening to recordings RIP

  1275. Apart from the love of my family and friends, Jon’s music has given me more pleasure than anything else in my life. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. My memories fly back to Knebworth when I first saw my heroes on stage. I had tears in my eyes that night and again when Jon said farewell at Deep Purple’s concert in Plymouth. Tonight there are more tears. I hope that Jon’s family find comfort in the outpouring of love and affection from his admirers from around the world.

  1276. A very sad day indeed. The loss of a true gentleman. Rest In Peace Jon, you will be sadly missed. You have enriched my life for the past 40 years.

  1277. Toutes mes condoléances à sa famille et à ses proches .
    All my condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P John Lord ….

  1278. RIP Jon, my deepest condolences to his family and friends. You were a maestro of the Hammond Organ and my mentor for life. I saw Deep Purple live at the Hullabaloo Club in Hollywood in 1968. Jon you are the”Perfect Sranger” and my favorite rocksong of all time.God bless you Sir and thank you for the music, I will miss you always

  1279. Words cannot express the loss the world has endured today. From not only a musician standpoint, but from a human being standpoint, this man was a giant. Jon will forever be remembered and honoured as the one of the greatest in both of these categories to have ever lived. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to the family and all of his loved ones, which is pretty much everyone who ever knew him.

    Cheers mate.

    Mac

  1280. Thank for all your talent and music that give us during all your life… we’ll miss you Jon, the best keyboard player in the entire world… R.I.P. master, from Santiago, Chile

  1281. Dear Jon,
    Thank you so much for a lifetime of musical masterpieces. It is such a sad moment in time to learn of this great loss. Your music will live forever, as will the memories of your performances. Rest in Peace.
    Geoff Brand

  1282. This is devastating news. Immensely sad to have to lose a musician I have admired for many years. Jon and Deep Purple made me love and appreciate music in a way no other artist could ever do. Jon will be sadly missed. My thoughts go out to his family and his former bandmates. Rest in peace, Jon.
    Ben from The Netherlands

  1283. My Keyboard Master,
    You will be missed forever… Thanks for everything you have done. I don´t have words to express my sadness. You are and will always be my true hero and legend…
    Good bye, my friend! God bless you and your family…
    Long Live Jon Lord!

  1285. R.I.P
    Suddenly there will be a Lord in heaven after all…..
    The world will be an emptier place without you…

  1286. Descansa en paz , el Smoke on the water formó, forma y formará parte de mi vida hasta que me muera, El rock and rool nunca morirá, nos vemos por alli maestro. Tu obra estará presente hasta el infinito.

  1287. Jon, you’ll be missing! You will never know just how much you inspired me, man! Rest in peace!

  1288. So so sad to hear this. So sad. Through your music, you have been a big part of my life… And will continue to be. Rest in peace, Jon.
    /pelo

  1289. The hero of my youth.
    54 and a fan from Germany. Headbanging, kissing, drinks, life….
    Dear Jon, R.I.P. We never forget!!

    Rainer from Neumünster

  1290. I am in shock. My heart feels very heavy since i heard the sad news this morning. My thoughts and prayers to his family. I feel like a part of his famliy actually. A family of Fans. God Bless.
    Scott W. in California

  1291. Rest in peace dear Jon !
    Your music will always stay in our hearts !
    You will never been forgotten – so you will live on for ever ………

  1292. Thank you Jon for brightening my life and in many ways been the inspirator and initiator for my own musical path.
    You will always be remembered!

  1293. Jon, so glad you’re at peace now. The evil cancer, is taking so many loved ones from us all and making those that get it suffer so much. Jon, you filled our lives with so much pleasure, with the most awesome music. Yes AWESOME! Many people say that, the expression awesome is tossed around so freely these days and yes, that is true, but you really were a truly awesome talent. One that can never be replaced. Thank you so much for all the classic music you shared with us and for being the biggest influence on my wife Rhonda’s playing. You will be greatly missed. Before I Forget stands up in my collection against anything else, as good if not better.
    RIP Jon, God Bless you for all you gave us. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Alun Williams – Owner / Editor – Chambers of Rock

  1294. Jon Lord your music was falowing me wehn i was 16 eyers old in pice and fredam , god be with you

    Ismael Noori Afghanistan

  1297. Dear Jon,
    you’ve been a great inspiration for me.
    Sad, that I haven’t the chance to see you performing again.
    Thank you for the music…

  1298. Simply the best… the World lost one of your greatest talents…
    Some people should be imortal… Jon was one of them… Best wishes on your new Journey out of this material world…
    Keep rocking forever!!

  1299. Thank you dear Jon for your great music and for your kindly entity.
    You have reached the light. I am so sad but thankful for all the very good compositions you give us.
    My hearty condolence to your family.

  1300. My wife walked down the aisle at our wedding, to the organ playing Child in Time. Thanks.

  1301. Sad day for music…RIP Sir….and thanks for the years of enjoyment your music has provided.

  1302. Interviewing Jon was a pleasure. He was generous, intelligent, warm, and kind.
    I wonder if anybody could define or pinpoint who he really was musically speaking.

  1303. Dear Mr. Jon Lord’s Family and Friends. Please accept my condolences. I’m 28 years old and I’m from Russia. Mr. Lord has been my muse and favourite musician since I was 15. His Sound and music are part of my soul now and forever!!!! Every his visit to our country was a present and happiness for me and many of my friends. You must know that there are thousands of people in Russia who love him and appreciate all his talent, kindness, responsiveness, openness and diligence. With all love in our hearts we will pray for him and we hope this helps you in this moment and supports him wherever he is now. Thank God we knew him and will remember till we are alive and his songs are playing all over the world. Eternal memory, Mr. Lord!

  1305. here be friends…
    here be heroes…
    here be sunshine…
    here be grey…
    here be life…
    here love lies bleeding…
    memories so hazy…
    and dreams that drove me crazy
    here be down…
    here be paradise…
    here be starbright…
    here be pain…
    here be smiles in eyes like rainbows…
    my father and my mother…
    my sisters and my brother –
    pictured within
    where there’re shadows ill met by moonlight…
    there are dragons I have slain…
    and here be bright eyes with hair so golden…
    sunrise and sunset and running free…
    and laughing at the rain
    here be home…
    here be travellin’…
    here be thunder…
    here be blue…
    and Sometimes heaven and thoughts of wonder…
    the Miracle of children…
    a poet and a pilgrim
    kith and kin – pictured within
    lose and win – pictured within

    Great memories and sounds, specially Liverpool 2010. RIP
    The music will always be with us

  1307. The cornerstone of purple’s sound, a great musician, was the focal point of whitesnake, which says something when you’ve got a frontman like coverdale, but I was always drawn to him. Huge presence and an awesome sound. Never to be forgotten.

  1308. ti ricorderemo per sempre come l’uomo che ha fatto cantare l’HAMMOND. Lasci un vuoto, pieno però delle tue note che saranno sempre con noi. Massimiliano dall’italia.
    Riposa in pace

  1309. The world lost a great musician by Jon Lord.
    Jon has impressed with his music and has accompanied my life.
    I will retain fond memories of Jon.
    My condolences to his family and friends

  1310. I’m a huge fan since the early days and the music you gave us is engraved in rock, in my mind and in my soul.
    Thanks my friend, you will never be forgotten.

    Rest in peace Jon…

    Rinus
    The Netherlands.

  1311. Jon Lord was THE MAN! Whether classical runs on the organ or down and dirty honky tonk piano, he could do it ALL!
    God speed Jon, time for you to take your place in heaven’s All Star Band..

  1313. Thank you so very very much for the great tunes you gave us.
    Youre music will never die, and I´m pretty sure you are having a blast in that special place youre in now.
    You still rock!

    RIP

  1315. What a loss but what a life. The most any of us can ask for when we depart this life is to be missed by those we leave behind. It is one thing to be missed by those close to us but to be missed by many who we have never met but whose lives we have touched is the greatest testament to a life well lived. We have all lost a great man whose talent and achievements were somehow made all the greater by the modesty with which they were borne. While the man is sadly gone, the legacy lives on in the wonderful music we will all continue to enjoy until it is our time to move on. God bless.

  1317. So sad, so sad! No one will ever play à hammond like you did!!
    We will never forget.
    The best to your family & all music lovers!
    R.I.P

  1318. I’m speechless..my dream was to see you perform your concerto on stage..it will never happen
    You had so much music in you to come
    RIP Jon ,we ‘ll never forget you-and your music lives forever

  1321. En el 76 despues de separarse Deep Purple empeze a seguir tu carrera, desde los Purple hasta tus ultimos maravillosos trabajos. No ha habido nadie que tratara tan dulcemente ni tan duramente un Hammond. Que suerte tiene Dios al tenerte tan cerca y poder escucharte, que suerte tenemos los mortales de haber gozado de tus trabajos. Nunca te olvidare. he visto casi todos los conciertos que has dado en España y una de las muchas palabras que se me ocurren para describirte seria MAJESTUOSIDAD. Descansa en paz amigo Jon, una abrazo de verdad a toda tu familia de un humilde fan de Reus (Tarragona-España). Dios te bendiga.

    Alfred..

  1322. I saw John with Purple in two times (Purpendicular and Abandon tours)…join force with Lynnot, Dio, Gary Moore and Cozy Powell and rock the heaven!!

    Descansa en paz

  1323. My very first guitar riff as a 14 year old rockhead -Smoke on the water. Thank you John and god bless. RIP.

  1324. RIP dear Jon. Since 40 years, your sound is in my ears. Once in 1974 , i could enjoy you live in concert in Essen and lots of concert in my one “nutshell hall”. Your music will never die. I feel young when i hear the old one. How can i say thank you for the music? So my Thoughts are with Your famliy and friends.
    Thank you, master Jon!

    Klaus Grosse-Lochtmann, Gelsenkirchen Germany

  1325. A piece of my life is gone, I grew up with your music. Thanks for all the emotions and memories

  1326. Goodbye Jon, thank you for your wonderful music! Bon voyage, see you later in heaven. God bless you!

  1327. This is very sad news. It brings back memories of seeing DP live in spring ’73 and fall of ’74. The music was so mind-blowing it changed my life. Every fan should listen closely to the keyboard solo in ‘Burn’. The blending of organ and synth weaving around the chord progression is pure genius. RIP Mr. Lord, you gave us some incredible music.

  1328. Hasta luego maestro… ¡gracias por todo tu legado!

    I feel just like a Blind Man crying…

  1329. Jon was my mentor in all aspects of the Hammond. He will be missed and played for decades to come by me and thousands of players around the world. R.I.P.

  1331. Such a sad loss, he was a true legend and was pivotal in the making of such great music and theatre. Thank you Jon, your music will last forever.

  1334. What can I say? No better words than just Thank you Jon Lord. You will never be forgotten. God bless your soul. My heart goes out for your family.

  1336. Simply the god of the Hammond. Jon your memory will always live in us as your music. RIP Alberto from Verona

  1339. Such a sad for for Deep Purple fans everywhere. I first discovered this great band called Deep Purple with the release of Made in Japan. I bought Machine Head about a week later. Within the month, I had the entire catalog, including MK 1, and I continued buying DP’s music through the various member changes. Sure, I preferred some over others, but Jon was always there playing THE BEAST. I often referred to him as the rythmn keyboard player playing opposite Ritchie’s lead guitar role. Then when it was time; Jon could just sail away and make musical magic. He did it with his writing and he did it with his playing. Always a gentleman, Back in the day, he and Roger used to frequent the Deep Purple Message Boards. It was nice getting news straight from the source, and to just chat about music in general. On Tuesday evening there was an AOL live Deep Purple Chatroom. Imagine our surprise when both Jon and Roger, Basec1 and Lordyewden respectively, showed up in the room. It was such a great night for the 20 or so of us in the room..

    If I could only say one thing, it would be thanks Jon. You bourght happiness to many people and your music will keep your memory alive.

  1341. It’s a Black Night, our Child in Time has left with a Hush, a Highway Star passing like a Fireball. Jon, you inspired me to seriously start playing the Hammond, and has been by my side through all my years as a musician, R.I.P. and make that big ol’ organ up there ROCK!!!

  1342. Ciao Jon, grazie per la musica che ci hai dato. G’by Jon, thanks for music you gave us.

  1343. I took notice a few hours ago. A lump in my throat and an aching heart is all what rules me.

    I had the pleasure to see you perform many times and even to meet you once. Your autograph still attracts my hallway.

    Thank you Jon for these wonderful decades of your presence and my condolences to your family.

    God bless you, great man.

  1344. Dear Jon, we rockers all over the world will miss you so much!
    You were one of the greats, we honor you with respect from Brazil.

  1345. Que os anjos do bom gosto e da boa musica o acolham pois o senhor foi mandado por eles pra nos mostrar o melhor. Com todo o meu sentimento… Descanse em paz senhor Jonathan

  1346. Play Hammond for the Angels in the light now jon I’ll remember you with all your songs. R.I.P.

  1349. So very sad…we have lost an incredible musician and my thoughts go to his family. R.I.P Jon Lord

  1351. The first time I heard Lazy in 1973 at age 17, the hair stood up on the back of my neck. Who was this “Deep Purple”, and who was playing this organ? I wasn’t a musician, but I knew right then this is what I had to do. Four years later, I had learned to play, had a Hammond C2, and was in a band that did Lazy, Highway Star, and Maybe I’m A Leo. Thank you Jon, for showing me the way.

  1353. god needs a keyboard player and jon is the best he have to play in the heaven…

  1354. This is a very sad day indeed. Jon, you have and will continue to be the essence of the music that has been part of my life. My memories of your concert performances here in Adelaide with Deep Purple and with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will remain with me. My thoughts and best wishes go with your family and friends. Keep well Jon.

  1355. эх..уходят Великие…слов не нахожу…слёзы на глазах…
    Великий композитор! Гениальный музыкант! Великий Человек!
    Вечная Светлая Память.
    Игорь из Санкт-Перебурга

  1358. Grazie Maestro !! Sono veramente triste ! Thanks for all, you will live forever in my heart, R.I.P.
    My deeply condolence to all tour family.

    Eros Girardi – Lugano

  1361. All the best to you my brother you simply wrote the book on a Hammond B-3 or any other keyboard for that matter ….. Rest well ….

  1362. I hope to meet you in the next life. I will be grateful to you forever.
    Grazie and God bless

  1363. I suffered a pulmonary embolism and survived. That’s when they discovered i had a tumor in my pancreas. After surgery I’m now 100% clear.

    I would willingly swap places with Jon – he contributed more to the world in one minute than I could ever hope to in my lifetime. I had the great honor to meet him twice. Both times he took the time to chat with me and he was gracious and a total gentleman. The world is a lesser place for his passing.

  1364. Descansa en paz John, Maestro, gracias por la genialidad y la magia, tu legado nos acompañará por siempre.

    mis condolencias desde Chile.

  1365. Dear Jon,

    Thank you for all great music you gave us…You’ll be missed.

    Many Armenian Fans.

  1366. Wow…. Very sad to learn of this. Deep Purple continues to be one of my favorite bands. All of their songs and albums, beyond just the obvious hits, are great. This is quite a loss; you continued to be productive after leaving Purple, with great music I did get to see you play here in Texas on your last time through with Purple… You were fabulous. Very nice guy, too (gracious when I got to meet you).
    RIP Jon.

  1369. The best has now passed away. Witch one could take his place. Don Airey did it in Deep Purple, but there is so much more. Jon Lord is sadly missed by a whole world of fans and musicans.

  1370. An absolute legend and a gentleman and I’m shattered to hear that he’s gone.
    Jon has been and always will be my favourite keyboardist. My most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. RIP Jon we love you.

  1372. Det finns stunder i livet då tiden stannar av. Du står ensam och stirrar mot molnen som rör sig ovan.
    Hela mitt liv har du funnits som en ledstjärna, någon att se upp till. Du var min hjälte, min kompass.
    Vem ska nu leda mig vidare i Livet ?
    Tack för allt du gett mig, Tack för all underbar musik, tack för alla känslor du fick mig att förstå.

    Jens

  1373. I can’t stop crying. I’ve lost a personal hero
    music won’t be the same again. I would like to send my condolences to the family
    The king is dead, long live THE KING

  1378. Radio 2 Top 2000 (from 1999 till 2011)
    Position Child in Time: 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 3
    Child in Time is a record for ever.

    Jon Lord should have performed on July 6, 2012 in Hagen, Germany. A shame that the concert could not proceed. Yes; Jon Lord; R.I.P. And put Deep Purple now in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  1379. Rest in peace dear John.
    You always gave me goosebumbs with your solos , the best.

    Go in peace mate.

  1380. Here I’m sitting and crying, a man of 52 years. Jon was a true inspiration for me from when I was 14. Jon was a warm-hearted, real gentleman, a human being in the best sense of the word. I really am thankful to have shared some time with him in this life.

  1381. Jon Lord will never be replaced — he was such a gifted musician. Who else but Jon Lord could put the loudest band in the world on stage with an Orchestra performing a piece that he himself wrote? An amazing musician, an amazing man . . . He will not be replaced.

  1383. I’m very sad, one of the greatest contemporary musicians is gone, he’ll always live on his music, Jon’s musical contribution goes beyond rock, everytime you hear him you something new and exciting, long live great Lord.

  1384. “If, when hearing that I have been stilled at last, they stand at the door,
    Watching the full-starred heavens that winter sees
    Will this thought rise on those who will meet my face no more,
    ‘He was one who had an eye for such mysteries’? “”

  1385. Tak for musikken og den helt unikke indlevende måde du formidlede den med – hvad enten det var rock, symfonisk eller bare fuldstændigt fænomenalt. Hvil i fred.

  1388. I am very saddened of the passing of one the greatest musicians I have ever seen. Mr. Lord, wherever you are, God Bless your soul. You will be remember as a great performer. Keep on Rocking in the Light. Rest in Peace.

  1389. I’m so sad. Jon Lord forever will be an important part of my own musical development. I will never forget him

  1391. So very sad to hear this news today. You brought so much joy to my life and many others. God bless Jon, R.I.P.

  1394. It’s not just that one of rock’s most iconic and friendly people has left this earth but also the fact that part of my youth has gone with him.
    I was a fan since I was 13 years old, back in 1977 and have been ever since.
    I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him perform on three different occasions and hope to see him again when I join him in the afterlife.

    Thanx Jon for giving me so much direction in developing my musical taste.

  1395. I’d just heard this very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.RIP Mr. Lord.

  1396. Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane
    A totara has fallen in the forest of Tane

    (A totara is a huge tree that grows for hundreds of years. For one of them to fall is a great tragedy. This Maori proverb is said when someone of importance passes away. The Totara is a native tree of New Zealand.)

    Jon’s fans in New Zealand (Aotearoa) express their deep sadness at the passing of this great man.

    E aroha nui atu ana ki a koe/kōrua/koutou i tēnei wā
    Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you at this time

    Michael Ross
    Ngati Raukawa

  1398. Thank you for all the great music and great memories which will live forever in our hearts. Heaven just got its Organist. RIP! Jon Lord

  1399. Another hero of my youth who leaves this world!
    I allways waited for a reunion of DP – now it will stay a wishful thinking forever!
    This incident makes me so sad.

    Grey sky where it should be blue
    Grey sky where I should see you
    Ask why, why it should be so
    I’ll cry, say that I don’t know
    I don’t know

    April, DP

    R.I.P. Jon

  1400. Cher Jon… tu vas manquer à beaucoup de monde. Je vais m’assoir avec des amis pour leur faire encore découvrir ton oeuvre «Concerto for Group and Orchestra»… tranquillement. Ensuite on fera sauter le système de son avec «Highway Star»
    Renald Desrochers, Québec

  1401. Jon and his music changed my life. I was 11 years old when I bought “In Rock” on vinyl. My passion for music was founded with Jon and Deep Purple, and my career as a professional audio engineer was probably formed from those early moments listening to great music.

    Deepest respect to Jon’s family. He is now a Child In Time.

  1404. A great musician is gone but he leaves marks, tones, notes and music that will live forever.
    A fantastic inspiration for so many you will always be.
    Thank you Jon for all music you shared with us fans.
    Warm condoleances to the family.
    RIP Jon, you will always be remembered

  1405. Your light, your presence & your immense creativity were the gifts you gave the world Jon. Vicky, Amy, Sara, Jacky & Ian my thoughts & prayers are with you as Jon plays with the angels.

  1406. It is with great sadness informed that John Lord has passed away. Mr Lord with mr. Blackmore with their innovative performance gave to Deep Purple the trademark sound that make them unique.
    RIP, thank you for all the beautiful moments.

  1408. So so sad that this great talented man is no longer with us. Keyboards will never be the same without him, he was a magician on this instrument. Deep Purple, his great concerto’s, the blues with The Hoochie Coochie man grandioso! Thank you for all those years of fantastic music Jon, rest in Peace.

  1411. The world has lost a bright star. Looking to heaven, w´ll see your light still shining. Rest in peace, dear Jon. I´ll miss you, but your music still is my best friend. Thank you for being with us. Thank you for that great music. You made my life livable, you made me happy. Thank you. God bles you.

  1412. rest in peace Jon, I will always remember hearing Highway star for the first time aged 12 it was and always will be the defining musical moment in my life, you were the very best

  1413. I´m very sad. A great musician has now left the stage. “Made in Japan” was my first record and I´ll always remember that dirty hammond sound like on Highway Star. A big part of my youth is gone now.
    I thank you for the music and the great moments in Mannheim (Germany) in the 80s.
    R.I.P. Jon.

  1414. I am sure that I like thousands of other musicians are feeling a great void at this news. You helped shape my life musically and inspired me to play. I awaited each new project with anticipation and excitement to see what great music we were to hear next.
    To say you will be missed is an understatement. There will truly never be another musician like you. I know the angels will be singing soon. RIP!

  1415. So long Jon, and thank you for all the brilliant music. Now make those angels sing everything louder than everything else 🙂

  1416. Hi Jon, i’m an italian young guitarist and i am grown whit deep purple’s music…your music. I’ve always loved your sound, yuor solos and riffs, and your fantastic professionalism in studios and on stage. Thanks Jon, because it’s also for you that now i love the real music, the music that come from the heart. Hi Jon, we will miss you…and thanks for all.

  1417. Sadly news! We Deep Purple fans lost a wonderful musician!
    Since 1972 you Jon was for me the maestro on the Hammond organ. The best keyboardplayer in the world. You was really more than just a musician for me. Rest in peace Jon.

  1418. So sad, words almost fail me…
    r.i.p. in heavenly fields, Jon…
    thank you for the music,
    it will stay to inspire generations to come…
    my thoughts go to your family and friends…

    LOVE;
    Roop from Germany

  1420. As a young lad I sought nothing more. Over the years, still I sought nothing more. Some time later, Jon released Pictured Within, with cause. A cause we shared, thus my favorite work from Jon, among others, As the young lad, I never heard music the same way again. And never will again. Ain’t going cry no more today,
    I love you Jon and thank you!

    J.Brian Jackson

  1422. My god, i can’t believe this sad new. It’s too soon to leave us Jon ! I’m sure, the heaven is now enjoyin’ with your organ. Rest in Peace Master of the Hammond.

  1423. Jon Lord, I had the distict pleasure of meeting you as a fan backstage in Melbourne Australia in 1984 and I wanted to take pictures of the band members but had ran out of film. But to my surprise you pulled a new roll out of your bag and said ‘here son, go for your life’, I will never forget that moment or the music you blessed us with
    RIP

  1424. Thank you, Jon! I will always rememder your outstanding music. Ukraine mourns( R.I.P.

  1425. Today is for celebration…of his music, his contribution to the world. I never met the man, but through his art—and through the interviews that I heard or read—I am so grateful to have known him.

  1426. My Sweet Lord! Yes, it was in the back seat of a 62 Ford when I was “Reborn” one nite in the summer of 1970 and heard Deep Purple in Rock on an 8 track car stereo for the very first time………, it really, really changed my life. I will “never ever” forget that nite and I will never ever forget Jon Lord. So sorry Jon. You are one amazing musician, and “The Greatest and Baddest keyboardsman” there has ever been. Thank you for being a large part of my last 42 years of my life. And a heartfelt thank you for that one nite for getting out of your limosine that one cold rainy day in January 1971 and signing my DP in Rock 8-track cassette. I love you so much. Dave Knutson, minneapolis

  1427. thank you dear jon for your music and for the memories. rest in peace dear jon. god bless you. from a long time fan here in venezuela.

  1429. Jon play now with his master, Johann Sebastian Bach.
    R.I.P.

  1431. Hi Jon,

    thanks a lot for your unforgettable Hammond sound !
    Rest in Peace.

    Enrico from Italy

  1435. I am devastated — Jon was the reason i was attracted to Deep Purple in the first place so many decades ago, and i have followed him avidly ever since, His mastery of the keyboard was both electrifying and deeply moving, and his recent mastery of the classical realm equally so. In person, he was a funny, kind and wise individual who always enlivened a conversation, and you would come away the better for having spent time with him. The world has become a little darker without his presence.

  1438. I will miss you. You have been a part of my life since Deep Purple Hush in 1968. R.I.P. A loss for the entire music world. Saw you many times in concert. You were the best, nobody will ever come close. You are now in a better place now.

  1439. Back in 1969, at the age of 12, I listened to Child in Time and I was instantly raptured to Deep Purple and the powerful new music, attending my life since then! In Nov 2010, I heard you the last time live in Munich’s Philharmonie, and as an encore, you played CIT again. Thank you so much for all your wonderful music!
    Alf Urban, Grünwald

  1442. Such an incredibly sad day – we have lost a very great soul – a kind and loving man and irreplaceable musician. Your memory will live on. Deepest condolences to your family.

  1443. Rest in peace dear Jon, and huge thanks for your music. I love it all my life. Goodbye.

  1446. You will ever be one of the greatest musicians! Thank you for the music you gave to us. Rest in Peace. See you at the next great concert in Paradise.

    Matthew (Italy)

  1447. FROM PORTUGAL: RIP Mr. JON LORD, will always be remembered as a great man and a great musician, we never forget you … Angels have won over a great artist.

  1448. Love you Jon. Purple was MY band; the sound of my teens. I loved them then and I still do 35 years later – the most exciting, vital rock I know. A million thanks, Jon. RIP.

  1449. Thanks for all the occasions I could hear you live from the 70ies until latest. You kept me trying hard and dreaming. You were the child in time. Now playing my requiem for you on my own keyboard late in the night: April in July. Never felt like this.
    Thomas from Vienna

  1450. Jon, i make sure you won’t be forgotten at all. Your music inspired me since i was a little kid, have to admit your spirit will lead new generations of dreamers also. Thank you for all the great shared moments.
    with love,
    a south american fan.

  1451. Rest In Peace, Brother…….I promise when I get on the other side I will look you guys up in that big jam in the sky and we’ll all have a good time…..

  1454. I bought Machine Head in 1973 – thanks Jon for a life time of great music – you will be sadly missed. The 1999 Concerto Concert at the Albert Hall will always be a highlight of my life.

  1455. R. I. P. Maestro Lord… You will be always alive in the memory of the fans and with all the Music you created and played. Thank you for the Music!!!
    My condolences to your family and to all knew and love him.

  1456. He is finally gone – a great idol and a true gentleman. I wish I’d had the chance to meet him in person. He was the most important influence for my career and excited people all around the world with his music or make them believe in their own creativity. Now I wish only the best for his family and friends. He leaves all of us in sadness and we will keep him alive in our hearts! R.I.P. Mr.Lord!

  1460. Listening to “Pictured Within” – just can’t believe it. Jon, you changed my life with your music. May you rest in peace, you will never ever be forgotten. Promise.

  1461. What can I say, the man is a true legend and one of the finest musicians of all time.

    Rest in peace Jon

    Unfortunately we now live in a world of wanna be celebrities and pop idols, true masters of the arts like Jon are becoming very rare.

  1464. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together:
    The Maestro, JON LORD.
    Thanks Jon.

  1465. It was a pleasure and a privilege to know Jon and play with him in Whitesnake and on ‘Before I Forget’. As everyone knows, he was one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, as well as being an amazing musician. An enormous loss to music in general, not just rock. Rest In Peace.

  1466. Dear Jon,

    I just heard the news of your passing – and it was such a terribly shock. We hear of musicians’ deaths very often – but not many touch me like yours. I’ve been a fan of Deep Purple since 1971. The first single I bought with my own pocket money in 1971? “Fireball”. The first LP I bought with my own pocket money in 1973? “Made In Japan”. Boy, did I fight for this record. My mum didn’t want me to spend the money, but “save it for a rainy day”. But no, this then-13-year-old boy had his will, bought “Made in Japan” and was mesmerized. And your organ playing was probably the key to me being so fascinated. At school, when I was 15 (in 1975), our music teacher allowed us to bring records and play them during lessons. Since he was such a fan of classical music and me being such a rock music fan, I decided to appease him and brought “Concert for Group and Orchestra”. He loved the opening, classical bit. But as soon as the group set in, he took the record off the record player, handed it to me – and gave me an E! Probably for playing games with him or whatever…
    Deep Purple and The Who to me are the best rock bands of all time. And you are the quintessential rock organ player (yes, you ARE, because that won’t change) and a great funny guy to be interviewed.
    I miss you so much – as does everyone around the world…forever!
    Thank you for the music and the memories. They say that a person will only be truly dead when he is forgotten. That is why you’ll live forever!
    Yours,
    Carsten from Germany

  1467. With great sadness I just read this news.
    John tanks for the many hours of wonderfull music I was able to listen. I was privelaged to have seen you perform on stage it was a joy!!
    Now enjoy your well deserved peace.. Bye…

  1468. GRACIAS POR TANTO JON! FUISTE EL MAS GRANDE DE TODOS! EL REY DEL HAMOND! TE VAMOS A EXTRAÑAR POR SIEMPRE! GRACIAS GENIOO…QUE DESCANSES EN PAZ…DESDE EL CIELO SEGURAMENTE NOS SEGUIRAS ILUMINANDO COMO SIEMPRE LO HICISTE.

  1470. So sad that you have gone Jon but so happy that you have been here.
    The time we spent was not in vain
    we’ll meet again we’ll meet again….

  1472. Thank you for being a huge part of my youth and adult life. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing you in concert a few times, and I feel very blessed to have had that privilege. My sympathies to your loved ones, and to us fans, whom are your extend family in many ways. RIP Jon

  1474. Farewell, Jon, hugs to your family, you’ve passed away, but your music will ever last… Sure God bought a Hammond organ just for you!

  1475. Jon Lord, a true legend. A major influence. R.I.P. Love to Jon’s family.

  1476. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten.
    Your music will live forever…
    I have tears in my eys, I have never felt this sadnes for a person I have never met, but your music has always had an important place in my life. I will will miss you very much.

  1477. even though i was into guitars , my first memory of purple was the keyboard sound…fantastic……for me Jon was the best player and composer……
    “may the road rise up to meet you”

  1478. On this sad day I am taken back by so many memories.

    Your music has been a part of my life and it always will be. There will never be another you. Even though you didn’t know anything about me or never met me I still feel like you let everyone know you. We all got to see you as you really were, the kindest and most creative person in the world.

    Thank you, Jon, for everything and rest in peace.

  1479. It was a privilege being on this planet at the same time as this truly great man. I was fortunate to see him perform on many occasions, the Albert Hall in 1999 probably the most moving and powerful musical experience I have witnessed. I spoke to him briefly at the Lichfield Festival a few years back, and I am glad now that I had the chance to thank him for all the great, great years and to wish him well for many more. Sadly not to be. A true gentleman and master of his art. I feel that all of us……the fans, admirers and fellow musicians are all part of the same family who have lost someone very, very special. All our thoughts are with his family at this time. God bless you old friend, you will always be with us……

  1481. Jon – one of my my first albums was Made in Japan and from that moment I was hooked on the sound of that Hammond ! Thank you so much for the wonderful memories – every time I hear that sound I am taken back to my youth with such amazing fondness. What more can a fan say. A real genious. Thank you.

  1482. I had the chance to talk to him for a while and had his autograph in Bolzano, in 1997. He was a REAL English Lord. Rest in peace Master of the keyboards.

  1484. Write and play the music in Heaven now mate, see you later,
    Tom in Australia.

  1486. It is with great sadness I heard the news of Jon`s passing. I saw him a number of times when he was with Whitesnake. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and thanks for a whole host of musical memories R.I.P Jon

  1487. I can’t believe that he passed away. The music which he produced does not disappear forever. Thank you Jon.

  1489. What sad news. Jon was a unique talent, a virtuoso musician and composer whose memory will live on through his musical legacy. The Deep Purple sound he shaped will stay with me always.

    My sincere condolences to Jon’s family and friends.

  1490. What an extremely sad night after hearing about your passing. Dear Jon, for decades you have meant so much, also for my girlfriend who was lucky enough to meet you on her way to Nidarosdomen in Trondheim 2 years ago. That night you blessed Dio, tonight we bless you. I’m listening to Before I forget now, and you will never be forgotten.

    I saw you play in countless concerts, and they are all very much memorized.

    Ser you later mate.

  1491. Rest In Peace, Mr Jon Lord, and thank´s for all your fantastic music! Jag kommer att sakna dig.

  1493. Im so sad.thank you for your Great pices of Music.you won’t be forgotten at all.rest in Peace.

  1494. TX JAM 1986 Dallas JON LORD forever burned in my memory.
    I felt sorry for that poor Hamond keyboard….He beat the hell out of it!

  1495. So schade, dass du von uns gegangen bist. Danke für die großartige Musik, mit der du weiterhin unter uns sein wirst.
    Ruhe in Frieden

  1496. My condolences to Jon’s family and friends at this sad time……a great musician and a true gentleman…..his music will always be with us forever…R.I.P

  1497. : ( Thank you Jon. Saw you many times live with Purple. You always stood on your head as a musician. My favorite moment shall always be that show in New Haven, CT 1985. Never seen a Hammond let drop forward to crash into the stage floor before or since!

  1498. Ruhe in Frieden Jon, wir werden Dich vermissen. Danke für die wunderbare Musik.

  1500. Thank you so much Jon for making this world a better place with your amazing music. RIP.

  1502. Rest in Peace, Mr. Lord!
    Your music accompanied my whole life.
    You will always be in our hearts.

  1504. A very sad day indeed! Jon will be sorely missed by so many! I was lucky enough to meet him twice! Always the gentleman! He will live on in all his music. My condolences to his family!!! RIP!!!!!

  1505. R.I.P. Jon, but your music will always be here. Now you are a Highway star. I will always remember you. Tom from Oslo, Norway

  1506. … and so it’s April in the mid of July. Thanks for all, Jon and may you
    rest in peace.

  1507. An inspiration to me for as long as I can remember. A true gentleman and the world’s greatest ambassador for the Hammond. Nobody will ever fill those shoes – that great band in Heaven is one step closer to perfection tonight. Rest In Peace Jon.

  1509. Very sad news. A big loss to the rock scene. My condolences go to family and close friends.

    For many years there was only one band for me: Deep Purple, which I have been a huge fan of since “In Rock”. At that time I was only 6 years old. It was pure magic and today I still find new details in the keyboard playing and the way the music is bound together. I am still wondering why haven’t anybody made a proper cover version of “Child in Time”?

    Jon, your music and keyboard playing will stay alive in our minds for many, many years to come. Rest in peace.

  1511. Too sad to be true. So many of our generation have to thank Jon for so much. I can say without exaggerating that Jon has been (and will continue to be) responsible for some highlights in my life since 1973, when I first came across Purple and this fascinating “beastly” Hammond sound… I’ll also miss this true and honest Gentleman (incl. three-time interviewee).
    Condolences to your family.

    Axel C

  1512. From Chile, Rest in peace Dear Jon Lord…you are the most amazing player in the keyboards… I’m very sad, but i believe that from now you be stay better…Thank you very much for your music and let me enjoy any time when i hear Deep Purple… Rest in Pease Master and see you in the heaven…

  1513. The music world lost a phantastic musican. Jon is not replaceable.
    Now you’re in good company with RICHARD WRIGHT, BOB WELCH, PETER BARDENS and all the other unforgettable Rock’N’Roller. R.I.P. Jon

  1514. Thank you for your music Jon! It will live on in our hearts

    -Samuli
    Finland

  1515. King of the Hammond !!! Father rock that the affected milions people on the Earth. Thank you Jon !!! Every day on you we will reminisce with, play Hush, Child and time, Soldiers of fortune et al. immortal hit.Your admirer. ishi – ostrava – czech republic

  1516. Thank God I had the opportunity to see him on stage with his friends from Deep Purple in Brazil. Rest in Peace, John!

  1518. I’m here for the last greeting, my heart is crying.
    Thank you for all, heaven for you and your music for us.
    The world isn’t the same without you, we miss you so, so much!
    You will be FOREVER.
    All my love and admiration.

  1519. Fond memories always of a great man never forgotten. You will live on forever in our hearts.

  1522. thank you mr.lord. you changed my life. i remember the first time i heard “child in time” and i was shoted by the sound of your keyboard. rest in peace. god bless you.

  1523. Today you’ll meet J.S. Bach – you’ll know him, everyone does. The thing is Jon, he’ll know you too…

  1525. Oh, my God! What a sad news.. Thanks, Jon the Great – Lord of Hammond, for so many magnificent years with Your magic music.. Farewell, Master – see You on the other side of Light.. R.I.P. Andrzej S. from Katowice, Poland.

  1526. THANK YOU FOR SEPT 1969. MY WHOLE MUSICAL CAREER MAY NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT YOU. AN INTUITIVE MUSICIAN AND A TRUE GENTLEMAN. MAY GOD REST YOU ETERNALLY. ALEX T.

  1528. Today I cried. Today “silence” has another meaning for me. Today silence has been everywhere. I pray God for your eternity. Thank You from the heart Jon, your in Music, Luca.

  1529. a legend never die, R.I.P….. MEN like u, was born to make my soul happy…

  1530. I am sad. Thank you for the Inspiration, your Music made my life richer. Rest in peace :,(

  1532. When I was 15 you inspired me to play the hammond organ and now I’m 55 and still do…I like your solo’s and riffs, seen you life in Holland….thanks for everything…
    From Holland
    Jaap Wiggers

  1534. Rest In Peace dear Jon Lord! You will always be alive in our hearts and minds through your music. May you forever be a child in time!

  1535. siempre los buenos se van y Jon era uno de ellos sus dedos priviligiados,maravillaron a quienes lo escuchamos Amstron en trompeta Hendrix en guitarra Bohan en bateria y ahora Jon en los teclados,de seguro ya estan tocando en el mas alla.

  1537. Dear Jon, thank you for your gifted music. It was a light bringing inspiration to me and most of my friends, with whom i grew up. It formed our souls to the personalities that we are by now. So let me repeat again for a whole generation: Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so glad to have seen you twice on stage with deep purple in the mark II-formation. Hope you’ll meet with Jimmy Hendrix in heaven …

  1538. He’s still around….With the music and all records….! Fireball on the sky…..

  1539. You will be missed R.I.P. Your music will live forever. Wish I could’ve seen you just one time.Condolences to the ones you left behind.

  1540. El mundo de la música rock y yo, estamos de luto.
    Ha fallecido uno de los grandes. Uno de los que me
    “iniciaron” en el mundo musical. La piedra angular
    de una determinada forma de ver y escuchar la
    música. Se fue Jon Lord. Una grandísima pena.
    Probablemente muchos se descojonarán de este
    correo, escrito desde el sentimiento, aún sin haber
    conocido personalmente a Jon Lord. Me da igual.
    Es algo espontáneo y es lo que siento, y me apetece
    compartirlo hasta con los imbéciles. Lo cierto es
    que, a los que amamos la música, pero la música con
    mayúsculas, nos han dejado huérfanos. Sí, esto es
    así, dirán los incrédulos. Y es cierto, es así. Pero
    jode que sea así. En fin, cosas mías. Pensarás que
    estoy loco, o que me he vuelto “lo que tú quieras”.
    Pero me da igual. Es lo que siento.
    Hasta siempre Jon.

  1541. Your musical genius has brought me immeasurable pleasure over so many years. My sincere and grateful thanks to you, Maestro.

  1542. Rest in Peace Mr. Jon Lord. You will always be in our hearts.
    Deep Purple Peru.

  1543. dear Jon , thanks for all those geat jears of Muzic,, R.I.P .
    i will remember you , and give youre muzic to my childeren..
    Rob Netherlands ..

  1545. Querido Jon siempre seguiras presente en nuestros corazones, presente tambien en toda tu obra, el dolor de tu partida es inmenso e inexplicable, simplemente te quiero agradecer por ponerle musica a cada dia de mi vida. Que en paz descanses maestro.

  1546. Dear Jon,
    I’m so sad, that you passed so soon. Thank you for your music and your love to your fans and friends. You filled their and our hearts with your music and love. My first rocksong I heard was Child in Time. And at this moment i felt in love to this music and you and Deep Purple. Now you can make music in the heaven of Rock with all the other great musicians like Ronnie James Dio, Steve Lee, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, …
    The world has lost a great genial music artist and outstanding personality. I’ll miss you for the rest of my live.
    My heartless condolance goes to your family and friends.
    God bless you.

  1548. The greatest rock organ player of all time and a real gentleman! One of the reasons I started listening to Deep Purple!

  1550. I AM FULL OF SADNESS THIS MORNING AFTER HEARING OF THE PASSING OF JON LORD FOUNDING MEMBER OF DEEP PURPLE , HE WAS DEEP PURPLE HE WAS A MUSCIANS MUSCIAN WITHOUT PEER ON THE HAMMOND ORGAN TO HIS DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMTHAPY AND TO THE MEMBERS OF DEEP PURPLE WE ARE ALL WITH YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME , THE WORLD WILL BE A SADDER PLACE WITHOUT YOU IN IT . GOD BLESS YOU DEAR JON REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND .DP FREAK STEVE GRIFFIN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA .

  1551. Rest In Peace Dear Mr Lord. Armenia Prays for you….. Thanks for Your music we were raised on, Follow the Light. God be with you!

  1553. Rest in Peace Jon. You were a legendary musician and a huge inspiration of mine and many others. Your music will live on forever.

  1554. God receives you in heaven for ever dear Jon.
    So many thanks for your music and kindness.
    a truly rock hero.

  1556. Deep Purple was on of the greatest bands out there, and throughout the years Jon Lord kept all the music alive. My condolences go out to his family

  1560. one song i can only think off right now Perfect Strangers,thank you for the music

  1561. Jon Lord ! You were the best thing ever happend to the music in this world ! You are my music Jon and you will never be forgotten ! You will live through all of us – your fans who I am sure will listen to Deep Purple/Whitesnake/your solo albums Hoochie Koochie Man and all the other acts you’ve been into ! Thank you Jon for the great music you’ve left for us and thank you for being a great man who loved his fans and the music ! I will never forget you !

  1563. Such a great musician. Such a great man. He was the one and only. Rest in Peace Jon Lord. We will miss you. We will remember you through your music. It will always be April for us.

  1565. Jon Lord, you were and will always be one of the finest musicians
    composers the rock world has ever had….R.I.P…We love you…and thank you for the music and joy you brought us in our lives….
    Dearest Fan..
    Australia

  1566. Here be friends here love lies bleeding, and then again!
    Very saddened, fortunate to have met Jon three times trully a gentlemen and a great great man. I’ll send you a postcard Jon
    Love
    The Aussie Red wine man
    Greg Furlong

  1568. Vai em paz e saiba que voce inspirou muitos e muitos nesse mundo!!!!

    Adriano
    Campinas – São Paulo – Brasil

  1569. R.I.P. Jon Lord, my all-time favorite keyboardist. I’ll listen to “Woman from Tokyo” and “Perfect Strangers” in tribute.

  1570. So sad to hear the news of Jon’s passing. He was a legend and inspiration to legions of musicians everywhere. His contribution to music will live on forever in the hearts and minds of all that were touched by his genius. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP dear Jon, you will be missed.

  1572. Thanks God I had a chance to see him on the stage in Korea
    Rest in peace…my hammond legend….

  1574. RIP Mr Lord. You were an icon of the 70’s. Thanks for the music.

  1575. Thank you Jon..you simply were the best that ever lived..condolences to your family ..your fans are with you.

  1576. Great musician, great keyboard player, you left a vast legacy that will for sure last for many generations, and keep your soul alive with us. Thank you for bringing music to our lives, for bringing the finest rock to us, for showing us that rock can be classical, and classical can be rock in harmony.
    R.I.P. Jon Lord.

  1578. Dear Jon, it was only yesterday,that I sent 3 of my friends some of Your music,it was the first time,that I did that,I don’t know,why I did that,I just felt a strong urge to make my friends hear,what was such a great inspiration for me throughout all these years,since I saw You as part of Deep Purple for the first time in 1969 in Zirkus Krone Bau in Munich,and an unbelievably inspiring and uplifting new world had opened up for me, which always accompanied me throughout all these years, giving me so many hours of mindblowing inspiration, I was 16 then,and now,that I read these very sad and shocking news, these memories started flashing in my mind,coming so close,that it feels
    like it’s just been yesterday, and these years have just flown by so quick. It strikes me so deep,because to me You and Your music were very dear companions, although we never met in person, and now I’m becoming aware of the fact,that with You a very beautiful part of my life has gone forever too, and Deep Purple from today on is not the same anymore, though You left in 2002, but with You still being around, it didn’t feel like it dissolved,but since today it
    does.
    Thank You for those many hours of great entertainment and enjoyment,that You have given me throughout most of my life.
    Farewell,dear Jon, I’m sure You are having a safe yourney home!!

  1579. Jon you were inspiration for all keyboard players rocking the world today! May you rest in peace! Love you and your work! You will be very missed!

  1580. So sad you left us, but you left us with such great music and happy memories. You will never be forgotten.

  1581. Descanse em paz, Mestre Lord. Obrigado por fazer parte do meu mundo musical. Que sua vida inspire muita gente boa por aqui, cara! Estamos, mais que nunca, precisando disto!
    R.I.P. Jon Lord. Love.
    From Belo Horizonte, Brazil, hometown of SEPULTURA,
    Bruno Malachias

  1582. El que tuvo la suerte de escuchar al maestro sabe de que hablo…….dentro de 200 años recien va a ser reeconocido como uno de los mas grandes musicos de la historia…..QEPD Jon Lord….Gracias por la musica….Desde Argentina con mucho dolor …Crecimos escuchando sus acordes…eternos….

  1583. An influence, a genius, a gentleman. A man who left his mark in so many ways. Generations to come will know about Jon Lord and enjoy his music as we will all continue to do. RIP, Jon.

  1584. You were such a huge part of my most precious and innocent years.
    I will never forget you.

  1585. Those memories of Jon Lord performing with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra are now even more cherished. A great musician, a gracious man, sadly missed.

  1586. Rest in peace Jon, and my best wishes to your family and friends.

    Your playing and writing was and will be one of the pillars of my musical life.

  1587. This saddens me. I’ve always been a fan of your work – you were always the master of the Hammond organ to me. You’ve left a great, great legacy, Mr. Lord, it will live forever, in spite of your untimely death.

    Thank you very much, and rest in peace.

  1589. The first hammond sound that I heard in my life. One of my favourite keyboardists, from my all time favourite band. Your music and inspiration are eternal. Thanks and rest in peace. We’ll missing already.

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  1591. Deep sympathy to family fellow musos and friends of this gentleman genius. Seems my whole life has been sung in his words. God bless you all ..and what pride you may have in your association with such a soul.
    Thank you for all the music Jon!!
    Travel
    well!
    Love you!

  1592. I was 14 years old when I heard Smoke on the Water on a static filled am radio in 1972. Then I bought Machine Head. It changed my musical taste forever. The intro to Lazy and the organ and guitar solo’s on Highway Star was like nothing I’d ever heard. I was a Deep Purple fan forever. My first concert was Deep Purple at the Baltimore Civic Center in May of 1973. The sight of Jon Lord rocking his Hammond back and forth was a awesome sight. RIP Mr. Lord

  1594. May the Great Light shine on you.
    Thanks for teaching me rock’n’roll, thanks
    for endless hours of good life spent with your
    Music around and inside my heart and soul.
    Bless you, Dear Jon.
    My condolences to the family.

  1595. sad news, sad day….one of the greatest musicians left us. R.I.P. Jon…you and your music will never be forgotten! May the angels in heaven now sing when you play your beautiful music to them!

  1596. I feel so sad. Just can’t believe he is gone. Jon was an absolute master at his trade. RIP Jon

  1599. All brazilian fans of this genius are profoundly sad today. RIP great keyboard master, now an angel enlightening us…Thanks Jon!

  1600. A great man with a great talent. Always understated, but never underestimated. He brought so much joy into the world. Music owes him so much. We will miss him. R.I.P. Jon.

  1601. ciao Jon! grazie per la tua musica e per tutto quello che hai significato, e significherai sempre, per me… Nessun’altro sarà come te
    R.I.P.
    mi mancherai
    Luca

  1602. My sincere condolences to Mr. Lord’s family and all his friends at this sad time.
    You were a great master of music…
    R.I.P. dear master.

    Ron Melussi (Santo André – SP – Brazil)

  1604. Words are not enough for a time like this. I just want to say that you’ll never know what a huge influence your music has had in my life, Mr. Lord… You will be sorely missed.

  1605. I loved you, Jon. I’ll never forget you.
    ‘Fireball’, ‘Perfect Strangers’, ‘Burn’….. all of it is forever.

  1606. Thank you Jon. You gave more to me than you could ever know and I will miss you.

  1607. Very sad. A brilliant musician and an even better person. We have lost a true legend Your music will live on forever. Sincere condolences to your family. RIP Mr. Lord…

  1608. estamos muy tristes mis hijos y yo por esta gran perdida siempre fui un fan de su musica te extrañaremos maestro de maestros nuestras condolencias atoda su familia desde mexico

  1612. The Sir had to go… but the sound of his hammond organ will never stop… R.I.P. Mr. Jon Lord…

  1613. The great,simple for the best. Rest in peace.Thank you for the music in my life.

  1614. The Brazil cry….Mr. Lord is live in our heart…….

  1616. Thank you Jon for being you. I´m very sad. I wish your family taking comfort from having the good times with you. I will never forget you.
    You have been the Master of the Hammond, being a virtuoso, who did not require to show it permanently.

    Now the Leslie finally slowed down until it fades out …

  1617. Thanks John. Your influence was a very important foundation for my career. The 5 concerts of Deep Purple that I saw from a legendary level. RIP

    Bruno Meeus

  1618. The best hammond player ever, a huge personality, a kind giant and thus A HUGE LOSS!!!! Sorry John, I gotta say that:
    CANCER, FUCK OFF!!!!!!!

  1619. A música perde um grande artista. Hoje o dia está mais triste aqui na terra com sua partida, porém em algum lugar em outro plano a alegria é contagiante com sua chegada. Que Deus conforte a todos seus familiares e aos orfãos que ficaram do seu talento.
    Célio Vitorino Leite – São Paulo , Brasil

  1620. Gutted. Listen to your music daily. You changed my life with your gift. RIP to a brilliant man.

  1623. Your Hammond has lost these magics fingers for ever …
    A music is dead with you for ever !
    Nobody can play and create like you !
    I’m so so sad !!!!!!!!!!!
    I’m thinking about your family and i’ve got a great think for Deep Purple.
    i’m waiting for you in the new world during the Jesus kingdom to give us once again energy , happyness between classical and rock and roll music !!!
    Love

    Samuel , born with Machin Head …

  1626. Rest in Peace, dear Lord. You will be missed greatly, but you and your music will forever live on with us.

    Thank you deeply.

  1629. O mundo da música fica órfão nesta data.
    Que o Grande Jon descanse em paz e nunca seja esquecido.
    Pêsames aos familiares.
    Fernando – São Paulo – Brasil

  1631. Like losing an uncle.. Rest in heavens peace dear Jon .. Thoughts and comforting prayers to your family.

  1633. Great music. Beautiful music. Unforgettable. The best Hammond of rock and roll.

  1634. Спасибо за музыку, Маэстро. К сожалению, мы когда-то всегда умираем. Вы сделали очень много для нас.

  1635. Dear Jon, I have been listening since I am 4 years old, your style is the best and I will not call you Deep Purple’s keyboardist, but rather THE KEYBOARDIST, no one can touch your solos and the talent that you showed. I remember seeing you three times as you came to Mexico and each and every show you took the largest ovation. I will admire you as long as I can listen to you, RIP Jon and hope to see you in the other side

  1636. Our orchestra is slowly falling off… Sad. Sad.
    If we reach Heaven someday, Maestro will play us his Hammond still.

  1637. Thank you so very much,. love your music and always will.
    You made my favorite band since i was just a kid. Rest in peace,
    my condolences to all your loved ones.

  1641. It´s a very sad day…no doubt about it.
    Thank you for everything you give us…
    Alberto – Sao Paulo – Brasil

  1642. Goodbye, Master.
    Goodbye, Jon.

    Eduardo Rodrigues
    Recife – PE
    Brasil

  1643. Sincerest sympathy to Jon’s family from all Polish fans, what a sad news, the worst since Mr. Dio passed away, indeed. Hope the Good Lord swaps pipe organs over with Your Hammonds ad gives a chance to you to carry on playing and composing. Hope to see you again one day… somewhere… playing in the All Stars Band over the rainbow. We’ll never forget your vision of Chopin and Polish Anthem. You’ll stay with us for always in your art, records and our memories. Till we die.

  1644. This news leaves me very sad. Jon was not only a great musician, but a classy, gracious person. Some of his solo work, especially “Pictured Within,” is breathtaking. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

  1646. For more than 35 year you have given me your music and that music has become a part of me.
    Thank you for everything.
    RIP

  1647. The great Mr Lord inspired me to keep at it – his music and Hammond work will always stay with me. Thank you Jon.

  1648. 本当に残念です　（；＿；）　日本から心よりご冥福申し上げます。

  1649. Obrigado pelos sons maravilhosos,pelos grandes shows nos palcos do Brasil,descanse em paz

  1650. RIP JON. You were my favorite keyboards player and a great musician. I salute your family and your friends.

  1651. Child in Time, Lazy, and your rock piano into to Wild Women And Song. So much soul and guts.. Jon Lord. You were a great man.. Thanks for giving me so much………….

  1652. italianolatinoingleseAlpha
    Hello Jon, space trucker on the highway star. Thanks for the force. imagination, dreams, music heard, and learned in 31 years. Thank you for that wonderful afternoon in Essen 2 years ago. Hammond in heaven tonight!

  1653. RIP and God Bless you Jon Lord. My condolences to your family. Thank You for all the wonderful music. You’ll be missed greatly.

  1655. Jon: In Rock, In Classical, In Blues, in whatever form of music you played, wrote and lived meant so much to me. I thank you, I will miss you and I will keep your music with me – forever.

  1658. R.I.P. Jon, may your Child in Time remain forever, along with all the world’s memories of your trendsetting unbelievable keyboard-touch …

  1659. R.I.P. Jon and thanks for all the great music. May the tone wheels of the cosmos forever spin for you.

  1661. I just went to put on a mix of Purple and Whitesnake and Jons solo cds But I cant bring myself to do it yet! Deep Purple is my all time favorite band and it feels like a lost a family member today ! In a way I definetly did ! Cmon Ritchie Blackmore, stop your bullshit and give us one more treat of Rainbow. Life is too damm short !!!

  1663. escuche Machine Head por primera vez a los 4 años, fue mi primer disco, y purple mi primer banda. hoy tengo 33 años y cada vez que escucho los solos de cualquiera de ellos se me pone la piel de gallina. purple es la mas importante de las bandas de sonido de mi vida, de alguna manera es parte de mi vida, y la partida de jon la siento como la perdida de un amigo. para jon es el fin del dolor, el paso a la eternidad o a otra clase de existencia que se supone mejor. tal vez deberia alegrarme, pero es dificil… brindo por vos jon, por vos amo el rock, nunca te voy a olvidar

  1664. Today leave this world the GREAT JON LORD , for me is the best keyboard player in the history of hard rock, founder of the world’s biggest band, Deep Purple, a true master! his wonderful music accompanied me all my life and now he is in heaven with Dio, Cozy Powell and other great musicians who left this world to please God with their majestic music, REST IN PEACE JON LORD, YOU ALWAYS WILL BE GREAT AND ALWAYS AND ALWAYS LIVE IN OPUR HEARTS, REST IN PEACE

  1665. Jon Lord; legend. So glad I got to see Jon weave his magic with DP in Hammersmith 2002. Don Airey had taken over on keys (not replaced, Jon is irreplaceable with total respect to Don) and during the prelude to Perfect Strangers, the lights went down, Don disappeared and Jon appeared at the keyboard. A truly magical moment. You will be missed, Jon. Love and prayers to your family
    Doyle – Omagh, Northern Ireland

  1667. Thanks for the music and inspiration to
    all the people that learned to play Rock & Roll
    due to Deep Purple’s influence!! RIP Jon!

  1668. This is really sad to hear, especially as I didn’t know that he was ill (pancreatic cancer – another one! 😦 ) – I really hope he didn’t suffer….This is also particularly surprising, since I seem to have been seeing his frequent “talking head” contributions over recent years, lending his gravitas and experience…I’ve always thought that he looked well and so assumed that he’d be around for a long time yet! What an amazing contribution to 1960 & 1970’s rock music! Sorely missed! R I P!!

  1669. grande Maestro e grande Rocker,grazie per avermi fatto viaggiare con la tua Arte.Buon Viaggio,
    Riposa in Pace

  1670. The music of Deep Purple and especialy the incredable sound and keyboard work of Jon Lord influnced early Reo Speedwagon and my second band StarCastle..!! Thank you Jon for showing us the way it should be done..!! You may be gone from this space in time..!! but not forgotten..!! Thank you..!! Terry Luttrell

  1673. Jon’s Hammond B3 accompanied me all my life,”Sweet Child in Time” is actually one of my all-time favourites. He was a great player, but in my view an even greater composer, especially in his more mature years, and despite his passing has become immortal in his music. I am saddened by his passing, but delighted to have had him in my life for decades. See you later, old fella.

  1674. Send us a postcard, Jon…
    A legendary musician, a witty performer, and a wonderful human being has lost the battle with the dragon. A sad, sad, sad day.
    RIP Jon, thanks for all the music you gave us, that will always remain.

  1675. For over 40 years Jon Lord has been a favourite musician for me. Words such as “great’ and “legendary” are often bandied about to describe individuals with little talent, when they should be reserved for men like Jon, who was simply a colossus. Rarely am I so moved by the passing of someone I have never met as I am on hearing the news of Jon’s death. So very sad, and my thoughts are with Jon’s wife and daughters. RIP Jon. You were a giant among men. Thanks for the musical memories which have lasted me a lifetime. I am grateful.

  1676. RIP Jon, your music change my life and the way I see the organ and what can you do with it, a truly one of a kind and a music hero my entire life, thanks for your music and the legacy you’re leaving behind, I will always remember you through the music and memories of the times I got to see you perform live, THANKS “LONG LIVE THE KING”

  1677. Very very sad news, God Bless you Jon wherever you are, my most sincere condolences to all the Lord family, ¡Great Lost! not only as a musician but as a human being, hope that in Heaven they’re having some fun delightful with you and your music, see you soon Maestro we’ll miss you.
    Love from Mexico

  1678. I’m so broken hearted over Jon’s death. Didn’t realize he was so sick. A wonderful musician, composer, and person. I’ll miss him sorely!! Thanks for all the music & all the years. You’ll always be “Pictured Within.” Bobby Neal

  1680. It is just so sad to read this . I knew he had been sick . I checked his site often . Was really hoping for good news . He was the most gracious man in Rock and Roll . May his memory last in our hearts and minds forever .

  1681. R.I.P Dear Jon condolences to all the family and friends ..you were a hero and a mentor to millions G-d Bless your great music will live in our hearts forever ..Goodbye Master Jon Lord …..

    Shawn dror

  1684. Jon, you are part of my life with your music, that will never change. rest in Peace, my hero, teh greatest, in the line with all the great composers and musicians of all time.

  1685. Jon. Your music changed my life forever. Thankyou for inspiring me to become a musician. I will love you always. RIP my friend.

  1686. A sad loss of yet another wonderfully influential artist, and a truly original nice person. Thank you for your amazing music and the contribution you made to all the world. My condolences to your family and the family you made with Deep Purple and the many other musicians who had the pleasure of working with you. Thank you for the Hammond; thank you for you.

  1687. Very hurt that he is left. I am sad and he is irreplaceable for me.
    He was the first music for me.

  1689. R.I.P. Jon Lord

    I never met the man in person thoughI feel as if I’ve known him most of my life.
    I most sincerely regret the passing on the one opportunity I was offered to get my chance for a personal audience with him.

    … Anyone who has known me or heard me play from as far back as the late 60’s knows that Jon Lord was, indeed, my mentor on the Hammond organ. Even though I did idolize both Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman it was Jon Lord that I most identified with and was able to emulate most faithfully. It wasn’t only his classically infused licks that I sought to copy – it was the whole package Hammond/Marshall/LOUD!!!!

    Learning of his passing this afternoon I realized that I had completely forgotten that little news item tucked away in the back pages of some music rag about his illness. As recently as last Thursday he was reassuring his fans that his planned appearances were still going to happen.

    Jon was a very humble, modest man but, boy, could he make that Hammond scream!

    A giant has joined the big band in the sky and I, for one, am really going to miss him.

    Rest in Peace Jon…

    Required listening;
    Highway Star – Made in Japan
    Burn – Burn
    Lazy – Live Abandon
    Hush – Book of Talison
    And the Address – Deep Purple
    Wring that Neck – Live at Albert Hall

  1691. My deepest condolences to family and friends….and thank you for being such a big part of, and contributing so much to the sound track of my youth. You have left your mark….RIP Jon….

  1692. A very sad day for the world of Rock, always remember your amazing and wonderful music. unique and unmistakable style, his playing his “hammond.” Jon will live forever in our hearts.!

  1693. My musical heart is broken today. Just an enormous loss for ALL of Jon’s family- not just his immediate family but also his close friends and all of us connected to the Deep Purple family. His class, grace, dignity, maturity and, of course, his lightning fast fingers will leave a lasting impression on all of us. I, for one, will never forget you Jawnnie!!! Rest In Peace Forever.

  1694. The world has lost a living legend. My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. I remember when I was learning the piano your talent just blew me away. I used to have an old reel to reel tape machine that I would record your solos on to so I could slow them down and copy them myself. You taught me how to play rock keyboard.and for that I will be eternally grateful. Your music will live on forever. RIP Jon Lord – Maestro.

  1695. The huge sadness inside me, is nothing compared to the happiness and hope that you bring to many of us trough your wonderful music. Thanks Jon, my respects to his daughters, and friends.
    We will miss

  1696. Very sad news. Saw Jon with DP – wonderful musician and he always seemed like a nice guy. He will be missed. Rest in peace.

  1697. You were a huge influence on my approach to playing the Hammond B3, even since I first discovered Deep Purple when I was 11 (1976). Had really hoped to meet you one day. May the Lord Jesus welcome you into his arms and bring comfort to your family that you are in a better place. If there’s a B3 in heaven, I’ll be looking for you playing it!

  1698. RIP Jon Lord. Thank you for the great songs and good moments. From a Brazilian fan.

  1700. We are so sad to hear of Jon Lord’s passing. Condolences to his family. He was an amazing talent and will be sorely missed.
    Sue and Chris

  1702. Rest in Peace, Jon. I had the privilege to see you and Deep Purple several times. Always great music! I have a Yamaha keyboard and one of the selections of sound is ‘Purple Organ’. THAT is some impact you made!

  1703. Demasiado tristeza la de hoy…
    Seguramente Jon, estés donde estés, estarás rockeando con tu Hammond junto a los privilegiados que te escuchen.
    Yo estoy llorando.
    Carlos, de Montevideo.

  1704. I can not forget what I’ve shared with you, I can not forget that your songs have given life to my moments. Hello Jon, you will remain forever in my thinking. Ezio

  1705. Nos dejaste , pero nos enseñaste que se puede llevar las teclas hasta donde te de la imaginacion tu musica no tiene limites ni techo ,gracias muchas gracias , que descanses maestro. Desde Tortuguitas ,Bs.As., Republica Argentina

  1706. Jon, nós Brasileiros que aprendemos a amar a sua arte desejamos muita luz na sua passagem. Aprendemos que a musica não tem nacionalidade, ela faz parte de todos os seres que como voce vieram deixar este planeta mais feliz. Muito Obrigado por tudo .

  1707. You turned me on to Rock & Roll when I was 12. Machine Head is still my favorite album. Rest in piece John Lord.

  1709. Mr. Lord,
    I grew up with your music and have passed it on to my kids. I think of Burn, Lazy and other songs that helped me.
    My prayers are with your family.

    Tom
    Anacortes, WA

  1710. Todo mi cariño y admiración por un grande como Jon Lord. Su música, su talento y su pasión rockera quedarán en el recuerdo de millones. Mis condolencias para sus familiares y amigos.
    Descansa en paz Jon en paz haciendo música desde el infinito.

  1712. Addio, Maestro. Non ci sarà nessuno in grado di sostituirti. Grazie per tutti questi meravigliosi anni in tua compagnia.

  1713. A very great loss, Rest in peace Jon, thanks for the music. I grew up with your hammond dazzling sound…

  1714. It’s all been said, so I’d just like to say thank you, and be at peace.

  1716. I’m speechless…what a loss 😦 R.I.P. Jon Lord, you’re immortal |,,/

  1717. For decades, Jon bless us with his life’s view through his melodies, and I had a privilege to see him six times here in Brazil.
    Today, God received Your beloved son featuring a concert in Heaven.
    Thanks Jon. And thanks God, for lending him to us, even as a short moment.

  1718. I’m very, very sad today and I realy cry. The first what I now think (don’t not why..) is piece of “Vltava” music from B.Smetana, you play – it was in the concert in the year 1998 in Prague – absolutely mystic… for me. Thank you for all your music, with Deep Purple, Whitesnake and all. You was great musician and nice man. Many condolences your family and friends. Never forget!!!
    Rest in Peace dear Jon Douglas and god bless your soul.
    Goodbye.

  1719. RIP, maestro! Whole Bulgaria will remember you forever! You were the greatest and will never die spiritually in our hearts! RIP Jon Lord! Now heaven is brighter than ever!

  1720. A tear wells in my eye today but at the same time I’m happy for what you gave me – Jon thank you for bring me so much joy through your music, I’ll never stop listening.

  1722. Condolences to friends and family
    Thanks for the tunes and the live shows Jon we will surely miss you. Keep on rocking the Hammond.
    RIP Jon!!!

  1723. My greatest condolences to Jon’s family! His music is such a huge part of my life, both in and out of Deep Purple, and I feel as if I have lost a part of my soul! I wish the greatest sympathy to his family and friends!!! Play on Jon, Play on!!!

  1724. Our condolences to Jon’s family. But carry on with the knowledge that Jon has lit up millions of peoples’ lives over the years and will continue to for the years to come. There is no mistaking that it is Jon at the keyboard when you hear the Hammond roaring. Fans and friends will always have Jon’s music.
    Thank you Jon Lord, …. and Rest in Peace.

  1726. From your soft classical touch to your heavy thunder, you will be remembered.
    Sincere condolences to your family.
    Heres hoping that the Proms will reconsider not including your works at future events.
    Glad I was able to see you perform at the Albert Hall, Concerto and Sunflower. They were both excellent.
    Will lift a glass to a REAL GENIUS and MAESTRO.
    RIP

  1727. Very sad to hear this. You have been a big inspiration to many. Thank you for the wonderful music you have given us.
    You will never be forgotten.

  1728. John,
    You can read this but we can fell you forever in your music. You did a better world to us !! RIP.
    Condolences to the family from Brazil

  1729. Rock in Peace, Jon – you and your fellow Purple musicians turned me on to the excitement of Hard Rock and inspired me to a career in the industry – you truly changed my life

  1730. Jon. Descanza en Paz (RIP). Gracias por tu amor, entregado en forma de musica. De seguro estaras con lo angeles y tu Hammond tocando alguna melodìa celestial.
    Hasta Pronto Jon

  1731. Goodbye, Jon
    I’ve been your fan since The Artwoods.
    Rest in Peace

    Jerzy Safian

  1732. Jon Lord, what a loss, what a loss…
    No one played like you, you were the great hard rock keyboard innovator…
    I’d give a King’s Ransom to hear one of your incredible solos just one more time…

  1733. Jon Lord, gracias a vos se pudo concretar el sueño de Deep Purple y gracias a vos todos nos deleitamos con tu hermoso teclado. Siempre tu música nos va a llegar al corazón y fuerza para Roger Glover.
    Eternamente agradecidos por tu paso, que descanses en paz.

  1735. Always loved your music, right from sharing stage on your early “RoundAbout” days on the tour in Denmark in 1968. Will remember !!!

  1736. Deepest condolences to Jon’s family, and shared sorrow with his legions of fans and admirers. His spirit and legacy will live in his music and that is a gift for us all.

  1737. Jon, from Argentina you will be allways in my heart and in my ears!!!!! I send love for all your family and friends!!!

  1738. Good Lord, Jon. You are, in my estimation, the greatest keyboardist in the history of rock music. The power and immediacy of your notes are unrivaled. I dare say that without your input, rock music as we know it simply would not be the same. You put the balls in Deep Purple and were the real talent in Whitesnake. No worries, mate. Your spirit shall remain eternal. Enjoy your next journey ……

  1739. Dear Jon
    Rest in Peace Maestro….we will miss you but your pure and magnificent Art will live forever…
    Hugs and condolences to Vicky and family, Ian and Jacky…
    We’ll meet again someday genius…
    Love you
    Matteo Filippini from Italy

  1740. RIP Jon. So many memories. Thank you and may you rest in peace with The Lord. Hush was the first rock organ I ever heard and opened my senses to that beautiful sound. Space Trucking’, Child in Time, Lazy and so many more great tunes. He must go into the Rock Hall of Fame.

  1741. RIP and God Speed John. Machine Head was one of my first albums. Amazing Career! All prayers are with your family and band mates. Our hope is that you will continue to influence music from Heaven.

  1743. It’s been my privilege to see Jon live on many occasions, but the moment that will remain etched on my memory was sitting among moonlit Himalayan peaks, lost in the immortal solo from “pictures of home”.

    Condolences to Jon’s family + friends for your immeasurable loss.

    Above all, thank you.

  1744. From my early youth to now, Jon’s music has been inspiration, comfort, joy and exultation. To say I will miss him, and his great contribution to my life, is a great understatement. I will always carry ‘Pictured Within’ in my heart.

    Thanks you for being great..

  1745. Gracias Jon por aportar momentos de plenitud a nuestras vidas. Desde Madrid, España
    Gracias y buen viaje, MAESTRO

  1746. We were blessed to have you , your music touched all that heard it .

  1749. i SAW JON WITH DEEP PURPLE AT TAMPA STADIUM 1973. WHAT A SHOW! HE WAS LITERALLY ROCKING HIS ORGAN WITH SMOKE BILLOWING OUT DURING THE SONG LAZY. WHAT A SHOW…RIP.

  1750. Dear Jon,The incredible music you made and the enjoyment you brought to millions of people will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

  1751. I’m so sad tonight …
    Thank you dear Jon, rest in peace.
    “Sweet Lord preserve us”

  1753. RIP Jon Lord. You have entertained so many people In your life. Thank you from all of us.

  1754. My condolences to the family and all his friends. I grew up with your Music and even started playing Keyboard first, when I was like 10 years old. To bad I could never enjoy you on stage. I hope your in a better world now.

    Rest in Peace.

  1756. Dear Jon,

    It was in 1969, I was 14 years old when I listend to the song called “Hallelujah”. And from that time onwards your music is going with me through all the ups and downs of my life.

    I was deeply shaken to the core when I heard the sad message in the German TV news broadcast some hours ago. I am still shocked and feel like having lost a very close friend. I am almost unable to write in English since my heart, soul and mind are with you and with your family. Therefore I continue in German because I know that you will understand it very well.

    Danke, Jon, für Deine Musik und auch dafür, dass ich Dich persönlich kennenlernen durfte. Ich schätze Dich sehr als Musiker, Komponist und ganz besonders als Mensch. Deine virtuosen Hammond-Soli werden mir fehlen, Deine Hingabe, die jeder sehen und fühlen konnte, Dein Humor wird mir fehlen, aber auch Deine nachdenklichen Worte.

    Nun ist der Tag gekommen, an dem ich von Dir Abschied nehmen muss. – Viel zu früh! – In meinem Herzen, meiner Seele und meinen Gedanken bist Du immer bei mir.

    Und wenn ich Dir ganz nahe sein will, dann lege ich eine Deiner CDs ein und lausche einem Deiner besinnlichen Werke oder je nach Stimmung, Deinen wilden Soli auf Deinem “Beast”.

    Jon, I miss YOU!

    Ruhe in Frieden. – Rest in Peace.

    God bless you, dear Jon.

    My condolences to your wife Vicky, your daughters and to your whole family.

  1757. Thank you John: You made my life better growing up. Your’e music will play on.

  1759. I was born to Rock on 1976 or 1977, a couple of years after “Machine Head” was released and acclaimed. After hearing the dark and delicious intro of “Lazy” I was deeply hypnotized by the chords of a man called Jon Lord. There’s lots of stories, jams and crazy moments in life after that, to me and to many good friends there, in San Gabriel, Ecuador.

    Obviously Jon wasn’t Lazy. As never a genius could be. But he was a “LORD”, in capitals… for the Rock and for all the music.

    Thanks Jon, from the deepest in my heart. Thanks.

    I’ll be still hearing you ’til join you… on the light.

  1760. Jon, you always will be remembered, because of you and Ritchie I´ve started to listen and loving hard rock. You are the best!

  1762. Sad today, just sad. I know we will always have his music as a legacy, but somehow it was better knowing JL was still with us to play it. I return to his music and soken words all the time.

  1763. RIP Jon! You are and will always be the greatest Hammond player! Thanks for giving us the great music and magnificent solo’s.

  1764. Muito obrigado pela sensacional obra deixada a nós fãs incondicionais de Deep Purple. Sua passagem foi emocionante. Muito, muito obrigado !!!!!

  1765. Jon, you are one of my all time heroes. You are forever a child in time now. Tnx for all te great music you left us.

  1768. Thank you for all the incredible music. Jon was a master and will be missed greatly. Our deepest sympathy to Jon’s family.

  1769. There is no Classic in Classic Rock without John Lords gifts in my opinion, as writer/arranger/conductor, crucial to all the DP line-ups, I would not choose them as my all time favorite band without John in it, can’t imagine Deep Purple ever amountin to much without him!. Memories; Space Truckin, Live 4 gloureous times in America, he made the best rock keyboard sounds an amped organ could possibly make-Coming Home from 75′ comes to mind at this moment. Deeply saddened since 2002, but now much more….Much love to your family at home and on the road, , God Bless You John Lord

  1771. Dear John, you will be missed. Condolences to your familly and i`ll never be able to liste to Deep Purple without thinking about you reast in peace old friend

  1772. It was a pleasure to see and hear you in concerts; it´s unforgettable.

    Thank you for your music.

  1773. My thoughts go out to all his family and friends, and the many fans who will miss him. Thank you for the music Jon.

  1774. Rest In Peace Jon. You were a true pioneer, who brought enjoyment to millions through your music..

  1775. i never forget you i have the sound of hammond and your music deep in my heart for me jon is a legend and legends are for ever
    R. I .P COURAGE TO YOUR FAMILY
    a greek fan !

  1776. A great loss for the community. Jon, you’ve always been an inspiration to real keyboard rockers of this world. Seeing you live was a true enlightning experience. R.I.P. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.

  1777. Dear Jon:
    Take your music to Heaven. Angels are waiting for you.

    Ricardo, from Córdoba, Argentina

  1778. You were the “Highway Star”. Such a great loss from one of my favorite bands. Time to do some “Space Trucking”

  1780. So many great musicians passed away in recent times – Gary Moore, Dio, Mel Galley, just to name a few – but your loss was the only one that made me cry.
    R.I.P., Jon.

  1784. Was driving when l heard the news on the radio here in Melbourne Australia. Had to stop and pull over. So sad of the loss of this beautiful person and exceptional musician. A huge influence and so glad l seen him perform whenever he came to Australia. God bless you Mr Lord, l will miss you.

  1786. What a shocking, sad news. Jon Lord was the best rock keyboard, organ player ever. The duo Lord-Blackmore was the unquestionable classic of its kind. I will never forget his breathtaking, brilliant solo in “Burn.” His contribution to the rock music was gigantic. A couple of weeks ago I got the idea for new material for Jon Lord and (my idol) Ritchie Blackmore to record together. It was to be the arias from the Haendel’s “Messiah.” I intended to pass that idea to them soon. Unfortunately I was late.

    Rest in peace magnificent maestro.

  1788. My condolences to your friends and family, and my greatest respects to you, Jon. You will never be forgotten, your music will never die, and your legend will live on forever…

  1789. rip dear jon always loved your music..as you were an inspiriation to me when learning music….

  1790. I just can’t believe…
    Your music changed my life, helped me to survive my worst days… weeks… months… years, but no one could help you…
    Thank you so much for everything you did for the music world. That’s all I can say now.
    Rest in peace Mr. Lord.

  1791. 高校の頃CalforniaJamをビデオテープがすり切れるほど何度も見ました。悲しいです。一度生で演奏が見たかったです。本当にありがとう。

  1792. This is such a sad note to type.
    I knew it would come, yet the moment of knowing is always such
    a shock. I will wear purple in mourning for several days and blast the keyboards long and loud. Long live the memory of my Hero.
    Thanks to so many who have written in to share the love for this man.
    Deus est regit qui omnia

  1793. condolences to the family and friends, big class man and the master of the organ. REST IN PEACE MAESTRO

  1794. Descansa en paz Jon, que el Señor te tenga en su santo reino. Muchas gracias por tu gran música.

    Rest in peace Jon, thank you for the music.

  1796. rip jon
    the best rock band ever will be never playing again
    thanks jon for all great song

  1797. I can not believe your very very sad news .
    and can’t stop my tears. When my teens, I grew up with your music and deep purple sound. Still ,you are my great HERO and forever.
    Many Korean fans bless “RIP Great musician Jon Lord”
    Good bye Mr. Jon Lord.

  1798. Good-bye Jon, your music has inspired music around the world ……..Rest In Peace !

  1801. So sad to hear of Jon’s passing. My recollections of that performance at the Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury in 1972, is a moment in my life that’ll always be evocative of Jon’s sheer virtuosity….
    ..your musical legacy extends far beyond this life’s limited span.

  1802. Rest in peace, Jon. Thank you for the music you have created with your magic fingers and huge influence on me. You will be remembered long.

    My thoughts are with your family and friends.

    Kaoru from Japan

  1804. Desde Argentina, las mas sinceras condolencias a sus seres queridos y simplemente Gracias Jon Lord por tanto Rock!!!!!!!!!!!

  1805. Jon, Thank you so much for your music and play.
    You are the best rock keyboard palyer.
    rest in peace. miss you so much. Domo Arigato

  1807. DEAR JON LORD … ALL CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD … ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE … RIP JON … FIND HENDRIX MORRISON BOHAN BON SCOTT AND THE OTHERS BEST MUSICIANS OF THIS PLANET.

    URUCA. VERY VERY SAD.
    FROM BRAZIL/BHZ.

  1808. Obrigado , caro Jon .Vc é e sempre será um grande Lord .
    Continue tocando seu teclado maravilhoso no Céu .

  1809. Jon,your music was pure beauty, as versatile as it was – hard rock, rock ballads or classical . You were only 1 month away from celebrating the 40th anniversary of playing the music for the greatest live album in the history of rock- Made in Japan. Thanks God for this Genius of music.

  1810. He and his music will be always remembered, he was an important musician who made much to make me happy with Deep Purple. Rest In Peace. Here in Mexico will be remembered always.
    -Don’t Make Me Happy- 😦

  1811. Mi agradecimiento eterno por su musica y por su entereza de alma.
    Seguiremos disfrutando de su arte.
    Hasta siempre.

  1812. I was lucky enough to meet Jon in Australia. Like the others in the band (the post Ritchie band anyway) he was an absolute gentleman. After a 2 hour set he talked with us for 15 minutes. When I introduced my brother he said “let’s all be brothers tonight”. A fabulous musician, probablt THE premier organ/piano player in rock/pop and a very, very nice man. This is a moment of real sadness. Goodbye and thanks Jon.

  1813. Rock perdeu mais uma página de sua enciclopédia!!! Rock de Luto
    Ouououououoooooooooo… Black nigth is not right,
    I don’t feel so bright!!!!
    São Paulo – Brasil

  1814. Still can’t believe Jon’s Gone. I had the pleasure of seeing him 3 times with Purple. I left each show AWESTRUCK at the Power of the LORD.

  1815. your still alive at the heart of musician all over the world like me thank you master jon thank you deep purple

  1816. Jon Lord, siempre estarás en nuestros corazones, descansa en paz y muchas gracias por compartir tanta música… hasta siempre….

    Ricardo Quiñones,
    Santiago/ Chile

  1817. Vi Jon num show do Deep Purple quando a banda estava em turnê de divulgação do CD “Abandon”, e foi um momento inesquecível. Apreciar um verdadeiro ícone do rock foi um dos privilégios que tive sendo um admirador da boa música. Infelizmente, não pude vê-lo em outras vezes que Jon esteve no Brasil, a última delas, na “Virada Cultural” da cidade de São Paulo. Descanse em paz, Jon, pois toda uma geração de antigos e novos fãs levarão a sua inspiração através de sua música.

  1818. Hoy, la tierra le devuelve al reino de los cielos, a un músico que tal vez bajó por error, por equivocación, y se infiltró entre el resto de los seres humanos.
    Hoy se nos fue el más digno de los músicos, se fue un auténtico señor, un verdadero Lord.
    Es triste saber que ya no habita este mundo quien hizo nacer esas canciones que son – y serán – las más escuchadas en mi vida. Gracias a él, amo la música, gracias a él disfruto cada recital como si fuera el último. Gracias a él aprendí lo que significa que un tipo sea capaz de montar un concierto y maravillar a miles de personas alrededor del mundo. Él fundó la banda que más me gusta escuchar, la compañía de toda la vida, mis solos de órgano preferidos, mi concierto favorito, mi disco preferido.
    Cualquier amante de Deep Purple sabe que hoy, la tristeza que se siente es infinita, pese a que Jon había dejado la banda desde hace varios años, necesitábamos saber que sus pies seguían caminando sobre la tierra. Aunque cueste creerlo, a veces era tan solo un ser humano.
    Nos dejó miles de notas, solos, canciones, melodías, que no me cansaré de escuchar jamás, que siempre alegraran nuestra vida.
    Hoy despedimos al tipo más elegante de la escena musical, agradeciéndole por haberse tomado setenta y un años en la tierra, para dejarnos una muestra de cómo es el cielo…

  1819. What an influence Jon had on me growing up in Los Angeles. I still listen to the tune “Lazy,” the best tune from Machine Head, in my opinion. That tune was a showcase for Jon’s talent and ability to create a unique and powerful sound. Au revoir to a great musician.

  1820. NOOOOOOOOONNNNNN !!!!!!!!

    La fin d’un grand homme, la pire journée de l’année, c’est certain…

    Reste en paix, tu l’a bien mériter. PEACE Jon, tu resteras a jamais dans mon coeur comme le grand homme que tu a été toute ta vie…

  1822. Jon gave Deep Purple an amazing timbre, and that’s what helped set the band apart from all the others. He will be missed!

  1824. Dear Jon, rest in peace you kind man.

    The world of Rock has lost another legend. I saw you in Perth in ’84 and again at Knebworth in ’85, both these shows will forever stay with me as special moments in my life.

    Thanks for sharing your passion. RIP

  1825. the biggest, best and irreplaceable left us .. the music was poorer today.
    o maior, o melhor e o insubstituível nos deixou.. a musica ficou mais pobre hoje.
    Lucio – Brasil

  1826. Mr. Lord, you were my biggest idol.

    I’ve been playing keyboard since I was 11 years old, and everything I ever dreamt of was to be just as good as you were. Your music enchanted me ever since the first moment that I’ve heard the sound of your “Beast”. Every solo you made, every riff of yours, every harmony, every single note that you played made me amazed, and made me wonder how could someone possibly be so talented as you were.
    Today, I’ve lost one of my biggest heroes. However, I will always admire and love all of your works, Mr Lord. In classic music, or in the classic rock, which you brought to life. And, though your physic presence is gone, your legacy will live through the end of times. Inspiring millions of people, feeding millions of souls with the purest form of art.
    Now I know how I can see, when the light is gone out. The light which paved my path may be gone, but it’s presence will always linger.

    The only thing that I need to say to you, is thank you.
    Thank you for everything.

    Rest in Peace Mr Jon Lord. Rest in Peace.

    Thiago, from Brazil.

  1828. Jon, your songwriting and your sound were a huge influence on me as well as so many others. The world is a lesser place without you in it. You fought a brave fight. May you rest in peace, and thank you for all the music.

  1830. Jon you inspired me to become a musician. As a 14 year old I used to put the stereo speakers up to the window and blast In Rock at the neighbours thinking ‘how good is this – the whole world needs to hear this sound’. A very sad day and big news in Australia. Best wishes to Jon’s family and closest friends.

  1831. RIP, gifted artist, NAY, a conduit of the CREATOR’S love to us humans! Jon’s keyboard mastery is a part of my being! You’ve learned your lessons on this plane of existence my friend, may you continue to dazzle in your next incarnation!

  1833. Thank you for your music. It always will with as. Rest in peace.

  1835. From Mexico, in Memoriam Jon, the best teacher on keyboard and more, thanks my friend. Rest in Peace,

  1836. I had the honour of being a fan of his music. Now I’m 25 years old, I started listening his music 11 years ago, I started with heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but a neighbour lent me the first 3 albums of Rainbow, and In Rock from Deep Purple. It was bloody amazing and I couldn’t believe what I was listening. I became a fan immediately. Amazed by Blackmore -I’m a guitar player since then- I was shocked, impressed and felt blessed to hear finally a great keyboardist. Jon Lord was and still is to me the greatest keyboard player in rock history, a great virtuoso in all the sense of the word. He and Rick Wakeman made of keyboards and piano a strong element for rock music. Specially Jon, making the glorious fusion of rock with classical music. His sound was magical, celestial and heavy. I was dreaming with a reunion of the old MK II line up of Deep Purple. Thanks Jon for your wonderful music. Rest in peace Master Lord.

    Iván Muñoz, Chile

  1839. Your are and always will be still alive at the heart of music lovers all over the world. Sir Jon Lord thank you so much for the memories you leave us. Bless you in the joyfull light you have passed to.

  1840. I sit and cry. I’m almost 40 thick-skinned man and nonetheless I sit and cry. Now you will compose music just at Heaven. But you will continue to play from millions of vinyl, cassetes and CD. Thank you for all, thank you. Rest in peace.

    I extend my sincere condolences to folks.

    Vasiliy from Russia

  1842. Jon, may your light shine brightly in eternity. Thank you for your kindness and generosity back in the 90’s. The Purpendicular era was a golden one for DP. Your music will be forever timeless, like the classical greats.

  1843. When I saw this, I was listening Highway Star. R.I.P. Jon, you will never be forgotten.

  1844. I consider myself very lucky to have witnessed your artistry, a lifetime of inspiration came from your music. R.I.P. Mr. Lord

  1845. Thank you for the music, the mastery, and the everlasting mark you left in all of us.

  1847. Dear Jon, still can’t believe you are gone. Thank you for being an incredible Person. Thank you for the great Music which will live forever. We will always remember you and miss you here… Rest in peace.

  1848. Покойся с миром, Джон! Мы тебя любим, с нами осталась твоя Музыка!

  1850. Innovative musician. You will be missed. But your music and inspiration will live on forever. You rocked the ivory like no one!

  1851. .Du warst ein Idol für mich in meiner Jugend und Du bist ein Lebensgefühl für mein Leben.

  1852. It is with great sadness that I ‘m writing this. Jon was a great musician and a talented composer. The world of rock and the music in general had lost a truly genius. He was always a creative inspiration for me. His beautiful music will remain forever in my heart. Rest in peace, Lord of the Hammond.

  1854. So sad. heard this trible news – my hero is dead. so sorry… rip Jon from your admirer in Israel. cannt find the words … Eyal

  1855. Rest in Peace, dear Jon. Today there will be more good music in Heaven… We will miss you here. You brought Deep Purple in my life – the first hard rock group I’ve heard.
    I extend my sincere condolences to folks and family
    Michael from Russia

  1856. a gentleman of hard rock music has left his stage forever.

    your music and your smiling is unforgetable.

    music is bigger than all of us.

  1857. Your music and soul are “pictured within” my life. Thank you, Jon. Rest in Peace.

  1858. Of all the keyboardists of the 70’s, few could make the Hammond whisper, scream, and wail besides Jon Lord. Fair winds and following seas, fellow traveller.

  1859. Jon thank you for your music. I will listen to it until the day I pass. My thoughts are with your family.

  1861. Sadness beyond belief. Deep Purple have been a major part of the soundtrack of my life and Jon was the best. Thanks Jon for some of the greatest music this planet has ever heard and I would be willing to bet that out there among the stars as our radio waves continue through the galaxy, they are rocking out to Jon\’s playing. Forty light years and counting.

  1862. Thank you Jon for starting me on my musical journey, my sincere condolences to Jon’s family and friends, RIP Jon you will be sadly missed.
    Guy Brisbane Australia

  1863. GOODBYE TO A GREAT MUSIC, THANK YOU FOR THOSE TRIPS THROUGH YOUR MUSIC SO WELL INTERPRETASTE IN DEEP PURPLE YOUR SOUNDS STAY FOREVER IN OUR MEMORY, FROM CHILE A RESPECTFUL GREETING OF CONDOLENCE TO YOUR FAMILY

  1865. Nos ha dejado físicamente … su música y genio lo tendremos por siempre … Dios te bendiga Jon Lord. From Chile.

  1866. Rest in peace dear Jon and thank you for your music and inspiration from my early teens until now and evermore.The musicians on earth will miss you.

  1867. Death is the invetability of life. You know it, but can’t put up with it. Sadly, the epoch is passing by, passing away… The music dies…
    Thank you and rest in peace.

  1872. All your fans are heartbroken. You are a tragical loss for the music world! I will never forget you! Your hammond solos will live on in my head as well as your amazing classical pieces you wrote. I always had deepest respect for you. You were unique. Live in piece in heaven. I will never forget you…

  1874. My musical inspiration and hero. Simply the best rock Hammond organ player ever and we must all remember one of the biggest classical composers for many generations. A true leg-end! Rest in peace in rock heaven

  1875. My first ever record: “In Rock”. Many more to follow. A genius of improvisation and a true musician has gone. Rest in Peace, dear Jon. I know we’ll never forget – neither you nor your music.

  1876. Rest in Peace Mr. Lord, my mentor. You’ve learned me how synth voices should sound, you’ve shown me how to build great solo’s. You’ve teached me how to play the Hammond. I thank you Mr. Lord, thank you. R.I.P.

  1877. JOHN, you is GREAT MAN!!!
    And I will see Perfect Strangers again and again…
    In any time, see You in the Light side

  1881. Que en paz descanses Maestro de Maestros!
    viva el Hammond B3, viva el Rock-Sinfonico, viva JON LORD!

  1882. Thank you for your inspiration. Thank you for your music. Thank you for convinicing me to become a Hammond player. RIP.

  1883. Vážený Jone, neumím anglicky, proto píši v Českém jazyce. Váš odchod mě zastihl nepřipraveného na takovou zprávu. Byl jste první, koho jsem slyšel hrát úžasnou muziku na Hammondy, které jste mistrně ovládal. Vyloženě jsem se do toho zvuku zamiloval, stejně, jako do Deep Purple. Jste a zůstanete ten největší umělec ve hře na klávesové nástroje a upřímě, Don Airey Vás v Deep Purple zastoupil, ale nenahradil. Čest Vaší památce a šťastou cestu do rockového nebe. Váš celoživotní obdivovatel Kapřík

  1885. you will never be forgotten – rest in peace – and play the organ for god and his angels – you have been the best, and no one will we be better on earth – it was fantastic listen to you as well as music from deep purple , as well as your solo music . i have been on hundreds of concerts and you have been my idol since my youth
    r.i.p. dear Jon

    condolence for your dear family

    Jeffrey Förtsch, Bad Laer, Germany

  1886. My lifelong love affair with the Hammond organ started with Jon Lord back in the 70ies. A giant and a genius has passed away. Rest in peace, you’ll never be forgotten.

  1888. Dear Jon, i really don´t know what to say. I feel so sad today that i can´t take a clear thought. Your music means so much to me and iam glad, that i had the chance to tell you that personally. I was looking forward to see you on stage again, but now this hope has all gone with you. Rest in peace, Jon and may god´s love be with you and your grieving familiy.
    Deborah

  1889. Mis mas sentidas condolencias por esta irreparable perdida, gracias Jon por tu exelente musica, siempre te recordaremos Descansa en Paz

  1891. One of the greatest musicians is gone. His music sourrounded me over more than 30 years. Thank you, Jon.

  1892. Tragic news. I grew up listening to Jon as part of the many great bands he played in. His contribution to rock keyboard work will never be forgotten.

  1894. Thank you, Jon, for unforgettable expierences your music gave to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  1895. Очень грустная новость, ушел великий человек, композитор, клавишник. Соболезнования родным и близким.
    Покойся с миром.
    It’s so sad news … thank you for the music. R.I.P.

  1898. You have accompany me from my teen age up til now… I saw you in concert several times and can never forget… Your talent was unique and and gave a real turn to the music… I feel so sad today but you are in my heart forever… thank you for the music and all the hapiness you gave us… RIP and condolence to your family and Deep Puple members…

  1899. Thank you very much for your music. We will miss you, Maestro! But you will live forever in our hearts and our minds!

  1900. “The battle raged on” and is now sadly lost. One of the unmistakably unique musicians is gone, left alone the loss to Jon’s family. R.I.P Jon.

  1901. Скорбь от этой утраты безмерна. Но гениальная музыка Лорда и память о нём будут жить вечно.

  1902. Fuiste un gran musico e inspirador. Paz a tus amigos y familia.

  1903. As a fellow keyboard player, you truly were, Jon, my number one inspiration. For some reason, I have been drawn to seek out and hear everything you have written and recorded. I’ve always wanted to meet you and tell you that but I guess that chance has been lost. I am now inspired to learn and perform some of the great compositions you have left for all of us, from the early days to the most recent. My condolences go out to all of your family at this time of terrible loss. I hope they know (they must know) that the gift of music you have shared through the years has touched so many lives all around the planet. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

  1904. Dear Jon, You were Deep Purple and now God has you laid to rest. What remains is the memory of a wonderful music of my youth until now. Thank you for your great songs. Rest in peace

  1905. And so passes another of the greats. His music has been part of my life for 40 years. From Rock-god to classical composer he has left a legacy few will match.

  1908. Dos Bless to you and yours Jon. Your music and sound always made me enjoy Deep Purple more than the singing or guitar playing itself. I have always been a guitar player, however truly loved the way you played those keys, the B3 and the Leslie. I would always look forward to those parts as they, to me were key to the overall sound of D.P. You shall be missed, yet never forgotten. R-n-R

  1909. It is not fair…it’s just not fair! I’m sorry, I’m still speechless.

  1910. Dear Jon! Thank you for the music! I love you.You forever in my mind!

  1911. I discovered your music when I was 16 and it was a fantastic moment. Thank you John . Rest in Peace. Traian from Transylvania, Romania

  1912. Thank you for your magical hammond and piano sound. Rest in peace, Jon.
    Stefan Materne, Berlin, Germany

  1913. Prima di ascoltare “In Rock” non riuscivo a concepire le tastiere in un gruppo Rock… Addio Maestro. R.I.P.

  1915. Tu as bercé ma jeunesse et m’a fait découvrir une incroyable musique ! Repose en paix ! Good bye Jon

  1918. Ciao jon sei stato il mio idolo e lo rimarrai per sempre. Riposa in pace.

  1922. A maestro, a true gentleman is gone but never forgotten.
    My deepest condolences to your family and friends.

  1923. it is with real sadness that I heard this.
    A nicer man you could never hope to meet.
    Thank you Jon for sharing youre life with us and thanks you Jon’s family for alowing him to do it.
    A great loss and my thoughts are with you.
    Nick Tuckey

  1924. Hard pill to swallow this one. No other hammond player compares. Nor is or was there ever a finer gentleman. The absolute best is gone. Been a fan since I first heard ‘Hush’ in 1969. Was lucky to have met and chated with this Giant while attending a ‘meet and greet’ with Purple a few years back. The photo I have with him is all the more meaningful now. This is truly one of the greatest losses in the music world to date. You will be missed Mr. Lord and you can never be replaced. My heart is aching with every letter I type here……

    So long Sir.

  1925. Thank you for all the great heartwarming music. you´ve changed a lot

  1927. Dear Deep Purple family,
    it´´s one of the sadest days in my life.A huge lost for everyone that met Jon in his live. A true gent and a really good musician. When i heard the message that Jon is gone, i have tears in my eyes…i can´t describe my feelings. I feel so much with his family, friends and bandmates…
    Jon you´ll be in my heart,forever and a day…

  1930. Thank You, Jon, for all the wonderful music you gave us. The great band of the universe just got another great musician.

  1931. Rest in peace and thank you for all the good things you have done for music and also for the people. Without hearing your way of making music, my own music would not sound as it sounds today.

    Thank you Jon Lord and sincere condolences to his family.

  1933. Jon, you will live forever in your music. You won’t be forgotten ever. My condolences to family members. Jon was one of the best in this world.

  1934. Never forget about you,Mr.Lord.I am extremely thankful to you and your music.You saved me from the depths of despair…I’m so sad…Really sad…I can’t hold back my tears…Rest in peace,Mr. Lord…

  1936. He was not one of………………..
    he WAS the best keyboardplayer this planet ever had ! !
    Dear Jon, thank you for all your beautiful music in many years,
    may you rest in peace now…..

  1937. Великий человек.. Человек-эпоха. Неожиданно. Грустно.

  1938. I am so sad, Jon, have been a big part of my life since 1969 when I was very young untill now. My thoughts goes to his family and I hope he will find peace now. I will miss him forever.

    No one can never again lift a Hammond to those musicalls hights.

    Thank you Jon for giving me so much, wonderful music, a great sence of humor, and a politness that I haven`t seen too much elsewere in the enternaning world.

    R.I.P.

    Gert Larsson Sweden

  1943. Rest in peace Jon – a very famous guy has passed away which makes it a sad day to us! Thank you for the music you gave to us – it will help us now, our thoughts are with your family… sleep well and “Servus” from Austria.

  1944. I remember seeing Deep Purple for the first time in 1974 when they showed the first Cal Jam on TV. Jon Lord was banging on the keys and rocking the Hammond back and forth so hard I thought it was going to tip over. By the end of the set Richie Blackmore was smashing a camera with his guitar. It all made quite an impression and I have been a fan for life…

  1945. My heart is filled with saddnes.
    It feels like losing à dear friend, who had been
    Part off my live for 40 years.

    Tank you Jon for all Those magical moments
    You have given me and millions of .

  1946. Ich bin unendlich traurig, einer der besten Songwriter und Musiker geht von uns.

  1947. Pictured Within / Dentro la cornice

    qui ci sono gli amici…
    gli eroi…
    la luce del sole..
    il grigio…
    la vita…
    ecco le sanguinanti bugie d’amore…
    memorie così confuse…
    e sogni che mi hanno fatto impazzire…
    ecco la tristezza..
    e il paradiso..
    la luce delle stelle…
    e il dolore..

    Arrivederci Jon

  1948. Machine head was the first album I owned, Smoke on the water was the first song I ever learned and Lazy blew my mind. At 7 I was scatting the solos and air guitaring/keyboarding my way through every song. I have owned a copy of machine Head in one form or another from albumn to tape to cd for 36 years. Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of on of the pillars of my musical journey through life. Thanks and God Bless!!!

  1949. Как жаль. Ушла целая эпоха. Ушёл человек сделавший Хаммонд рок инструментом. Земля тебе пухом Великий Джон Лорд.
    How pity. The whole epoch has gone. The Man who made Hammond rocks has gone. Rest in peace The Great Jon Lord.

  1950. Last year I experienced hard times. And it were “the battle rages on”, “child in time” and many other DP-Songs I have been listening to in these days.
    They kept me on track! Since I have experienced the music for the first time, there has always been Deep Purple and there has always been – and for me there always will be – you.

    So I say thank you for the music! It means a lot to me!

    Dennis, Cologne, Germany

  1951. My heart is filled with sorrow. The world has lost a great musician and teacher. Hush! Light the candles and remember Greatest LORD
    R.I.P. God bless you
    John

  1952. Thank you, Jon Lord, for all the wonderful moments in my life with you and your music! God bless you to all eternity and give you a new job in “Heavens-Band”!

  1956. Jon Lord together with Beethoven the greatest composer ever. I’m so sad that I’m at a loss for words. I’m devastated. Rest in peace dear Jon and my heartfelt condolences to the family. Bo Olsson, Sweden

  1957. I grow up with your music, so you are a part of my live. Thank you John and rest in peace now.
    Dragan from Serbia

  1958. Покойся с миром, великий МУЗЫКАНТ. Соболезнования родным, друзьям и всем поклонникам его таланта. В России будут всегда помнить и любить Джона!

  1961. Thank you for the music that will live forever.
    You will never be forgotten.
    Rest in peace, maestro.

  1962. Dear Jon, Rest in Peace. You have been one of the most important musicians for me.
    Dinant (The Netherlands)

  1964. Ich war sehr traurig, heute Morgen vom Tod eines der größten Musiker unserer Zeit gehört zu haben. Jon du hast in meiner Jugend mein Leben beeinflusst! Meinen tiefen Respekt vor deinem Werk, Deiner Familie meine aufrichtige Anteilnahme!
    Wir sehen uns!
    Heiko Kunath, Radeberg, Germany

  1965. Rest in peace Jon, your music has touched my life. Thank you. Peace to family, friends and fans.

  1966. I don’t feel like working today. I just want to go home, play all the JL and DP CDs and cry myself a river.

    RIP to my idol and inspiration, which I’m sure he was to countless others.

  1967. Another star in the Purple Sky…R.I.P. in Peace Jon. Andrea Gagnoni, Italy

  1968. still can’t believe, feel like I lost a family member, his music is very important part of my life, had a pleasure seeing him live in 1998 with Deep Purple

  1969. Odpocivaj v pokoji John Lord. Dakujem za krasnu hudbu. Nikdy na Teba nezabudneme. Igor, Slovakia

  1973. Tu legado durara para siempre…gracias por enseñarnos tu música, en el cielo se esta creando una gran banda, lastima que en la tierra nos quedamos cada ves mas solos.

  1975. RIP dear Jon, My thoughts are with your family and friends.
    I enjoyed your music, thanks for that

    Anton

  1977. Rest In Peace, Lord – King of hammond! Never forgotten as your awesome music.

  1978. Uno de los grandes, grandes, grandes de verdad…yo tuve la suerte de verlo cuando actuo en Barcelona en el 85 con la formación mítica Mark II…Descanse en paz.
    Lluís, Barcelona, Catalonia.

  1980. The greatest Hammond Player of all Times,you change my Life. R.I.P

  1981. Прощай Джон! Ты ушёл от нас в вечность, но музыка твоя будет жить всегда.

  1985. Your music will always be with me. I have loved your music since I was a boy. I will never forget the fantastic performances I witnessed hearing your sublime playing at concerts with Deep Purple, Whitesnake and most recently the premiere of the Durham Concerto at Durham Cathedral. Thank you for sharing your music with the world. Rest in peace Jon.

  1990. Sad day for music, sad day for the world.
    Rest in peace, let the music play on forever.
    Deeply missed. Adrian

  1991. Rest In Peace, I say that with a very very sad heart. Anders Altzarfeldt

  1993. Dear Jon,
    thank you very much for your great music spirit.
    I remember you forever.
    Ivo with friends from Poprad, Slovakia

  1996. Jon. You’re not Lord-you are God. Smoke on the water is an anthem of rock music. The memory of you will survive the century. Rest in peace!

  1997. Farewell Greatful Master! Your glorious music will keep inspiring us forever. From today on you´ll play for the joy of gods and heroes in the halls of Valhalla.

  1998. I’m so very sad – yet this is nothing compared to what his family must feel. My heartfelt condolences. Rest in peace,Jon, you gave me so much joy with your music.

  1999. Thank you very much, Mr. “Hammond”, I never forget you, I am glad that I could see you in person at a concert in Prague.
    Rest in Peace with your “Child In Time”.
    Pavel, Prague, Czech republic

  2000. los rockeros argentinos estamos muy tristes por esta gran perdida, jon querido seguiras vivo en cada corazon de un musico, el hombre trasciende despues de la muerte si se lo recuerda, tu obra permanecera en nuestros corazones y en las futuras generaciones que quieran saber la historia del rock y la musica clasica. nos dejas un gran legado y una gran obra mas allá de deep purple. que descanses en paz. diego desde la republica argentina.

  2001. R.I.P. Jon, you were my idol, simply the best keyboard player the world ever had. Your music will last for ever, thank you for all this sound… there is smoke on the water now, soldier of fortune…

  2002. Caro Jon,
    Avevo 12 anni quando ho incominciato a sentire la tua musica.
    Ora ne ho 51 e l’ascolto ancora oggi con grande partecipazione.
    Lascerai un enorme vuoto a tutti gli amanti della musica dei Deep Purple.
    Rest In Peace dear Jon
    Paride

  2003. Jon was a great inspiration to me as a keyboard-player and Organist. I am very sad! R.I.P. Jon!!!

  2004. Mein Herz weint und ich höre deinem Orgelsolo von Black Nicht zu.
    Ruhe in Frieden Jon und danke für die Musik.

  2006. May your soul rest in peace, your music will inspire us forever.
    Itai Shmutter,Israel

  2007. Inspiration, relief and happiness this is what you gave to the world. And the world will miss you so much.
    Thank you Mr. Lord for all the beautiful moments you gave us. Now play your B3 in heaven and make it an even better place!

  2008. With my upright condolence to the family i state that i am very sad myself that one of the most important musicians has gone forever too early. At the age of 15 i bought my very first record which was “Made in Japan”. After that i began playing drums and making music which is now 35 years ago. Ever sinve Deep Purple and Jon Lord as well in his solo projects guided my life and made it richer as well. May God bless you dear Jon and so rest in Peace. You will never ever be forgotten !

  2010. I was left speachless when I heard the news. I still can’t believe Jon passed away. Our Purple world won’t be the same anymore. My condolences to the family. Thanks for your wonderful music and rest in peace!

  2011. Ich bin erschüttert über den Tod von Jon Lord. Möge er in Frieden ruhen und mein tief empfundenes Beileid an die Hinterbliebenen.
    Seine Musik ist und bleibt unvergessen!

  2014. Thanks for your great contribution to music. Without you all music scheme never would be the same. You will be missed. You were real LORD.

  2016. Jon’s playing was magical. He made my head spin. He was so unique and inspiring. His wonderful genius delighted and entertained me and my music loving father for years and will always do so. Thank you for everything.

  2017. Thanks for your music, Jon. The world is poorer without you. Rest In Peace! Michael, Germany

  2020. Ever since I heard Machine Head when I was 14 years old, I was hooked and have since then followed your music to this day. I shook your hand when you walked off stage at the Royal Albert Hall show in 1999. Never, ever forgotten that moment.
    I could not believe it when I heard this sad news and my thoughts are with, your family and the musicians that I know are devastated at losing a husband, father, friend and brilliant musician.
    Rest In Peace, John. We love you

  2021. rest in peace dear John, we will always remember you through your unforgettable great music

  2022. Your jazz Hammond organ gave a lot of pleasure years ago behind iron curtain at Czechoslovakia.
    God bless your soul.
    Jarda from Prague

  2023. Jon,

    you were my lifelong constant musical mentor although I am no keybord player. Your music enriched my life for nearly fifty years, now you leave a gap.

    I regret to never have met and played with you on earth, but I’m shure we will one day.

    See you there, Jon!

  2024. Jon, thank you for your great music. It’s a part of my life. God bless you. Andrés from Argentina

  2026. One of the greats and such an influential sound within hard rock…RIP Jon, u will be missed greatly

  2028. No tengo palabras. Algunos hombres son eternos. Jon es uno de ellos. No por esperada es menos dolorosa. El más grande de los 5, sin duda.
    The beast never sleeps, keep on playing.

  2031. Very sad news…
    Dear Jon, you are loved and will never be forgotten.
    Rest in Peace!
    All my sympathy to the Lord family…

  2032. Ever since I heard Machine Head when I was 14 years old, I was hooked and have since then followed your music to this day. I shook your hand when you walked off stage at the Royal Albert Hall show in 1999. Never, ever forgotten that moment.
    I could not believe it when I heard this sad news and my thoughts are with, your family and the musicians that I know are devastated at losing a husband, father, friend and brilliant musician.
    Rest In Peace, Jon. We love you

  2033. Jon I will miss you forever, for me the best rock keyboard player, hammond player of all time,miss your great performances live, thank you for everything you did for millions of music lovers all over the world!!!

  2036. Jon, thank you for everything. You’re a legend! We will never forget you. Goodbye Jon…

    R.I.P.

  2037. thank you for everything, I’ll try to improve my skills on keyboards to let people know that in my music there’s always a bit of yours, too

  2040. RIP Dear Jon. You were my inspiration when I started to play the Organ on 1972. I still love to hear your solo and improvisations on “Highway star”, “Lazy” and many more. You were the great !!

  2041. If I ever had an idol he was. He brought both wild energy and sheer beauty into rock music. In his work he will live forever.

  2042. Un très grand compositeur et musicien. Merci pour son oeuvre. RIP.
    Jean-Pierre de Marseille (France)

  2044. Jon we will miss you . .forever

    you wer the one who inspire us . .
    we will always remember you forever. .

    Nikko and THE pulang Kakao band from Philippines CDO

    Rock N ROLL

  2045. I had the honour of being a fan of his music. Now I’m 25 years old, I started listening his music 11 years ago, I started with heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, but a neighbour lent me the first 3 albums of Rainbow, and In Rock from Deep Purple. It was bloody amazing and I couldn’t believe what I was listening. I became a fan immediately. Amazed by Blackmore -I’m a guitar player since then- I was shocked, impressed and felt blessed to hear finally a great keyboardist. Jon Lord was and still is to me the greatest keyboard player in rock history, a great virtuoso in all the sense of the word. He and Rick Wakeman made of keyboards and piano a strong element for rock music. Specially Jon, making the glorious fusion of rock with classical music. His sound was magical, celestial and heavy. I was dreaming with a reunion of the old MK II line up of Deep Purple. Thanks Jon for your wonderful music. Rest in peace Master Lord.
    Iván Muñoz, Chile

  2048. Oh Lord!
    I’ve followed Jon & Purple since I was 8 years old, when I got “In Rock” for Christmas in 1970. He inspired me to pick up keyboard and organ as my main instrument and I listened to all the classic albums growing up. It’s a great loss, but I’m sure he’ll rock on somewhere up there. Just hope you don’t get “Lazy”, Jon 🙂

  2050. In Rock my 1st album, DP at the Rainbow June 72 my 1st live show and many times since. Jon Lord, THE Gentleman of rock. Profoundly sad, majestic musical memories. To all who care and knew how special, we were so lucky.

  2051. Thanks for the music, concerts, meetings and memories.
    The Pictured Within Poster with your signature reminds me of you every day, when I start working.
    What a great band in heaven: Ronnie, Cozy, Tony Ashton, Phil Lynnot…. and you.
    RIP chap

  2052. R.I.P. Jon. you are one of the greatest musicanes in this world. never forget for ever.

  2053. R.I.P. Jon.

    Your music was part of my life for for than 40 years.
    Thank you.

  2055. Grazie per le emozioni che ci hai trasmesso con la tua musica! Non ti dimenticheremo…

  2056. Thanks for the wonderful emotions that you gave us with your music. Rest in peace, dear Jon.

  2057. Rest in peace, Jon, and my sincererest condolences to your family. You brought so much joy to the world through your music. You will never be forgotten.

  2058. Ciao Jon, grazie per tutte le grandi emozioni che hai saputo regalarci con la tua musica…Buon viaggio unico grande Lord del Rock!!!!!

    Giancarlo
    Roma

  2059. I am absolutely devastated. I only met Jon the once and he was a gent.
    When I found out the news last night I was working a night shift and my mind was certainly not on my work.
    The music he leaves behind is a fitting tribute to the man and his unbelievable talent.
    I will miss him and his contributions enormously and will be playing The Concerto at full blast today and f**k the neighbours.

  2061. …I have no words… only dark purple tears are falling from my eyes…
    be in Light

  2064. My condolences to his family and friends. 😦
    RIP Mr. Lord..we’ll be missing you

  2066. Ciao Jon, grazie per tutte le grandi emozioni che hai saputo regalarci con la tua musica…Buon viaggio unico grande Lord del Rock!!!!!

    Giancarlo
    Roma

  2069. Un’immenso vuoto nel cuore. Ci lasci con tante cose belle. Grazie and R.I.P.
    Elisabeth / Belgium

  2070. Jon was part of a huge musical legend…now he’s a true legend. We have to thank God for giving him his talents so that he could share his music with all of us. Hopefully he will find a big band in the skies…God bless him

  2072. dear mr lord,my first record was machine head in 1972.and i was caught by the music of deep purple from that moment on.I’ve seen you live quite a few times in my life and you were one of the three
    keyboards players of the seventies,along with rick wakeman and keith emerson.May your family be supported by the many condolonces from around the world.Just like some many other great musicians you passed away too early.
    Jon Lord.R.I.P.

  2074. RIP Jon! You were one of the most inspired and inspiring musicians! Thank you for your music which enriched many of our lives. Condolences to the family!

  2076. This news makes me really sad. Jon was such a great musician and such a nice man. R.I.P. Mr Lord.

  2078. I am deeply mourning the loss of Jon – this great keyboarder whose wonderful music accompanied me though my whole life.
    R.I.P. Jon

  2079. As we say, let the ground be like a fluff for you.
    Rest in peace, Jon… and show real rock up there!
    Your music will stay in my heart forever. Thank you.

    Alex K from Russia

  2080. A legend who died far too early. You are gone – but your music will always be there. Thank you for everything. R.I.P., Jon.

  2081. Dear Jon Lord, Lord of the musicians, you opened my eyes, ears and soul in the 1970th for the beautiful musical universe – sure to see you again

  2084. ..Невосполнимая утрата. Ушел еще один кумир юности.
    Спасибо, Джон, за твое мастерство, за звуки твоего Хэммонда,
    за “Hush”, “Child In Time”, “Highway Star”, “Lazy”,..
    за все, что ты успел подарить нам..
    Скорбим и помним..

    My condolences to the family and friends.
    God bless You, Jon. Rest in Peace…

    Victor, Ventspils, Latvia

  2085. So sad to hear about Jon`s death. I have been a fan since 1970 and went to my first deep Purple concert january 1972 – 12 years old. Rest in peace Jon

  2086. RIP Jon Lord. One of my most influential music heroes who combined classical music, the blues and jazz to create monsters like ‘Child in Time’, ‘Highway Star’, ‘Smoke on the Water’ and ‘April’. I wish I could have heard ‘the beast’ (hammond organ and marshall amp) that shook the world of hard rock fans and musicians alike. Condolences to the family of a true virtuoso.

  2088. This is a sad sad day for us who you left behind and I cannot hold back my tears. My tribute today will be listening to your music only, all day. You are in the light now and can see and hear us all thanking you for all the happiness you gave us with your music for many years. I am sure you will be composing heavenly music up there just like do did down here. God bless you.

  2089. Un pezzo della mia gioventù musicale è volata via con lui.
    Spero che tu possa continuare a suonare il tuo hammond anche per gli angeli. Delizierai tutto il paradiso. Arrivederci Jon. Riposa in pace.

  2090. R.I.P. dear Jon. We will miss you all the time. Your music will stay forever. Our thoughts got to his family, one day the sun will shine again.

  2092. I have lost a friend whose music accompanied me for many years and will accompany forever.
    I will never forget him. Rest in Peace, Jon.

  2097. Jon – your music has been such an integral part of my life since 1982, when the chords from “Woman From Tokyo” first lit up my old Hitachi tape deck when I was in high school in Delhi in INdia. I was privileged to have seen you live a few times when you toured the US in support of Perpendicular and Abandon, and you were such a presence on stage. You will be missed hugely, Jon – thank you so much for the wonderful music you have left us with. RIP.

  2098. Rest in Peace Jon. You were a great gentleman and a great musician i will never forget.

  2102. Jon, Danke für die schönen Stunden mit deiner Musik, sie wird ewig leben… R.I.P.

  2103. R.I.P. May Heavnes welocme you, dear teacher. You gave me the path in music. Rest now and enjoy the divinity, that you always wanted to bring down to earth for everyone.

  2104. This is very sad news. Condolences to all his family and friends. RIP Jon with love from Russia.

  2107. Jon, you’re the greatest rock organ player. It is really sad that you passed away. But you’ve been and will be with us forever.

    I hope we hear from you soon that you are jamming with many legendary musicians in heaven.

    R.I.P Jon

  2112. Caro Jon,ti ricorderemo tutti con immenso affetto per la persona e musicista quale tu eri.
    Voglio dare un grande abbraccio a tutta la tua famiglia.Non ti dico addio ma arrivederci.

    Enrico

    Padova,Italia

  2113. Thanks Jon, i loved your music, may you rest in peace greetings to Bach my friend

  2116. This is a very sad morning 😦
    Jon has been my ideal as a hammond player for now 40 years (since “Fireball”) and I deeply honor his influence in hard rock music.
    R.I.P. Jon and keep rockin’ in heaven !

  2117. My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jon’s. What a sad, sad day. The first concert I ever attended was Whitesnake/Ozzy on 22.1.83 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Still have the poster of that gig framed in our living room. “Burntwood” has always been my favourite song from Jon. Will play it again tonight and raise a glass in the honour of a true Genlteman and Legend. Jon’s music has been sugh a huge part of my life. RIP

  2121. Sad news on a rainy day!
    I’ll keep you in good memory, rock on, wherever you are now!

    Werner Vorhofer, Vienna-Austria

  2122. You have been with me every day since I was thirteen years old, and this will not change: your music lives on. But… this is nevertheless a very, very sad day indeed.

  2124. Very sad news. Condolences to his wife and daughters.
    There was no finer keyboard player….

  2125. Black night, black night,
    I don’t need black night,
    I can’t see dark night.
    Maybe I’ll find on the way down the line
    That I’m free, free to be me.
    Black night is a long way from home.

    R.I.P. Jon

  2128. Bedankt voor alle mooie uren waarin ik mocht genieten van je muziek.
    Rust zacht John

  2129. The Hammond Organ is one of the defining sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. As one of its greatest exponents Jon will never be forgotten by all who heard him play. I was deeply saddened when a friend told me yesterday evening. My thoughts are with his family.

  2131. Un pezzo della mia vita che se ne va….Addio, Grandissimo Artista e (cosa notoriamente più difficile) Grandissimo Uomo. Ho avuto il privilegio di ascoltare la tua Musica e di vederti suonare. Spero tu sia sereno, dove sei.

  2133. Thanks Jon for the great musical inspiration starting in my youth and lasting until present. Keep on rocking in heaven. God bless you.
    M.S.

  2135. Grazie Jon, sei stato un compagno e un maestro, una ispirazione continua. Adesso sei immortale perchè sei un genio come Bach o Mozart, come Hendrix o Reinhardt, come Pastorius o Ray Brown. Good bye and get going. See you in Paradise. With love, Paolo Manfrin from Friuli/Italy.

  2136. To my mentor, My sadness at your passing is great, you kindness understanding, and wisdom will never be surpased. My love and condolences to your family and bandmates. krazy kenxxx

  2137. I was nine when Made In Japan came out. It still plays in my car.
    So don’t stop playing good man, I know that you have lots of fans there too.

    Suki, Belgrade

  2139. I don’t have the words, so will just say Thanks for everything Jon. Great sadness.

    My sincere sympathies and thoughts are with all those who loved you.

  2140. I am very sad, will keep in mind the montreux concerts and the unforgetable 1976 smoke on the watter.
    May your soul rest in peace, warm thought to the familly and freinds

  2141. Ciao Jon, you’reone of my heroes. You’ll never die in my heart and memory. Thankyou for all the time and the music you gave me.

  2143. So sad. You will always be my number one Hammondplayer, Thanks for all the music. Rest in peace.

  2144. RIP Jon, a true rock legend, a really lovely man to talk to and so approachable, words cannot express how much your music has meant to me from a 10 year old boy listening to “In Rock” onwards. Thanks you for so many wonderful moments.

  2145. RIP Big Man. You are the soundtrack of my life. So many great moments, and so much strength from you to me in bad times. All my toughts to your family in this dark moment. The world is not the same any more.

  2148. Thanks for your wonderful music. In it you will live forever. We will remember your name…

  2150. I am in great sadness, that Jon hast left us. But I am convinced, that he is not really dead. He ist awakened from the dream of Life. Thank you for good Music, thank you for beautiful Moments.

  2153. Your music was my guidance when growing into a man I never turned away from what you gave the world of rock you will always be our child in time I will play Made in Japan Today as tribute and the volume will be turned up this is such a sad day for the world of rock my thoughts will be with johns family and the band I will ilght a candle today and remember the great music you gave us, your talent on the keys will live on forever thanks my friend…………………

  2155. My sincere condolences to Jon’s family, friends and fans. His role as the greatest keyboardist in rock was but one of his many talents and his memory will endure for generations to come. If there’s a world beyond this one, its house band has just gained a virtuoso.

  2158. Jon,
    we will never forget you. Thank you for the great moments of music you gave to us. Nobody can fill the hole you left.
    Rest in Peace

  2159. RIP Jon and thanks for all the music, we will never see or hear your like again.

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  2163. My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jon Lord.

    When I was young I had three idols: Ludwig van Beethoven, Mick Jagger and Jon Lord.

    Thanks for ALL your wonderful music. You and your music are in my heart untill my time has come…

    Nothing more to say…

    Rest in peace.

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  2167. Einer der perfektesten, weltbesten Musiker ist von uns gegangen. Seine Musik bleibt für immer, denn sie ist unsterblich. Ruhe in Frieden Jon

  2168. I still remember the moment when heard Highway Star hammond solo for the first time… God bless you.

  2169. C’est avec une émorme tristesse que j’ai appris hier soir la disparition de Jon Lord, Repose en Paix Jon. et je souhaite un grand courage à la famille et a tout le clan Deep Purple.

  2172. Thank you for all good music and inspiration that you gave me.
    You were one big reason why I started to play Hammond Organ in the middle of -70, and I still love this wonderful instrument.
    Your music will never die, it will still live for ever in my heart.

  2173. è morto un pezzo del mio cuore!
    ti ricorderò per sempre John. hai segnato con la tua musica tutta la mia vita.che tu possa esser felice li dove ti trovi ora.ciao john.
    stefano volpini

  2175. My dear Jon, thanks for all your music which made me feel happy since I was fourteen. I always cherish my old vinyl Made in Japan that you signed for me in Madrid. Rest in peace. Luis Alberto.

  2178. Dear Jon,
    yesterday I was on your homepage in hope to read that you are going well…and in the evening I got the sadly information from a German promotor.
    I am glad that I could see you live with PURPLE and WHITESNAKE and of course your CONCERTO FOR GROUP AND ORCHESTRA 2009 in Germany. You were a real GENTLEMAN IN ROCK! Thank you for your work and R.I.P.
    Reiner Driefer

  2179. When a musical genius passes on, the music does not stop. It just sounds like it is coming from a little further away. R.I.P Lord Jon.

  2180. Thank you for the music Dear Jon. You will remain in memories of millions as one of the greatest. There will be always music in heavens. Enjoy the new beginning.

    Kirill D.
    Vancouver, Canada

  2181. Wonderful man, wonderful music, thank you Jon Lord! My condolences to his family

  2183. RIP Jon. You’re the reason, why I began to play the HAMMOND. You gave so much to the people.Thank you for all the great moments . I will always remember you! GOD bless you

  2184. Che la terra ti sia lieve Maestro.E’ ora di imbellire le Jam su quella nuvola insieme a Cozy Ronnie Tommy….

  2185. No matter what we get out of this
    I know we’ll never forget …

    Thank you great Jon, fly high !!! Enrico

  2186. I am really really sad.
    I will miss you and your music as well.
    I loved you music and playing for over of 30 years.
    Have a nice trip to eternity …

  2188. I can oly say thanks, thanks for the great time spent listening your music. We’ll never forget you!

    RIP Maestro!

  2190. This moment had to arrive… He was human like us… but really, my mind cannot think he’s passed away… I play because he existed… My poor music is always oriented to his style… Now I feel I lost a piece of mine… I’m very very very sad…
    Sincere condolences to his Family.
    Thank you my Lord, you will be always on my mind, in my heart, in my music.

    Claudio Lupo from Italy

  2191. Jon, nunca te olvidaremos, tu música y bondad nos ha hecho a todos mejores personas. D.E.P.

  2192. So sad…yet another musical giant has left us!
    Thanks for all the amazing music over the years!
    You will be missed a great deal!
    R.I.P Jon.

  2193. My deepest condolences to Jon’s family – may it be a comfort to you to know that Jon touched so many people’s lives in such a positive way and through his music his life and legacy will remain with us. Rest in Peace, Jon and thanks for your contribution to our lives

  2195. So sad that Jon has lost his battle 😦 The very talented musician who became a legend may be gone now, and he will be sadly missed, but his musical legacy will live on. Jon, thank you for your music, may you rest in peace. My condolences to Jon’s family and friends.

  2196. You will be very much missed, Jon. Thanks for all the fantastic music you have given us through the years. RIP. //Janne Löfstedt, Sweden

  2198. Bye, Jon! You’ve been my hero as a hammond organist since I was able to listen to music. I’m 46 yo, playing the keys too (to post this in here seems some ridiculous or presumpuos to me…) but when playing, I know which lines to follow! You will be inspiring me for all my life. Play on!

  2199. Thank you Jon Lord for leading me to keyboard playing! When I first heard you playing Hammond Organ on Deep Purple In Rock I was absolutely overwhelmed.
    Now you have gone, but as long as people will listen to your music and remember you you will always be alive in our hearts. Unfortunately, I have never met you, but it isn’t necessary anymore. You touched everyone’s soul with your music and it seems to me that I have already known you all the time.
    We will never forget our blues/rock/classic legend – Rest In Peace, Jon LORD!

  2200. Sad day for rock and roll! The greatest keyboard player ever is gone! I am a privileged man for having seen him live twice. Thank you, Jon, for your untimely legacy that will stay with us forever! My deepest sorrow and wishes of respect to the family ! Juliano Alves Pinto (Brazil)

  2202. Jon Lord begleitete mich seit 1984 mit seiner Musik. 1984 – das war jenes Jahr, in welchem er sagte: “Ich bin wieder zu Hause”. R.I.P.

  2203. The first hard rock album I heard was ’24 Carat Purple’. Upon hearing it a spark was lit that made me want to learn how to play an instrument. The riff of ‘Smoke On The Water’ was the first I tried to play on my older cousins acoustic guitar. I failed miserably initially, but the fire kept burning. Thanks for all the music, Jon, and God bless!

  2205. Un saludo entrañable para la familia. Jon seguiremos escuchando tus composiciones y grabaciones mientras nos esperas, que ojala sea mucho tiempo. Descansa en paz. Salud.

  2206. R.I.P., dear maestro. You were my teacher and my guiding light in music. Loved you so much! You will ever rest in my heart. My deepest condolences to your family.

  2207. Truly a tragedy. I will never forget his ‘sound’, his music.
    “Child in time” will remain in my soul forever.

    R.I.P. Mr. Lord

  2208. I was born in rock with Machine Head. The first song that I heared was Highway Star. RIP Mister Jon … We are alone

  2209. Thanks for everything. You and your masterpieces will never be forgotten… See you on the other side…

  2211. I’m so sad we loose a real gentleman and a classical genious. Tanks for everything Mr Lord.

  2212. Sadly so soon came this horrible day… I am suffering one of the biggest losses of my life and I know that in the music world there will be no other person I am going to grief and suffer deeper and harder. 😦

    Jon IS the greatest inspiration ever and will remain a human milestone to look over to as long as I can carry the flame.

    If there was anybody in the world of rock and classical music who REALLY was a “total package” in the aspect of both being musical genius and the nicest and kind human being – it was Jon Lord.

    A bleeding heart, broken mood and a mind that can’t find no comfort and sleep, already missing Him like crazy… 😦

    The debt we all owe Him for what He’s done to our happiness is immeasurable. Thet’s why we feel so much deserted and alone now.

    Dear Jon, you have made this little loving life here something totally different and so much better for decades. I will miss your skills, humanity, voice, laughter and charming smile on the face of the white haired, ever witty gentleman, the black and white keys Wizard. No one will come close to what you’ve achieved and given to legions of fascinated and amused listeners and followers.

    With much love, grattitude and a hollow space in the loving heart,
    Martin

  2213. A very sad day. Jon, you were with me from my early teens till now. Great Musician who will forever be missed by millions of Fans. Your music will last for eternity. R.I.P

  2217. “…It is always the best that they leave … fill the sky with your wonderfull music … Thanks for giving me the music of Deep Purple…
    Ciao….

  2219. RIP Maestro. Your Music will live forever and you will never be forgotten…

  2221. I grew up with deep purple. How the time passes; we knew this year would bring serious changes. I appreciated all your work Jon 🙂

  2223. Rest in Peace, man!
    Another piece of music history is gone… another piece of my teens.
    God bless you!

  2225. I am very sad. My condolences to the family and friends. His music will endure. His music will remain.
    Carsten from Erfurt / Germany

  2226. Светлая память ! Джон – лучший из лучших !!!
    Невосполнимая потеря ! Скорбим всей Россией !

  2227. Ciao Jon… La tua musica sopravvivera’ alla tua scomparsa… Sono cresciuto con la tua musica e nessuno potra’ uguagliarti . Un dolore immenso. gb

  2229. Today it is a sad day. Thank you for the fantastic music that has accompanied me since my teens and that will stay forever. I will never forget the concerts of Deep Purple and you I visited. I love your organ solo on Lazy (Machine Head). Condolences to your family.

  2230. Rock in peace Jon, eri, sei e sempre sarai il mio eroe.. insegna agli angeli a suonare l’Hammond (e non solo) \m/

  2232. Sincere condolences to the family
      Deep Purple & Family
      it was he who made ​​me want to play keyboards
    (Without talent)
      Jon thank you for all
      you will remain a GENTLEMAN
    a great musician and composer
    Pascal (from France)

  2233. Great musician & real gentleman.Thank you for your wonderful music Jon, and may you Rest In Peace.
    My heart goes out to your family.
    😥

  2235. I wonder if you knew how much you Jon meant for so many people. We are so many who have made it thru good times and bad times together with your music. I speak for a whole generation when i say that you made a huge impact and still do, and formed us to who we are today 40 years later. Thank you so much for everything and see ya among the stars.

  2236. You, ritchie, ian, roger and ian have changed my life!
    I will Thank you for evere.
    We’ll miss you jon.

  2237. Jon inspired me learning how to play organ and keyboards.
    May God inspire you, Jon!

  2240. Eine Musiklegende hat diese Welt verlassen. Heute ist ein trauriger Tag. Wir werden dich vermissen Jon.

  2242. Dear Master, I’ll never forget you and your amazing music, it toke me from youth till now. God bless your soul! RIP GF

  2245. Thanks for your amazing music, it’s a part of my life. I’ll never forget. R.I.P. Mr Lord

  2246. The last time I saw you perform on stage you spoke of “the great band up there”. Now you will be an important part of it. I shall never foget you and your great music that has meant so much to me over all the years!

  2249. Thanks Jon for your great music – death is not an end – it will remain unchanged – thanx to you!!!

    Danke Jon für deine Songs. Sie werden unvergesslich bleiben!

  2250. Dear Jon,
    Coming to know you during the recent new recording of your Concerto has been one if the highlights of my life. Your music has kept me company for over 40 years. You have been a musical genius, a real talent, and from what I could understand by the little I came to know you, a great person. You will be sorely missed by all your fans and the music world

  2255. I’ve lived your music all my life and it is so sad you’re gone. You and the boys are legends who have touched my life.

  2258. RIP Jon, I shall never be able to play my Hammond like you, but thanks for giving me the inspiration to try. We will all miss you and your music tremendously.

  2260. Thank you for the music!
    My condolences to his family and friends. My thoughts are with you.
    R.I.P. Jon!

  2261. In our hearts, in our minds, in our souls, forever. Thank YOU, master, thank YOU, Lord. Keep on movin’.. to stars, Jon..

  2264. Dear Jon, thanks for your “piece of art” music.I would like to express my deeply sorrow for your loss to your family. Keep rocking rolling in heaven
    CHRIS KOKOLIOS

  2265. I’ll never forget you, it was so wonderful time to see you on Dec 15, 1975.
    May his soul rest in peace.　ありがとう、ジョン！

  2266. Jon,
    You’ll be missed.
    Deep Purple is NOT Deep Purple without you.
    Your keyboard sound is uniquely you.
    Rest well my friend while your music plays on and on and on…

  2268. So many beautiful songs, so many unforgettable riffs. Play your Hammond in Heaven for us. I will miss you Jon.

  2271. dear jon
    thanks for all the great music and memories the happiness you brought to my world will live on forever
    david b

  2272. Thanks for all, Jon. R.I.P I Followed you so many Years
    All the Best to your family ….
    We´ll meet again one day in another world – after this one

  2273. Очень жаль, что такие мастера уходят от нас. Любил и продолжаю любить Deep Purple. John навсегда останется в моем сердце и в сердцах многих ценителей отличной музыки из России.

  2274. The important people leaving a great void. When the music loses the best keyboard player, we can all understand that life will never be the same as before. We know that this is just a goodbye. See you soon, our friend

  2275. Rest in peace, dear Jon!
    You will forever be remembered for your beautiful and deeply touching music. Thank you once again for a fantastic evening in Moscow last April – seems like it was only yesterday…
    I am so shocked and saddened by this news! My thoughts are with your family and friends.

  2276. Dear John. Your music make my life full of bright colours, make me as a musician, make me a man. Thank you for your life, for your music, we’ll never forget you. RIP!!!!

  2278. Thank you for all those magic feelings you gave me with your beautiful music. It began when I first listened to “Child in time” and it never ended. All my thoughts to your family and your friends. RIP Jon!

  2279. Für mich immer Vorbild als Keyboarder. Einer der größten Komponisten unserer Zeit. Seine Musik wird unsterblich sein. Gute Reise, Mr.Lord!

  2280. R.I.P. Jon.
    I still remember when I first heard Jon play with Whitesnake back in high school. After that, I went and got into Deep Purple and still listen to them to this day. Jon was an amazing player and will be missed…

  2282. the greatest of the great keyboard players of the world. He flew into the light. but his music and his soul will always remain with us forever. forever. W deep purple

  2283. Dear Jon,
    my highest respect for your amazing music. You wrote musical history! A very special thanks to YOU for the song you composed for Frida – The sun will shine again…and for you always. Thank you, Frank

  2286. Vielen Dank, Jon. Sarabande begleitet mich seit meiner Jugend; wundervoll und bezaubernd.

  2287. Jon, you have been The Keyboard Player of reference in my youth and life.
    May you rest in peace. R.I.P.

  2288. R.I.P. Jon, you’re now immortal. Thank you for shaping musical taste of many, many generations, thank you for the joy of music you gave to us, thank you for being such a great man and yet so humble. You will not be forgotten.

  2289. I’m sad. If I’ve started to play is because people like Jon was alive. Sadness and infinite gratitude.

  2290. Dear Jon… you will be greatly missed. Malcolm and I send our love and thoughts to all your family and loved ones.

  2291. The world has lost an outstandingly talented man. I grew up on your music and although I did not know you personally, I will remember the enormous impact you had shaping my musical taste. I think the capacity to influence another person, whom you have not met, is the mark of a very special and inspirational person. RIP Mr Lord, the world is a lesser place now. Condolences to your family at this sad time.
    Greg, Melbourne Australia

  2292. A bientôt ! See you behind smoke and water one of these days ! We loved you silently my friend and will keep loving you always…

  2294. Thank you Jon for everything.
    You were a huge influence on my Hammond playing.
    A very sad loss. RIP.
    Paul Strange

  2296. Hallo Jon ,auf diesem Wege möchte ich mich bei Dir bedanken und Abschied nehmen. Du hast mir über Jahrzehnte mit deiner Musik eine große Freude bereitet.
    Goodbye Jon
    17.07.2012 Uli Penzlak

  2297. Du hast Musikgeschichte geschrieben und mich 4 Jahrzehnte musikalisch begleitet. Danke dafür. Mein herzliches Beileid der Familie. Mach’s gut da oben.

  2301. The loss of one of one of the great musical lights of our time but I find peace that his skill, ability and essence will live on in the music for eternity. I am truly saddened by his passing and my heart is with the family at this time. Tim B

  2303. Welch ein Verlust. Ich bin untröstlich. Nie wieder seine Musik live zu erleben tut so unendlich weh. Ruhe in Frieden.

  2305. I´m so sad! He been with me since I was a kid. He past away to early, feel he had much left to give! Thanks for the music, it would live forever!
    Thorulf Pettersson, Falkenberg Sweden

  2306. Dear Jon, at the age of 13 I saw you live for the first time in Saarbrücken,Germany (7.04.1975), since this moment you were my hero of Deep Purple . You and your music will live on for ever.
    Thank you & R.I.P.

  2309. Had the great pleasure of meeting Jon a couple of years ago; a humble and beautiful man, a fantastic source of inspiration and the sole reason I started playing the organ… You will be missed…

  2310. Caro Maestro, I have always loved You and always I will love You until my death. Ciao Jon, rest in peace.

  2311. Ich kann gar nicht beschreiben, wie traurig es mich macht, das du jetzt schon gegangen bist.

    Ich hatte mir eigentlich fest vorgenommen, dir mal irgendwo die Hand drücken zu dürfen um mich bei dir für deine grandiose Musik zu bedanken, mit der du mir in schweren Zeiten gezeigt hast, dass es Menschen gibt, die genauso fühlen wie ich, genauso wie deine Musik die schönen Zeiten noch vollkommener machte.

    Meine allerbesten Wünsche begleiten dich. Deine Musik wird bis in alle Ewigkeit gehört und geschätzt werden, das ist das Tröstende daran.

  2314. You have made me happy, you have made me cry…. you have probably made me deaf. Always will be remembered with great respect and admiration. Dave W

  2315. I discovered you om Perfect Strangrs in 1984. Since that I have bought all your albums. I saw you live for the first time at Walle Hovin in Oslo august 22 1987. It is still the greatest concert experience of my life, and I have seen a lot. Then I saw you in Hell with the symphony in 2000, again in Hell after you left Purple. I was in London when you “mysteriously” appeard with Purple doing Black Night. Then finally I saw you in the Nidarosdomen catheadral in Trondheim in 2010, and I got the chance to talk to you and take pictures together with my son, who was then 16 and has been a fan since he was 9. You have given us so many great moments that wil live in us forever. We will never forget you. You will always be the greatest Keyboard player, and composer, in the world. We will miss you a lot. My condolances to your family and friends. R.I.P. Jon.

  2317. Jon,
    now, without the captain of the ship we are sailors in the hand of the waves…

  2319. Dear John, remembering your starting chord for Deep Purple´s reunion tour in Germany at the end of June in 1985 still get me a shiver down my spine. Thanks therefor and all the other impressions that left a positive mark in my soul.

  2320. A sad goodbye to a wonderful musician. I still remember the first time I heard Deep Purple in Rock when i was a child. I saw DP playing Concerto for group and orchestra at the RAH in 1999, and then was lucky enough to see Jon and the Purps (not playing together this time) for Sunflower Jam. A wonderful night!!!

  2322. What a massive loss Jon is. So talented and innovative, as his catalogue of music shows, but also a true gentleman! I’m very sad to think I will never see him and RB play together again.

    Rest in Peace Jon, and thanks for all the music and the memories. My love and condolenses to all his close friends and family.

    Nick Hannant

  2323. You touched my life with your music. I will remember you forever, as a great musician and as a gentleman.

  2324. E’ appena scomparso un grandissimo della storia del rock, il suo lavoro resterà per sempre!
    GRAZIE JON

  2325. J’ai les larmes au yeux quand j’écoute l’intro de “When a blind man cries”. Encore plus aujourd’hui…

  2326. …Like loosing a close friend. Thank You Maestro. Millions and millions will remember you with a smile.

  2327. may he found peace and eternal bliss
    and playing his hammond now in heaven
    your work will not be forgotten

  2329. The world has lost one of his best and kindest musicians!!!!!!! Jon Lord was my all time hero, THE Hammond-God and such a nice person!!!!!!!! Since more than 15 years he changed my life with his beautiful and astonishing composings and of course a lot of concerts I could attend. One of my best highlights was playing with him the “Concerto for Group and Orchestra” in munich in november 2010. As a musician and a long time Deep Purple Fan this was truely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! I`m still totally shocked although we all knew about his fighting with cancer! Thank you again Jon, for all your wonderful music you have given to us!!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P.

  2331. Thank-you for the music, Jon. Another of my teen heroes gone. I hope your family can have some comfort in knowing just how much you were loved & respected by your millions of fans around the globe, of which I am but one. What a band they’re assembling in heaven – Jimi, John Bonham, John Entwistle, John Lennon, and Jon Lord. RIP mate – I blasted out LAZY last night for you, and yes, that intro still sends shivers down my neck & made all the hairs on my arm stand on end! God Bless.

    Len Day,
    Dinas Powys,
    South Wales.

  2334. Evidentemente Dio voleva godere nell’ascoltare da vicino la tua musica e ti ha chiamato a Se. Mi mancherai grande maestro, ascolterò e riascolterò sempre i tuoi bellissimi assoli. Addio Jon riposa in pace

  2335. I am very sad hearing that John has died. To me he was one of the most genious musicians in rock music for his ability to connect classical and modern rock elements and his beautiful organ playing.
    I wish him and his family the best!!
    Peter

  2336. I was about 14, and thinking about giving up piano, then I heard Jon Lord. The rest as they say, is history. Thanks Jon, I didn’t give up playing. Rest in peace Jon and thank you for the music and inspiration.

  2338. Le monde du rock a perdu une ses légendes! Cest bien triste! Merci pour ton extraordinaire talent!

  2341. Our thoughts are with his family and with all those thousands of us – his fans. R.I.P. our all time hero.
    Nothing will ever be the same.

  2342. Goodbye Jon, I like to imagine the notes of your Hammond waving thorugh the deep purple heaven where you’ll play your music for the eternity. I’m not so sad, ’cause your music remains for all of us who loved you since ever. Rest in peace, dear child in time.

  2343. When I was 12 and taking lessons on a Hammond Organ, I heard Jon Lord playing amazing sounds from his Hammond. My teacher was not impressed when I started to stand in front of it and give it a beasting. My here Jon dies…. he will be greatly missed and that incredible screaming Hammond will be missed

  2344. Dear Jon you are in heaven but your music will be on earth for ever thank you for filling my heart with wonderful music be at peace David Walsh Melbourne Australia

  2345. Legend never dies.

    Your music has played a significant part in the soundtrack of my life.

  2346. Addio Jon! Non scorderò mai la prima volta che ti inontrai dopo un live a Zurigo…. Per sempre nei miei ricordi!! Grazie per quanto ci hai dato!!
    Luca

  2347. Jon was a part of my youth, all the partys, first girlfriend and child in time….unforgettable

  2348. the world is a sadder place,THE GREATEST what more can i say.

  2349. I heard this morning that Jon Lord has passed away. I’m shocked and deeply saddened. I’m running out for words.
    The world of music has lost a legend. He was one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock. We will never forget you!
    Bianca Fischer, Berlin (Germany)

  2350. jon we will never forget the impression you leave behind,and the manny souls you have toched over the years with youre music.
    Thanks fore everything!
    being a purple fan fore so many years,it feels like a family member passed away.
    rip my dear friend.
    My condolances to the family.

  2351. Thank you for April
    Thank you for the Concerto for Group and Orchestra
    Thank you for Child in Time
    Thank you for Sarabande
    Thank you for Before I Forget
    Thank you for Purpendicular
    Thank you for the Telemann Experiment
    Thank you for the Durham Concerto
    Thank you for all your music
    and condolences to your family and friends: this is a huge loss for all of us. Rest in peace, Jon

  2354. Dear Jon,thank for your spirit and taste, music and life. Rest in peace…
    with love Slava
    Poltava Ukraine

  2355. First big rock concert I ever went to was at Manchester Free Trade Hall. Got crushed up against the stage, and had to climb on. My ears were ringing for hours after. It was utterly brilliant, and I still play Deep Purple in the car to this day. I can hardly believe it was 40 years ago (the Machine Head tour of 1972).

    Thanks Jon, for the pleasure of your music, which hasn’t aged a minute.

  2357. Very sad, R.I.P. John you and you’re music will never be forgotten;
    I could not imagine what my life would have been like without your music, it was always with me from my teenager days till today.

  2361. Thank you for In Rock, Machine Head, Made in Japan & many others…. I am so sad….

  2363. Danke für deine geniale Kreativität und speziell für den Dialog mit Ian bei Strange Kind of woman (live).
    Nodda!

  2364. Mein Herz ist voller Trauer und kann es immer noch nicht glauben.
    Danke für Deine einzigartige Musik.

    R.I.P. Jon, Wir werden Dich niemals vergessen.

  2365. Ciao e grazie per tutte le emozioni che mi hai regalato.
    Sei uno dei più grandi della musica e rimarrai sempre live sul palco della mia vita!!!
    Hard Rock
    Rob

  2368. Goodbye Jon,
    I am very sad. Your music has inspired me. Heartfelt condolences to your family. God be with you.
    Rest in peace

  2370. A legend in Rock music.
    A great musician.
    A fantastic organ/piano player.
    Enriched the youth and the lives of so many Deep Purple and music fans.
    But his music – and our memories – will live as long as Earth keeps moving.
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2372. Danke für die wunderbare Musik und all die glücklichen Momente! Du wirst immer in unseren Herzen bleiben.
    Der Familie wünsch ich viel Kraft !
    Rainer, Vienna

  2375. Thank you for all these countless wonderful moments, Thanks… for everything dear Jon, No words will ever explain what your music has mend to me, memories and thoughts… I love your music since I was a little kid.
    You’re music is in my heart. No words will ever explain what your music has mend to me.
    Good Bye JON… You’ll never be forgotten.
    Rest in peace up above….
    Nico de Hoog From Holland

  2377. Whenever someone in India picks up a Key board to play in a rock band, the first song to be auditioned is Highway Star – 200 times out of 100 times. Dear Sir Jon, you changed ,transformed and enlightened many young key board players in India, I don’t know how much you knew of India, but each household that has a key board and even the slightest inclination to rock music knows you and your songs by heart! On behalf f my band HEAVENS DOWN whom you and your band deep purple has motivated for years and still do, and on behalf of the entire rock community of millions in my country, WE SALUTE YOU! May the Lord keep you BLESSED forever and and I am sure he was waiting for you to listen to music ever since. We had our fortune, it is now HIS. Wish you a prime pedestal HIS Kingdom, and our sincere and deepest prayers for your family. Once again, a standing ovation to the legend in Key board playing – “SIR JON LORD”.

  2379. I am a 55 year old and I had the pleasure of first hearing the great Jon Lord when I was 12 or 13 listening to Emmaretta with that great swirling hammond. I have been a dedicated fan ever since and seen him perfom many times over the decades. Jon was a pioneer and a gentleman, without him there would not have been Hard Rock, he was that influencial. He created a whole new sound with the aid of a certain Mr. Blackmore, aided and abetted by some of the best musicians who have ever lived.
    He always came across as being a very humble man and very patient with some of his more volatile bandmates over the years.
    I appreciate that we all have to go sometime, but Jon`s passing leaves all true hard rock and classical fans with deep sense of loss, however very few can claim to have left such a wonderful musical legacy, which will continue to influence musicians for decades to come. I feel so lucky to have heard and seen such a great man perform, my heart felt condolences go to his family, who I am sure are so proud of what he acheived.
    Jon you live on in your music and our wonderful memories of you, rest in peace

  2381. Jon Lord – THE hammond organist of rock music – and a great composer – his music will stay for ever – his life ended much too early – very sad.

  2383. I was a child when I have met Deep Purple songs very first time. I have been dreamed a lot to see them once. And I had two unforgettable concert in my life: Deep Purple in Budapest in February 1997 and Jon with Concerto in MÜPA, Budapest few years ago. Thank you Jon for these experiences and I never forget you and your works. R.I.P.

  2386. My condolences to Jon’s family and friends. His music will stay with me forever. Pure genius!

  2390. Rest in peace Jon.
    Your music will be forever with us.
    My condolences to the family.
    Mauro

  2391. Addio Jon, grazie per le emozioni che mi hai e che continuerai a regalarmi con i tuoi dischi.

  2392. Thank you for your life dedicated to the MUSIC. I saw you live with Deep Purple a couple of times and it was always a great emotion.
    Your style and your songs will live until there will be life on earth.
    Rest In Peace!

  2396. Bye Jon,
    you changed my Life.
    It´s a sad day for everyone who really loves music.
    We´ll never forget you.

    RIP

  2397. Rest In Peace…you’ll music will live through, in my generation especially me, i will try to keep your music alive, maybe i’m still too young, but i’ll try my best, semoga jiwanya bisa damai di alam sana, salam Rock dari Indonesia

  2398. Jon was a great guy, always helpful to me (especially when I was writing my book about Deep Purple), a ‘gentleman’ in the old fashioned sense of the word. I can still remember staying over at his house near Henley one weekend, and how we drank each other under the table while he reminisced about Purple. He had a white grand piano in his living room which he played for me, Moonlight Sonata as I recall, and I thought then that he belonged on stage at the Royal Albert Hall with the LSO backing him. Just a lovely guy.

  2400. R.I.P. John .One of the world greatest musician has passed over to the heavenly band of God.
    Thx for your Music I`ll never forget you

  2401. So sad,thank you for the music, thank you for beeing here Jon, R.I.P.Condolence to his family

  2404. Goodbye Mr. Lord, and thank you for the music and the emotions.
    I had the fortune to see you play live a couple of times, and now I consider myself privileged.
    You will live on in your music and in the heart of all your fans.
    With great respect and heartfelt simpaty for the Lord family.

    Mario

  2405. To say that I feel devastated is to miss the point by a million miles. First dear Ronnie Dio two years ago and now Jon… Well, what can I say, he was always for me the best keyboard player ever. It doesn’t matter how many times I have listened to his albums, with Purple, Whitesnake, or his solo projects: his musicianship was mindblowing, you could always grasp something new and amazing.

    Rest in peace, dear Jon, and all my love and support to all your family and friends,

    Isaias (Canary Islands, Spain).

  2406. Auf Wiedersehen John.
    Danke für die wunderbare Musik und die großartigen Kompositionen, kurz: die Freude die Du uns geschenkt hast!
    Astrid Wilhelm-Wagner

  2407. There was not a lot of music in USSR, rock was forbidden. I had just a few foreign records, made underground.” In rock” and “Machine head” were among them, so i grew up listening them. And now I feel like I have lost a member of my family. Rest in peace mr. Lord, you was one of my heroes!

  2408. RIP Jon, thanks for some great music, you are a legend and will be sadly missed.

  2409. Jon Lord,ein großartiger Musiker!Wir werden ihn nicht vergessen.Unsere Gedanken sind bei seiner Familie und seinen Freunden.
    Ruhe in Frieden

  2410. Thank you Jon for changing rock music to the better and bringing musicianship and classical influences into it.

    You made me more interested in music and your contribution to Deep Purple was significant. Thank you! RIP.

  2414. My favourite keyboard player with my favourite band.
    Made In Japan is the album I have played the most in my life.
    Jons keyboards, synth on this will never be bettered by anyone.
    Lucky enough to shake Jon Lords hand just as he finished his last Deep Purple gig in Ipswich 10 years ago.
    Such a sad loss.
    Jon Lord RIP, Condolences to his family…

  2416. My dear friend Jon. I hope that you will continue to write music wherever you are. My deepest thoughts goes to family and friends. Sincerely, Lars Johnson, Gothenburg Sweden.

  2418. You now play the great gig in the sky with other beloved and never forgotten legendary musicians like you… RIP Jon, and thanks for everything… 😦

  2419. RIP Mr Lord, The music industry has lost a true great. My condolences to his family.

  2420. music losts his capital letter…. Thank You for Your great art, great music and great soul You gave us all. DP ‘ll never be the same although You left the band years ago. You are on the best stage now. Grazie infinite Maestro….

  2422. You were one of very few people that, since I was born, maked me experience the strongest emotions can be obtained with the music and a person that made me grow up listening to rock, thank god

  2424. Sir Jon! Thank you for your devine music! We were toghether in Sofia, Bulgaria! DP was on the top!

    R.I.P.

  2425. Dear Jon, at first I’m very sad about your’e gone. For me you was the greatest ever. Now in this Moment I think about the last Concert I’ve seen …with you on the hammond…it was great – thank you for all that! R.I.P. & Condolances to all your friends and family!

  2426. Thank you for music, Jon.
    Rest in peace.
    Deep condolence to family and frends.

  2428. Jon Lord. Nyugodj békében. Sokat jelentettél nekem és családomnak…
    Jon Lord. Rest in Piece. You meant much for me and my family.
    Mark, Csaba, Orsi, Timi, Zsófi

  2429. Monsieur Jon Lord, vous resterez dans notre coeur comme celui qui nous a fait aimé la musique.

  2430. I feel like I’ve lost a mentor, a friend, and a part of myself. Jon , I’ll miss you and your music. I’ve learned so much with your music, that it turned me in a different man. In the name of Rock ‘n’ Road – Tribute to Deep Purple, we thank for all your musical work, and we send the best to your family. Your spirit will live on in your fans, on bands like ours that will never let the world forget you, and of course in your closest friends and family.

    Best regards from Nelson Sousa, Rock ‘n’ Road, and from Portugal Fans

  2431. So sad to hear about Jon Lord’s passing away. Sorry for the family’s loss. Many fond memories of Jon’s music. He was the best keyboard player. My earliest introduction to rock music included Deep Purple and Whitesnake. A gentleman and he will be sorely missed.
    R.I.P. Jon.

  2432. Your music resonates all over college campuses out in India. Growing up in Mumbai, I’ve heard and loved your music. You’re a legend Jon and a great influence in the music scene in India till today. RIP Jon.

  2433. Dear Jon, Your playing on ‘Machine Head’ introduced me to the wonderful music You have been making ever since. My thoughts are with You and Your family. Sincerely, Rudy (Ostende, Belgium)

  2437. I saw you when you played in Budapest Kisstadion in 1998. I will remember ever in my life your instruments. I couldn’t believe how could you did it. You will miss me a lot. Rest in Peace Jon.

    Gabor from Hungary

  2440. I will never,never forget you. Your music, your personality. 35 years I grow up with your music, meet my first and only lovley wife as you play ” Here I go again” with Whitesnake.Thank you Jon. My tears will dry, and i will be able to look back thankfully.

  2442. Thank you for the music and thanks for the many beautiful moments in my life.

  2445. Dear Jon I loved you and your music for all my life R.I.P. with all the greatest musician in the history (Gianni from Italy)

  2446. Rest in peace Mr John Lord, we will never forget you, your music is in our hearts. God bless you forever !

  2447. Jon Lord ‘Legend’ end of

    The ‘Highway Star’ is now ‘Space Truckin’

    Rip ’em up Jon

    A sad, sad day

  2448. Мистер Лорд, спасибо Вам за прекрасную музыку! Вы были легендой при жизни и легендой останетесь навсегда!

  2450. ” here be friends,here be heroes…..”
    never forget, so sad.
    From Germany with tears Jörg

  2451. “The greatest memory of you was the first mweetung in Finland in 1998; I was very nervous at first, but you noticed that and said aftr my chatting “god bless you Kristian and your club also, you are the great fan;)”…I’ll never forget that!!..and another big moment was, when I first heard DP:s great music in my chilhood…Child In Time and that unbelievable moment was the greatest thing that make me the way that I am now..and show, what was real HARD ROCK, IN ROCK!!!!

  2452. Dear Jon, only one thing stops me from crying, is the certainty that you are now playing in front of God. RIP Jon and condolances to your family from an italian fan

  2454. Dear Jon, you’ve been my hero all of my life and I feel as if I’ve lost a friend. Though we’ve never met you’re so familiar to me. A great musician and a real gentleman passed away much too early. I’ll never forget you. R.I.P. Jon. My deepest regrets to your family. Pieter Puister Holland/Switzerland.

  2456. So sad to hear of Jon’s passing. Deep Purple were the first band I ever got into back when I was 6 (~1980). The image of his locks of hair, glasses and moustache have always been very strong in my mind. Thanks for so many wonderful musical memories. I feel very lucky to have met you and the band in 1999 when you were in Melbourne. RIP great man.

  2457. The God gave me to see and hear Him last year, in Paks, Hungary. I hawe a photo with Him together. He has been my favourite musician for 35 years. Many times his music gave us power, to alive communism. His ” song remains the same” as LZ sayed.
    Thanks a lot, Jon. We won’t forget you!

  2458. For 42 years I have listened to your music and been a follower of your band and solo projects. I would like to thank you for all the cherished moments you have brought to my life and send my deepest condolences to your family and fellow band members. I will remember you always. Rest in peace Dear Friend.

    Ross M Dawson, Kinross, Scotland.

  2459. It was the sound of Jon’s Hammond organ that drew me to Deep Purple and I’ve been one of their biggest fan’s for most of my years. I feel like I’ve lost a friend. R.I.P. Jon Lord.

  2463. A special person has gone. And this man will always have a place in my heart. RIP Jon and thank you for everything you have given us. My thoughts are with your family and your Deep Purple brothers.
    Yvonne

  2464. Rest in peace Jon. A true musical legend and the best keyboard player ever, bar none.

    You’re musical legacy will live forever and we will always treasure you’re wonderful talent.

    God bless you and all your family and friends.

  2466. Got struck by your art, energy and spirit since 1970. Always loved you as a good friend, even if never had the chance to meet you personally, because of your music accompanying over 40 years of my life. Thank you for every single moment of pleasure immersed in your sound.

    R.I.P. Jon

    Mario

  2468. great sorrow(((( Farewell, Magician! Thanks for the Great Music. R.I.P- from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Lord – Forever! I`m crying

  2469. Rest In Peace Jon…and thank you for the music. You are and you will be ” THE CHILD IN TIME …FOREVER “. Good bye Jon ! God Bless !

  2470. Rest in peace Jon, thanks for change my life with your music. Brazil’s fan are very sad.

  2471. I remember traveling to my first deep purple concert, worried I wouldn’t be able to see him behind his hammond from so far back. I will never forget how I felt when the show opened, finally seeing Jon in person. Two years ago, I finally got to witness his concerto in full, along with a version of soldier of fortune, which remains my favorite live performance. I had always hoped to meet Jon, to experience the warmth and humanity others have spoken of. It was a privilege to have experienced his genius twice, all genres of music will now feel his absence.

  2472. Thank you Jon for all this good sound that rattled my eardrums since my youth.
    I will continue to think about you.

  2474. Thank you, Jon, for the “Concerto” that I (now feel so privileged) could attend in 1999 in Berlin. Thank you for the Sarabande. Thank you for “April” and “Child in Time”. Thank you for having been with me for more than 40 years with your music. Almost like a long time not seen friend that I now feel deeply sad to have lost. Your tune will stay on.
    Joachim (Trier, Germany)

  2475. so sad Jon has passed on…..Rock “n Roll Heaven just got a great man and monster Hammond and keys player. My favourite solo of Jon’s is Hammond solo on Kentucky Woman…..and the Hammond intro to Might Just Take Your Life……what a sound…..thanks for all solos and songs Jon…you will never be forgotten

  2476. Thank you for all the joy and happiness you have give me for the past 40 years.

    R.I.P Jon I miss you soo much

    Anders

  2477. Dear Jon, though I’m so sad that it’s hard to find words… thank you for all this wonderful music. For sure you will live through your music and in all those memories. We played your music when our son was born and during the mourning ceremony for my sister-in-law. It has been in our family all the time and it will be in future.
    My thoughts are with your family and I wish them strength.
    All those music, all those concerts… pictured within…
    Your music will keep us in touch!

  2479. Your music is legendary and inspirational. You will be sadly missed. A great man and amazing musician.

  2480. Thanks for all those wonderful playing and compositions. You were a great musician of Deep Purple, a great legendary band, putting hard rock music to the highest level with Child in Time as the best song ever made..
    R.I,P. Jon Lord

    Wishing family, friends and relatives strength

  2481. I had the great pleasure of seeing him in 2001 when Deep Purple played in Argentina. Awesome ARTIST. His music lives on. My condolences to his family and friends.

  2482. RIP Jon: listening to you since childhood; was lucky to see you play live. feels like a personal loss somehow. your music lives on

  2484. Dear Jon ( for me always Mr. Lord !) yesterday was really a Dark Day for all who loves music with a Capital M . Thanks for all the emotions you have gift to us with your Music . Thanks for have been a light for so many years …..but not enough ….I will never forget your smile when your magical fingers flied on the Hammond’s and Piano’s keyboards . RIP Jon . God will give to you the Direction of the Heaven’s Orchestra!
    Roberto

  2485. Jon Lord, the best organ player to have ever walked the earth
    a true legend of music

    RIP

  2486. Jon-

    Your inimitable sound influenced me to take up keyboards. I’m a bassist first, but you showed me exactly how valuable keyboards are. Thank you so very much for doing what you did.

  2487. Dear Mr Lord, your playing and Hammond organ sound made me at a very early age decide that music was the thing I wanted to do for the rest of my life. So I cannot thank you enough for this influence and for all the great music you brought to the world.

    Today my thoughts go to your family and hope they are alright in their hour of grief.

    R.I.P. Jon Lord.

    This week candles will burn every day on my Hammond organ.

    //Ulf

  2488. Such a loss to the music industry! He was up there among the best, the top notch of musicians of the rock era.Thank you Maestro for showing us how to master the keyboard and for composing as well as playing some of the greatest songs in rock history!

  2489. Thanks Master Lord for your influence for music, thanks to my dad and you beautiful organ play. Nobody will forget you!

    RIP

  2490. Your music accompanied me for over 30 years. It helped me through bad times and made the good times even better. It will stay with me for the years to come. Thank you. Rest in peace.

  2491. I’ve loved Deep Purple for years and Jon had a very distinctive sound. He’s up in heaven playing with the greatest rock band of all time. RIP Jon and condolences to the family.

  2492. I’m from Milan and I remember the last time that I’ve heard you playing during a concert. It was amazing.
    Dear Jon you will be sadly missed from all us.
    R.I.P

    Francesca

  2494. A work colleague, seeing I was visibly upset, asked me this morning what was wrong? I said simply, “I lost a friend today”

  2495. Dear dear Jon RIP – our condolences to all his family . much much love from Chantal & Alex Biner

  2497. Grazie, Jon.
    Sono cresciuto con la Tua Musica, non mi stancherò mai di ascoltarla.

  2505. Jon Lord is one of the finest musician, ever!

    He truly was able to bridge the gap between classical music and modern music.

    He wrote wonderful music!- The obvious choice is naturally the Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

    But “April” from Deep Purple is also fantastic music and wonderfully orchestrated.

    I was fortunate enough to see Jon Lord´s “Boom of the Tingling Strings” in Denmark.

    What a fine piece of music that is!

    I got the chance to talk to Jon Lord, who was a very sweet and humorous man.

    –

    Thank you for “Lazy” from Made in Japan.

    Thank you for “The Second Movement” from Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

    Thank you for “Blind” from Deep Purple.

    –

    I dearly remember my father and grandfather, who were classically trained musicians and didn´t like rockmusic at all, being very fond of Jon Lord and his playing.

    –

    God bless Jon Lord!

  2506. you were a huge part of the greatest band ever…and my moms favorite musician…gone but never forgotten

  2509. You Highway Star will shine in the heavens for ever, gone but Never forgotten, my heart is heavy.

  2510. Dear Jon. R.I.P. Thank you for giving me so much pleasure with your brilliant music. My deepest condolences to his wife and his daughters.

  2513. You left this world but you always will be in peoples hearts. Thank you for your wonderful music. Condolences to his family.

    RIP Mr. Jon Lord

  2514. DOYUMSUZ ESERLERİN İÇİN SAĞOL
    Büyük Usta HUZUR İÇİNDE YAT.

  2515. You’re my first musician that I hear when I was 8 years (now I am 36). Deep Purple are my favourite band. Great man, great musician, great person. Now learn at the angels to play Hard Rock. R.I.P. Jon

  2517. We’ll miss you. You’ll stay one of the greatests. Thank you for evereything.

  2518. My heart goes out to Jon’s family. My condolences. Be assures that millions of fans will keep his music in their hearts and minds. He will be remembered with great affection! RIP Jon

  2519. Jon Lord. My source of inspiration, unsurpassable goal, I cry your dead women. You will always remain in order in my heart and with much humility and respect I will continue to sound your masterpieces. My dream was of being able to you to meet live, but it has not been possible. I will want to you always well. R.I.P.

  2520. my deepest condolence to family and friends.
    thank you Jon for magical moments.
    we will think of you. You stay in our hearts.

  2521. He spent a lifetime bringing heaven to earth through his music Maybe now he takes a bit of earth back to heaven with him. May he watch over his girls, guiding and protecting them from ‘the next room’. Blessings Jon x

  2522. So sad………. a Great Man and a brilliant musicion!!!!R.I.P.!! Jon have joined a super band with DIO, Dimebag and others!

  2526. Spoczywaj w pokoju JON. Condolencje dla Twojej rodziny i przyjaciół. Zostaniesz w pamięci Chopenie XXI wieku.

  2527. Grazie per la gioia che ci ha trasmesso la tua musica.
    Non ti dimenticheremo mai.
    I tuoi fans di Palermo ALFONSO e ALESSANDRO DI MARCO

  2528. A lot of my friends had Led Zeppelin as their favorite band as a kids, mine was Deep Purple, I still have my vinyl and John Lord will always be a large part of my fondest musical memories, listen to machine head, it sounds better now than ever it ever did. The next thunder that you hear will be John, Ronnie and Gary, “rocking in heaven”. RIP John …..

  2529. Deeply saddened and shocked by Jon’s passing. He was a true gentleman of rock and was one of the great pioneers of keyboard music. He was also a huge inspiration to me personally and musically. I had so hoped he would recover and we would be privileged to hear more of his fabulous classical work. Heaven is all the richer for his passing and we are all the poorer. Jon has left us an unforgettable canon of work that will be treasured for centuries to come.
    You will always be in our thoughts Jon.

  2532. Best Hammond player in rock, a legend and a gentleman, rest in peace Jon, Thank you for your music.

  2534. the only rock keyboard player in the world… we’ll miss you so much.. but you will be a teacher for every future keybordis forever.
    tanks a lot.
    Marilio

  2537. Since 1969 you have filled my life with wonderful, colorful musical jpy. This shall continue to my last day. May you rest in peace in that great jam hall in the sky. Rest In Peace Jon.

  2538. Wait before you go
    So you will know, what I am feeling as you leave
    I understand, your need for some time
    Some solitude

    Wait a while, before you go
    You should know by now, my heart belongs to you

  2539. Deepest condolences to Mr. Lord’s family

    Mr. Lord – your music has been with me with me as long as I can remeber, and still shines a light in my heart every day.

    You are one of those few people who’s muscial achievements will live forever. You wil be missed.

    RIP Maestro

  2540. One of the best keyboard player.
    Rest in Peace Jon, we’ll never forget you.
    Just said Thank you Maestro.

  2541. Все музыканты Мира будут помнить тебя,Dear Jon Mr. Lord -В Е Ч Н О !!!

  2542. Redaktor Piotr Kaczkowski powiedzialby – “odszedl wielki artysta, odszedl do wielkiej orkiestry”..
    Forever in our mind, forever in our memory, forever in our soul…
    Many thanks
    Jacek

  2543. A sad sad day indeed,my beloved brother who passed away in 2010 and I are BIG Deep Purple fans and loved the music by the so talented John Lord.
    An true legend that has given so many people around the world the joy and inspiration of the music from Deep Purple and his solo work.

    R.I.P.

    Jelle and Luitzen(R.I.P 1964-2010).

    The Netherlands.

  2545. Jon, you were one of the best. i’m a big purple fan. listening too your music will be different now. will think of you when i here you. Rest in peace in Rock heaven.

  2546. My deepest condolence to family and friends.
    I’m very sad!
    Thanks for your fantastic music and the unforgotten moments in the concerts!
    Your music stays forever in my heart!
    RIP Jon!

  2548. Deep Purple begleitet mich seid ich Musik höre, Jon du bist einer der Groessten!!

  2549. A tremendous master. I am not a friend or family … We never met. I’m not a fan (fanatic) but because of his music a part of him, lives within my soul.

  2550. My condolences to Jon’s family and devoted fans. He was the best.

  2551. You were a big part of me growing up through the dicovery of music through my teens and your passing came as a sad shock to me today.

    My thoughts and prayers go with your family.

    Thank you Jon, thank you for your music.

  2554. Just : thank you Jon. For your music, your talent, your creativity. “I know, we’ll never forget’.

  2555. Jon – thanks for the music and memories – when I took my nephews to their first concerts it was to hear you and the band play, when a friend passed it was your music that softened the loss – when I celebrated it was to the music of deep purple – love and sympathy to your family and friends.

  2556. Hi Pille

    was für`n trauriger Tag … Jon Lord tod … gestern Abend … Brustspeicheldrüsenkrebs, der schlimmsten einer – fast immer Todesurteil … schon länger .. hatte keine Ahnung. Du? Wie lange hat er mit dem Krebs noch getourt? Chapeau für Kraft und Mut!!

    Heute … Traurigkeit, Leere in mir … irgendwas fehlt, obgleich ich schon lange Deep Purple oder Jon Lord nur sporadisch höre. Trotzdem, anscheinend, ein ziemlich tief verwurzelter Teil von mir. Immer noch, immer wieder, immer weiter!

    Für mich war Jon Lord der Brückenbauer der Rockmusik schlechthin. Ein Genre-übergreifender Architekt. Da gibts nicht so viele. Irgendwie grösser als DP und doch der kreative Teil der Band. Von Child in time bis Blind man cries, vom Concerto bis Highway Star, von Sarabande bis Fireball und Burn bis Pictured within. Und natürlich die “Duette” mit Ritchie – live wie auf Made in Japan. Dass war er, seine Ambitionen und seine Fähigkeiten. Mann oh mann – danke dafür, Jon. Was für ein Nachlass! Danke.

    Was auffällt bei den ganzen Kondolenzen auf Jon Lords website sind soooo viele die den Menschen Jon Lord immer wieder in den Vordergrund rücken. Die ihn kennen gelernt haben, mit ihm gesprochen haben. Ein echter Gentleman und wahre Inspiration für 1000de oder noch mehr.

    Ich weiss, du warst immer etwas lauwarm wenn es um seine tasten-Fertigkeiten bei DP ging. Hast Keith Emerson bevorzugt – damals. Weisst du noch? Aber dann finde ich es gerade bemerkenswert wenn Keith Emerson himself folgende letzten Worte als Nachruf notiert:

    “Farewell To A Gentleman.

    Jon has left us now but his music and inspiration will live forever.
    I am deeply saddened by his departure.

    Keith Emerson.”

    Er hat, ganz klar, seine tiefen tiefen footprints hinterlassen – musikalisch, menschlich. Auch bei denen die es wohl am besten beurteilen können. What a live! Wenn das jeder sagen könnte.

    Thomas

  2557. Thank you Lord…your music had been with me in sadness and in happiness moments through 40 years . When I listen to your music there is a part of me that resounds like a diapason. Thank you, great! Francesco

  2559. Sad news indeed. I think I’ll put on a Deep Purple album after work to remember a wonderful musician/ composer. You will never be forgotten!

  2560. R.I.P. to one of the giants of music – as well rock as modern classic; a huge loss – but we’ll always remember your music as unique. condolences to the family and all the friends around. a sad day – but a life-long thank you for the music !

  2561. Forever grateful for the great music you gave us, and glad to have been in the audience to see and hear you play, a true master of music who will never be forgotten, RIP Jon.

  2562. The Worlds Loss is Heavens Gain. My mentor is at peace now and has passed onto the great beyond where I hope to see him and hear his amazing music again one day. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family, band mates and friends. Jon was, is and always will be a great inspiration to those in the music world.

    Mike & Victoria Etter

    Ontario Canada

  2563. with infinite love and gratitude to the master Jon Lord, thank you for everything you have given us, the most heartfelt condolences to his family, grazie “Maestro” , giovanni tenuta Rome Italy

  2564. Shocking news… To me Jon was one of the first and few (Lord, Hendrix, Mercury, Zappa) who made me really listen to all the emotions you can put in music. Hats of for this Maestro. His music will be legendary for long. A black day for all musiclovers. My condolences to his family and no doubt many friends.

  2568. Dear Jon, your music has always been and still is my source of energy, strength and inspiration. Thank you so much for this. And thank you for the proof that Hard Rock can also be a gentlemen´s business. – The cut runs deep –

  2570. R.I.P. Jon.
    Just a big THANKS for your great music which definitely has shown me the right way for my life.

  2571. I will always remember you as you played that Hammond organ in Athens in my teen years.Thank you for the music, farewell dear Jon, we will miss you.

  2572. Sad new. Huge musician. Wise man. Incredible sense of music. You will never be forgotten. Rest in heaven and jam with all your disappeared friends. Sincerly with friendship for his family.

  2573. È un triste giorno quando un musicista ci lascia.
    Con Jon se ne va un Maestro.
    R.I.P. Jon, il tuo genio e la tua arte vivranno in eterno.

  2575. somtimes i feel like screaming, today is such a day.
    what remains is a lot of good music by jon
    Danke schön, Jon

  2576. To Dearest Jon
    You are my greatest hero in music ever since I was a teenager both yourself and Deep Purple have brought me so much pleasure over the years. I so much enjoyed your performance at the Sunflower Jam at the Royal Albert Hall last year you are a true classical and rock legend our sad loss and our Dear Lord`s great gain . May you rest in peace.

    Tony Harper

  2577. Thanks for the magic moments in the company of your great music.
    Condolences to Your loved ones.
    Rest in Peace Mr. Jon!

  2579. Dear Mr Lord, thank you so much for your wonderful music and your great live performances. You were and you will always be my favourite keyboard player and a real rock hero.

    I am sure you will keep on rocking in heaven. I will never forget you.

    In deep sadness I want to express my condolences to your family.

  2582. Lord high above, please welcome gently your earthly name fellow!

    Not only a great musician and a great man is gone… but also one of the greatest composers of the 2nd half of the 20th century! I hope, that Jon and his works will be mentioned soon, like the great classicals before.

    Jon, thanks for four of the greatest concerts of my life (Budapest 2009, Győr 2010, Imst 2010, Budapest 2010), your works will remain with us forever in our hearts and in our minds. R.I.P.

  2583. Ciao Jon, le tue note mi accompagneranno per sempre.
    Le leggende non muoiono mai!

    R.I.P.

    from Italy

  2585. My Idol, Being a keyboardist I idolized his playing trying always to mimic the fantastic sound and talent of Mr Lord…

  2586. Goodbye John …
    the magic of the notes that came out of your fingers is something very close to the Divine ..
    a great, great man who becomes a legend in the hearts of billions of people worldwide who still believe in the music .. the REAL MUSIC that has stood the test of fashion, and the destruction of the record companies.

    Thanks for Everything

    Max

  2589. Einer der Besten ist von uns gegangen. Wie schön das wir deiner Musik lauschen durften. Ruhe in Frieden You will never be forgotten.

  2592. You’ll never be forgotten, dear friend! Russia loves you. Thank you for all. Thank your for your music, which is an inspiration for all musicians. God bless you..

  2593. No words can describe the loss of our dear jon. thoughts go out to vicky and family. Deepest sympathy. Terry

  2595. Dear Jon

    You were always my musical hero, even more so than Blackmore. You were easily the best rock keyboard player of all time, and your solo work was beautiful and moving. You were a charming, articulate, intelligent man with a kind heart, and I have no doubt that you’re now in Heaven.

    God bless you, and console your family.

    Thank you for enriching my life for nearly 40 years.

    Chas Malkin,

    a lifelong admirer

  2596. RIP Jon Lord..you inspired many to take up a musical instrument and play. your work and talent will be sorely missed.

  2597. La tua musica mi ha sempre accompagnato e il tuo Hammond suonerà sempre come leggenda !!! R.I.P.

  2599. Simply the greatest organ player to have lived. I was lucky enough to witness a handful of his Aussie gigs over the years all of which were unforgettable and we still talk about on a regular basis.

    Condolences to your family and rest in peace.

    There is a great band building upstairs!

  2600. Als die Rockmusik das Laufern lernte, war ich zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort. Dank an meine Eltern ! Mit Deep Purple bin ich groß geworden. Von Beginn an war Jon Lord mein großes Vorbild als Musiker. Fireball und Made In Japan ! Die schwere Hammond habe ich geliebt.

    Jon. ich danke Dir, dass Du meine Musikwelt mit geprägt hast. Und dass ich Dirch erleben durfte… Dreimal sogar Live…

    Diese traurige Nachricht zeigt uns, dass alles seinen Weg gehen muss. Dennoch wirst Du, Jon, immer weiter leben. In Deinen Werken, die, so hoffe ich, unsterblich und unvergessen bleiben.

    Mach’s gut und grüß mir den Rest d oben !

  2601. DANKE für eine wundervolle Jugendzeit begleitet von Dir und den Jungs von DEEP PURPLE! Bis bald und viele Grüße and die anderen “unsterblichen”!

    Ein treuer und sehr trauriger Fan aus Deutschland!

  2604. Feeling very, very sad.
    Thank you for your music over all the years.

    Rest in Peace Jon Lord

    Frank from Herne/Germany

  2605. You left your mark on this world, what more can anyone ask for. All your pals in Zermatt will miss you.

  2607. Just thank you Jon…gonna miss you…live forever, tonight the sky will be of a deepest purple…

  2608. A very sad message. I thank you for the lovely moments with your music and concerts. It feels like a dear friend is dead. Thanks for that brief personal moment in Halle.
    R.I.P.

  2609. I have seen Jon perform with Deep Purple Mk 2 many times. His keyboard skills and musicianship were exemplary.
    God Bless you and your family.

  2610. Jon,
    Thanks for the music and the example. I will always treasure that fortuitous Henley meet.
    You’ll have found out if God really is an Englishman and are probably having a ruddy good laugh right now.
    Til then,
    Piero

  2613. Szia Jon!
    Nagyon sajnálom! Hidd el maradandót alkottál bennem a zenéddel. Köszönöm, hogy a 70-es években megmutattad nekem az igazi zenét, mely meghatározta a mai napig a zenei izlésemet. Köszönöm, köszönöm… ISTEN VELED!

    Balázs József, Magyarországról

  2615. My mum took me to see Deep Purple when I was 8. Loved Purple ever since and am so sad to hear of Jon’s passing. Truly a legend has left us, but what a gift he was to us all. RIP.

  2617. I have commenced work on a very special project but just do not have the heart to do anything. The passing of Jon Lord, keyboard extraordinaire, composer and a true gentleman is depressing. A true hero of my youth, today I will play my entire collection of his music. He will be always remembered, RIP.. From Canada.

  2618. Ciao
    JON LORD tutto
    il mondo della musica e’ in lutto
    per la tua morte improvvisa
    sicuramente il buon Dio ti terra’ al suo fianco
    per deliziare il suo udito della tua ottima musica e del tuo Hammond
    e illuminare musicalmente anche quella parte di mondo a noi oscura
    lunga vita a Jon LORD
    sentite condoglianze alla famiglia LORD

  2620. Was Jon mit seiner Musik geschaffen hat wird vielleicht erst in einigen Jahren von der breiten Öffentlichkeit richtig gewürdigt werden. Für mich als Fan und Musiker ist seine musikalisches Werk unübertroffen. Wir haben vielleicht den größten Rockmusiker unserer Tage verloren. Sein Einfluss auf die Musikgeschichte aber bleibt bestehen.

  2622. Merci Mr Lord pour votre musique(Purple) fan depuis 41 ans et tjrs bercer par vos sons
    Condolenaces à votre famille
    R.I.P
    jmb

  2623. Jon Lord is dead. Long live Jon Lord! His music will never die. Having had the pleasure of seeing Mr Lord play live, I was amazed at how easy he made it look – he had a natural talent which he nurtured to excellence. RIP.

  2624. Dear Jon, we had the most marvelous 2004 in Cologne while you produced the wonderful Beyond the notes. Thank you for the great conversations at the Radisson and the laughs we shared, you will always be my favorite guest!!!!! I will never forget you.
    Love Trudi

  2626. Since i was a boy your music was an inspiration for me. I respect you as one of the greatest musician in my life. Now rest in peace, Mr. Jon Lord!

  2627. Per tutte le emozioni che ci hai regalato, per i sentimenti autentici che la tua musica riusciva e riuscirà sempre a suscitare: a te un semplice ma sentito “grazie”. Resterai per sempre nel cuore, oggi profondamente triste, di chi come me ha amato e apprezzato la tua musica.

    Goodbye Mr. Hammond. R.I.P.

    Roberto

  2628. Sincere condolences to Jon’s family. Thank you, Jon. The world of music is brighter for your contribution. Godspeed.

  2629. The first time I heard “Hush”, I was stationed in Guam with the United States Navy. I immediately went to the base exchange and bought the album. Though I was a guitarist, I was captivated by the sounds Jon pulled from his keyboards. The uniqueness of his hook was pure genius. Another legend is gone. God rest Jon Lord.

  2630. I remember how young I was waiting in front of the store LP In Rock. Many beautiful music in heaven.

  2631. You had solve your problems here, no more suffering. I hope you are on a better place now. Thank you for your music. See you later!

  2632. Childhood’s finally gone. It is so cold today in Moscow. I will never forget you. Through music you will live forever.

  2633. Jon has surpassed boarders and entered the hearts of many around the world. This is very sad and shocking news to all of us who grew up listening to the man who made the Hammond organ come alive in the most amazing settings. God bless him – may he rest in peace.

  2634. So many times you have driven me to exhaltation, Jon, before having driven me to tears today.
    R:I:P:
    Gianfranco Ponti – Verona, Italy

  2635. When I was first introduced to rock music in 1974 it was Deep Purple with fascinating Jon Lord on keyboards that stole my heart and left mark on me forever. Jon together with the rest of the crazy Deep Purple bunch is the part of my youth and my whole life that will only be forgotten when I follow Jon into the nothingness.

  2638. Without doubt one of the best rock ‘n’ rollers ever. His keyboard work with Deep Purple, PAL, Whitesnake and his early solo albums are essential.

    Saw DP twice in concert and Jon was a tremendously exciting live performer.

    R.I.P.

  2640. Yes… Now, up above, I know for sure there’s a Lord that I can pray for! Goodbye, Jon… take care of you!!! Thanx of all!!! R.I.P.

  2641. RIP Jon. Thanks for your gift. I’ll be hearing you in my car whenever I need to travel the road.
    From Uruguay, Alvaro.-

  2642. Ci hai insegnato ad ascoltare il rock, di cui sarai sempre il Maestro. Grazie di cuore, vivrai sempre attraverso le emozioni che la tua musica non smetterà mai di darci.

  2644. I will never forget his music. Many thanks for all the great moments gave me.
    La sua musica è stata la colonna sonora della mia vita e mi mancherà moltissimo. Le mie più sentite condoglianze alla sua famiglia ed a tutti quelli che gli volevano bene (credo che siano moltissimi).

  2645. I have no words …
    She left a piece of our soul.
    Lost era.
    Closed another page of rock music.
    With peace, Jon.

  2646. I have been an avid admirer since 1972. We are all saddened with your passing. You will live on in our hearts. Shalom to you Jon. Rest…

  2650. Thank you Jon for giving me the joy of listening to your music. You will never be forgotten.

  2651. Mr. Lord..You brought soul to R&R with your B3 and I found mine at the same time…your music will live for ever. Child in Time will play in my head forever.

  2653. I was 14 when I first heard Burn playing in my brothers room in 1974
    I remember hearing Jon’s solo and was blown away by the sound of his hammond and the awesome mix of classical and rock music.Still gives me shivers today along with so many other albums and live concerts.

    A brilliant sensitive musician and human being who always put his heart and soul into what ever he was playing
    Thank you Jon for so many enjoyable memories through the years
    Very sadly missed

  2655. The greatest rockorgan player of all time. Jon, you will never be forgotten. Now, come on and rock heaven!

  2662. R.I.P.
    He will always be alive for all of us and his music will never die. In your memory, my dear friend, I’ll will listening to your music 24 hours a day for a hole week.
    We will never forget your amazing concerts in Spain.
    Long live Jon’n’roll !!

  2663. When a blind man cries, “Lord”, you know there ain’t no sadder tale…

    Es un día triste para la música de la vieja escuela. Muy triste.

    Descansa en paz Jon.

  2664. The first concert I ever saw was Deep Purple 1974 Apollo theatre Glasgow. I was blown away. I followed dear Jon and Paicey through Whitesnake, Paicey,Ashton and Lord. I last saw Jon Lord in Bombay on April 8th and he was superb as always. You inspired me so much. We are all going to miss you so much. R.I.P.
    Doug C

  2667. Cheers for the music, John. It was your distorted wonderfully played keyboard and Ian paice’s frenentic drumming that hooked me into Purple. My thoughts are with your family.

  2668. My Dear Jon…You’re my Hero..
    Love you all musician..
    I’m really sad..Rest in peace..

  2669. I’m incredibly sad… A dedicated artist, a real gentle-man, a fantastic and extraordinary musician has gone. Thank you so much for more than 40 years of music. R.I.P. dear Jon, we will always miss you.

  2670. Thank you Jon. I grew up with your music and still hear it every day. There will never be better…

  2673. RIP Mr. Jon Lord, may the angels welcome you at the heavens gate and may somebody be with his family and comfort them.

    Your music will never be forgotten.

  2674. Rest In Peace Dear Jon. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us. You will never be forgotten.

  2675. Thanks for your marvellous music Jon.
    Pictured Within is probably one of the nicest melodies I’ve ever heard…

    RIP.

  2676. Bye Jon, thanks for that first time, when I was 14, I discovered you and your Hammond listenin’ Made in Japan…

    my C3 and me are still cryin’

  2677. Such a sad, sad news! First Time, I heared Jon’s music, I was a young boy. Now I’m 45 and Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Jon’s Concerto and all his other projects published on vinyl or CD have accompanied me through all my lifetime. Dear Jon, thank you for all your music, the joy and happiness you brought to me! I will always miss you! RIP, Mr. Jon Lord.

  2680. Thank You so much Jon Lord for all Your great music. Rest in peace. You created a sound, so intense. The talent and work of a genius.

  2681. I just heard the sad news… Dear Jon, I love your music and your playing. I remember many years ago I started to listen In Rock, Machine Head, Made in Japan or Burn, with the famous deep purple keyboard/guitar signature… thank you so much for the music. You and your music will always be in our hearts

  2683. I hope for you that you repented your sins to Jesus before you died, so Jesus knows you. Jesus is the way to heaven, Satan is the way to hell. Few go the narrow way, hope you did…

  2685. Ieri veramente un brutto giorno per Francesco e Davide Loprete, entrambi fans del mitico Jon LORD: una presenza radicata nella nostra storia musicale…vissuta…fin da giovani e bambini… Ogni altro musicista anche supertecnico non potrà mai eguagliare il GRANDE E INIMITABILE JON !! ARRIVEDERCI …

  2689. Jon, you have left a rich seam of work that will be long remembered by many fans across the music spectrum. a true gentlemen and a legendary performer. your contribution will long long into the future, it’s shame you and Blackers couldn’t record again, such a great combination. R.I.P

  2692. Another great man and musician has left us. Thank you Jon for all the good music. Rest In Peace.

  2694. Thanks a lot for all the music and for all the unforgettable moments in my youth.
    Rest in Peace!

  2695. Mr. Lord wasn’t just a musician with an exceptionnal technique, he was a real “Artist”, in the pure creative meaning of the word “Art”.

    Thanks for his creations, his music, his talent, as well as for his class and attitude.

  2699. Thank you Jon. Your music changed my life. You will never be forgoten.
    Rest in Peace, dear friend!

  2700. Thank you Jon for your music.Rest in peace.Your spirit and your music always will be between us.

  2701. Thank you for your contributions to music Sir… you are a true legend and will be missed. Rest In Peace.
    With the utmost respect and humility, we mourn your loss..

  2702. rest in peace great man.thank you for your music.you will be in my rock and roll heart forever .
    repose en paix grand homme,tu seras dans dans mon coeur de rocker a jamais.
    respect from quebec city,Canada
    Mes hommages de quebec,Canada.

  2703. Listening to Highway Star. My all time favorite band to see live. MKII was a spiritual experience in concert. Saw them numerous times, and loved to see Jon battle Ritchie and try to out do the other. Jon is gone in the material plane, but lives on in the spiritual plane. The music rages on. RIP Jon……

  2705. We’ll miss You Jon! Rest In Peace!
    Thank You for your talent!

  2706. We were very saddened to hear about the death of Jon Lord yesterday.

    Jon worked closely with our music department and was an inspiration to our music students.

    He contributed a significant level of educational and artistic expertise to Stevenson and gave the College’s rock music soloists a true insight into the rigours of professional music performance when they performed his ground-breaking composition “Concerto for Group and Orchestra” with him at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh in 2009.

    The students and staff will remember his generosity, support and encouragement. This experience helped to develop our students’ confidence and revealed exceptionally high levels of discipline and artistic achievement. We are honoured that Jon Lord was a part of the College curriculum and a Fellow of Stevenson College Edinburgh.

    Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

    Brian Lister OBE, Principal and Chief Executive

  2707. Thank you for your wonderful music!!!
    You were a great musician and a truly great man!
    We will always miss you…
    I feel that as if my father died …
    Rest in peace, Dear Jon.

  2708. Simply thanks Mr Lord, for your talent, your Live improvisations , your duels Live with Ricthie Blackmore, … all that make you are still alive in our hearts like Ronnie since 2010…

    Sad but happy to know you Mr Jon Lord …

  2710. Jon, you are and always will be a gifted and bright star. Your music is your legacy to us all and will live on forever. Your music and that of Purple have had a great influence on me and continue to do, for that I am deeply grateful. Wherever you are, be happy and continue to rock-on mate!!!

  2711. As a musician and producer I have listened to Jon´s work since 1969, and I am so sad to hear about the passing of Jon Lord, he has been an inspiration, in method and sound, you will be missed, rest in peace. I send my condolences to the family of Jon Lord.

  2712. Deep Purple with Jon on the organ were those who I try to emulate when I was 12 and got my first electric guitar. 30 years have passed since then and I’ve played around the world as a musician thanks to your inspirational music at my beginning. THANKS for the wonderful moments I had in music also because of you Jon. Rest in Peace.

  2713. It is joy without a this top for me that the music of you and you was able to be encountered.
    It is born to the same earth and I appreciate at God that it has existed with you.
    I also live so that you may not lose having done one’s best.
    And moreover, please tell me the live music of when or you.
    I am looking forward to that time.
    Mr, Jon Lord which continued giving me courage by music.
    Please rest peacefully.

  2716. Dear Mr Lord,
    thank you for all! For me you’ll ever be the heart of music. My thoughts go to your family. God bless and rest in peace

  2717. My life is inspired by your greatness. You will live forever in the hearts of millions and millions. rest in beautiful peace and enjoy your heavenly jam sessions.

  2718. Caro Jon re dell’Hammond hai raggiunto Richard re del Farfisa,entrambi allietaste la mia gioventù e allieterete anche la mia vecchiaia.Chissà,un giorno forse ci rivedremo da qualche parte nell’universo.
    Paolo, Turin Italy

  2719. A true gentlement,a great keyboard player is currently giggin’ in the sky.
    We miss you Jon

  2720. Mr Jon you are part of us….thank you.
    Gracias por tan buenos momentos.
    Rest in Peace Maestro !!!

  2721. Thanks, Jon, thanks for all the great music, which accompanied me through my life. A great musician and a real gentleman has left the stage forever. But he and his music will never be forgotten. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with your familiy. R.I.P.

  2722. So very, very sad news. Rest in peace, Dear Jon! My thoughts are with his familly and fellow bandmates in Purple. Jon was a true gentleman and top musician, a legend that will never die….

  2725. Jon was absolutely the best rock keyboard player in history. May he rest in peace.

  2726. It is with my deepest grief that I heard about the death of my all time favourite organist Jon Lord.

    Countless hours I’ve been listening and will listen to his music. His unique style, improvisations, class and superb playing always sent shivers down my spine, put me through tough times in my life and made me happy.

    The intro of “Lazy” on Made in Japan, the parts in “Place in Line” from WDWTWA, the Beethoven-live-sessions in the 80’s and certainly the strokes in “Child in Time” and many more are divine. Jon Lord has passed but his music will forever continue to live.

    Thank you, Jon, for all the great moments! Rest in piece and do play some stunning notes on the altar in Heaven.

    Again: THANK YOU and R.I.P.!

  2728. Thank you Jon. You and Purple saved me from “pop” music at the age of 12. My band will be playing Smoke on the Water at our next gig and remembering you in Crete, Greece.

    R.I.P

  2731. to Jons family our thoughts are with you, thanks for sharing him with us, he will always and forever be a true Highway star, he will be missed but only becuase his music made us know he was there, rest in peace.

  2732. This is a great loss to the music world, to the heavy rock world… Lord was, and remains, a pioneer. What he did with his technical ability, his writing ability, his experimentation was unrivaled. Not only was he an integral part of one of the grandest musical ensembles of a grandest moment in music history, but has also been an excellent role model for anyone wanting to realize one of the greatest achievements one can in music, and any successful team venture- i.e., when it’s your turn, step up to the plate and perform with all your energy and ability… then continue unabated as you step back into the backbeating, pulsepounding rhythm of the performance. Jon Lord showed us how to live well!

  2735. Du warst ein Teil meiner Jugend. Du warst ein Teil meines Lebens.
    Danke!
    Thank you for the Music!
    Rest in Peace

  2736. Jon, together with many music lovers and admirers of your legendary virtuosity and musicality we heard these news with sadness. My condolences to your family and friends and … keep on truckin’!
    All the best in the light.
    Markus

  2739. Il primo disco rock che ho ascoltato è stato made in japan…
    grazie a te indimenticabile Jon R.I.P.

  2740. sono cresciuto con la tua musica… mi mancherai the maestro ciao Jon….maurizio genova italy.

  2741. Dear Jon, Thanks for your wonderful music.
    A Purple Heart is sad thy musical’ll never forget.
    R I P Jon.

    Peter M., Essen, Germany

  2743. I absolutely Shocked and Saddened by the news(((((((
    It’s happened so suddenly- Life is a mean thing! It’s Huge Loss for The Whole World!!!
    I express my deepest condolences to The Family And Relatives Of The Great Man and The Great Musician!!!
    Jon Lord is Best of The Best and ALWAYS will be such!!! I just want to say: ” Thank you SO MUCH” Maestro Jon Lord for your Great Music , Warmness and Inspiration, which You’re given to us for the years!!!
    You and Your Great Legacy Always Will be Alive in our Minds and Hearts!!!
    R.I.P.

  2746. Querido Jon, dios te bendiga por siempre, nada mas puedo escribir mis ojos estan llenos de lagrimas.
    Adios maestro.

    Fernando Vasquez, Valparaiso, Chile

  2747. Words can’t express – feel like I’ve lost a family member….thank you Jon, RIP

  2750. I am so sad!!! Thank you for the good music! Legend of Deep Purple and Whitesnake!! Respect from Switzerland!

  2751. Im professional musician, but Jon was The One , who I was listen to when I was a kid. He made me into music. Thank You Jon. Respect.

  2752. Descanse en Paz se te extrañará.
    Gracias por tantos momentos felices que nos diste,la eternidad será nuestro consuelo.

  2754. I’m so SAD !!!!!! Rest in peace, LORD OF HAMMOND !!!!!!

    (a hungarian musician )

  2755. Это был ещё один человек, поясняющий нам смысл жизни…

  2757. Estoy realmente triste. Con la partida de Jon Lord se va uno de los talentos y genios de la música del siglo XX.
    Es de esperar que la historia lo sitúe en el verdadero sitial que se merece.
    Hasta siempre Jon

  2760. Thank you so much Jon for your music and for being an inspiration for me. Without you I’d never had begun to write music. I hope you will be able to hear my notes from your new home.
    God bless you,

    Jaime

  2761. Dear Jon, Have a wonderful new adventure and thank you for all the music you have left for us !!!!!! RIP
    From the once young man on the balcony at the Finsbury park Astoria all those years ago.

  2762. At the age of 10 years I bought my first LP. It was Deep Purples “Made in Japan”

    Now 35 years later I still love this band and especially the organ of Jon Lord. Thank you for the energy you gave me. Your music is so touching.
    Nowadays I hear your style in so many different kinds of music: Classic, Pop, Metal or Techno. Jon Lord will influence more and more musicans.

    This makes me happy!

  2763. my condolences to the family and friends, was for me a great musician, who always admired
    RIP Jon

  2766. Dear Jon Lord! Your musical ideas, the genius of your organplay towards baroque and rock will forever stay alive in thousands of hammond organists (like me) as an eternal inspiration… rest, i’m sorry, rock in peace!

  2768. Oh, what a sad day for all of us who grew up with Deep Purple. Jons Hammond organ made all the difference compared with the other groups around. A true gentleman and a great, great musician. Our prayers go to his family. I need a large whisky. R.I.P Jon!

  2769. The world has lost the greatest keyboarder off all time.The 70s was my time and Deep Purple my heroes.Thank you very much Jon you was amazing!Germany will miss you.

  2770. Thank you for your music and your great talent on the Hammond organ. You`ve been a huge inspiration to me and to many others. We will miss you.
    God Bless you.

    Martin

  2771. Dear Jon, You always be part of my life and you will never be forgotten. RIP. ‘We’ll meet again somewhere, sometime.
    Thanx
    Meindert

  2772. It feels like I`ve lost a member of my family. Thank you so much for the music from when i was a teen of 15 years (1970) until now and in the future. I`ll miss you. You are always in my heart. R.I.P.

  2773. The great Maestro of the Hammond B3 has left wonderful pieces of rock’n’classic on earth. Respect. Thank you so much for the food for my ears, my heart and my soul. cu somewhere at another stage

  2774. Jon, you did more to popularize the Hammond Organ than anyone ever, but no one will ever sound like you. Thank you so much. Please give my best wishes to Virgil Fox and J.S.Bach, since you are with them now. Where you belong. Rock On.

  2775. A great musician once again died.
    Thank you for your music …
    My condolences to the family 😦
    I’m so sad… R.I.P. dear Jon.

  2776. Hallo Jon!

    Ich bin mit Deiner Musik aufgewachsen und sie begleitete mich mein bisheriges Leben. Du fehlst uns. R.I.P.

  2777. I Pain (폐인), is deep sadness and mourning at the passing of THE Meister : Mr. JON LORD ……

    I will never ever forget the day when I witnessed your greatness on and off stage … And when you played “Arirang” (아리랑) during your solo on your very first concert in Seoul , every single Korean sang along to your fingers … That moment will live on forever ……

    Mr. Lord … I will never forget your words of wisdom and the majestic music that you played through the years … As long as I play music you will always be right there on the very top as you always were ……

    You are now , IMMORTAL … But … that beautiful song “Where are you” will never sound the same again ……

    I won’t say “rest in peace” … Instead I will hold my horns up high and shout :

    ROCK ON FOREVER !!!!!!

    Thy Korean disciple : Pain

    |m|_ //-_- _|m/

    .

  2778. Comecei a ouvir música, graças aos Deep Purple, no já longínquo ano de 1972, e desde logo, tornaram-se no meu grupo predilecto e que me acompanhou, acompanha, e acompanhará sempre, até aos dias em que me juntarei a ti Jon (the) Lord.

    Encontrar-nos-emos, no céu … até lá, D.e.P.

  2780. I am absolutely gutted to hear the very sad news of “Lord Jon’s” passing to pastures new. I feel honoured & privileged to have worked with Jon a few years ago – Hmmm, 10 years ago it was!! – on the Dear Mr. Fantasy gigs & he was always a complete Gentleman. After that, he’d always come over for a chat if he spotted me at a gig or if I spotted him sat outside the Tea Shop in Marlow with his paper & a “Nice Cuppa Tea”. He will doubtless be very sorely missed.
    God Bless you Jon & thankyou for your music & for just being You… A Complete Gentleman!!

  2782. Ciao JON, ci hai lasciato ma la tua arte rimarrà con noi per sempre. Ho avuto la fotruna di sentirti dal vivo due volte,
    Alla tua famiglia le più sentite condoglianze.
    Non ti dimenticheremo.
    Davide

  2784. Rest peacefully Jon, a great musician and a great man. My condolences to Jon’s family, its never easy at a time like this and I wish them all well.

    Nicola D.

  2785. Autumm came early to Sweden this year! A truly sad day. All the warmth and condolences to Jons family, and to Jon : Thank you for the music, the beautiful writing, and the magnificent perfomances, you will be so sadly missed! Per Malmkvist,Sweden

  2788. I´m not finished yet,
    I dedicated songs to my children. Once your music saved my life.
    Thanks for all.
    CHEERS.

  2789. RIP Jon Lord! You’ve made a massive impression in the rock history. Thank you!

  2790. Thank you Jon for the memories either seeing you live getting an amazing sound or just on record .RIP Andrew R

  2791. Jon… you were an inspiration to a generation of musicians and music lovers the world over. Sadly missed… but never forgotten.

  2793. Dear Jon,as soon as I heard about you passing away, I heard in my mind Your song ” Blind”. Yes, “in the middle of July, leave us all behind,blind.” R.i.p.
    Francesco Manduca

  2794. Réquiem ætérnam dona ei Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat ei. Requiéscat in pace. Amen.

    Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

  2795. Thank you for your great music.
    You where the best Hammond organ player ever!
    Your sound made Deep Purple great.

    Rest in Peace,
    Stephan

  2796. Your music will live on in our hearts…..truely one of the greatest musician…..RIP Jon!

  2797. Many many thanx for your music Jon! which accompanied my childhood and my first hard rock music! Rest in Peace.

  2799. Thank you Jon for the fantasic music I’m so sad.
    Danke Jon für die fantastische Musik ich bin mit ihr aufgewachsen und in meinem Herzen wirst du und deine Musik weiterleben.
    RIP
    Michael aus Deutschland

  2800. Rest in Peace, master of the Hammond Organ. Thanks for all the wonderful moments of great music you gave us and thanks for passing me the Hammond Organ bug and being my hero. My deep condolences to your family and also to your enlarged family of fans from all over the world.

  2801. Sincères condoléances à ma famille. Personne ne pourra remplacer celui qui pour moi est le maître de l’hammond. RIP, see your later Jon

  2802. You were a great musician, one of the best and that is listening to your music that I learned the piano. Jon thank you and rest in peace

  2803. RIP Jon. Thanks for your music. Your keyboards were an inspiration to me growing up during my teens, absolutely brilliant. Your songs are blasting through my speakers now and for a long time to come.

  2804. Alright hold on tight
    I’m a highway star
    I’m a highway star
    I’m a highway staaar……..
    R.I.P. Jon…..

  2805. We have lost a large one of music, but it will always remains in order with me in your discs.
    Ciao e grazie Jon

  2806. One of my musical fathers. Thank you for being one of the greatest who ever pressed the black and white keys!

  2808. für mich bist du weiterhin unvergessen und unauslöschbar in meinem Musikherzen

  2809. Прощай Джон! Твоя музыка будет вечно в моём сердце

  2810. … I have to thank you Jon! I grew up with your music, and it was great, thank you that we were able to experience your music and passion. I’m thinking of where you are now, there’s a bunch of great musicians who are waiting to play with you in the great orchestra. We will never forget you! R.I.P. Jon Lord

  2811. REST IN PEACE Maestro!!!, your music was a gift to us. God bless you. Thanks for share your music with the world.

  2813. Jon was a major figure and in my own musical journey, I thank him for his influence and for his wonderful work.I wish him peace. RIP Jon Lord

  2814. Jon Lord is one of my favourite musicans and I am very sad that he passed away. so soon Deep Purple in special means a lot to me, This was and is the band that I prefer most and I think he was one of the greatest musicans ever. I realy mean that and I am in deep grief with his family and all who loved him..
    I only knew him as a gifted musican and to me his music is timelss and I am very sad.

  2816. a major part of my life since 1971 your music stands high in the history of rock and though you are no longer with us you music ensures you will not be forgotten.RIP Jon Lord

  2817. 1976 i saw DP for the first time playing live, Jon was from that day on my insperation. i“m shocked to here that he is no longer with us,but his music will always be.
    my condolence to his family en to all the fans arround the world.
    we`ve got two Lords now in heaven!

  2818. Jon, you’re the best, no doubt about that, r.i.p. and thanks
    for all the beautiful music rock, blues and classic.
    You will be missed

  2819. Tu es, au moins partiellement, responsable de ce que je suis devenu. Tu as bercé ma jeunesse et m’a fait rêver.
    Je ne t’oublierai jamais.
    Merci.

  2820. Thank you for the wonderful music and talents. Your music always inspired me and will be forever. RIP and long live ‘Deep Purple’

  2822. There is a Hammond in my den because of Jon. Thank you for the inspiration. Godspeed.

  2825. It was a great joy to work with Jon during my time at EMI. A real gentleman and wonderful musician, respected by everyone who worked with him. My thoughts are with his family and friends!

  2828. jon lord è uno dei piu grandi pianisti hammondisti di tutto il mondo , creò dal nulla i migliori capolavori della musica rock !!! jon fa parte della storia della musica , cioè della storia di ognuno di noi , ora mi auguro che si stia facendo una bella chiacchierata con hendrix e tutti gli altri !!! grande jon!!

  2830. Jon, you will still remain in my memory. your music will live forever ! Rest in peace Vincent

  2831. When I attend the Deep Purple concert in December in Holland it will not be the same. Hearing all the songs, it will not be the same… John we will miss you

  2832. Thank you for your great music. I will never forget you. Rest in Peace.

  2833. چیست این فرآیند دردناک
    چرا باید می رفتی و نمی ماندی
    امروز باران بارید
    چله تابستان بیرحم در تهران
    برایت می گریند دو چشم و هزاران چشم
    برایت فاتحه می خوانند
    تو ای مرد شریف
    صدایت هنوز می آید
    من بیدارم و می خواهم گوش کنم
    صدای دردت را
    صدایی که همزمان است با دردی دیگر
    دردی که ناگزیر است
    برای تو که رفته ای و نرفته ای
    فعل ماضی صرف می شود
    چه تلخ است وداع

    اهدا و محمد

  2834. Immense sadness. Thank you for the music always !
    Condolences to Jon’s family.

  2835. Mourning in the Russian hinterland, about this great man and musician … Tsvrstvie heaven. You deserve it!

  2837. What a sad day!

    Thank you Jon, You have been one of the big inspirations in my life!
    R.i.P.
    Andi

  2839. Mourning in the Russian hinterland, about this great man and musician … The kingdom of heaven. You deserve it!

  2840. Rock Music has lost one of the Greatest! Thank You so much for all Your great music. We’ll miss you forever. Rest In Peace, dear Jon!
    My condolences to his family and friends.

  2841. Sono cresciuto con la tua musica è stato per me un onore seguirti ed ascoltarti R:I:P Mr Lord

  2843. It’s difficult to find the words…just so many memories! A fabulous musician, great composer, and a true class act, all in one. A giant, someone I will not forget.
    Your legacy will live on!

  2844. Muchas gracias por tu música. DEP el Gran John Lord. Un abrazo a la familia y amigos desde España.

  2845. From a sleepy midwestern town across the Pond, our condolences go out to Mr. Lord’s personal and professional families. Mr. Lord was the seminal inspiration to me and many other Hammond/Leslie fanatics.

    After a solo show here in town, I asked Ian Gillan who developed the 5/4 segments in Perfect Strangers. Ian remarked, “That was Jon. Brilliant, yes.”

    Brilliant was the Perfect Word.

    I don’t know about the rest of you, but tonight I plan on having a cup of tea while spinning the vinyl version of Machine Head from beginning to end.

    Well done, mate. Well done.

  2846. It ‘was a real disappointment to learn what happened! Even more sorry you try it if you think about the fact that there is a generational change that is worthy of some real artists and musical genius. Condolences from Sardinia!

  2847. A true giant of the world of rock, I’ve never tired of Jons music in 43 years since hearing Purple for the first time. You have left a wonderful legacy Jon, thanks.

  2848. Music has lost one of her pioneers; I have lost one of my icons.
    RIP Jon, music and music lovers will miss you. Thanks for all !

  2849. I couldn’t imagine Deep Purple (one of the world’s greatest band) without Jon Lord after he finally left the band in 2002.Now he left our sinful world.R.I.P.Thank you for the real music. Your true fans from Russia.

  2850. Twoja muzyka nie pozwoli o Tobie zapomnieć…Dziś nie ma już takich artystów .

  2854. Muchas gracias por todo Jon!!! siempre Te recordare y escuchare Tu musica… Descansa en paz AMIGO.

  2855. dear jon’s family, it’s a day that everyone will cri a tear for jon. when we hear the music of jon it’s like being in heaven, dreaming under a big tree, having an immense pleasure.
    today we are in great sadness but we must go on listening his music
    and never forget jon
    with love
    marc and mireille from france

  2856. Jon. Thank you for all the beautiful music, you will be sadley missed
    R.I.P. My thougts are with his family.
    Juhani Södertälje Sweden

  2859. Jon, mi nivel de inglés no está a la altura de lo necesario en estos momentos, por eso ruego a quien pueda que traduzca con sentido, lo que escribo a continuación:

    Tengo 46 años, viví tu música (y la sigo viviendo como si fuera ayer), te pude ver en Barcelona (Sant Andreu) sobre el año 82, junto a Blackmoore, Gillan, Glover y Ian Paice Puedo afirmar que abriste mi camino y me siento en deuda contigo….con vosotros,Purple.

    He disfrutado con tu música, he meditado (aun sin entender bien vuestro mensaje), en definitiva, he crecido contigo, me has hecho mejor hombre.

    Gracias, eternamente gracias por haberme permitido oiros.

    Donde estés, descansa en paz, tu legado sigue conmigo.

    Un fuerte abrazo a la familia, os acompaño en el sentimiento.

    Jon Lord, Forever¡¡¡

    Martín.

  2860. Екатеринбург – счастливый город! У нас в октябре 2009 года выступил ВЕЛИКИЙ музыкант и композитор Джон Лорд. Твой свет останется в нас навечно!!!

  2861. The first time I heared you play on record was 35 years ago and I enjoyed it. I enjoyed your organ all through the years and still do, but from today on it is not the same anymore. This is a great big loss and a sad, sad day for music. You will live on in your music for centuries. My sincere condolences to his family and beloved ones. Rest in peace Mr.Lord

  2866. Dear John thank you for your talent and the best music in our world.Yours Dmitry Izvekov.Russia,Moscow.

  2867. We grow and learn a lot from Jon Lord, go with God ! the great Lord I write on behalf of my friends, Daniel Saez, MR. Czaja and MR. GIRRULAT.
    RENATO SCUPINO – Curitiba-PR – BRAZIL

  2870. A big THANK YOU for all you have given to us by your wonderful music. Your songs will live on forever in our hearts.

  2871. Jon Lord und Deep Purple begleiten mich seit meiner frühesten Jugend.
    Ich bin sehr traurig.
    Herzlichen Dank für Deine Musik, Jon!
    Thank you for the music, Jon.

    Child in time – Ruhe in Frieden

    Wolfgang Müller

  2874. …another genius gone :'(… but you’re music will last forever!. farewell to the hammond organ master.

  2876. One of the greatest musicians of our time (1945 onwards for me). He will be sadly missed by me and my ilk

  2877. You have composed the soundtrack of my life…your spirit carries on. please, give my love to my father…

  2878. A true gentleman and a wonderful musician. Thank you very much for all your glorious music, rest in peace (Sir) Jon Lord.

  2879. A real classic and rock composer.
    Great player of the Hammond organ.
    R.I.P JOHN
    MANY THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO US.
    Aris Mesimvrinos
    Athens -Greece

  2881. Мистер Лорд, спасибо Вам за великолепную музыку. Спасибо, что Вы привели меня в мир этой музыки. В моей памяти Вы вечно. Упокойтесь с Миром.

  2885. World has lost one of the greatest! Thank You so much for all your music. Rest In Peace, dear Jon!
    My condolences to his family and friends……

  2887. Mis mas sentidas condolencias a la familia de esta gran leyenda del Rock mundial, sin duda una gran perdida para muchas generaciones que admiraron su música

  2888. A fantastic musician and composer is gone. Thank you for all the music you gave us. You will always be remembered!

  2889. Thank You so much for all your music. We shall never forget you. Rest In Peace, dear Jon!
    My condolences to his family and friends…

  2892. When I was learning to play organ, I discovered Deep Purple. For whatever reason I was drawn to Jon’s playing stye, and tried to emulate his soloing style. For me, he was a great mentor, and will be missed by this individual. Thank you Jon, for everything.

  2893. Siento una gran tristeza, se nos fue un grande…
    te vamos a extrañar querido Jon!!!!
    Gracias por tu musica

  2895. May you rest in peace, Jon Lord, we will remember you!

    My condolences to the family…

  2898. Dr. Jon Lord,
    Un regalo su obra y preciado legado al fin, para quienes la disfrutamos y los que vendrán.
    Pocas cosas en la vida del hombre, perduran en la memoria colectiva, como lo hace la buena música y, nos refieren a épocas y vivencias personales…..
    Un elegido, cercano por siempre, al disfrutar de sus composiciones y shows.
    Mis respetos, con profundo pesar, a familiares, amigos, músicos y seguidores en todo el mundo.
    Gracias por tu música Jon, descansa en paz, amigo…
    Horacio O. Piva y Flia. – S. Isidro – Bs. As. – R. Argentina

  2899. Jon Lord gave an ambience to Deep Purple’s sound unlike any other musician of any rock group of that era. I am grateful that I got to see them in concert. His stage presence in addition to his incredible playing made Deep Purple the quintessential rock group of the 1970’s. May you rest in peace, Mr. Lord.

  2900. Dear Jon,

    You were born on the same day as my dad and he too passed from cancer a few years ago. The first CD (and cd player) i got was from my dad and it was the “Perfect Strangers” album.

    Playing it today in your honor.

    May God bless your soul for all eternity.

  2901. It’s a sad day. just to say you contributed so muchs to this world was a most wonderful place… rip jon

  2902. Ciao unico e immenso Lord. Hai accompagnato tanti momenti della mia vita. Grazie di tutto!

  2904. RIP! Something came to an end with your death – an era, an idea or I dont know …. Deep Purple will NEVER be the same again, April NEVER be played the way you did … Thanks for having been among us 😉 … My condolences to your family!

  2906. Too soon ……………. thanks for all the beautiful music you left us.
    November calls.
    RIP,
    Paul

  2907. Dear Mr Lord.
    Thank you for all the magic work you’ve created. From now on, your name will live forever.

    Rest in peace.

  2909. A true legend and gentleman, your music changed my life. Very few people have the gift to do that and for that Jon I thank you. Rest in peace x

  2912. Love you John, crying inconsolably, you’re the best, rest in peace, your music is eternal!!! Alexander, Russia.

  2914. I loved how he would rock the Hammond back and forth. Truly a great musician. There would be no Deep Purple without him.

  2917. It was in october 1969, I was 18, when I see DP the first time, here in my homecountry, and it was one of the first gigs of DP in germany, also introducing the “in rock” material”, specially “speed king” and “child in time”! Jon was still sitting at his hammond! I never forgot this exting moments! DP was the musical focus of my lifetime!
    In 1999 I saw you, Jon, in cologne with “picture within” and the concert ends with standing ovations! Condolence to your fameliy! I’am really sad and “before I forget” rest in peace!

  2918. A great man and huge inspiration for me! His music has helpt me trough a lot of worries and ruff times in my life!!

    Rest In Peace! / Ray

  2921. It is written that you,re gone from darkness into light! So shall it be. My deepest prayers to the Lord Family in this time of grief. Your style of play, your hammond and your craftmanship will stay forever. Your Concert with Deep Purple back in 1985 in Vienna is deeply engraved in my mind. A memory that will never fade away. Thank you for the Music Mr. Lord. Rest in Peace.

  2922. As a fellow B3 player, I’m especially saddened to learn of Jon’s passing. Although I’ve recorded and toured with many “name” artists, I never had the opportunity of meeting Jon. My condolences to his family.
    Rick Allen (Organist, not the drummer)

  2923. os teclados do Rock estão de luto. vá com Deus Jon Lord.

  2924. My condolences to his falmily and relatives. I started to listen music because of him, Thank you Jon, for sharing your gift. God bless you and rest in peace.

  2926. Grazie per tutto quello che hai creato. I tui virtuosismi con l’Hammond sono scolpiti nel mio cuore. Riposa in pace. Stefano, Italia

  2927. Can you remember remember his name
    As he flows through your life
    A thousand oceans he has flown
    And cold spirits of ice
    All his life
    he is the echo of your past
    ________________________________

    He is returning the echo of a point in time
    Distant faces shine
    A thousand warriors he has known
    And laughing as the spirits appear
    All his life
    Shadows of another day
    ________________________________

    Danke für all die Jahre voller fantastischer Musik.
    Legenden sterben nie. Sie sind nur woanders.

    Mach es gut . Bye Jon

  2928. After Rick Wright another great musician past away. Very sad. I was fan of DP since I was 12 (a long timne ago) and still I am. Condolence to your family who have to deal with this great loss. Thanks for the great music from Holland.

  2929. Oggi è un gran brutto giorno per la musica…Muore un Maestro.Tutta la sua musica però rimarrà immortale e inimitabile.Sono molto molto triste.Mauro.

  2931. Very few people can say that they have invented some new kind of music. But Jon did it. He invented a music which have been listen by millions of people for more than 40 years. Thank you for that and RIP.

  2932. Hearing about the passing of Jon Lord shocks and saddens me,being that I grew up listening to Deep Purple,Led Zep,Black Sabbath,ELP,Yes,and all the greats of British Rock!!I played “Air Guitar” to Smoke On The Water,Burn,and You Fool No One,as a teen!!Listening to Made In Japan and Made In Europe,when he did his keyboard solo,and did bits of “Louie Louie”,and “Hava Nagila”,from Made In Europe,I cracked up so hard,because he made a Jewish folk song,”ROCKER COOL”!!He made “Rockers” and “Metalheads”,appreciate classical music,if only a little bit of culture,that these people were exposed to!!I look at a lot of kids nowadays,and they don’t have any appreciation for the fusion of Hard Rock and Classical music,that Mr. Lord made famous!! What a lot of kids listen to and idolize nowadays is frightening!! Female singers like Katy Perry,Brittany Spears,and Lady Caca(I mean Lady Gaga),have taken over the airwaves!!We can all thank TV shows,such as American Idol,to thank for what gets rammed down our throats!! After all,they cater to their markets,you know,the people who live in trailer parks,and those who think that Walmart,is an upscale departmrnt store!! Jon Lord raised the bar,and if it wasn’t for his talent,there would be NO Metallica,or Ygnwie Malmsteen,whom were inspired by Jon Lord’s Chord progessions,riffs,and yes his keyboard solos!!It is a very sad for Rock music,because who is going to inspire up and coming guitarists,bass players,and keyboardists!! Not the idiots whom compete on American Idol!! There will NEVER be another Jon Lord,and that is truly sad!! ROCK ON AND REST IN PEACE BRO,BECAUSE YOUR TALENT AND GIFTS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!

  2933. The best keyboard player of rock, hammond sound unforgettable.
    His music will remain forever. Rest in peace.

    Alfredo, Spain.

  2934. RIP Jon Lord keyboard maestro
    I was delighted to meet the great man in 2001 and he lived up to his reputation as the “gentleman of rock”, highly articulate, I enjoyed a stimulating conversation with Jon and was delighted to get his autograph too, outside the stage door at the Hammersmith Apollo. He will be very sadly missed. He lives on in our hearts and the great music he created.

  2936. A 14 anni ho iniiziato a sentire i Deep Purple, ora ho 42 anni, e ho ancora sul mio letto appena la bandiera di Stormbringer,Jon Lord era quello che ammiravo di più, la sua grandezza fisica chhe dominava le tastiere,buon riposo amico mio…Alessandro Di Camillo

  2937. Dear Jon, we thank God that you were with us, gave us your music, your performances, your jokes, your personality. We will never forget you and we´ll keep it precious. Rest in peace !

  2938. Sad sad day for Rock’ n’ roll…Deep Purple and
    Mr Lord have changed my life since I’ve discovered them in 1972 (Machine Head)…Memories from my childhood rise suddenly, deepening the pain..

    Thank you Mr Lord, from me and on behalf of legions of indian fans …Rest In Peace…

  2939. Er war und ist der Beste an der Hammond. Grosser Musiker und ganz grosser Mensch. Vielen Dank für die fantastischen Songs.

  2940. You may be gone but your memory will live on.
    Thanks for all the years of joy you have given us.
    Our thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.
    Rest in peace Jon
    All our love

  2941. Sehr sehr traurig hat mich die Nachricht über Jon’s tot gemacht. Jon war ein genialer Musiker immer freundlich und ein ganz großer Gentleman. Ich hoffe Jon, dass Du auch im Himmel weiter geniale Musik machst. Vielleicht sitzt Du ja schon mit Ronny James Dio zusammen um ein neues Projekt zu planen.
    Mein tiefstes Mitgefühl gilt seiner Familie
    Ruhe in Frieden.

  2942. First of all I would like to condolence to the familiy.

    Mr. Lord passed, what a really sad message. Rest in peace and thank you for all this great music, which will never been passed.

  2943. Gran músico, mejor hombre. Mis condolencias a la familia y que su alma descanse en paz.

  2944. j ai decouvert Deep Purple en 1973…j avais 13 ans…..et ton depart John me rends tres triste !!quand j ai ecoute hier soir la radio RTL (Georges Lang …les nocturnes) vers minuit qui a annonce la terrible nouvelle!!!j etais comme knock out debout!!!;;;;et je me suis empresse de mettre sur ma platine vinyl ” SPEED LORD KING”who is flying like a FIREBALL on the HIGHWAY’S STARS…….see you when i get there!my friend ;DIDIER( Paris:France)

  2945. Unforgettable man, Jon you’ll always stay with us. Your music lives forever … Rest in peace.
    Horia

  2946. My thoughts are with Jons` family and friends. We have lost a wonderful human being, and an outstanding musician, R.I.P. Jon Lord.

  2947. Dear Jon. I am a fan from germany from the first hour. I am really sad and I ask: Why must the best leave so early?

  2949. I have had the benefit of Jon’s legacy for over 40 years. When I first met him in 1970 his first words to me were ” you don’ t have a light do you? ” and I was 15 yrs old at the stage entrance of the Sheffield City Hall. Having followed “Purple” all my life, created several scrap books, in later life arranged business trips in order to see them play in OZ, H Kong (i think the one and only time they played there but have the T Shirts and posters) and Dubai . The band inspired me no end and have met all the band members past and present usually away from the public eye, Gillan in Salcombe, Paice in Soning, Blackmore in York, etc. Jon was an outstanding gentleman when I met him in a beautiful restaurant in Montreaux and we had a nice chat and glass (or 10 ) of Shiraz. I was totally gutted to learn of his passing last night, never even knew that he was poorly. Floored me totally. I truly hope that the good purple people can make time to attend his funeral. What a lovely man, a true gentleman with true values and a work of art about to be released. R I PJon, your family and friends will miss you for all time but we do have the music and the dvds to remember you by. Just as I have with my own family. Always seen but no longer hugged. Bless You xxxx Andy J

  2952. Rest in peace Jon! Thank you for all the wonderful peaces of music!! We will never forget you!

  2953. Bach on in heaven dear Jon.
    I was afraid of this moment since i heard about Dio passing. And now i feel like i lost a friend.
    Sincere condelences to his family and friends.

  2954. Rest in peace Jon Lord.
    Your music will continue to touch generations. Maybe it can even help to heal the grief of your friends and family.
    Thank you so very much.

  2956. Dear Jon, king of tone, you accompanied me in the seventies with your music, I’ll never forget that good time… Rest in Peace, my friend !

  2957. A sad day to hear about the passing of the great Jon Lord.

    R.I.P Mr.Lord

    Thomas from Graz/Styria/Austria

  2958. Dear Jon,
    thanks a lot for your coloured music, for your power and for your love.
    You will be in my heart forever.
    Alessandro

  2959. love has no boundaries.
    like that your love,music has crossed boundaries,
    you are a angel sent to us by god,
    will still be our angel with your music all around the world.
    Blindman cries is the song you played in deep purple,
    now we all feel the same.
    we will miss you dear jon lord…forever!
    God be with you.

  2960. Ciao Jon, la tua musica è stata ed è la colonna sonora della mia vita, da adolescente a uomo, da marito a padre! Ancora grazie per il tempo che mi hai dedicato quando ho avuto l’onore d’incontrarti nella mia Palermo, non dimenticherò mai la tua particolare gentilezza e umiltà. Parlerò di te a mio figlio! La tua musica ti farà vivere per sempre! Ciao da Marcello

  2961. Nikdy na tebe Jone nezapomenem. Byl jsi velký Child In Time. Odpočívej v pokoji,Barbora a Jaroslav.

  2964. Now Pictured Within is playing in my room………and I’ve never understand the sense of this great song as today…
    Pictured Within forever….poet and pilgrim, and thanks for all.
    My nearness to the family

  2966. A really Great musician had to leave us.Thank you for your music which always was part of my life. I`ll never forget the outstanding concert in Kiel/Germany in Dec 2009!!! R.I.P.
    Condolences to his wife and family.

  2967. R.I.P. Maestro. I’ll never forget my first time i’ve heard your music, the world changed forever.. Grazie di tutto, Lord of Music.

  2969. So sorry to hear the sad news. A legacy of music loved by millions. Thank you John.

  2970. So sad, but he’s in a better place. I found out last night watching Ritchie Blackmore in Heidelberg playing some of the songs they wrote together.

  2971. RIP LORD OF THE HAMMOND…YOU ARE THE REASON GOD CREATED EARS…..YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN MINE

  2973. Dear Jon,
    thank you for all the good music, we will never forget you.
    Rest In Peace.
    Holger and Katrin from Germany.

  2974. Джон, ты всегда будешь с нами.Спасибо, дружище!

  2977. Ein genialer Musiker weniger das ist sehr schade, leider habe ich Ihn nie Live gesehen, hatte die Hoffnung das ich Ihn im November in Augsburg einmal Live sehe ist mir leider nicht gegönnt.

  2981. Saw Jon play only once and that was with Deep Purple in Glasgow. It was exciting, captivating and inspiring – I will never forget that night. He was hugely talented and the legacy he leaves behind will allow us all to continue to marvel at his contribution to music and the great bands he has been a part of.

  2982. привет из Украины, очень сожалеем о такой большой утрате, Джон Лорд навсегда останется великим музыкантом.

  2985. may you rest in peace, jon! thank you for decades of finest rock! see you on the other side!

  2987. Sir – you were a gentleman and a genius. You will be sadly missed but the legacy of your craft that you have left behind will live forever.

  2988. Of all the musicians whose music I have enjoyed, it is your music, your talent, and your graciousness which i have truly loved. You live on through your work but you will be greatly missed. God Bless you and your family always.

  2990. I’m just 22 years old and I am a drummer.I saw Jon Lord with Deep Purple like 10 years ago in Nürnberg.I might be a kid in your eyes but I want to tell you that i am still sad about Jon Lords death. Some might say I’m crazy that I am sad about the death of a man i barely knew and who actually didn’t know that I existed.But I cannot say how much his music give and gave to me. I’m personally touched because I feel like I have to thank you for your music and hours of happiness i had and will have in listening to your music. I feel like a kind of helpless because I cannot do anything to ease the pain of any of Jon’s family or friends. But belivie me I would if I could. I knew about his illness but I was sure that he would return to the stage. Actually I wanted to visit a Jon Lord concert with my father, a great first-hour Deep Purple fan. I’m so sad that I can’t see him one more last time on stage.
    “It’s clearly quite absourd”
    Rest in deep piece

    Greetings from Germany
    Jon Lord I salute you
    Tobias Holzinger

  2991. Deep Purple a “bercé” mon adolescence comme tant d’autres groupes de l’époque. La mort de l’organiste Jon Lord est comme un coup de massue. Il sera difficile d’oublier cette douleur…
    Merci pour votre musique géniale que je vais réécouter sur mes vieux vinyls. Smoke on the water !

  2993. have a good last journey, meet all the others and send them greetings, breathe and shine, and thank you so much.
    Our best wishes and good, warm thoughts to Jons family,
    silke and bernd

  2994. THANKS FOR YOUR GRATE MUSIC
    so

    Rock In Peace…..

    George from Elaionas Aigialeias – GREECE

  2995. Its soo sad! Thank you for sound tracking my life! Ill never forget, you’re my hero. RIP maestro. Love.

  2996. Thank you for the music that my children of 3 and 5 are now loving too. R.I.P Jon XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  2998. The music and the personality of Jon Lord has always been an undeniable influence on my musical thinking. The bridge-builder between rock and classical music is a essential part of my musical mind; therefore I lost part of what I am. May he rest in peace and light after a year of darkness. The person is gone, but the music remains forever. I wish ti express my sincere oondolences to his wife and family. A music-soul. Joris Platteau Belgium

  3000. When I sent my best wishes to you for your birthday last June, I thought and hoped that I may say it in the next years. But I already can’t say it nevermore…………
    Your music determined my life. You will live forever in my memories. Rest in peace Dear Jon!

  3001. I just want to say few words for you Jon.

    Many years have passed since I heard you for the first time, even if I only have 23 years.
    From cd to cd i really appreciate your music from Deep Purple to Whitesnake and your solo works. Now it seems that part of my life’s soundtrack is gone.
    I wanted to see you live, but did not succeed and this is even more sad

    i would like to say you just a big THANK YOU for inspiring me all these days.

    I won’t forget you Jon.

    Andre

  3002. I grew up with your music…was hope,freedom…
    Now i see my sons listening the same! I am sure also my grandchildren…
    Thank you, Maestro!
    R.i.P.

  3003. Jon, danke für deine Musik. Sie hat und wird mich immer begleiten.
    Ruhe in Frieden

  3004. I was lucky enough to see Jon way back in 82′ at the Newcastle city Hall playing with Whitesnake. The only song that sticks out was “Wine women and song” simply because of his excellent intro. The rock world has lost a very talented musician, so sad R.I.P. Jon.

  3006. … and a very talented musician leaves our world. How unfortunate for us! But his music still lives in our hearts and souls and so it will be for long!
    My best wishes and strength for the family!

  3007. Ohne Jon wäre ich ein sehr viel schlechterer Mensch geworden, danke für all die Melodien und Texte.

  3010. Here be friends…
    Here be smiles in eyes like rainbows…
    Here be blue…
    and sometimes heaven and thoughts of wonder…
    a poet and a pilgrim…
    lose and win – pictured within.
    Thank you for your music – deep out of my (purple) soul.

  3011. I was 11 when i heard and bought my first album of dp, it was in 1973 and it was 24 carats
    I am very sad today but jon lives etermally in our hearts
    Rest in peace, child in time
    Sil

  3014. To me, Jon has been one of the heroes of rock music for the past 40 years. I was fortunate to watch him twice in my life: 2001 at Zurich together with Deep Purple and an orchestra from Romania, and 2011 at Rottweil together with his Blues Project. What a delight then — and what a deep mourning now!

    R.I.P, Jon, and hopefully you will be able to continue your oeuvre in heaven. What sort of an idea about life there!

    My deepest condolences to your wife and your family.

  3015. Dear Jon,
    Thanks for music,for inspiration…
    Thanks a million for all, Mr. Lord
    R.I.P.

  3016. Genialuri musikosi davkarget… R>I>P mr Lord… Greatest musician and rocker. Thanks for all… Very sad …

  3019. How am I to express my gratitude. The words I need have yet to be invented. The music you have written will stand up to the riggers of time. The music you played will be there for generation to come. Your peerless gift to the world will be relished time and time again. The sound of your organ, the musical battles on stage between you and Ritchie….. O Jon how I will miss you

  3020. It’s a really sad day on this monday 16, Jon was the best keyboard sound of the 70’s and over.. One of my favorites of all times, is her 1998 “Pictured Within” solo album, so full of emotions… We already miss you Jon.. God bless you ! Hope you take pleasure in playing with Ronnie… in heaven !

    Pascal Borsotto, Marseille – France

  3021. Greatly saddened by this. Jon was a wonderful musician, with a unique style and subtlety, and an impeccably unique feel for timing and rhythm. He was also a great friend to Tony (RIP) and Sandra Ashton, and by all accounts a genuinely good chap. I will miss him, and his music, more than I can properly describe.

  3023. Maestro Jon Lord! A part of our hearts died with you. Thanks for the wonder you brought to the world of music! Thanks for Deep Purple. You were the greatest inspiration to all musicians ever played, you still are and you will always be! R.I.P.
    Marina, New York.

  3024. Dear Jon,
    So sad without you,
    Rest in peace, long live in Heaven,
    A French fan, Pierre

  3026. I don’t speak english but i want to adress a few words for the greatest organist of rock n’ roll hystory’s. I have discovered John (and Ian x2 and richie and roger) when i have 13 years old in 1991, my uncle give me his DP’s album (made in japan, macine head, in rock). today i have all dp’ album (whith airey is not the same:(…). I have seen Jon and his band in 1996 at the Olympia in paris. Je ne pourrai jamais oublier the MAGIC moment when Jon apposait seulement ses deux mains à plat on the key bord and all the wall stand Up, j’en aurai toujours des frissons. Depuis je vais régulièrement voir ses actus sur se site.
    Thank you jon for all your work in rock. You always be in Rock.
    Condolences to his family.
    I love you.

    Rest in peace.

    Clément from France

  3027. Jon Lord, riposa in pace, ma ogni tanto suona ancora il mitico Hammond nella grande orchestra di stelle nel cielo!!!

  3029. Condoling with all Jon’s relatives, friends and fans, we all know that his Music is a true life. Eternal. And this life lightens our ones. We’ll never forget.

    organ-hall.ru team, Russia

  3030. Ihre Hammond ist für immer verstummt, jedoch wird Ihre Musik immer in meinem Herzen weiterleben. Mein Mitgefühl gehört der Familie. R.I.P. Jon

  3031. Dear Jon,

    Ich hoffe, deine himmlische Musik wird genauso schön wie Deine irdische.

  3032. Ihre Hammond ist für immer verstummt. Jedoch wird Ihre Musik immer in meinem Herzen weiterleben. Mein Mitgefühl gehört der Familie. R.I.P. Jon
    Andreas Großwangen (Germany)

  3033. Munich sadly bids “Farewell”.

    It’s been in the Musicland studio of Munich where Sarabande has been remixed. Jon and Deep Purple have been in Munich many times and Jon loved this city as can be read in the last interview he gave to the Abendzeitung back in 2010:

    http://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/inhalt.trauer-um-ex-deep-purple-jon-lord:-sein-letztes-az-interview.871e2345-14f8-41c2-996c-d248534f6037.html

    Thank you for your music so much and Munich will not stop loving you!

  3034. J’avais 14 ans (I was 14 years old).
    Écouté pour la première fois le ‘made in japan’, tout seul dans ma chambre (Heard for the first time ‘made in japan’, alone in my bedroom). Et trente ans plus tard, je l’écoute encore, tout blanchi de cheveux (Thirty years later, I’m still listening it, my hairs turned white)
    Impossible d’oublier le clavier dans ‘smoke on the water’ (impossible to forget the keyboard in ‘smoke on the water’)

    Le monde se divise en deux catégories: ceux qui ont fait ce qu’ils avaient à faire, et ceux qui ne l’ont pas fait.

    Death is not the end, mister Lord.

  3035. The best keyboarder and composer of ROCK! From 1975, I have heard Deep Purple for the first time, I admire him. Thank you for your music, Jon. Rest In Peace.

  3037. Мы будем помнить тебя, Джон! 😦 Покойся с миром… Ты много сделал для других…

  3042. sono molto commossa, non è giusto, è troppo presto, non ti dimenticherò e sarai sempre nel mio cuore, for me the best in the world.

  3043. Lieber Jon Lord ! Ich bin ein großer Fan Eurer Musik und möchte mich hiermit aufrichtig bedanken. Ich werde Dich nie vergessen. Herzlichst Heinz-Werner.

  3044. R.I.P. Jon siempre seras una leyenda e institucion del rock y la musica en general

  3045. Jon, Du hast mir so viel Freude gegeben.
    Ich danke Dir und verneige mich vor Dir.

    Man sieht sich…

  3046. A very sad day. Dear Jon, Thanks for the wonderful music. Condolences to your family and friends.
    …here be down, here be paradise, here be starbright, here be pain…

  3048. I could say that your music will never be forgotten…..that you left us a music treasure…..that you will be in the music history book and you’ll be appointed in the future centuries…i should thank you for all what you teached me even without you to know it……but the sadness has kidnapped my all positive thoughts. R.I.P Jon! My hearthfelt condolences to the family.

  3049. I see you two time with Deep Purple for a schow at Besançon, it was a great moment
    Your music is not over!
    Thank you for your music and rest in peace.

  3050. Jon Lord was a true artist and innovator. A sad day indeed. Many happy memories of listening to Deep Purple for hours in my early teens…owned every record; followed this band’s every move; knew every note.

  3051. Lieber Jon

    Danke für die wundervollen Momente, die schönen Melodien, Deine stets guten Manieren, danke für das, was in Erinnerung bleibt!

    Da ist Deine Verschmelzung von Rockmusik und Klassik, was vor Dir noch keiner gewagt hat!

    Danke dafür, dass Du derjenige warst, der bis zuletzt, bei allem was vorgefallen war, Ritchie Blackmore als seinen engen Freund bezeichnet hat!

    Danke dafür, dass ich Dich mit Deep Purple, aber auch Solo, mit Orchester erleben durfte!

    Danke dafür, dass ich mit Deiner Musik aufwachsen durfte, erwachsen wurde und mittlerweile in ein gestandenes Alter gekommen bin!

    Danke, einfach nur Danke!

    Es ist, als ob ein naher Verwandter gegangen ist! Aber von Dir bleibt Deine Musik!

    Und dafür danke ich Dir, lieber Jon!

    In unbeschreiblicher Bewunderung

  3052. δε θα σε ξεχασουμε ποτε! ησουν εισαι και θα εισαι παντα μεσα στις καρδιες μας! goodbye jon we will never forget you…i am lucky because i had the chance to see you in Athens in 2000…you were amazing…..thank you for the music and for all!!!goodbye….

  3054. Jon, I listened to your music since the early childhood. Always appreciated the classical pieces over the more rock-type ones – and I know they were yours. Remember the DP concerts on the Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg and on the Maimarkt in Mannheim as some of the best concerts I have seen – simply wonderful and part of my youth.
    Look down from above and smile when we listen to your music …
    rip

  3056. I was about 14 or something around that age I heard the first time the fantastic organ of Sir Jon, yes I call him Sir becouse he was and still is the best, nobody can is even get to his knee. Dear Sir Jon Rest In Peace. And my deepest condolences to all who ever loved your music.

  3059. It is good-bye to a great man.
    It’s like losing a best friend.
    Thanks Jon for such wonderful music.
    His music says it better than any words can articulate. Just go and play Part 4 of Pictured Within and cherish his memory and his soul.
    Condolences and love to all his family and friends.

  3060. Беда….. Нам будет тебя не хватать, Великий. Покойся с миром.

  3061. My first contact with rock music was Deep Purple, Jon was a HUGE part of that band. So thank you Jon, for everything. Atleast now there’s a decent keyboard player in the afterlife 😉 Play on Jon, play on…

  3062. This morning, I was driving my car, and the radio channel was transmitting Smoke on the Water. And then the speaker said, the great Jon Lord has passed away. Some tears have fallen from my eyes. I’m 43 yrs old,I have followed DP by the age of 13, I think. I had the pleasure to see them Live in Italy two times, in the past. i’m a lucky man, because DP represent my favorite band, and I’m so proud to be a DP fan. Jon, you’ll remain forever in our hearts and in our souls, I wanna thank you for the great emotions you gave me with your Hammond Organ, and being a member of the best band that this world has ever seen

  3063. So traurig! Ich hoffe, Du wirst Deine Musik (wo immer Du auch jetzt weilst) weiterspielen können! Alles, alles Gute!

  3064. I was 10, maybe 12 when I got the Deep Purple In Rock record…never again have I become so incredibly touched…Child In Time, later Perfect Strangers…and the list could go on and on…

    Dear Jon, Thank you for your wonderful music
    Rest In Peace

  3065. GRACIAS POR TODA LA MÚSICA QUE NOS DISTE, SEGUIRÁS VIVIENDO EN CADA UNO DE LOS QUE ESCUCHEMOS A DEEP PURPLE POR Y PARA SIEMPRE. WALTER DE RAMOS MEJÍA, ARGENTINA

  3066. We have lost a great one indeed. I loved Jon’s musical talents. My thoughts go out to his loved ones.

    Mark E. Cessna III

  3067. Thank you for all your touching music – you was always my hero – Rest in Peace!

  3070. We love you forever and ever.. Lovely humble with a great gift of music talent that will live alive among the best of the best in the world of music. RIP Dr Jon Lord

  3071. Es tut mir so leid – er hat mich seit 75 täglich begleitet. Vielen Dank für die wunderbare Musik. Mein Beileid an die Familie

  3072. My condolances to the family of the amazing musician Jon Lord. I will always remember
    the fantastic music you have given me.
    Sincerely,
    Jan Svärdström
    Sweden

  3073. ……bin unheimlich traurig …..geschockt, sprachlos….
    Anyway
    …..bin mit Deiner Musik ( auf )- gewachsen…gibt mir Kraft, und wird das in Zukunft immer noch tun !
    DANKE Mann !!!
    ….spiele selber Gitarre und hatte gerne mal nen Duell mit Dir gehabt ….
    naja,
    Grüß mir Bitte Jimi und Janis und Jim…….

  3074. The Gods never dies, they live in our heart. Thank you for all you’ve done for us.Rest in Peace!

  3077. My thoughts are with the the Lord family. Thank goodness for the gift of John Lord’s music and playing in my life, from the early seventies right on through today.

  3078. Dear Jon
    thank you for your music
    You will be rememberd for ever
    My thoughts are with your family.
    Gregor from Germany

  3079. Աստված քո հոգին լուսավորի, Ջոն… Մենք քեզ միշտ կհիշենք

  3080. Thanks for al the great moments and i will always remember you listing to the music during my running.

  3082. Merci pour tout le bonheur que tu nous as procuré . Repose en paix , nous t’écouterons pour l ‘éternité .

  3084. Dear John,

    the first time I saw you was in Jan. 1973 in Cologne – Sporthalle.
    I was thirteen.
    The last time I saw DP, sadly without you… was in 2008 in Hannover – AWD Arena.
    You see, your music went along with me my whole life til yet and it will go!
    I love that April Song so much!
    Thanks for great moments with great music!

  3087. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord,
    and let perpetual light shine upon him.
    May he rest in peace. Amen

    REQUIEM aeternam dona ei, Domine,
    et lux perpetua luceat ei.
    Requiescat in pace. Amen.

    REQUIEM aeternam dona ei, Domine,
    et lux perpetua luceat ei.
    Requiescat in pace. Amen.

    Goodbye dear John and thanks for all !!!

    J.K.E. Lord III
    B3 organist/lover from 1982

  3088. I have lost the part of me. The part that was flying when I`d listen Jon`s music, the part that was so happy, and part was climbing to the sky with the fiery sounds of his Hammond.
    And now this part of me is passed away with Jon.
    But his music lives forever…
    R.I.P., Jon…

  3089. One of the most influencing Musicians is sadly no more among us. Bringing Organ and keyboard music into a whole new perspective and genre in Rock Music. Being a master creator in new sound and bringing inspiration to new generations of music fans young and old, either making music or enjoying listening and living it.

    May your soul rest in peace and your spirit will carry on living in the hearts of your fans.

  3090. Jon Lord, maybe the only organ player who, in the great rock-era of the 70’s and 80’s could stand up against the massive electric guitar walls of sound with his amazing raw Hammond powersound. Thank you for being such a great example for me and for being such a gentleman musician. You really did live up to your surname. R.I.P. and join that great superband up in the sky !

  3091. Was für ein schwarzer Tag! Es gibt nach meiner unmaßgeblichen Meinung lediglich 3 Bands, die in der Geschichte der Rockmusik als “bedeutend” bezeichnet werden können, nämlich Hendrix, die Stones, und Deep Purple. Nun zu erfahren, daß das Gehirn, die Seele, der Genius von DP nicht mehr unter uns weilt, ist schmerzhaft. Ohne den Einfluß von DP wäre ich eine andere Persönlichkeit; es ist, als sei ein Stück von mir gegangen…

    Sie haben Beethoven nicht vergessen, ich habe die Hoffnung, daß sie auch Jon Lord nicht vergessen werden.

    Danke für alles, Jon.

    Markus

  3093. Your music was so hugely important to me, I cannot thank you enough for what you shared all these years. Your work and your legacy will live on and inspire more generations of artists. Rest in peace.

  3094. Dear Jon,

    thank you for your eternal music – having fused past, present and future in your music. From childhood onwards your organ play has deeply influenced me and started my love for J.S.Bach.

    May you go

    From the Unreal to the Real
    From Darkness to Light
    From Death to Immortality

    so say the hoary seers of the Vedic past.

    Aditya Nowotny

  3096. Today this news was very bad to me and my husband. We loved and heard DP with his greatest musicions from early childhood, Jon Lord – the best keyboard player in rock forever. Our condolences to Jon family and friends…
    Rest in Peace, dear Jon, we’ll never forget you!

  3097. Jon, thank you for your music. Some of your songs touched me very deeply… I believe there’s no rest but I wish you peace.

  3098. Now im not worry about to die…..
    All my heros are waiting in the sky……
    Jon, jim, jimi , and many more…..
    Hugs to Jon`s famely and freinds…..
    Kiss from Denmark…..
    Jan Rohde……

  3099. Rest in peace Great Jon. You’ve been an idol for me. When I was a schoolboy everyday the sound of Your organ was a part of my soul. Thank You Jon

  3100. This for me very happy day ended very sadly as I heard these news. You meant so much for nearly forty years!
    Rest in peace Jon!

  3101. I can never repay the joy which I have experienced listening to Deep Purple, either for countless hours in my room as a kid and as an adult, or live. Thanks Jon…rock on my brother…

  3104. 1976, I was 11 and I still remember how I felt when I listened Lazy for the first time. Up to now, the magic is still here.
    Rest in peace my good friend

  3106. Rest in Peace.Your music always has been walking beside me all my life, and it’ll remain forever. I’ll never forget you.

  3107. …`()´…
    ╔══╗
    ║.✜.║Jeder Abschied ist die Geburt einer Erinnerung!
    ╚══╝ R.I.P JON LORD

  3108. Jon Lord……and Deep Purple……..my life in music……
    I have seen you few year ago in Milan….and I can’t forget you.
    R.I.P.

  3109. A sad loss to all who have known or followed Jon through the years.
    Condolences to your family and friends. Thank you for the music you have left us. Rest in peace Jon.

  3110. It is true you went up there John,
    but you will be forever on this Earth.
    for ever and ever and ever.
    Amen

    Thanks for being existed and to have devoted completely your life to the Music.

    Rest in Peace
    TIMELESS

    Diego, Lucia, Dario, Sara, Giulio, Howlin, Akira.

  3111. Gracias por tu música con DP y como solista. Thanks for your music with DP and as a solo. My favorite album is Sarabande and helped me a lot to relief the stress some years ago. I was in your first visit to Mexico in 1994 and it was a magycal night!!! Thanks Jon and RIP.

  3112. I’m devastated by the news. My condolences to your family. I still remember the first time that I heard Deep Purple, 20 years ago, as said by Rudy Sarzo you’re part of the soundtrack of my life.Thank you for all the wonderful music, God bless you.

  3114. The Concerto For Group and Orchestra will continue!
    Thank you so much for all the music.

  3116. Somebody wrote “I guess if you love the music, in a way you love the man as well”. And it is true! I feels as if an era expired with his passing and will never come back. From the moment I started to love music he was there. He was always there and played a big, important part in my musical life. Now he is gone. I am so terribly sad, I could cry. And I did. Farewell, Jon. I sincerely hope you are truly happy in the spirit world. And my heartfelt sympathy to the family, I feel deeply with your loss which is so much greater than ours!

  3117. Merci pour la musique, merci pour ces instants de bonheur depuis plus de quarante années. Mon fils aime Deep Purple depuis qu’il est enfant. Bercé au son de l’orgue de John. Nous sommes tristes aujourd’hui. Mille pensées au groupe, à Ritchie et à la famille.

  3118. It`s a sad day for the music fans all over the world…But legends never die!Forever the best in music, Mr. Lord! Love and respect! We`ll never forget you. R.I.P. Jon Lord!

  3119. Jon Lord “The Maestro” come diceva David Coverdale quando ti presentava con i Whitesnake… ieri sera alla notizia mi sono commosso, ho pianto, ho pensato che da + di 35 anni che Ti ascoltavo, apprezzavo, eri, sei e sarai sempre nel mio cuore con la tua musica, il tuo personaggio mi accompagnerà per sempre. Grazie JON.

  3120. Sad news that such a great musician and composer has gone.

    His work, including some truly superb music, is eternal. Part of him will always be alive for us who remain.

  3121. Still try to emulate your wonderful playing and fail. You were an inspiration to many aspiring musicians. Your contribution will live forever. Rock on up there mate with your Hammond…..

  3123. John! Thank you for your music and your life! You have created masterpieces which will not be forgotten. Highly professional, highly modest! John, please rest in piece. Russia (and Poland) deeply saddened….

  3125. Спасибо что оставил нам прекрасную музыку! Нам будет тебя не хватать! Ты навсегда остался в наших сердцах и будешь жить в своей музыке! Спасибо что ты был!

  3127. Ты всегда будешь с нами Джон, твой хаммонд всегда будет звучать в наших сердцах. Покойся с миром.
    От всех армянских ценителей твоего творчества.

  3129. Another Icon in Rock sadly passed away…But his musical legacy will stay alive forever! Although a big loss also a big consolation…

  3130. May your music bring joy and happiness in heaven too; you were a great! Condolences to the family.

  3131. Thank you for the pleasure you have brought to my life. My condolences to your family and friends

  3132. Ciao Jon che la terra ti sia lieve, non sei passato su questa terra invano, la tua musica risuona sempre tra noi…..Andrea

  3135. Besides with the other members of the Deep Purple, his style on the keys led me to love DP forever. The greatest songs keeps him immortal.
    R.I.P. 😦

  3136. Every now and then a musician comes around that changes the way we hear and feel music. Jon Lord was one of those. His music will always live on and that means his soul will always live on. He was a legend . R.I.P and thank you for all you have given the world in your music and by your presence.

  3137. R.I.P. Mr Lord.
    I’m 44 and just wanted to share with you the first thing which came to my head when I’ve heard the sad news this morning…
    I’ve remembered that, maybe 25 years ago, I was playing the Concerto for Group & Orchestra LP on my Dad’s stereo.
    Thinking my dad was away, the sound level was set to the max…
    My dad, big fan of Beethoven, wasn’t actually away but was having a nap in a room next door… He just entered, sat beside me, closed his eyes, and listen to Jon’s music with me, without saying one word .
    At the end of the concerto, he just opened his eyes, and asked me to buy him a copy… It was the first time my dad was listening to Jon’s music…
    I remember now telling him “you know, dad, Jon is God”.

    Thank you, Jon, Thank You !! I will always remember you…
    Pascal, Brussels, Belgium.

  3138. Grazie Jon! Grazie, per le emozioni che hai donato, per il ricordo che lasci!

  3139. Jon Lord, Sie waren Vorbild und Idol für mich und meine eigenen bescheidenen Keyboard-Versuche. Mein Gedenken wird lange währen. Danke für die Inspiration, danke für die gute Musik.
    Uli

  3140. I am deeply saddened by this news. The only time I saw Jon Lord was at the Purple/LSO 30th anniversary of his concerto. What an amazing night that was! I’ve loved his classical stuff – probably Sarabande is my favourite of his early work and the Durham Concerto from the post-Purple period. He will be very greatly missed.
    Philip Cass, Auckland.

  3141. Dear John, my first organ teacher passed away. Your music will always be with us! Упокойся с миром!

  3142. Thanks for all the wonderful times you’ve given me through your music. You have been a large influence on me and my music, so sad
    and you will be missed, Before I forget is one of my favourite pieces of music and showed off your other side away from Purple, but have loved everything you have ever done. RIP always will be in my heart everytime i play keys 😥

  3143. I still can hardly believe that the Maestro will never again grab a few drawbars on the Hammond and let it growl like an angry animal.
    Dear Jon Lord, you were and will always be such a great inspiration for my own playing, I’m so glad I could see you last year performing in Salem.
    I hope that where you are now, they have a Hammond for you!

  3144. Here again my thoughts go the his family and friends. I’m listening his music since 35 years ago. Now music won’t have the same taste. Thanks for the music, man. RIP.
    Maurice from Belgium.

  3146. I’m very, very sad. Your music was a part of my life since my early childhood. Rest in peace, Jon. God bless your family.

  3148. OMG….the loss of a musical genius and a real gentleman to boot…..we’ll miss you dearly Jon….the greatest keyboards player……EVER!!!!…….rest in peace

  3151. Yesterday when i heard the sad news i was really shocked. I went to several purple concerts and for me the most special event was the 1999-2000 tour when they played the concerto for group and orchestra playlist. It was in Rotterdam and i had goosebumps. It was terrific. DP has a special place in my heart. Especially the classic organ sections in many songs like highway star or burn.
    Thank you Jon for your wonderful music! Your lost way too soon!

  3156. dear jon rip a true legend gone but never forgotten let your music live on forever & always my thoughts go out to your family at sad time sleep tight x

  3157. From a little town of Alps in northern Italy: Thanks Jon , I wanted to be like you, every time I played a keyboard. You have been my ispiration. Ciao grandissimo Maestro.

  3158. now catch up with that lovely lost soul and do another come taste the band! thank you for you and the MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!! glenn m.

  3159. Dziękuję Jon za całą Twoją genialną muzykę, która pozostanie z nami.
    Spoczywaj w pokoju.

  3161. grande Jon, hai accompagnato un lungo tratto di strada della mia vita, ora diletterai le stelle con la tua musica ma le note rimarranno sempre qui con noi

  3162. God bless you Jon. You’ve been with me since 1968 and now you’ve gone. My heartfelt condolences to your family. You will be missed by me and my kids.

  3165. Thank you Jon for the wonderful music, you will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  3166. My condolences to your family and my thanks to you for all that your music has done for me through my life.

  3168. Fly free, good sir. Your music always made me feel like I had wings. Nothing supplied that satisfying hard rock crunch to my own ears like the sound of your overdriven keyboard in sync with your fantastic band mates. That sound and spirit will live in my heart forever. Thank you so much.

  3171. grande maestro ,di sicuro allieterai di magia il paradiso,e ne farai un coro grandioso con il tuo magico hammond e le dolci voci celesti.
    grazie JON.
    ILARIO TORRIERI

  3173. What a pitty for music. We have lost one great man who I never had the pleasure of seeing live in action.
    Long live his memory!

  3174. R.I.P. Mr. Lord, thanks for beautiful music and inspiration!
    Julius, Slovakia

  3176. RIP Jon!!
    Noone ever will play the Hammond Organ like you!
    Rock the heaven!
    Thank you for your music!!!

  3177. Il vuoto che ho sentito dentro appena saputa la notizia è stato pari alla carica,all’ispirazione e alle sensazioni che ho provato in vent’anni ascoltando e suonando la tua musica.Ciao John.

  3180. My condolecence to the beloved family! This is a dramatic loss!

    Rest in peace Jon, we love you all!

    You accompanied my whole life time!

    I am missing you!

    Mike

  3181. grazie infinite per l’emozioni uniche che ci hai regalato ,sarai nei nostri pensieri e nelle nostre preghiere

  3182. Jon your heavy keyboard sound was pioneering and was a major part of some of the best dueling solos on stage or album between you and Ritchie. Condolences to Jons family, friends and millions of Deep Purple fans. Lets Hope Deep Purple gets their due in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame before its too late!

  3183. A sad day indeed. This news hit me harder than I expected. I’ve been listening to Deep Purple all day… I’m glad that I have been a Deep Purple fan and have had the pleasure of enjoying Jon’s keyboard playing and signature sound and great music. He’s an icon in the rock world. You will be greatly missed my friend…

  3187. What we can said, just, thanks for all of your work, thanks for all of your investment, and thanks for your music. R.I.P John. Greeting for your family and music relationships.
    David

  3190. Thank you, Jon, for the incredible journey you take us along with you. For me, it was even double, both as a fan and listener and also as a musician. There was never a keyboarder who had your type your playing, your charisma and your musicality. You will always remain one of my very few heros, that I truly loved and still love. I hope it is a nice place where you are now. I miss you and I will hold your memory alive as long as I live.
    Achim Schreiner,
    Germany

  3192. I am deeply saddened by Jon’s passing. I am finding it difficult to explain how influential he was to me growing up. I will never ever forget you. I hope your family take some comfort by how much you were loved, admired and respected!

    Kevin

  3193. Dear Jon and family,
    I am writing from Chile. Thanks for your way to feel the music. You moved the music forward to the next level, changing the way that music was conceived by adding that magical touch of your keyboards in the improvisations. Surely the angels have received you playing Smoke on the Water…. Your legacy will pass time and generations… Thanks and RIP.

  3194. Sad news indeed. But, rather than lament the loss, I can’t help reliving the moment when my local radio station played Knocking At Your Back Door and announced Mk II would be touring. Got to see Jon on PS, Perpendicular and Abandon tours. Perpendicular was the greatest, Jon just seemed to be having so much fun trading licks with Steve. The gentleman has departed, but the legend stands tall and proud.

  3195. Music is everlasting life! My deepest sympathies to the Lord family and friends.My life was lightened very much from Jon Lord’s great contributions to this world. Rest in peace.

  3196. 1941 … as old as my parents – and pancreatic cancer – just as my mother. thank you for the music ! My thoughts are with you and your family an your friends !

  3197. Only saw him once in mexico city 12 years ago playing liwith purple… rest in peace, great musician

  3198. I´m 54 years old, 40 years I heard your music. Thank you. Rest in peace Jon.

    Paul Lagall,
    Germany

  3199. A great musician is gone, May his work live forever. My first songs i tried to play on guitar more than 30 years ago was compositions of DP, which influenced my life still yet. We remember you, Jon.

  3200. Mis más sentidas condolencias a la familia del Rock, y en especial a los seguidores de Deep Purple…se fue un grande, pero seguirá su música cruzando épocas y generaciones…mientras otros son olvidados tu serás recordado…

  3201. I had dinner with him a couple of times about 20 years ago in Zermatt. I realize now how privileged I was. Mr Lord was a very gracious man. I wanted to ask him all sorts of things, but couln’t think of any at the time…. I was 19, and lost in existential issues, and I remember asking him: “what is happiness like?” And he said: “Happiness….. (looong pause)….. is a wet dog”. That’s the answer I got lol…. RIP Jon Lord.

  3202. The greatest keyboardplayer has left the stage forever.Thanks for your wonderfull music.R.I.P. Jon

  3203. My sincere condolences to the family of Jon, thank you for sharing him with us, his music will live forever……….
    Jim, Illinois USA

  3205. Jon Lord m’a fait découvrir un son… Que j’aime par dessus tout 30 ans après. Monsieur Lord, bravo pour le parcours. Grosse émotion. Bon voyage.
    Thierry, Bordeaux, France

  3206. Thank you for the amazing emotions you gave us.We will never forget you,ciao Jon !!!

  3207. Mr. Lord, you changed my life when as a lad of fifteen I discovered hard rock via Machine Head. I will forever remember you hunched over your Hammond organ rocking it back and forwards as Deep Purple raged through Highway Star. Thank you for your music and memories. You will missed but your music lives on.

  3208. Thank you Jon and rest in peace. Your music changed my life and your inspiration will remain with me and millions of those that were moved by your music and your beautiful personality. Thank you once again, Jon. My deepest sympathies with Jon’s family.

  3209. I was fortunate enough to get to work with Deep Purple on their reunion tour in 1985 and a few tours after that. Jon Lord was an amazing player and a wonderful gentleman. I have great stories from the tours and will always cherish hearing Jon’s amazing playing.
    My thoughts and prayers with the family.
    RIP Jon…You will live long through your great music and unique sounds.

  3210. The first of my holy trinity of heroes has passed – Jon being the father, Coverdale the son, and Blackmore the holy ghost…
    My first yearning to play an instrument came from Jon – who’s sound and energy drove DP’s early years. But alas my parents couldn’t even afford a battered old Farfisa organ. So i went on to become a singer, it was cheaper!. But god knows how many hours, dreams, posters on my bedroom wall, thoughts, fantasies, excited trips to the record shop, living and trying to get inside the music i spent in this one lifetime revolved around Jon’s given inspiration. I eventually shared a stage with he and the Purps on a number of occasions here in Australia – and that, aside from the coming of my three beautiful children into this world, will remain my zenith. My band – these nobodies from western Sydney with no money and very little prospects, supported Deep Purple not once but a few times, and met the man…..FAR – F**KING – OUT!!

    God live with and love you Jon…..And pray my dad wasn’t at the pearly gates telling him to cut his bloody hair before he came in!!…i think not. He probably gave him a big thank you hug.

  3211. Thank you for being a part of the soundtrack of my life.

    There must be some great sounds filling the heavens.

    My thoughts and prayers are for those closest to you, who are left behind.

  3212. I am feeling sad really and I don’t actually know how I am supposed to express it. I am ordinary people and you are a traveller by human hearts. I wrote a few simple words for you:
    So as the Jon lord they don’t grow how on the tree however apples are falling as they leaving them naked and sad.. at one time I will find you and I will tell you it. But still not now Ion ..not now !!

  3213. Dear Jon,
    I saw you just once, in Barcelona, in 1998 Abandon Tour, my first DP concert. I´ve seen the band many times later on but that first one was the best. You´ve been one of the three brightest rainbows that shone after DP faded away, along with Rainbow and Whitesnake; but unlike both of them, you became something else entirely, taking higher and higher grounds and sharing rooms with Bach, Mahler and many many others and becoming one of them yourself; a genious and a giant that will stay with us forever, even though he´s passed, not away, but to another dimension close to our. Close enough to guide us.

  3214. Now the choir of angels has one of the most talented keyboard players ever created by God. (By Carlos Pompeu – BR)

  3216. Un genio…..un mostro di bravura….grazie per la tanta bella musica che ci hai regalato e che ha già riempito tanta parte della mia vita. Oreste

  3217. R.I.P JON U WERE A GREAT ENTERTAINER & KEYBOARDIST I REMEMBER SEEING DEEP PURPLE’S HOUSE OF THE BLUE LIGHT TOUR HE WAS AWESOME. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LORD FAMILY & FRIENDS DURING THEIR TIME OF LOSS. JON WILL BE MISSED BY ALL & BY THE LEGIONS OF DEEP PURPLE FANS TOO………..

  3218. JON LORD WAS VERY UNIQUE KEYBOARDIST I REMEMBER SEEING JON LAY THE ORGAN DOWN & PLAYING IT WHILE IT WAS ON THE GROUND I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET THAT. R.I.P MY FRIEND UR A PEACE NOW…….

  3219. I feel really sad.. thank you ever so much for the great music that made me who I am.. you have touched millions of peoples life and will live on..

    Asuman from Turkey

  3220. smoke on the water made me feel 10 feet tall back in the 70’s when I was in highschool.your playing in that song helped me feel that way.It is always sad when a rock icon passes away that has touched my heart and millions more like you did. R.I.P Jon Lord….W.Animal Armstrong

  3221. From Mexico with love… Mr Jon Lord will be remembered for his music…

  3222. It seems only yesterday that we talked on that stage in Essen 2 years ago, so friendly friendly, witty … an afternoon together and play his instruments …. sometimes life makes you gifts, and only after you understand how much value they had. My profile photo FBA lasting memory of that day. Thanks Jon for all the energy, imagination, dreams, the desire to play music that you gave me for over 30 years. Thank you for the sensitivity with which you have combined the sounds of classic power of ‘hard rock band Deep Purple. Just today, after 40 years I carried my old piano on which I have taught many solos from home to Brescia to Milan … maybe you did a little way together .. maybe you played .. May God embrace you after your “Space truck” along the “Highway Star” … Who said that the celestial sounds can not be rock hard? In Heaven Tonight Marshall ball. Ahhh that deep sadness … I feared this day .. Dear Jon a hug .. the next afternoon together playing. Thank you, thank you very much for everything! Gian Lord.

  3223. I am saddened to hear of Jon Lord’s passing, but who will ever forget the opening chords of “Smoke on the Water,” “Highway Star”, and “Burn.” Who remembers “When a Blind Man Cries?” Behind Richie Blackmore’s brain-dazzling guitar wizardy, Ian Paice’s unstoppable pace on drums, and Ian Gillan’s roars, there was Jon’s graceful, classic lyricism on the organ. I suspect that many of us ‘forever fans’ will be getting out our LPs (yes, LPs) and cranking those familiar tunes at a volume that is not really healthy. I also suspect that Jon is just warming up in the Next World and continuing producing his beautiful music. May his family and bandmates know just how much he meant to us. Many thanks, Jon, for many, many wonderful musical memories. Somehow the words “Rest” in Peace just doesn’t fit such a prolific and gifted musician. Jon, your music will never end! Thank you!

  3224. I am saddened by another pillar of support in my life removed. Deep Purple’s sound through Jon Lord has been in my psyche since time immemorial. God embrace you in light Jon.

  3226. R.I.P John,

    As a Music legend has gone but not forgotten, Your music inspired me, from a early age and is still loved by me, my family and my friends when they asked for some good music to listen to I showed them your work.

    I will always love you for your hard work and service to music and the songs you have written over the years.

    Thanks For everthing

    Martyn Scott from Hertfordshire

  3227. Thanks for making me love this style of music and especially your enormous talent. The world is a great loss, I have taught my little children dvd Deep Purple with the Orchestra as a sign that great music is from another era. From Argentina, the country rocker par excellence. Julian.

  3228. I’m in tears while writing this. The world just lost another one of our HEROES. I have no words to express how thankful I am to Jon Lord, for the music he made, for the experience, the inspiration he gave to me, for the great man that he was, for the amazingly huge contribution he gave to our world, of Rock and Metal. We’ll leave his work through generations, true legends never die. ROCK AND METAL NEVER DIES.

  3229. Great musician and huge man. Your notes inspired me and keep me inspired all days i listen your solos. They are amazing!!! Rest in Peace, dear Jon.

  3230. A great talent that I never had the opportunity to see or to talk to, but still changed my life forever and for better. Listening to his work with Purple, especially at Machine Head was a ultimate moment at my life. It was the main reason for me start to like music, and Purple have been my favourite since, and Jon is a big, big part in it. The sound of his hammond will forever echo in my deepest and most nostalgic thoughts. I can say that I can’t imagine my life without Jon’s work. And I am sure that I am not the only one. I want to give my best wishes to his family. Thanks for everything Jon. Thanks for what you left, for many genarations of people who were, are and will be heavily influenced my your music.

  3231. Rock In Peace, dear Jon!

    Thank You for the miracle of your Music and the inspirtaion it created!

    My condolecences to Jon’s family — thank You for being with him! I’m sure he’ll always remember it – even in the afterlife..

  3232. To the greatest Rock Pianist of all time….just pure genius, and I never got a chance to see him in my lifetime. The master himself. Mr. Jon Lord

    Love Nick

  3234. Adiós a un gran músico, que fue parte de muchos años de mi vida. Su partida me ha sido triste. Deja una huella imborrable en la música rock.

  3237. Goodbye, Jon, goodbye.
    I remember you from the very beginning
    All those years ago.

    Farewell, brother.

  3239. #R.I.P Jon Lord,,a rock legend is gone, deeply sadness from Indonesia,, thanks for all the great music!!

  3240. Goodbye dear Jon , I to remember you from the very beginning , all those years , so many memorable concerts , thanks , we love you , Neville and christine . ( Melbourne Australia )

  3241. The first Rock keyboardist that left an impression on me was Jon when I was 9 or 10 years old. Years later when I I moved away from the piano to organ, his sound on the early records became my model for the jazz and funk style that I play now. As I grow older, I really started to appreciate Jon as a person. Although i never met him, you could just tell that he was a true gentleman. Some of the other artists that I have respected have not been as classy as he was throughout his career. Mourning.

  3243. Gracias Jon, por muchos momentos que disfrute tu magnifica música.
    Descansa en paz!

  3244. Genio, descansa en paz,Dios te bendiga y en mi quedará tu imagen de gran pianista…Mis condolencias a tu familia

  3245. The world of music has lost a modern day Beethoven. Made in Japan inspired me to learn and play music. Not many musicians today will ever write songs or music that can be interpreted symphonically with as much heartfelt emotion like a masterpiece that is Child in Time and many others. Maybe one of the coolest and intense keyboardists ever. Thank You Jon for your wonderful gift of music for all these years Your genius will be missed but not forgotten!!

  3247. Extrañaremos tu virtuosismo en los teclados, imposible olvidar esos impecables solos que me hicieron y me hacen perder la cabeza, sin duda fuiste un gran aporte para la música rock y siempre serás recordado por eso! R.I.P dear Jon!

  3249. I was 13 when I first heard your music, and I’ve never stopped listening. You’ve been the greatest influence in my life. Thank you for taking my letter from the stage in House of Blues on Sunset Blvd, all those years ago. Thank you for being everything other Rock stars are not, a true gentleman.

    My children love your music just as much, you managed to get through the generation barrier. We share our birthday, June 9th, I hope to see you one day in heaven.

    You’ll always be there in my heart and mind.

    Alex K. Born in Iran, now in the USA, via England, You are GLOBAL.

  3250. My condolences to the family. Please know that Jon’s music has been a big part of my life. I will continue to cherish his music and think about him every time I here something he was involved in. I don’t have a lot of heroes, but Jon is one of them. Thanks for sharing him with the world.

  3254. Good-bye, Jon! Thank you for your magic music!
    Thank you for our youth! You have always been part of the lives of many millions of people!
    (from North-Ossetia Alania, Russia)

  3255. Jon has been part of my life since 1969 when I first heard Deep Purple and the wonderful Hammond. Others were mucking about with synths, but the Hammond was king. Jon’s classical works blew me away and he will be sadly missed by all those that were touched by him. Nice one Jon, thanks for the music mate.

  3256. RIP to the great Jon from france and we are so sad for this news. All our thinks go to his family.

    We never forget you !!!

  3258. Dear Jon, Thank You for all the fantastic music written and played by you over these years. God bless your soul…rest in peace.

  3260. Самый гениальный клавишник!!! Жаль, что его больше нет с нами 😦 Покойся с миром, Джон.

  3263. Ich Habe jon lord 1969 das erstemal mit Deep Purple auf Schallplatten gehört,habe mich sofort in sein Einzigartiges,Unübertroffenes Orgelspiel verliebt.Durfte ihn ab der 90er jahren auch öfters live erleben.Und mußte immer wieder feststellen,ab 2003,Die band konnte jeglichen weggang von mitgliedern gut verarbeiten,aber als Jon Lord die Band verließ,fand ich jegliches Concert nur noch enttäuschend.Er hatte mich immer,mit seinem Orgelspiel in seinen Bann gezogen.Meine Trauer um Ihn ist daher Sehr Groß.Ich möchte nun auf diesem weg Abschied nehmen und Wünsche der Familie Lord mein Aufrichtiges Beileid.
    Gerald Marx

  3264. Jon Lord wrote the soundtrack of my life. I came to his music late, when I first heard Burn–and that hooked me to Purple forever. As a pianist and former keyboard player in my youth, I was always in awe of Jon’s ability, humor, intelligence, and an innate ability to say insightful things with an air of humility and class. And that, in the end, is what he was: a class act who left us too young. Tonight I lit a cigar and toasted his life and passing. I am sure people on all continents have done something similar by the thousands. From the darkness into the Light indeed. I miss you already. — Ted Savas

  3265. May Lord an Saviour Jesus Christ bless John with peace and grace! My sympathies to family! Maestro John Lord was truly great musician

  3266. Dear Jon,

    sadness is growing after having realized that one of the most creative and influencing souls in music is no more on earth.
    You were always a real part of my life, looking at your capabilities, creativity, musical feeling i’ve got always a glance in my eyes and many emotions you gave to me.
    Thanks for all and god bless your soul.
    I hope, you gonna rock heaven now. A hammond organ with some heavy sound maybe missing there.

    Thanks a lot from Germany and best thoughts for your family.
    Keep his legacy. It’s outstanding.

  3269. Goodbye Jon. With deep sadness I`ve heard about your passing. You and your music have attended me for nearly 40 years. You were one of the greatest musician the world had ever seen. You´ll be remembered for a long, long time. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Thank you for your music.

  3270. Thank You for your music for all the years. I will miss but never forget you. All the best for your last journey.

  3271. Jon, Thank you so very much for creating, and more importantly, sharing so much wonderful music with us.

    “You can’t do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth.” -H.L. Mencken, writer, editor, and critic (1880-1956)

    Jon sure did…

  3272. Strange how the passing of someone you didn’t know personally can affect you … but then again … his music was an integral part of my life ever since I saved my pocket money to buy 24 CARAT PURPLE at the age of eleven (1975).
    Jon Lord wrote the eternal rulebook of hard rock keyboards (maybe with some amendments by Ken Hensley and Rod Argent) and was the pioneer of seriously fusing classic into rock. As a musician, probably the one I respected the most anong those NOT playing a guitar.
    Therefore I want to express my gratitude for sharing his music which will doubtlessly be here forever like Bach, Beethoven or the Beatles (be it in Deep Purple – my favorite band – in Whitesnake or as a solo artist) and my sadness about his passing. My heartfelt condolensces to his family and friends … ultimately to all his friends and fans as well since I know they will be in grief too. He will be missed both for his music and as a person, his dictinctive eloquence as one of the elder statesmen in rock.
    RIP dear Jon. Hendrix & Bonham finally got a match to jam with … wouldn’t mind listening to them til eternity … our world got poorer but heaven’s getting more interesting,
    Martin from Germany

  3273. Mr. Lord,You Are The Greatest Keyboard Player In My Life Forever.
    I’ll Never Forget Your Music.
    Sayounara.
    Rest In Peace.

  3274. RIP Jon. ,this is very sad news for me. you are one of my heroes. I will never forget the first time I was aware of your playing On Machine head ,Lazy. when I watched you play live you looked great and inspired me to play Keyboards. I feel a loss from inside cause knowing your music was like knowing you and your gave me lots of great moments in my life. Now you will be jamming with all the other greats in the the next life. your shell might of left us , but your music will live on.

  3275. RIP JOHN. WE LOVE YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC. WORLD NEVER FORGET YOU!

  3276. Dear Jon Lord, thank you for your existence and thank you for your music and wonderful playing. I am very sad. RIP

  3277. Rest in eternal peace Jon. You inspired, you moved, you touched souls. We felt the love you had for music, and I thank you for it! Some of the best music ever came from Deep Purple! Thank you!,
    Peter.

  3278. Perché oggi ascolto rock, tanto rock? Perché per chi come me ama infinitamente la musica é una giornata tristissima. Jon Lord se ne é andato, e gli angeli staranno facendo a pugni per fargli suonare l’Hammond. Ascolto rock, e credo non ci sia modo piú bello per onorarlo e ringraziarlo delle tantissime ore di spensieratezza che mi ha regalato. Ciao Jon

    Why listen to rock today? Because for people like me who loves the music is infinitely sad day. Jon has left us, and the angels will be wondering at Jon playing the Hammond. Listening to rock, and I believe there is no more beautiful way to honor him and thank him for the many hours of peace and good vibes that I got. Hello Jon, I miss you

  3279. it s so unfair, cancer is a beast You often can t defeat! 😦
    You were always a gentleman of rock, a genious in composing AND improvising and You re sadly missed, Jon!
    Thank You for all the great music and lots more You gave us…
    heaven ll have welcomed You with open arms!

  3280. I cry more than ever when i heard that my FAVORITE musician and idol Maestro passed away… God BLESS You Maestro! Goodbye from Serbia, Nemanja

  3281. Thank you Jon!
    … your time was running out – we know – we`ll never forget…
    YOU!

  3283. I’ve start to ear music with Deep Purple, and Jon was ever my best preferred with his magic Hammond organ, you will remain in our hearts for ever .
    thank you Jon
    stay in Peace

  3284. You’ll be loved, missed and listened to for generations to come, Jon. RIP…..

  3286. Deep sadness rose in my heart yesterday when I heard the news and it does not pass easily. I grew up on Deep Purple I saw him playing twice or three times live. His aura was so strong and I found that despite his age he was in a very good physical condition. I thought he was healthy and I did not even know about his illness. A legend he was.

  3288. Isn’t a “goodbye”, but a “see you soon” Jon, You were already immortal 🙂

    Thank you, for everything.

  3290. Dear Jon, you gave me so much through all those years I knew you,
    I went in chock , you should have been back the road again. I hope that you are in heaven and your family can stil feel you. Lisbet Palsdorf, Denmark.

  3292. i was lucky enough to be alive the same time as this man to be there and hear him play his music live
    R I P what a legend

  3293. Great music from a great man.You will be forgotten.
    Thank you Jon.
    FRANZ AUSTRIA/ VIENNA

  3295. Dear Jon, thank you for all. We’ll never forget you.
    Rest in Peace.

  3298. I’m very sad to learn that Jon finally has lost the fight with cancer.

    My deep, heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends.

    This planet is not the same for me anymore without knowing he is still there.

    He was more than just one of my favorite musicians – ever since I’ve started to consiously listen to music (and later creat some) he was a focal point, a role model and a never ending source of enjoyment as well as inspiration.

    I’m deeply grateful for all I (and all of us…) received from him.

  3299. Thanks for the music Jon. It will live on forever with your many fans in Australia.

  3300. I am a fan from Germany since almost 25 years. R.I.P. Jon, your music will live forever!

  3301. Such a sad sad time.Your contribution firstly to Deep Purple and then to your other brilliant musical journeys will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. I will always remember your legendary organ solos. May your family and friends find solace in your memory as a great musician and a great man

  3302. Thanks for great music all over the years, perfect shows-where your solo part always had been a highlight! The Deep Purple world has changed – it is not the same anymore! Rock music has lost his Maestro! Your style was unique! Unforgettable your live intro of Perfect Strangers…

    RIP

  3307. Just read this very sad news. Condolences to his family. Rest In Peace to a great man and musician.

  3312. He was a great man who has delighted many people with his music. The only thing left for us from him is his music. I would like to think of him when I listen to his music.

  3315. What a bad news…thanks for everyrthing Jon and please…keep playn also in heaven!!R.I.P.

  3316. Thank you, Jon
    Now The angels will be the ones to benefit from your talent. But here by us, whom you left to early, here we will still be touched by you.
    You will fill our hearts with yours and your freinds music.
    Again thank you and for ever rest in peace
    Love and kind regards from Denmark

    Bjarne Nielsen

  3320. Goodbye Jon, your music will sound for a long time. One day I hope that my son will thank you. Long live rock! Thank you

  3321. Grazie a te john io suono ancora il pianoforte ed amo la musica più che mai……SUONA SULLE NUVOLE PERFECT STRANGER

  3322. Это был выдающийся композитор, музыкант и человек. Россия скорбит вместе со всем миром.
    Земля тебе пухом, Джон!

  3323. i’ve been a deep purple fan since 1968,when i heard about this great keyboard players passing i was shocked to think there would be no greater keyboard playing ever to replace the great jon lord,he
    will be sadly missed,my condolence goes out to his family & the rest of deep purple member.

  3324. Thank you, Jon, for the beautiful music! It is forever! You was a great musician and composer! A Mozart or Beethoven of modern times! Condolences for the family and friends!
    God bless you in Light!

  3325. One of the greatest musicians ever has gone to heaven.
    Rest in peace Jon,
    and condolences to Jon´s family and friends.
    Jon´s music will always be with us and brighten our lives.

  3326. Jon will be greatly missed, he was one of the greatest keyboard player of all times, I grew up on deep purple.
    rest in peace Jon, love and best wishes to his family
    Namaste
    Love and Light

  3327. Dear Jon,

    Thank you for the music, you will be missed, but will never be forgotten

    R.I.P.

    Gino, Belgium

  3328. We’ll never forget what you did for the music world, Jon!
    You were and will ever be great, great, great!
    Rest in peace and my condolences to your family.

  3329. Una gran perdida de uno de los grandes,estoy fatal,Mr. Lord mis mas humildes respetos,desde Granada (Spain).Imagino una banda con Jon Lord,Ronnie James Dio,Cozy Powell,Phil Lynnot y por ejemplo Randy Rhoads,Uffff….Increible.Mi mas sincero pesame a su familia y a toda la Purple family, a todos los fans que somos un monton en todo el mundo.Siempre estaras en nuestros corazones!

  3330. Condolences to Jon’s Family and his friends.

    I will miss him and his music.

    Rest In Peace Jon Lord.
    The best is yet to come.

  3331. RIP Jon … a true giant and gent of the music world…your music will live on forever

  3332. RIP Jon Lord. You were one the greatest keyboardists of all time and the outdoor amphitheatre concert at the Reno Hilton in 2002 where you headlined with the Scorpions was kick ass!

  3333. Thank you for the music. Sie hat mich ein lebenlang begleitet und wird meine Seele immer wieder aufs neu zum schwingen bringen.

  3334. …..Sweet child in time you’ll see the line….
    Ciao Jon

  3335. Lucky enough to have met the great man. Awesome player and a real gentleman. Memories of the concerts will always remain. R.I.P. to a true great.

  3336. Dear John
    We miss you already.Without you, there will be sad.
    RIP.

  3337. Dear Jon, I’m sure Vaughan Williams, Britten, Delius and Elgar will welcome you! And when I picture you talking to Ravel and Debussy, I feel better! It was a wonderful time conducting your pieces in Hagen and Mulhouse! We will never forget your generosity.

  3338. Vicky!!!
    I just heard and am sooooooooo sorry for your loss. Jon and I met only met briefly but he was as great and genuine a man as you could only hope to meet in one’s life. If by chance you get this message, Glenn knows where I am. I sure would love to say hi to you and give you a big hug. Only wish I could do the same for Jon. Hey to Jackie and Ian too at this sad time.
    Jimmy McGrew

    “`

  3339. I grow up with your music so today is a sad day….rest in peace,CIAO BUON VIAGGIO

  3342. A GIANT among musicians! Thank YOU for all the music that keeps inspiring us all! The big band in heaven has got a new leader now…R.I.P.

  3343. Your music has always been an important part of my life. Thank you for so many wonderful moments, Mr. Lord. Your music will always stay.

  3344. I have no words to discribe how I feel in this moment…….all I can say is Thanx Jon from the bottom of my heart for all these years of wonderful music…..you be missed!!! X sempre nelle ns.vite!Ciao

  3345. You will always remain into the history of music. God bless you. Ciao.
    From Italia.

  3346. Джон… не верится, что ты ушел… Я вырос на твоей музыке, и старался хотя бы немного перенять твой стиль игры и импровизации. Именно благодаря твоей музыке я стал органистом. Ты был, есть и останешься моим самым лучшим учителем музыки.

    Спасибо, Джон. Буду за тебя молиться. Покойся с миром.

  3348. One of the best musicians and composers ever. I have been listening to Jon since 1970 and this news has shaken me to tears.

    Love and condolences to Jon’s family and friends, of whom there are undoubtedly many more than most of us will ever be able to count.

    Pictured Within will never be quite the same. It made me cry when I heard it first (and numerous times subsequently), and now it will always seem like Jon taking a long, last look at his life and will undoubtedly wrench some more tears from me next time I play it – maybe tomorrow. Can’t face it right now.

    The best musician in Rock and “Classical”. No more pain, at peace.

    Thanks Jon for many of the better moments in my life over many years.

    Mark

  3349. You left, but I will never forget your music , your kind character, and these fantastic moments at DP gigs…thank you for all Jon.

  3350. Jon, you were the greatest man the world had ever known. Your death is a great loss for us. We will miss you so much…

    I will pray for you.

  3351. Dear Jon, thank you for what you did in this world. You’ll always be remembered. Farewell my old friend…

  3352. We are so sad to hear the news of Jon’s passing. Some of our best gigs and recordings ever, great music, great laughs. Howie Casey, Sheila & Jeanette, & Reg Brooks

  3353. My condolences to Mr. Lord’s family. I have been a fan and admired his music for over 40 years. Deep Purple is my favorite band and source of inspiration.
    Hey Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame….do the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  3354. I was eagerly waiting for the “new”Concerto in September
    I ll listen to this record with mixed feeling-joy because I think you were so proud to this achievement-and sadness because it will be the last thing we ll hear from you.I m so sorry you did’nt have the time to get this cd in you hands
    RIP, thank you fot your music,you were a great man

  3355. I will miss you, but your music will always be a part of me.

    Farewell and thank you Jon.

  3356. sadly gone but never forgotten, your music will live on in all who enjoyed it…rest in peace bud and thanks for the memories too.. peace & respect :o)

  3358. R.I.P. Jon
    Thank you for your everlasting work of art.
    You remain the true gentleman of Rock music.

  3359. I´m very sad about the message of your last trip.
    I hope there`ll a better place for you, the godfather of rock-organ!
    I`ll never forget your music and your playing. Thank You Jon.

  3360. Caro JON Ci hai regalato dei sogni che si sono trasformati nelle Tue
    Magistrali mani sinfonie…
    Roby e Mony

  3362. From France, R.I.P Mr LORD, a great gig start in heaven. Sad day on earth, there’s a new angel in paradise.

  3363. The tears keep staying on my eyes. You were my teacher and gave me so much.
    I will live to let to humanity a well marked track like you done.
    Thanks for all your art, my condolences to his family and friends.
    Rest in peace my Lord.

  3364. Jon will live on in his everlasting music. Our thoughts are with his family and friends!

  3365. Das Leben ist so kurz, für manche zu kurz. Ein großer Musiker verlässt die weltliche Bühne, um auf der größten, unendlichen Bühne zu spielen. Ronnie wird Dich herzlich empfangen…
    Deine Musik wird für immer bleiben.

  3366. Dear Jon,

    Your way of playing your music has always made me so happy! I’m grateful for having had the chance to attend your concerts. I will never forget you!

  3367. Al enterarme del fallecimiento de Jon el pasado lunes, no he podido controlar las lágrimas… Aunque he estado con todos los miembros actuales de Deep Purple en varias ocasiones, tenía la ilusión de verlo algún día en directo… A primeros de este año, por culpa del maldito cáncer, también mi padre se ha ido antes de la cuenta. Tal vez se encuentren en algún sitio, y Jon le interprete con su teclado alguna melodía… Un fuerte abrazo para sus familiares.

  3368. Jon’s music has been part of my life since I was a teenager. I was so happy to see him working on the new release of Concerto, and his passing has been a

  3369. Dear Jon, thanks for the good times, it took me by surprise, but…rest in peace, I´m sure you will be resting in heaven, a man that done so much beauty. My condolensces to Deep Purple and your family

  3370. Jon’s music has been part of my life since I was a teenager. I was so happy to see him working on the new release of Concerto, and his passing has been such a blow for everyone. The way he fought his illness shows that he was a great man, as well as a marvelous musician. I will miss him.

  3372. the need to say goodbye is stronger than the urge to hide and cry.
    Goodbye Jon, thanks for all the wonderful memories.

  3373. QUERIDO JON:
    MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS POR HABER EXISTIDO, HAS CONSEGUIDO QUE DEEP PURPLE SEA UNA BANDA DE ROCK IRREPETIBLE…
    TE HAS TENIDO QUE IR, PERO SIEMPRE ESTARÁS EN EL CORAZÓN DE MILLONES DE PERSONAS QUE AL ESCUCHAR TU MÚSICA TE RECORDARÁN Y ADMIRARÁN.
    DESDE ASTURIAS Y MALLORCA UN SALUDO AFECTUOSO PARA TU FAMILIA Y AMIGOS, EN ESTOS DUROS MOMENTOS.

  3377. On March 14th-1991 I had the fortune in my life to see for the second time the band that lead me to hard rock, and that I always wanted to see in concert : Deep Purple . On this very day my dreams came true, since I meet the whole band, and I had the unique chance in my life to talk directly to them, and living this dream I could hand over my Deep Purple ” Concerto For Group and Orchestra “, to Mr. Jon Lord, to have it signed by the composer himself !!!! He was polite and in a humorous way he said : Oh ! I was there !!! and I replied : I think so !!! Got it signed, took a picture and that moment is stick in my mind forever … God bless this unique musician and wonderful person. R.I.P.

  3380. Thanks for all the great songs and the sound of the beast. I will never forget you and will hear your music to make me smile.
    Bye Jon.

  3382. Querido Jon. Aunqeu Don es un gran teclista, tu dabas ese espiritu a las camciones de Purple, que nadie mas consiguio.
    Descansa en paz.

  3384. Grazie infinitamente grazie!! ciao Jon..tu non sarai dimenticato…ora suona per Dio e gli Angeli.

  3385. Ciao Jon.Hai cambiato la vita a molte persone.Purtroppo la tua dipartita cambierà per sempre la mia.Arrivederci Maestro.

  3387. So sad to hear of Jon’s death. A spark from my teenage years has gone out. Great musician, great man who will be sadly missed particularly when the sound of a Hammond organ is heard….

  3389. Thank you Jon for the music you shared with us…your contributions will never be forgotten! Rest in peace friend.

  3391. Dear Jon, thank you for your Music and to be by on my side for so long. I’m sure we’ll meet again – someday and somewhere over the Rainbow…You’ll never will be forgotten – stars never die!
    My condolences to you Family.

    I’m very sad.

    Yours,

    Maurizio

  3392. Nossas condolências à família Lord.
    Certamente ele foi para um lugar onde o nunca não existe, pois tudo será para sempre.
    Um abraço pela sua contribuição no Mundo e por nos agraciar os ouvidos e fazer jus a sua condição de músico excepcional.

    Rest in Peace !!1

  3394. Descansa en paz estimado Jon. Paz y condolencias a su familia. Seràs un gran musico por siempre.

  3397. Lieber Jon,
    Danke für deine grossartige Musik. Darin lebst Du in uns weiter.

    Andreas

  3398. Ronnie, Dime, Rick Wright, Syd Barrett and others – i do miss them. But it’s nothing compared to how i felt on Tuesday, when i found out what happened. Jon Lord, one of my influences/gods left us. He will remain in all my CD’s, DVD’s and in my heart forever. Rest in Peace. Thank you for “Hard Lovin’ Man”, “Child in Time”, “Fools”, “Lazy”. I’m proud to have met you, Jon. See you when i’m dead.

  3399. thank you Jon for your great music we’ll never forget you R.I.P, Peter and Maranca

  3402. I can’t believe it….oh NO NO NO! Jon, I remember wery well when you played at Hungary in 1998 with Purple. I will never forget that evening and your solo as well. I couldn’t imagine that how could you did it. I just saw you and I felt myself like Alice in wonderland. You gave me a sweet memory for my whole life.

    Jon, I will miss you so much and will never forget. Thank you so much for everything.

    Angels take care of You!

    Gabor from Hungary

  3407. What a sad turn of events. My condolences to the friends and family of Jon Lord.

    He was the master and the one that led everyone else to where the music is.
    I’m proud to saw him 2years ago in Munich in Gasteig playing the classic music with orchestra.

    I will never forget him.

    Norbert, Gauting , Germany

  3408. Jon, Rock heavens gates forever! You have left an amazing legacy here. Thank you for redefining Rock keyboards and Rock and Roll forever!

  3409. Jon, i´m still happy that i had the great honour to meet you and had the chance to have some great talks with you. Although it was in 1988, i have never forgotten our discussions at the hotelbar on our off-days. It was still my greatest event as a musician to be the support-act for Deep Purple! You and Ian (Paice) changed my life, especially my way of getting into the music, and i´ll be thankful to you ´till the end of my life! We all will miss you forever, there are not many musicians on this planet who are so important for the whole Rockmusic! So rest in peace, Jon, the heaven-all-star-band has an absoloutely keyboarder now! Rock on in heaven, see ya one day!

  3412. Pocas personas aportan a nuestra vida tanta luz.
    Haciendo de nuestras vidas algo mejor que simplemente ver pasar los días.
    El arte tiene ése poder de crear lazos y sentimientos. Creo que he conocido a Lord por su espontaneidad, por ésa forma de hacer arte tan metódicamente.
    Enriqueció mi tiempo y mi interés.
    Su partida estrecha nuestros sentimientos por que sólo ahí nuestros sentimientos se muestran genuinos.
    Descanse en paz.

    Desde Quito, Ecuador

  3415. Jon we never will forget you
    Our condolences to your family
    Your friends from Luxembourg

  3416. Your music made a big difference in my life, Jon. I’ve been playing your recordings for 30 years. I am currently listening to Bach On To This. Thank you for for all the lovely music. Rest well Jon Lord. One of rock’s true gentlemen.

  3417. Dear Jon!
    You are gone and I never have seen you live. But be assured that my Amplifier wil live and breath your wonderful music until the day I die! You tore down the wall between classical music and Rock & Roll and leave a life’s work you really may be proud of!
    Give my regards to Ronnie and all the other legends you are now part of.
    Thank you for all this and rock in peace!

  3418. R.I.P. You know me yhe the best suond of organ and you will stay farever in my heart end my mind. Thank you for your live and your music…

  3419. Джон, ты изменил мою жизнь, ты часть ее… Спасибо тебе!!! Отдыхай с миром!!! Тебе есть о чем поговорить с Богом…

  3421. R.I.P such a sad loss to the music industry and his family. The Greatest Keyboard Player of all time

  3422. I have had the pleasure to see Jon Lord perform with various Deep Purple line-ups. His musicianship was always of the highest level and furthermore he played with immense love, respect, and care for the music, the band, and the audience. And most of all, whether the Hammond soared its storming riffs over hands instantly raised in the air, or the piano sent its delicate notes to an audience holding its breath, whether it was groovy blues chords, or classically structured melodies, the spirituality of his performance was always there, both in terms of musical quality and personal dignity. This is what Jon Lord was for me, and he will be missed terribly much.

  3423. First of all I want to express my sincere condolence to all of Jon´s family. I have been listening to DEEP PURPLE from my teen years and the music of DEEP PURPLE is with me through all my life. Jon was the inseparable part of this band, one of the greatest rock musicians of all times. He will stay in our hearts through his music and the music of DEEP PURPLE for ever.
    The musical world will miss you Jon.
    We will never forgot about you!

    Stefan Roth from Poprad, Slovakia

  3425. Sad day…..Music has lost a Gentleman and a Good Man….
    Have a nice trip to paradise and say hello to Ronnie James Dio…
    Angels are lucky….they could listen to great music

  3426. Great musicians do make the difference,…. they leave the world a wonderfull legacy. Deep Purple has been my inspiration and the absolute n° 1 band for the past 40 years, and will be forever.
    We can only humbley say thank you Jon.
    My most sincere condoleances to your family and the members of the band
    You do live on in your music…………

    Vanderheggen Patrick, Belgium

  3428. Dear Jon,
    your music lives in our hearts, and after us will live in our children’s hearts.
    Thank you very much for the emotions you gave us.
    You are the King of the Keyboards and a Lion of the Music.
    God bless.

  3429. you will continue to inspire many people for many years to come because of who you were as much as your quite obvious talent. thank you for being an integral part of my life. goodbye Jon. Rest in peace

  3430. DEAR JON LORD
    Our condolences to your family and friends.
    your great music will life forever more, still remember the good all thimes at the hotel post zermatt pink elefant
    when you played at my 20. birthday happy birthday to me what a surprise birthday
    please say in haven hello to tommy bolin my big love of my life who pased away so young only 25
    lon you are the greates music organist from this planet
    rest in peace with love
    your music life forever Rest in peace Jon, thanks for all the wonderful music.
    Bregy Doris, Zürich

  3432. Dear Jon,
    thanks for this kind of music. It was realy art. This music was an important part of our teen years and it is still present.

  3433. Thank you Jon Lord, for all the fantastic music you gave us.
    Rest in peace Maestro.

    Mikael Agardsson, Sweden

  3435. Gute Reise
    Ihre Musik wird ewig weiterleben, Mr. Lord
    Thank You
    Ihr kent mich nicht, ich kenne Eure Musik.
    Die Musik die mir seit Jahrzehnten Gute Laune gemacht.
    Nun bin ich sehr Traurig das ihr gegeangen seit.

    R.I.P Mr Lord

  3436. I just watched this concert video, yesterday, not knowing that Jon Lord had passed away. I saw Jon Lord twice in concert, once with Whitesnake on the Saints and Sinners tour and once with the original Depp Purple lineup, (the one on the video). That was on the Perfect Stranger tour, right after they reunited. There is probably no album that I listened to more often than to Deep Purple’s made in Japan. Rest In Peace Jon, truely one of the greatest musicians in Rock!!

  3437. brilliant musician,brilliant rock group,gifted classical composer,gentleman of the highest order shed tears over jon,part of my youth is gone.love from cork ,ireland dear jon.

  3438. I still cannot find the right words. I hoped to have the chance to see you again before this would happen. Thank you for all the years. At least you can meet Tommy Bolin again. I will miss but with music a part of you stays here R.I.P.

  3440. You, through your brilliant music will live in our hearts forever, thank you for all, Maestro, You gave me so much! Gábor (Hungary)

  3441. When we met, you were always a gentleman, the last time was in CPH 1999. IN ROCK changed the music business totally. Your shows were always unique and mindblowing. So your final record will be the Concerto studio version which will conclude things, and we will never forget you and your music and showmanship. RIP.

  3442. Just close my eyes – I see the man behind the Hammond, I hear the music. So sad you are gone, so glad that you are still in my head.

  3443. I can’t believe it 😦 I am only 17 years old and I am from Czech Republic. So I didn’t meet him on stage, but I know that he is very big and great man. I am very sad. My first concert ever was Deep Purple and I never forget on it. Jon founded one of the biggest and geatest groups of all time. R.I.P. You will stay in my heart forever.

  3446. Dear John, I always love the Lazy track on Machine Head, it’s still my favourite. I,ve seen you perform on stage at amsterdam in 1995, I believe it was. Still in my mind one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. Thanks for your talent and beautiful music. Love you forever.

  3447. j’ai vu Deep Purple en allemagne en juin juillet 1971 au festival de SPEYER je n’ai jamais oublié, Jon a rejoin Franck Zappa le temps passe trop vite condoléances à la famille et au proche
    peace and love

  3448. Jon, you’re not dead because your music will live forever. I suppose you have already got together with Tommy Bolin, Jimmy Hendrix or all the other great musicians who have made the same last journey prior to you and you may already be bussy to prepare your first great gig up in heaven. See you again…

  3449. Jon, vous nous manquez déjà. Prenez soin de vous autant que vos compositions ont pris soin de nous. Les hommes passent mais les notes restent et les nappes persistent.
    RIP, Mister.

  3450. oh… so sad… can’t find proper words to exspress my fillings regarding “the guy” who made sutcha covulved solos that I was stoned first time hearing Lazy, or Highway Star or all others to tell the truth, like 30 years back… And hes sollos, at first, hooks me up to UNBELIVABLE Deep Purple. Dear Jon, wish you to make even greater heavenly songs. We will all join you some time, sooner or later. Rest In Peace assured that your name is allready among the IMMORTALS here on earth. My deep symphaty too goes for his family.

  3451. A sad day for us all, my deepest sympathy to your family.Your name will live on through your music John. Always to be remembered.

  3453. Dear Jon, Now after almost 2 days of listening to your music without a brake I came to the conclusion that your body may have walked its last way, but in fact you are immortal! Yours and Ritchie’s music is, … I don’t find the right words, it is my everything! I had the luck to see you at numerous occasions live and it was always amazing… Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us not so gifted ones! RIP

  3454. Очень скорблю и выражаю искренние соболезнования родным и близким…Очень Вам благодарен за то,что Вы привели меня в Музыку и очень жалею,что не удалось побывать на Ваших концертах.В моем сердце Вы будете жить вечно.Упокой,Господи,душу раба твоего.Покойтесь с миром,дорогой мистер Лорд.

  3456. Oh Jon, ich bin so traurig! Mit Deiner Musik bin ich herangewachsen, aber sie lebt weiter in all ihrer Brillianz, Stärke und Sensibilität – danke dafür und mein aufrichtiges Mitgefühl gilt der Familie!
    Martin, Sainerholz

  3457. Dear Jon,thank you very much for your amazing music which passed my life since I was a young boy.Rest in peace…..

  3458. So sorry . . . so sad . . . yet so unbelievably grateful!
    Thank you so much, Jon Lord, forever

    In tiefer Trauer und Anteilnahme, in Gedanken bei der Familie
    Peter van Echten, Düsseldorf

  3459. I can only say Thank You for the brilliant music you have given us. Rest in Peace. You will live forever through your inimitable style.

  3462. Джон, глубоко скорблю. На протяжении многих лет ты был моим кумиром. В школе, носил твоё фото на своём портфеле. Пусть земля будет тебе пухом. Ты будешь вечно в моей памяти.

  3463. Nas horas menos boas da Vida ouço Deep Purple,de David Coverdale a Ritchie Blackmore,todos sei de cor,mas as teclas de Jon Lord deixam-me a delirar num sonho semfim!
    Jon partiste,deixaste a saudade de te ver em palco,mas…concerteza irei olhar para o infinito, sempre para te escutar!Deus te abençoe Jon Lord,um dia…reencontrar-te-ei,concerteza.
    Á Familia o meu sentido voto de pesar.

  3467. You’ve been always been my hero – for 32 years now. I’ve had the pleasure to meet You once for an interview, and I found out that You’re not only the musician that impresses me the most, but also one of the kindest human beings I ever met. You’ve been like a part of the family for me for so long, and life goes on somehow – but it’s harder without You and Your music. Just to say “thank You” misses the mark by a million miles, but I have no better words right now.

  3468. What can I say… It’s just so empty..
    Rest In Peace Jon Lord, now you playing in the rock and roll heaven.
    Your music will live forever.

    /Lars Gudmundsson, Upplands Väsby, Sweden

  3469. Farewell Jon,one of the rock greats.That hammond organ intro to Speed King will live forever.Rest in Peace

  3470. My very first album in 1970 was Deep Purple in Rock………
    Now i’m 54 years old and it feels like a good friend has left me.
    Take care, Jon…wherever you are….

  3471. You were my favorite musician of all time, I always dreamed that one day we’d meet, just for a chat. Now it will never be. Sleep peacefully Jon. I will continue to play your albums until I too pass. You are my King Arthur. Thank you.

  3472. Still hasn´t really grasped the fact of Jons passing.
    The sound he of Deep Purple is much Jons work. And a big part of the start of one mighty and seemingly foreverlasting, music genre – Hard Rock.
    And the riffs and power can be heard in a lot of todays pop music too.
    So, Jon is a big part of modern music history, not totally unlike him letting classic composers become a part of rock’n’roll.
    Long live Jon Lord

  3473. Jon Lord was the inspiration to appreciate classical music as well as Jerry Lee Lewis. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you. One of my fondest memories was when I was fourteen and I asked him if he would play Lazy; he had one of his great smiles. I even got to see him at the 1985 Texas Jam. His sound was very distinctive from No No No to Perfect Strangers to Our Lady. MY SWEET LORD !

    Joshua Collins/Lubbock,Texas

  3474. JON,
    my all time favourite keyboard player,
    the gig at knebworth in june 85 will live with me forever.
    thank you for making it amazing.
    god bless you.

  3475. Now the world of hard Rock is distressed. A great artist escapes to the ground place to reach the Olympus of the Gods. On the notes of Burn,lazy.Higway Star and many other greeting my great friend Jon.
    From Ex-doc 1965

  3477. ESCUCHÉ EN TU HONOR MUCHOS TEMAS A PARTIR DE LA NOTICIA DE TU FALLECIMIENTO HOY ESTÁS JUNTO A TU ÍDOLO BACH, WALTER DE RAMOS MEJÍA, ARGENTINA

  3478. Deepest sympathy and condolences to Jon’s family and friends. Jon will be sadly missed but remembered forever by his unforgettable contribution to Rock music. A true gentleman. RIP Jon.We love you x

  3479. I was very sad to hear of Jon’s passing. RIP. Sarabande remains one of my favourite albums.

    Geoff R, Melbourne, Australia

  3480. What a wonderful, wonderful musician. Long live “Child In Time”, long live “The Concerto”, and long live “Perfect Strangers”. Peace to Jon, his family and all those whose lives he touched musically or otherwise. I imagine that as we speak, Jon is entertaining God with his Hammond…

    Steve Petrides, Grand Rapids, Michigan

  3481. In questi casi le parole sarebbero tante per descrivere una persona come te, speciale, unica.. Hai creato ciò che era il vero rock, la vera Musica, sei stato una fonte di inspirazione per me e per tantissimi altri.. sei stato il mio maestro.. ma la tua musica vivrà insieme a te con noi per tutta la vita e questo è quello che ci rende molto orgogliosi.. e porteremo avanti quello che avevi portato avanti tu fin dall’inizio.. good rock.. Grazie Maestro!!

  3482. my yout!h have a riff,,, “smoke on the water”
    the best!

    Oswaldo Lara – São Paulo – Brazil

  3483. Words can not express what milions of fans are feeling at the moment.

    I have always been an admirer of purple and principally of jon’s work and talent.

    He will be deeply missed but always remebered.

    My sincere condolences to his family.

    RIP.

    Mark Horner, Manaus Brasil.

  3484. Over the past 4 days, as I meditate on the passing of this AMAZING creative force, an idea!
    Hey, ALL THE REMAINING members of all incarnations of DEEP PURPLE, how about you guys do a limited tour in tribute, donate proceeds to Third World Kids’ Computer Fund (they get those $35.00 web enabled computers!) we get to see you guys, and Jon Lord in his newer incarnation gets the satisfaction of making the world a better place, even when he’s NOT HERE!!
    Personal message to his family: No amount of blessings, prayers will suffice, but KNOW this great creative force is still with you!

  3485. I grew up with you, your music was in me. You’re gone but I’ll take you with me. Bye Jon ….. Bye

  3486. My condolences to his family and friends. A very sad day for music.

  3487. Saw Jon in 1975 on the Burn tour, 1st concert ever in the astrodome. I remember him talking to the audience about the making of machine head in Switzerland and then he said he had another message to give to “ya’ll ” and then the crowd responded and he said “thanks I just learned to say that today”. Talking a little Texan here in Houston, skip forward 28 years his last time to the states and I was backstage but Jon never came out to meet anybody, was so close but yet so far away. Now I will never get another oppurtunity but I will have the music. God bless you and your family, you will be remembered forever.

  3490. Very very sad news. An absolute master on the hammond and an immense loss to the music community

  3491. i cry tears of joy for being able to have listened to your music for the last 40 years of my life RIP forever a ledgend

  3492. МИ КОХАЄМО ТЕБЕ, ДЖОН. І ПОКИ МИ ЖИВІ, ТИ З НАМИ!

  3493. I do not find a word to express my sadness. I could not stop my cry
    I grew up with his music, i fell something gone away from my soul.
    He was the 20th century’s Bethoween.
    Sleep in peace in the Light

  3494. RIP Jon.Although I didn’t get to know you personally, I’ll miss you dearly.You live a wonderful, productive life with a lot of accomplishments that your family will be proud of.You will always be remembered.See you in another life when you will be born again in another body in another country and era. Despite this, your creative traits will accompany you to your next life.

    RIP

  3496. Покойся с миром, Jon ! Светлая тебе память! Ты лучший из лучших ! И наша память , наша благодарность тебе – до скончания века, и дальше !!! RIP, Jon !!!

  3497. Rest in peace Jon Lord! thank you for the music, we’ll always remember you.

  3499. Thank you Jon for the many hours of listening pleasure. Your legacy will be with us forever.

  3500. First of all I want to express my sincere condolence to all of Jon´s family. I have been listening to DEEP PURPLE from my teen years and the music of DEEP PURPLE is with me through all my life. Jon was the inseparable part of this band, one of the greatest rock musicians of all times. He will stay in our hearts through his music and the music of DEEP PURPLE for ever.
    Musical world will miss you Jon.
    We will never forget about you!

    Stefan Roth and the family from Poprad, Slovakia

  3501. From the first time I heard Hush in 1968, to the first time I saw Deep Purple at Cal Jam in 1974 I have followed your career and loved every minute of it. Your work with Frida of ABBA was awe inspiring and all your compositions throughout the years were fantastic. I have been hooked on your incredible talent for over 40 years. You were a integral part of my youth and adulthood, as I am now 52. Thank you, thank you, thank you Jon for all you have contributed to make music and the world a better place. May You rest in peace. You will be sorely missed. God Bless you wife and family.

  3502. Been trying to gather my thoughts on Jon since being very sad by the news of his passing,Jon you have been a part of all my adult life,i never expect to see your like again,from rock to classical you were very special,and at concerts always interacted with fans as though speaking to them personally,thanks for all the wonderful memories ,i will miss you tons,as one of the nicest people in the buisiness,who never took us the fans for granted your legacy is your greatest gift,and condolances to your family.

  3503. A very sad day, an enormous loss…rock music will never be the same without Jon Lord…goodbye!

  3504. un hommage au plus grand clavietiste.
    tu restera toujours dans mes souvenirs .
    condoléances a toute sa famille ainsi que tous les menbres du groupe DEEP PURPLE.
    un admirateur

  3505. The important people leaving a great void. When the music loses the best keyboard player, I can understand that life will never be the same as before. I know that this is just a goodbye. See you soon, my friend

  3506. Невосполнимая утрата! Ушел великий Человек и Музыкант! Нет слов для того, чтобы выразить чувства в связи с кончиной Великого Мастера! Глубокие соболезнования семье и близким Джона. Покойся с миром. Ты всегда будешь в наших сердцах!

  3507. 素晴らしい音楽をありがとう　Jon！
    あなたはこの世を去ってしまったが、あなたの残した音楽は永遠に僕達の心の中に残っています。
    天国でも素晴らしい音楽を！

    Jon, Thanks for the great music! Although you had passed away, leaving your music will remain forever in the hearts of us. Great music in heaven!

  3508. I doubt there was another man that could feel music better, than Jon. RIP Jon, you are awesome

  3509. jon lord, a true legend, a genius on the keyboard and most important of all just a nice man. rest in peace jon and thanks for the memories. god will be rocking with you now!

  3510. Değerli abim sana tanrıdan rahmet diliyorum. Mekanın cennet olacak. Sizler sayesinde müzik dinlemeyi öğrendik..Mehmet Hatunoğlu TÜRKİYE.

  3511. My condolences to Jon Lord’s family and friends. Like many here, he played a major part in my musical upbringing and life. RIP

  3513. Jon was someone who touched many peoples life, a true star ands a gent. Many concerts been to where Jon took centre stage & showed everyone his talent.
    You will be truly missed.
    Thoughts are with your close family and friends..

  3514. Great memories of Jon. First got to know his distinctive musical style through Whitesnake and saw him at Hammersmith on his 40th Birthday. Later discovered the wonderful back catalogue of Deep Purple songs. With great excitement I joined thousands at the Knebworth re-launch of Purple in ’84. Loved all his mainstream work, but also his solo work, such as the beautiful Drfitwood. Inspired me to play keyboards and has given (and still gives) countless hours of pleasure. Will be missed, but what a legacy remains!! Thanks Jon.

  3518. our thoughts are with his family. what a loss. we deeply miss him.
    his music will stay with us forever.
    first song i felt i had to play on monday was “Wait A While” with Sam Brown.
    rest in peace.

  3520. R.I.P. Jon. can’t quite believe that you’ve gone. You and your music-writing talent and your phenomenal Hammond organ-playing will be sadly missed. Rock music is a lesser place without you.

  3521. R.I.P Jon……U were the greatest ….we’ll miss you.

    Peter Paul
    Bangalore, India.

  3523. We´ve lost one of the best keyboardist, a true legend. First time I´ve heard Jon Lord playing was on California Jam record and it was awsome, last time was with Ronnie, Purple and the orchestra and I´ve never forget the magic of these concerts. Rest in peace Jon. Music and fans like me will never forget you.

  3524. Dear Jon, rest in peace. One of greatest musicians of all time has gone. We´ll miss you.

    Querido Jon, descansa en paz. Uno de los más grandes músicos de todos los tiempos nos ha dejado. Te echaremos de menos.

  3529. It’s so sad…I’m really shocked, I send my best wishes to the family. He will lived on in our hearts and in his wonderfull music. condolences from germany

  3530. I was saddened to hear of his passing a true gentleman & a fantastic musician who will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends at this very sad time.

  3531. Deep Purple was a truly inspiration for me, along with other bands like Pink Floyd, Queen, Metallica and so on. The death of Jon Lord is a great lost for the entire human world. He was an awesome musician and also a masterpiece of a human being. He will be missed….R.I.P. Jon

  3533. Comment y croire? Jon tu es immortel, tu resteras dans nos mémoires très longtemps. Je suis desespérement triste aujourd’hui…

  3534. A very sad day with the loss of Jon, who along with Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson formed and moulded the way a keyboard player should write and play in a rock group. He was sometimes overlooked and over shadowed in Deep Purple by Richie but then all lead guartists do this. Nowadays the tag “keyboard wizard” is banded about for anyone who can play more than 4 chords and six notes but Jon was an original talent and will never be replaced and his loss is immeasurable. RIP Jon and thanks for the years of listening pleasure that you have given to us

  3535. A truly legendary man, you have inspired the whole world dear Jon and will never be forgotten. R.I.P. and God bless You Jon Lord

  3537. Sgomento, commozione, lacrime trattenute a stento … la musica che mi ha fatto diventare uomo, con te se ne va un pezzo di storia, un pezzo della mia storia. Grazie per la tua musica, grazie per le emozioni …. grazie di tutto. Goodbye Jon.

  3539. Goodbye Jon ,your fantastic music ,humour and stage presence will live on forever with fans of hard rock , blues and classical music for all time. I saw Deep Purple 3 times and every gig was magic.
    Great memories . I wish you could “Wait Awhile “.
    Paul.

  3540. You still be the LORD…. Thanks for all you did for music… Please rest in peace with R.J.DIO in paradise of amazing musician.

    All my condolence for your family and friends.

    A young french fan…

  3541. JON LORD- klávesový mág,skvelý hudobník,priekopník rockovej hudby,človek z veľkým Č.Z úctou spomínam,a klaniam sa k jeho tvorbe.Z bohom,JON.
    Vlado

  3542. His Music was backing me up on my road for many years … My thoughts are with his family and close friends at this sad moment. RIP Jon!

  3546. I was so sad to hear of Jon’s passing he was the man with the Hammond C3 and B3, a truly great keyboard player and human being, rest in peace Jon you will never be forgotten and your legend will live on forever
    Tony Lewis { massive Purple Fan }

  3547. …from a french fan ,thank you for fun and pleasur with your music Jon….RIP and bye man…!!!

  3548. Dear Jon, during these days, knowing that You have passed, I am not able to calm my sadness. Now you are a part of the eternity…But you´ve done just a trip to the other world – not died! Your music will be allways in the hearts of all the real rock lovers and will be the best example for inspirations for the generations of the musicians. Take a rest and have a peace in the sky, Big Maestro, and if in the heaven there is some music, for sure, you will compose more and more beautiful new compositions and when we will die, can listen them!

  3549. And then, on a certain Monday, the Heaven Door´s Angel came to The Lord with a doubt:
    – My Lord, there is a newcomer, and I am finding difficult to decide where to send him…
    – And who is this soul? – asked The Lord
    – He was … a rock star !
    -So, put him together with the rock stars…
    – But, My Lord, he was also a Classic Music Composer, a great one!
    – In this case, put him with the Classic Composers…
    – And sir, not to be forgotten…. he was considered a Gentleman and a great person… not only by his family… but all over the world !! It has been heard mourning and preaches for him… in every language of the planet! – stated the Angel.
    – That is uncommon… what was his human name ?
    – Let me check … oh, that is … interesting.. he was … Lord !!
    – So, – said The Lord- put him together with the free spirits, and let him decide where he wants to go from time to time… he is not to be pictured within one only group, as far as I believe…
    – So it will be done, My Lord. And I think he will be glad with it…

  3551. I have many wonderful memories of seeing Jon perform at Durham Cathedral, Lichfield Cathedral, Henley Festival, Malcolm Arnold Festival, Dublin and both nights at the Royal Albert Hall in 1999.
    Jon, thank you so much for the music and your humanity.

  3552. печаль и грусть в наших сердцах.. Соболезнование всем родственникам друзьям и всем поклонникам великого музыканта

  3554. Gute Reise, Jon, danke für deine Musik. Du bist und bleibst einer der ganz Großen.

  3555. During the most terrible trauma you provided me with rest. In so doing you expanded my musical repertoire from Hard Rock to Classical, Blues and Jazz.
    I always hoped this day would never come. I really loved you man…

    Although we never met my world has been better for having you in it.

    Love and condolences to your family,

    Paul.

  3556. Hi Jon, thank you very much for a wonderful time, I´m glad and proud having met you. May there be a grandpiano, a Hammond and a lot of fun whereever you are now. See you and listen to you somewhen and somewhere.

  3557. Fantastic musician and a true gentleman. You will live on in your music. After 40 years of listening I am still amazed every time I hear you play. RIP Jon.

  3558. John, when hearing Made In Japan you really got my attention. With Deep Purple you opened my eyes musically and has kept doing since. Your music will always remain in my heart. Thanks for everything! My condolences to the family.

  3560. How can we put into words what you have done track after track after track you were one of the true greats. You will be loved for ever. The master of the keyboard, the “Child of our time”. Heaven is a much better place with you in it, earth a much sadder place. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.RIP Maestro

  3561. You became my keyboard hero since 1971, when I heard “And the address” for the first time. I was 12 years old then. Since then, your music was always with me. Rest in peace, dear Jon, you will live forever in your music and in our hearts.

  3563. I grew up with Jon Lord. He lived in our house. He still lives in my house – and always will. He was a good friend of mine because we spoke the same language – only his vocabulary was much wider. R.I.P. Genius.

  3564. Thank you so much for the great music,Jon! Iam so sad!R.I.P.My condolences for the Familie ang Friends!

  3565. Very sad to hear that Jon lord has passed away. Deep Purple were the first band I got into and have remained a constant presence and influence. Jon Lord was unparalleled as a composer, innovator, organist, musician. Without him, deep purple would not have existed. The idea of combining a rock band with a orchestra was way ahead of its time and has been replicated by many bands I’ve the years. A major influence, an instantly recognizable and electrifying sound, and most importantly, a true gentleman respected by everyone. God bless

  3567. A BIG * Thank You * for musically having been part of my life for 40+ year. Your legacy lives on… Peace Be With You.

  3568. My condolences to Jon Lord family and R.I.P. master organist. Listen to his piece on ‘Highway Star’, Lazy, Burn, Flight Of The Rat and Rat Bat Blue, simply amazing. Thank you for the music Jon.

  3570. It is a great loss to the history of music, I am so very saddened by the news. An inspiration, an idol, a true legend, is but a few things that comes to mind, when thinking about Jon Lord. The sounds of Deep Purple will be in many hearts, old as new. Jon Lord, may he be forever remembered and honored for the magnificent music he gave to the world.

    Rest In Peace.

  3571. The following, although long, is a wonderful string of emails between my brothers and our families. The memories that Jon Lords passing that have flooded our hearts since hearing of his passing are a wonderful tribute to an amazing, fondly remembered rock icon.From: terry [mailto:
    Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 5:31 PM
    To: TinaB; Peter Blake; Elizabeth Blake; Adrian Blake; Conor Blake; John; johnb.hamco; Baldassi Michael
    Subject: Jon Lord
    In the autumn of 1969 at the age of fourteen I returned toschool for 10th Grade. The circumstances were unusual it that we, the students of ClarksonS.S., would be sharing the building of Lorne Park S.S. Clarkson students went to class in the afternoon . Fourteen and being able to sleep in EVERY day was cool!!Yet most of those mornings in an otherwise empty andquiethouse I would grab one of Tina’s LPs. On would go the console stereo ,downwould go the arm of the record player and blasting out would come the organ of Kentucky Woman. It was always the Book of Taliesyn. It was always the Jon Lord classics that got played. I new every note of every organ part, dead cold.
    Those months defined what my view of music would become. More important, it was the beginning of what would be a defining aspect of my life. Music, as you all know, is a meaningful part of my life, almost part of it’s essence. Some of you have experiences that otherwise would not have occurred without my interest in music being behind it in someway.
    If you have enjoyed these times take a brief moment and say thank you to Jon Lord.
    From: Peter Blake [
    Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:21 AM
    To: terry; TinaB; Elizabeth Blake; Adrian Blake; Conor Blake; John; johnb.hamco; Baldassi Michael
    Subject: RE: Jon Lord
    Saw this story on the CBC National news the other night. I was going to call you as I knew Jon Lord was more than just a musician, and Deep Purple was more than just a rock band to you. I remember you showing the lad and I Fireball the day you bought it. We were playing knee hockey in the upstairs hallway on a Sat. evening when you and Joe Schafer returned from the record store. You were quite pleased to show it off we, needless to, say thought it was awesome and we all listened to it right away.
    One other note – the lyrics to Machine Head (at least I think it was Machine Head)) where pasted to the wall in your, then mine, then the lads bedroom in the basement. They were likely there from when you moved into the basement to when the folks moved to Owen Sound. If that sheet of lyrics could speak Im sure it would of provided Jon Lord with a few more classic tunes.
    However did we manage to play so much music so relatively loud in our house. Guess we were fortunate to have great parents.
    On 18 July 2012 10:00, Peter Blake < wrote:
    And one other note Fireball related – dont expect a grade 8 girl to semi-slow dance with you for the entire Made in Japan version of The Mule – my music tastes had been engrained into me by age 15 – the 2 day relationship was crumbling fast.
    And T sorry for sneaking those albums out to go to that party Fri June 2?/74. I thought Made in Japan was a great album for a party.

    From: terry
    Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:57 AM
    To: Peter Blake; TinaB
    Subject: A Kindred Spirit

    The full front page of the Arts section in today's Globe is a column about Jon Lord. Buddy writes that "his world was changed for ever" when he heard Made in Japan at the age of 10. To this day he still has a passion for hard edged rock and that Jon Lord and the sound of his organ were behind it all. Most interesting is that this guy usually writes about poetry or grammar, stuff like that, but it was Jon Lord who impacted him more than anyone else.

    I am kind of amazed, but pleased to see how much ink is being spilled over Mr Lord. Yesterday the Globe ran a full page obit. That is usually reserved for the most influential of politicians or the most famous of stars. He wasn't even the front man in the band!

    Whenever you listen to music try to remember that barely audible conversation on Made in Japan. Somebody says "can we have everything turned up a bit" to which Lord replies "Can we have everything louder than everything else". He released four classic works subsequent to his leaving Deep Purple , all were very well received by critics and some are painfully beautiful with many very QUIET sections.

    I read a Rick Wakeman quote in which he said Shades of Deep Purple was his favorite album and Jon Lord his greatest inspiration. To me Wakeman was thee keyboard God. Now I know where God got his inspiration from. The Lord!!!
    From: tanyamb76@gmail.com [mailto:tanyamb76@gmail.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 3:34 PM
    To: Terry; Peter Blake
    Cc: Mom Work; Elizabeth Blake; Adrian Blake; Conor Blake; John; Baldassi Michael
    Subject: Re: Jon Lord

    Alas, my relationship with Deep Purple did not get off to a good start. I did not appreciate their music when I was young, and as a result, was held down to a speaker by my brother and the lad while they blasted it in my ear…ahhhh, memories!
    Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network
    ________________________________________
    On 18 July 2012 10:00, Peter Blake wrote:
    And one other note Fireball related – dont expect a grade 8 girl to semi-slow dance with you for the entire Made in Japan version of The Mule – my music tastes had been engrained into me by age 15 – the 2 day relationship was crumbling fast.
    And T sorry for sneaking those albums out to go to that party Fri June 2?/74. I thought Made in Japan was a great album for a party.
    Gotta work
    From: Tina [mailto:tinab@endosolns.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:33 AM
    To: Peter Blake; ‘terry’; ‘Elizabeth Blake’; ‘Adrian Blake’; ‘Conor Blake’; ‘John’; ‘Tanya Baldassi’; ‘Baldassi Michael’
    Subject: RE: Jon Lord
    Wwwaaaahhh..all these memories are overwhelming me 

    From: terry
    Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:18:31 -0400
    To: Peter Blake
    Cc: Tina Elizabeth Blake Adrian Blake; Conor Blake JohnTanya Baldassi; Baldassi MichaelSubject: Re: Jon Lord

    Great memories. Made in Japan was a great party album. At least The Mule was >10 minutes long so you got to slow dance for a while. Sounds as if Ian Paice’s drum solo may have lasted longer than said relationship.

    Made in Japan, Hot Rocks ( A Stones compilation), Machine Head and Weird Scenes Inside The Gold Mine (a Doors compilation) had very special roles in my social life. My copies of the records were oddly the LP’s I cared the least about so I always took them to parties because I liked them the most! Explained that means that these LP’s were always so massively popular at parties they got damaged quickly and severely! One of vinyl’s BIG problems. As a result I continued taking them to parties because i didn’t care about them (already damaged) and the reason I didn’t care about them ultimately was because my friends and I liked them so much. Drugs and alcohol do strange things to one’s mind. Well there was also Finchkee throwing records across the room to see if he could get one into the fireplace.

    I like your date,June 2?, 1974. In 1974 almost every day was a question mark for me. Interesting aside The Doors, The Stones and Deep Purple were all bands Tina got me into. So credit (AND BLAME) should go to her as much as anybody.

  3572. I’m hearing highway star….
    You will stay forever with us, from the bottom of our hearts.

  3573. A friend’s mother was playing violin in the Philharmonia Hungarica, the orchestra recording “Sarabande” with Jon Lord in 1976. She was was about 50 years old, a classical educated musician – in other words: A member of a totally different generation in those times. She went to the rehearsals expecting to meet some “long-haired apes”, but after 3 days she came back as a fan of a great musician.
    Thank you for these and other great moments in our musical lifes.

  3574. The master of hammond, ‘the star in the sky for ever’
    Good bye rest in peace.

  3575. It took me a couple of days to write this, since it was really shocking to hear that you’re gone now! Words really can’t express what you and your music mean to me! I discovered a couple of Deep Purple records in my uncle’s record collection when I was 7 or 8 years old (next to Led Zeppelin, Free and others) and I must have played them “at least a million times” and still to this day I love that music so much with your organ playing being one of the absolute highlights! I saw D.P. live six times between 1993 and 2000 and every time it was a great experience – the most touching moment was when you played the “Concerto” tour in 2000 and opened it with your very personal and moving song “Pictured Within”. My father had passed in 1998 (The above mentioned uncle is his brother) and so I sat there in the audience (in Hamburg, Germany) having so many “pictures within” that at the moment when the full orchestra started playing the main melody of that song I burst into tears. And now while I’m writing this I’m crying again. I hope there’s a Hammond in heaven for you to play! Rest in peace and thank you SO MUCH! My thoughts are with your family and friends!

    Olli

  3576. I’m so sad … thank your für the wonderful music, your humour, thanks for everything

    Be in the light !

    Uwe

  3577. My first concert was Deep Purple,1974. I was blown away by you man. You are a genius. R.I.P. brother, you’ll be playing with Ronnie Dio and Ronnie Montrose. Wow this year sucked for losing musical phenoms.Peace

  3578. Thank you for your great playing, Jon. We are many in Hungary, who will remember you and hear DP till we die

  3580. No musician’s passing has had this effect on me – profound sadness. I came to listen to his music from a guitarist’s perspective, left a keyboard/Hammond afficianado and a BIG Jon Lord fan. NOBODY sounded like him, played like him, composed like him.
    But what a great legacy he left us.

  3581. Dear Lazy,

    Sure that you are now playing Hammond keyboards with Ronni James Dio …. May God be lsitening to you both
    R.I.P. our (Jon) Lord,
    We miss you already
    So long, pal and thanks for your music, talent and creativity
    Your Swiss friend
    Pascal V (Lazy) / Geneva Switzerland

  3582. I can not believe that we have lost such a great musician. I have grown up listening to Deep Purple and although i am a Guitar player,
    for me, It was Jon who gave that classic rock sound that Purple were famous for. God bless you and rest in peace, Heaven will be rocking for a good while

  3583. The first song I ever learned on piano was Child in Time. I fell in love with the fat sound of Jon’s B3 right away, and that became a turningpoint in the way I listened to music.. I am so glad that I got to see you live with both DP, and one of your classical compositions with Orchestra before you passed. A huge musician, and a big human beeing. Guess The Man Upstairs gonna have a hell of concert going, having both Gary Moore, Dio, yourselfe, Richard Wright, and “Cozy” Flooks to rock heaven and hell.
    Rest in Peace Jon Douglas Lord, Lord of The Hammond.
    You are gone, but your music and inspiration is still here.

  3585. just heard the bad news and i’m sad.Condolences to his family and friends.Another great one is gone but he will be in the heart of generations to come through his music.
    i’m listening “In Rock” in his honor tonight.
    RIP MR LORD and thank you very very much!

  3586. Thank you for so many years of pleasure you have given me I have seen your playing many times over the years and you were and are a genius my thoughts are with your family and friends you will be sadly missed for your genius and unfailing good humour RIP Jon

  3587. un grand nous a quitte…..R.I.P Jon….et merci pour toutes ces chansons inoubliables et la contribution apportee au monde du rock et du hard….:(

  3589. From the first notes i heard from DP i was amazed by the way the guitar and hammond sounded together; i think Jon was a far more stable musician than Ritchie (though i love his style very much) My youth and musical playing have been influenced by them from the start and i felt like losing a part of my youth when i read the news of Jon’s passing; my heart goes out to all who loved him – his music will go on forever RIP (if there is a heaven you will no doubt blow everyone away together with all angels of rock that have passed away !)
    ROCK ON !!!

  3590. Las sensaciones que he tenido durante 40 años, cada que escucho tu creativo y genial órgano, me hacen amarte en todo el tiempo que me queda de vida. !GRACIAS HERMANO JON!. Tu paso por la vida ha sido más que justificado.

  3593. Have been a DP & Jon Lord fan for over 42 years now and am as devastated as everyone else. I first saw him on stage in 1972 and there always seemed to be some kind of aura around him, especially when soloing. As a pro musician myself I know that he was a genius and will continue to listen and learn from him. Your name and music will live forever Jon in the same way as Mozart, Beethoven & all the other greats have. RIP

  3594. Dear Jon,
    Thank you for the great music.We never forget you.R.I.P.Jon

  3596. Gracias Jon Lord por la inspiración que pasaba por tus manos y llegaba a los oidos de forma mágica y extraordinaria

  3597. Thank you Jon. You was my first inspiration to make music. I love your compositions like Concerto for Group and orchestra, Sarabande, Pictures within’, Durham…..and, and, and, and…..
    I’am really sad that you passed away. Its good to now, that i can hear your music any time and any place in the world.
    Roger 1959

  3598. Jon,thank you for the wonderful music you left us.You left us much too soon.Many condolances to your family and friends

  3599. Adding my condolences, same as above – he’ll be sadly missed. Thank you for the music. Many years of inspiration, with you all the way.

  3600. Hi Jon,
    Beyond the notes, you were the greatest keyboardplayer. Your music is pictured within.
    Before you forget, dear Gemini : play your devine sarabande through your heavenly windows.

  3601. Dear Jon Lord,

    I am very sad that you passed away although I hope that your dead was a pain-relief after that long cancer-disease!!! Yes, you was transferred from darkness to the divine light! Right now I am listening to Friedas voice on the track “The sun will shine again” on the great solo-album of “beyond the notes”. Thank you very much for your suffisticated, great, emotionally overwhelming, fascinating and always inspirating music-opus during the last decades from the beginning with Deep Purple Mark 1 to your last solo Blues and classical projects. We will never forget you and I hope that the sun will shine again for us while listening to the music composed and played by one of the greatest modern musicians who ever lived. I had the great privilege to saw you six times between 1985 and 2001 with Deep Purple. On June 21st 1998 during the concert in Hamburg suddenly you was hit by a beer beaker at the very beginning of that great concert and we all feared you guys would cancel the show. But you was a very gentleman, you shook your proud head and you continued the show, we were all fascinated. Thanks for your inspiration, Maestro Lord!!! Keep on rocking and playing classical tunes in heaven which belong together, your music was the best evidence for that!

  3602. Falar de Mr. Jon Lord é falar da essência do Rock e de música em geral! Deixa uma grande lacuna na história dos teclados no universo musical. Deixa também muita saudade. R.I.P.

  3603. Grew up on this band and ‘In Rock’ is still firmly on the ipod. When you are feeling down this stuff just makes you want to rock – just as Jon & the Boys intended. The proof it still works is testament to being at the forefront, pioneers and for me, never to be bettered.
    RIP Jon – I’ll keep on listening

  3604. Dear Jon, thank you for enlighten my life with your music. You will never be forgotten.

  3605. Gracias Jon por tu enorme aporte al mundo de la musica, tus melodias vivirán por siempre.

  3606. Thank you for being around us and leaving so much beauty and emotion to the people. I am keeping you in mind for the better world to come and hope, that you have a chosen the right place now to rest, for a while….

  3607. Thank you Jon!
    I will never forget you and the inspiration your music gave to me, in particular during my teenage years in the 70s.

  3608. Grazie Jon, sono cresciuto con la Tua musica immortale, le note del Tuo Hammond mi hanno accompagnato fino ad oggi.
    Ti ho visto in concerto a Roma, alla notizia ho pianto.
    Resterai nel mio cuore finchè vivrò.

  3609. The passing of this great man has touched me more than I can explain.Jon’s music was part of my life for 35 years (and will be for the next 35).The memory of seeing him at Litchfield Cathederal in 2009 will stay with me forever.
    Gone but never forgotten,

  3610. what can i say.
    you are immortal mr lord , not only to me ,
    you are immortal to real music world
    thank’s for great music you left for us
    rest in peace mr lord
    form iran

  3611. I’m sad, very sad… Thank you for your wonderful music, dear Jon. YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!!!….WE LOVE YOU JON!!!!.
    María Guerrero. Mexico City.

  3612. Dear Jon, thank you so much for all the wonderful music, for so many memorable concerts and for providing the soundtrack of our lives. You and your music will live on in our hearts.
    Rest in peace

  3613. Thank you Mr. Lord for all these years of great music, wich will live on and on…
    From a brazilian fan since a kid.

  3614. dear jon.
    thank you so much for your great music and inspiration, that will remain.
    rest in peace, tobi

  3615. Thank You for your music, you´re always be remembered, RIP one of my teen heroes.

  3617. I was really saddened to hear of the passing of Jon Lord, the only person who could play the Hammond organ better than Captain Morgan, you will be missed by all. RIP.

  3621. The grooviest keyboardplayer on earth. I grew up with your music and it gave me such joy and comfort. It still does. Its so sad that you’re here no longer but your music and playing will be in my heart and body forever.

  3622. thanks for your music. Great good bye and plays for the paradise forever…

  3623. My sympothy goes out to the Lord Family,for the passing of a great person and Musician. And to all the members of Deep Purple, John will be greatly missed, But his spirit and Music lives on…

  3624. Jon Lord: The Lord of the organ.

    Your music will be indelible in time.
    R.I.P.

  3625. I fell in love with Deep Purple I was 10. I am 43 now and I still love the band as much as I did when I was 10. John has left this earth but his soul and outstanding musical achievement to the music world will never die. I want to thank you John for the great music you have given us and I know as we all know that you are here for ever as you paved the road to “The Highway Star”. R.I.P master. Jean-Jacques

  3626. When i was 12 years old, at Christmas time, my father gave me a toy keyboard, the first song that i tried to play was “Smoke on the water”. By that time you Jon have become an example to be followed, “The MAESTRO”! Today all Hammond organs mourn your death because no one will never tame them like you… Ciao Jon see you later….

  3627. Jon foi para o seu devido lugar os céus onde vivem os incríveis e fora do normal.

  3629. You was very important to my musician carrer. I hope that you’re on a better place. RIP dear Jon.

  3630. Condolences to Jon’s family and friends. He was an inspiration, magnificent talent and lovely man. His legacy will live on.

  3631. Mr. Lord RIP. Deep Purple is the greatest band of all times, and my favorite band since 1974 when I was 15 years old, and living in Lima -Peru. You are in a better place now, I will never forget you.
    Maritza, USA.

  3632. retiren las teclas de la bandas de rock! que no se toque mas con teclado! ya esta! se fue el mejor, se fue el dios de las teclas!
    toda mi vida me acompañaste, y siempre me vas a acompañar! tube el honor de verte tocar a 5 mtros mios y eso no se me va a olvidar mas! descanse maestro, descanse en paz! y gracias de verdad!
    adrian from argentina

  3634. Agreat loss to the world RIP and keep on truckin in the next world. will be sadly missed for his work with DP and others along with his own work. condolences to his extended family.
    Steve

  3635. One of the very finest players to ever walk the earth, and one of natures gentlemen. Vale Jon.

  3636. To the family, friends of John: my deepest sympathy. Loving Deep Purple since more than 40 years, this feels as it happends in my own family. Thank you for your music, thank you for changing music since your beginning. I’m glad I was at the concert in Antwerpen a few years ago. The next tour of Deep Purple will be different.

  3637. God bless you and thank-you for the music. Let’s all hope that the work you complete in heaven equals what you’ve amazingly accomplished here ! Lost for any-more words.

  3639. Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille de Jon, ses proches et à tous ses fans, dont je suis. Je suis profondément affecté par sa disparition. Merci à Jon pour toute son oeuvre et toutes ces émotions procurées. Il vivra à jamais dans ma mémoire, mon âme et mon paysage musical. My utmost sincere condolences to Jon’s family, friends and fans community, which I belong to. I am deeply affected by his passing. He will live on forever in my memory, my SOUL and my musical landscape.
    Thank You Jon for your masterwork and all the emotions. I’am sure You will keep on Space Truckin’ to the Highway Star !

  3640. …sweet child in time,
    you’ll see the light…
    I hope you do now, you’ll never been forgotten

  3641. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with Jon’s family. Jon was simply the best and I looked to him over the years as the one to strive to emulate. Although I will never achieve Jon’s chops, I will continue to play and try to make him proud. My B-3 is cloaked in a black drape. They say that Heaven has one hell of a band. It’s even better now. Rest in peace my friend. Dave Witham

  3642. Thank You, Dear Mr.Jon! Thank You for music, for energy that You give us. You music will live, and You will live in our hearts forever!

  3643. A legend is dying
    The seeds have been sown
    Your lights are burning bright
    But nobody’s home
    Dear Mr.Jon thanks for the music and you will life on in our thoughts.
    RIP

  3646. Se nos ha ido un genio, pero nos ha dejado su legado para siempre. Nunca te olvidaremos maestro

  3647. Jon. I was going to see you perform in Oslo this April. The concert was cancelled because of illness. You were the best. Thank you. Rest in peace, you’re in the real world now.

  3648. This is a great loss to the Rock And Roll, Deep Purple was a large group of ROCK, JON LORD, a legendary keyboard, we will miss him!

  3650. Jon’s untimely passing is unutterably sad. Quite simply, he was both a masterful musician and a true gentleman. He is irreplaceable.. My condolences to all his nearest and dearest.

  3651. Jon Lord I has followed you and Deep Purple since the first koncert I sav in KB Hallen 1971, since it is become the many many concerts in DK and Sweden ….. I still follows Deep Purple, and therefore it is sadness to here you passed away …. RIP
    Kai B, DK

  3652. One of the saddest moments in my whole life was when I learned of Jon’s departure, as Jon’ music has been an integral part of my life. I’m 47 and one of the first records I’ve ever bought was In Rock. Since then, Jon has always been one of my heroes and inspiration. A great disappointment for me was never having been able to see Jon perfroming live, although he came to Brazil a few times. I want to send my heartfelt condolences to Vickie, his daughters, and his whole family. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Joao Froes, from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

  3653. R.I.P Jon Lord !!! A great man & musician !!! We will never forget you Jon 😦 ;( We miss you !!! You will live forever because legends never die !!!

  3654. Jon, I grew up with you…you were and are a part of my life…thank you so much for all that you did.
    Martin

  3655. Had the great pleasure to see Jon in Deep Purple many years ago very sad to hear of his death..just always remember all the pleasure he gave to us all
    RIP..Tam Le Page

  3656. Jon’s music has been there throughout my adult life. He seemed like a wonderful man and I’m so sorry he’s gone. A true legend- RIP Jon

  3658. Manche Menschen bleiben für immer im Herzen.
    Manche Kunst bleibt für immer im Herzen.
    Ich werde Dich nie vergessen.
    Ich werde Deine Musik nie vergessen.

    Danke, Jon Lord! Danke für alles!!

    Ruhe in Frieden

    Olaf

  3659. still part of my life, still part of my mind, you and your companion made me as I am right now. thank you for all .I’d been listening to your music for the last fourty years and i’m sure I’ll will for the next!!!!
    By Jon, see you in Heaven.

  3660. I am sorry to hear this.oNE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE EVER!! Many 8 tracks cassetts an albums worn out from 1970 til now. Iam sad

  3663. I ‘ve seen him in 2000 atThessaloniki,17 years old then was my first gig from my favorite band. I still remember him, with his doric style and the full of passion way of playing. Thank you Jon Lord for all the memories, the feelings and the great music you gave to us.

  3665. Dear Jon, I want to thank you for the many hours of great music that you gave to me with DP, PAL, Whitesnake and your solo-projects! Now there never will be the reunion of DP Mk II, I’ve been hoping for, but you can rock heaven now

    Chris from Austria

  3666. Jon, I wanted to see your concert with the Blues Project in Aschaffenburg/Germany, but it should not be because of your illness. And now you`re gone, what a loss! You were a musical hero of my youth, a true gentleman and you will always be a part of my life.
    Goodbye and thank you for the music!

  3667. Dear Jon,
    Your great music has accompanied – and will accompany myself in good times and bad times – many thanks.

  3668. What an awesome Hammond player and composer. He was a giant who I was fortunate enough to see play many times between 1971 and 2002. Goodbye to one of the greats.
    Happy Trails, John

  3669. Dear Jon,

    I am devastated to hear that you are gone. Thank you for the great music you have created. It will always have a place in my heart.

    Rest in Peace. Jakob

  3670. hey ronnie james dio, , u have god of keyboard now by your side, make the the good music out of this world till we can hear them in our dreams of the nights, rest in peace:( mr.jon lord , father

    🙂

  3673. What Happened? Jon Lord was a keyboard icon, and an inspiration to all of us keyboard players. I know he will ALWAYS share his gift of music with the universe. Be happy Jon.
    Tom – Keyboards / Vocals PASSION FOR POWER

  3674. A genius leaves us with many wonderful memories. Met you once at LHR and will always remember. A gentleman RIP Jon

  3675. I will always love you, dear John.
    Thank you for all good music you created and you put into my heart.
    Rest in Peace.
    Greg from Poland

  3676. In memory of one of the most important musicians of recent times thanks to enjoy your wonderful creations and your participation in the best rock band in history
      Concha Salazar family of chile.

  3677. I’m 46, but discovered really John Lord’s talent only 6 or 7 years ago, during a conference talking about the orgue Hammond, with a talented french player, how did a brilliant demo and after this demo, let us hear about great players. I though the orgue Hammond was only a Jazz and soul music, but he also demonstrated that it was the background of many rock bands, and among all players… John Lord … since that time, I have as resident on my iPod, 8 albums of Deep Purple and solos from John are player in boucle… And I discovered yesterday on YouTube the live in Moscow, … such good time with you John…

  3679. His main theme is, His Resurrection of the Church Organ into a mystical zeal for every listener in the whole universe. Steve Morse the legendary and most respected guitarist ever born so far and the whole Deep Purple Band Ian Gillan, Ian Pace, John Bonham still make it through to the Royal Albert Hall manned by Paul still managed to dazzle me with wonders and wonders since 1999!. Long live Jon Lord. I hope you would be handling the Lord’s organ (piano) in Paradise.

  3681. Thank you for the music and the enjoyment it will continue to bring. My condolences to his family.

  3682. Je ne peux réaliser que vous êtes parti, mister Jon. Vous ne POUVEZ pas être parti. Depuis la première claque prise en 1982 en découvrant Made In Japan, vous avez partagé 30 ans de ma vie. 30 ans d’écoute de vos performances, de vos fabuleux soli des Artwoods à Blues Project en passant par Purple, PAL, Whitesnake et vos oeuvres en solo. Ma peine est immense. Vous laissez un grand vide. Vous serez toujours une référence et avez emmené le Hammond vers des sommets. Vous avez vanté les mérites du Hammond SK1. J’en ai acheté un. Voici ainsi ma modeste contribution à votre génie. Merci pour tout, mister Jon. Vous êtes un grand, un très grand. All the Hammond fans will never forget you. Keep on rockin with Ronnie and Cozy !
    Demeurez en paix, Jon

  3683. The first LP I have bay (with 15 years) was April a second hand one, and I admire Jon always for his spirit to create this kind of Music.
    His music has shaped my life and I still love it.
    For me we lost more than a great musician, we lost a genius.
    Thanks for your music.
    Rust In Peace Jon !

    Thomas Melles , 46 years from Germany

  3684. We lost a great person and musician – and who knows which music we lost, too. I’m sure that he had great music on his mind. I knew a few persons who died by this sort of cancer. It’s such a mean one … My wishes are with his family and friends.

  3685. RIP, master… and thank you for your great music!!!

  3686. R.i.p. Jon, ‘the beast’ will miss you along with the numberous ammount of fans who’d grow up with your music, i adored Deep Purple since i was a kid and still do. Coincidental the day before you passed away i was playing ‘In Rock’ in my car… Huge loss..;

  3687. You have been a great inspiration…
    Forever into my fingers, forever Lord!

  3688. I am filled with sadness following Purple since 1972 . In Kenya no less,Deep Purple to me will always be Lord,Guillan,Paice,Glover,and Blackmore—–Also Steve Morse Who gave the band new life and can bang riffs like Ritchie and they seemed happy again. I guess we’rre all getting older .What a shame.Long Live Jon Lord. My sweet Lord!!!!!!!!! by tmazz224549 I”ll keep listening!!

  3689. I’m glad to see I’m not alone in mourning Jon Lord. I followed Purple from !972 when I lived in Kenya ,I only listened to Guillain,Paice,Lord,Blackmore and Glover the real Purple. they covered Blackmore leaving with Steve Morse but there will never be another Jon Lord again,or Ronnie VanZant,and others. Its a shame we all have to get older? Isn’t it????? Long Live Jon Lord in our hearts………. By tmazz22459 My sweet LORD!!!!!!

  3691. What a sad news! Jon, you made a difference in my youth.
    Never heard someone played the keyboards like you did!
    Would have loved to see you play some time. Thanx, Jon.

  3693. Le monde du Rock vient de perdre un de ces plus grand héro.Toutes mes condoléances a sa famille et aux menbres de dp.

  3697. Thank You Jon for making people happy!
    I’ll never forget you! Rest In Peace…

  3698. what a loss to the gentelman of metal Jon will alsways be loved and missed here in the state Peace to his family and friends Barry Paul Project

  3699. Coming back from Turkey and hearing this sad news. Jon was truly one of the greatest. He’ll never be forgotten. R.I.P

  3701. Rest in peace Jon, you gave as good music and inspiration. Deep Purple will always be my favorite band. We’ll never forget you.

  3703. Dear Jon, the sound of your keyboards will keep on in our hearts. Despite my (our) sadness, hope that in heaven you’ll be welcomed by a soft music from those keyboards only you were able to gently touch and turn in a magic spell. Rest in peace dear ‘friend’ of 40 years. Will never forget you! Gaetano (Italy)

  3705. RIP John
    leave people with whom my youth was gone, but their music will always remain in our hearts
    goodbye John

  3706. Cher Jon, je ne sais pas comment exprimer ce que je ressens. Je perds un point de repère dans mon esprit. Mais ton talent et ta musique resteront toute ma vie avec moi. Repose en paix

  3707. My condolences to Jon’s family. We have lost a great musician, composer and maestro that has inspired generations of musicians to love either rock or classical music. A very gentle human being that has inspired my life with his music. Rest in peace maestro.

  3708. Can’t express my feelings.
    Like an old friend died
    I’ll miss you
    Thanks for all the magic you gave us

  3710. Rest in peace, and condolences to the family. Thank you for all the emotions you gift us when you play your hammond. I’m really sad when i read that you were died.

  3712. I’ve always been a fan of Jon Lord and I always admired him as a musician and as an appassionate of classical music( the concert with the Orchestra of 1969 is one of my favourite). I’ve been lucky to see him playing live with Deep Purple in Bologna in 1996.

  3714. Saw Jon with Deep Purple three times , in 1972 and twice in 2002 including his farewell performance. Great man and musician. Will be greatly missed. Thank you Jon for the music. R.I.P.

  3716. Condolences to the Lord family…Heaven now has the best Hammond player. Thank you Jon for the music and for being kind to an awestruck fan back in ‘the 80’s when you shook my hand and signed my tour program..you are now and forever will be missed.

  3717. been a fan since 69. saw deep at demontfort hall leicester 72 and am still a fan best album was made in japan. sad loss for rock. paul. boston. lincs.

  3718. My sincery condolences to the Jon’s family and the closest friends.
    I have grown with his music, Jon will always stay in my hearth and my mind.
    Miss you so much, Jon, and thank you for your great music!
    R.I.P

  3720. I am a 53 year old and I stil remember first time when heard “child in time”!
    Thank you Jon and Rest In Peace!
    Detelin from Bulgaria

  3724. Ho 52 anni, ho imparato ad amare la musica con i Deep Purple, ho insegnato a mio figlio ad amare la musica facendogli ascoltare i Deep Purple. Volevo solo dirti GRAZIE di essere esistito, e che la tua musica non morirà MAI. Ciao Daniele

  3728. Jon, you have been the greatest musicain of uk, europe, usa,all places around the world. RIP Master of Maters. Condolences to your family.

  3730. Rest in peace, dear king of Hammond and thank you very-very-very much for your music

  3731. Just heard the sad news today! Thank You Jon for the great music you gave us and rest in peace! Condolences to your family.

  3733. As a loyal DEEP PURPLE and JON LORD fan for more than 3 decades,and a member of the DEEP PURPLE APPRECIATION SOCIETY for many years,I finally feel capable of expressing my endless grief for the tragic loss of THE GREAT MAESTRO.My tears
    are dried-up completely now and it really feels as a vital part of my
    whole existence is violently taken away from me forever leaving a great hole to its place.That’s exactly how it feels when you miss a person the music of whom was present to all stages of your life,both
    good and bad ones.One whose music was always there for you,helping you to overcome all the difficulties that showed up every now and then.WHOSE MUSIC WAS THERE TO KEEP YOU
    COMPANY EVEN DURING THOSE LONELY DAYS AND LONELY NIGHTS.

    For all these and more MR.PROFESSOR OF THE HAMMOND,I’m
    grateful.Your music will live forever in our hearts.It’s IMMORTAL.
    Now you have proudly entered THE PANTHEON OF IMMORTALITY
    YOU WERE THE JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH OF OUR TIMES,OF
    ALL THE ROCK MUSICIANS.I’M SO VERY PROUD TO BE YOUR
    LOYAL FAN FOR ALL THESE YEARS.ALL OF YOUR FANS WE
    WERE VERY LUCKY TO BE AROUND AND BATHE IN THE DIVINE
    PURPLE LIGHT THAT YOUR AURA WAS PRODUCING.
    So Maestro you could not stay away from your best friend TONY
    for much longer so you decided it was time to be with him again.
    JUST LIKE RONNIE,YOU LEFT YOUR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHILDREN
    BEHIND AND SET OFF FOR THAT” DANCE AROUND BOREALIS”
    FINALLY?
    MAY THE LORD REST YOUR SOUL IN PEACE,I CAN SEE YOU ARE ALREADY PREPARING WITH YOUR OLD HAMMOND TO
    PRODUCE THOSE MAGIC SOUNDS IN THE ONLY ROCK BAND
    WHICH KEEPS ON GROWING CONTINIOUSLY UP IN HEAVEN.

    With all my condolences to the family and close friends.

    Michael Salachoris,D.P.A.S.
    Cyprus

  3734. C’est avec une tres grande tristesse que j’ai appris le deces de Jon Lord. En 1971 j’ecoutais “speed king” et depuis j’ai toujours vibré sur leur compositions . .Gary Moore mort en 2011 Jon Lord en 2012.
    Chaque année une etoile s’eteint qui nous rappelle que les années 70 étaint bien les meilleures
    Repose en Paix Jon et condoleances à ta Famille
    From France
    Pat

  3735. a true inspiration… a great musician… sometimes i remember when i was young and the days with friends listening his amazing sound with deep purple… with his death i could look to the past and remember the good moments with his music. i’ll miss your sound, jon.

    from brazil

  3736. descansa en paz maestro gracias por la musica!!!!!!

    R.i.p. MASTES THANX FOR THE MUSIC,TOUCH MY SOUL

  3737. De la oscuridad a la luz, buen viaje maestro y eternamente agradecido por tu maravilloso aporte a la música, siempre seras para mi el mejor de los mejores, desde los 13 años, ahora tengo 51 años sigo escuchando tu maestría musical con deep purple y whitesnake.

    Descanza en paz.

    Oswaldo Franco – Lima – Perú.

  3738. The world will be missing a really gifted keyboard player and an excellent musician who filled the audience with joy on the tunes he created and played.

    RIP, we will miss you John

    Michael Entzeroth – Singapore

  3740. Like no other Jon understood to merge classical elements with rock music and lots of emotion. Dear wizzard of the hammond organ, the sound of Deep Purple will not be the same without you. Thank you for many unique moments during your performances, which never will be forgotten.

  3741. Incredibly sad day indeed, Rest in Peace Jon, thanks for the music and the memories that will live on forever.

    Graham Atkinson, Cape Town

  3743. mon fils vient de m’apprendre cette dramatique nouvelle, la perte d’un authentique virtuose de l’orgue hammond ce son est quasi perpétuel dans mon oreille ce cri d’un nouveau son encore plus rageur que son cousin le rock and roll le hard est née.salut a toi et repose toi pour l’ètérnité. tu la bien mérité.je t’aime
    pedrolito

  3744. It was August 1972 when I heard Highway Star for thre first time ever. Perhaps it was the first time I heard Deep Purple and had to wait 21 years from then to hear them alive.
    Now the magicain of Hammond has left but his music is still around.
    Thank you, Jon for beatiful moments..

  3745. Very very sorry for his death , I was listening to his music since 1979 at the times of my early highschool days . First I ve heard his playing at an evening . It was a boarding school and I was 12 . He was a an idol for me with his unique playing . Now I am 45 and still love his music, solo or with DP. A very big loss to all the music community

    Alper Karsli , Istanbul

  3748. Thanks for the absolut wonderful music you’ve give us
    through all the years. I feeld really sad, may your unforgettable Hammond sound be part of heaven

  3751. Quelle tristesse, c’est un monument que est parti pour jouer au delà.
    Il restera sa musique, son style si personnel et terriblement puissant. Repose en paix Jon tu es dans nos coeur et partout autour!

  3752. Only just heard the very sad news today.. Thank you for the music Jon – pure class, as a person and a musician…

    Lucky enough to see Purple live twice and they were awesome both times…

    Rest In Peace,
    Dave Gastrell, Chesterfield, U.K.

  3753. Chiunque ami il rock non può che essere toccato da questa dura notizia. Il tempo passa e purtroppo anche i musicisti, ma la grande musica come quella del Sig. Lord resta. Le mie condoglianze alla sua famiglia.

  3756. You will be missed ,but not forgotten. Your musical contribution will live on ,and inspire others for generation . Family, friends, and fans all have my condolence .

  3757. Ich werde Dich sehr vermissen, danke für Deine grandiose Musik.
    Ruhe in Frieden!

  3760. From Chile, our respect and condolences to his family and friends.
    Mr Lord, always will be in our hearts; today you are another important star in the sky today, we love you forever,
    Thank you very much for your talent and your musical contribution.
    Carol Pezoa.

  3761. will always rememember you at Knebworth in the rain ,you will have inspired millions with your music a sad loss

  3763. Few compare with the great man. You provided the music which enriched my life. Thank you.
    RIP

  3764. Goodbye Jon!

    You influenced my life or rather my music, especially in the early days!

    Take this on your way back home:

    “MUSIC WAS MY FIRST LOVE AND IT`LL BE MY LAST!”

    (based on John Miles, 1976)

    Yours Frank Germany (Mettmann / Düsseldorf)

  3765. May God enlighten his soul. My prayers go to his family. Goodbye Jon. We love you. RIP from Armenia.

  3767. Jon – Wait a while – the most beautiful song ever, thank you for writing it 🙂
    You will be missed.
    The world is a much poorer place for your passing.
    x

  3768. Thank you so much, Jon, maestro of the rock keyboard. Even today, I am blown away by the amazing music you helped create, a legacy that will live on and on.

  3769. So bad, so sad… My greatest rock hero!
    RIP, legendary keyboard master! And thank you for great tunes and unforgettable solos!

  3770. I’m so glad I saw Jon with DP back in ’98. He was the most exciting and accomplished keyboard player in rock. Loved everything he did with the band, from Hush to Purpendicular and beyond. Thanks for the music and memories.

  3771. Well expressed sentiments, Simon which I too share with others here. I was somewhat prepared for this as during the last decade I became aware of some people who had been diagnosed with cancer looking fine that day but quickly gone within 3 to 6 months. There seemed to be hope with Jon as it was like over a year since he was diagnosed but sadly he has left us.

    Just last Sunday night (July 15) I decided to listen to some DP from the 70’s for an hour. Instead I got so enthused that I played for 3 plus hours more selected tracks from DP albums of the era, tracks from the first two Rainbow albums, and also the Pete York & Friends live CD with Lord & Paice. Looking back that evening, my thoughts were on Jon Lord, hoping he was getting better and deciding especially to pay attention to his awesome keyboard playing which always stood out and thus my wanting to listen to his playing in a non-DP setting with Pete York. I finished listening with SOTW from the second Osaka 1972 somewhere around 11:30pm and then found I could not go to sleep the entire night!

    I blamed my sleepless night on the adrenalin rush playing three hours plus of DP and related bands! Around 5:30am, Monday morning in Florida, I did some stargazing and saw the three brightest objects on the eastern horizon forming a perfect right-angle triangle – they were the crescent Moon, Jupiter and Venus. Later on Monday afternoon, I got on the internet and in the process of checking the DPAS website discovered the sad news of Lord’s death. The fact that Jon was still active musically producing new music to great acclaim and his playing skills had not diminished with age makes his loss harder realizing he still had more to give to the world. Further, the all powerful trinity of Lord-Blackmore-Paice who form the core DNA of DP has lost a key member, dashing forever any hopes of seeing DP at its finest, one more time.

    Thinking over the next few days, I find some consolation that I had been listening to Jon’s music during his last hours on Earth. And then thinking of the alignment of the planets and the Moon I saw at dawn in Florida when it was about 10:30am in London, I realized, it also formed a perfect “L”. I now like to think that these stars were in “L” alignment (not a triangle) in the last few hours when Jon Lord finally decided to go Space Truckin’ from Earth (http://www.space.com/16601-amazing-pictures-jupiter-venus-moon-july-2012.html has a photo of the alignment viewed from California on July 15- it was similar on Monday dawn)

    Jon’s composing and arrangement skills are a foundation which allowed DP to showcase its musical virtuosity in complex arrangements. He had a vision of putting together 5 supermusicians who would push the existing boundaries of music to the limit. Tony Edwards had a hunch that Jon had something leading to getting with the like-minded Ritchie who already had Ian Paice in mind in forming DP and they succeeded spectacularly. Band members have said the DP songwriting style was usually putting together ideas from each member into a song but some good ideas which were not gelling were worked on by Lord who would take it away for a few days and rearrange to make it work. Or how he would add keyboards to make some songs work when others decided not to rerecord. One only needs to look at the three songs from Santa Barbara Machine Head to see the prototype for the future DP – replace with a dynamic guitarist and a dynamic drummer, you get DP. I recall the liner notes by Bruce Eder on the Blues Compilation CDs, where he marveled at Lord’s powerful organ playing on the 3 tracks he composed – concluding that Jon clearly had ambitions pre-DP and that once DP exploded into the music scene, electronic music has never been the same again!

    Jon’s solo albums along with his fellow DP members solo projects were initially overshadowed by the DP standard, but over time have become appreciated for its excellence, diversity, adventuresome approach – some work very well sometimes not, but they were always willing to try something out of the comfort zone, something which Jon imparted I believe. “Sarabande” and “Before I Forget” get played the most frequently.

    Regarding Jon’s comment that the DP sound had a lot to do with his organ playing, I have a personal observation. I was listening to DP on headphones cranked at its maximum, so anyone near could hear something. My Mom to whom hard rock is pretty alien music, asked if I was listening to church music, quite pleased her son was apparently listening to enlightening music. The fact is that the Anglican Cathedral had a Hammond Organ and she recognized the prominent organ sound in DP. Well I definitely was and still am listening to enlightening and timeless music where Jon with DP pioneered and set the highest standard of musicianship from 1968-76 still unmatched, influenced and launched I am pretty sure at least a thousand music careers and bands.

  3772. Mr. Lord…no words((( We miss you, our meeting in Kiev will live forever in my mind. My prayers with his family…RIP

  3773. Mr. Lord, your mighty Hammond organ sound helped me to maintain my sanity when I was growing up…it *was* the Deep Purple sound, as far as I’m concerned, and always will be. Thanks for the wonderful music you shared with us all.
    Rest easy. You are missed.

  3774. Thanks for all the music! There was never anyone like you! Your playing has meant so much to my own development as a keyboardplayer! It is with deep sadness that I reveived the news. My thoughts are with you and your family.

  3775. I was absolutely shocked when I heard the sad news about the death of Jon Lord! I could not believe that! The same damned illness which also killed, inter alia, Henry Mancini and Luciano Pavarotti, with whom he played a few years ago. (By the way, what a coincidence!)
    I admired Jon Lord since I was a child, he was such a hero to me and he inspired me so much! I have listened to his great music so many times; it helped me passing through bad times. For me he is the “God of improvisation” – nobody does it better! There are so many solos of him which I have heard on and on and on, they really knock me out!
    It was one of the greatest moments in my life, when I saw him with Deep Purple on stage; I will never, ever forget him, his music lives on!
    The battle does not rage on anymore – RIP Jonathan Douglas Lord, thank you for your big contribution to the history of music and the joy you brought to so many people – you are unforgettable!

  3776. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon – National Concert Hall Dublin (September 24 2009).
    Spoke re: the Tommy Bolin era of the band (Come Taste The Band is my favourate Deep Purple album)
    I really appriciated that Jon made time to talk to me ,signed everything I had & posed for photos.
    A real gent, they say never meet your heroes ….. you’ll be disappointed
    Well I met one of mine & came away delighted

    BTW You indicated when we met how much you enjoyed playing with Tommy, hope you & he are now as we speak making more great music.

    A fan who appriciated ….

  3777. ciao Joh In Even Tommy, Jimmy, Elvis, janis, John and Brian waiting for you .
    Ernesto

  3781. Now you’re playing with angels, thank you for your special music. God bless you and your family. Ciao John
    Stefano.

  3783. At a memorial for a lovely lady & singer in Devon called Jo Curry that I attended recently one of the speakers said ‘we die twice, once when we breath our last breath & once after our name is spoken for the last time. The former has passed but the latter will not as long as I draw breath, Thank you for the music, which has inspired me for over 40 years & continues to do so.

  3784. R.I.P. my legend…
    You’re great man and great musician. Thank you for your life.

  3785. You’ve been a teacher. You have been been the rock, your hand on your hammond …
    R.I.P dear friend.
    Love
    Andrea Poeta…
    Fabriano (ITALY)

  3787. Sending love and respect and deep props to the legendary Jon Lord, who we lost today. Condolences to his family and friends. His mark on contemporary music is long and permanent. R.I.G.H.

  3788. TO JON
    http://www.tjhff.org
    ON BEHALF OF THE JIMI HENDRIX FAMILY FOUNDATION REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND SAY HI TO JIMI ” HES LOOKING FOR A KEYBOARD PLAYER ”

    CHEERS
    GARY ” SIR JOHAN ‘ KARLSEN 111

  3789. I am 54 and still listen to Machine Head (DP) almost everyday going to work for the past few years. Have been a fan of DP since my teenage years. Your keyboard play is wonderful. Thanks Jon Lord. From a Malaysian Fan

  3791. Ein großartiger Mensch und Musiker, Danke für die unvergessliche Musik mit DP und Deine Solowerke. Miriam hat den Arm um Dich gelegt.
    Dietmar from Germany

  3793. i first saw Jon (deep purple) in 1972 been a massive fan ever since, sad sad day, he will live on in our hearts through his music forever…….thank you for the music Jon RIP

  3794. As one of the countless guitarists inspired by DP, this is my observation. Initially the dream is to be able to play like Ritchie and given enough hard work and dedication this can be attained. Then you realize that the world has no shortage of Blackmore clones and you try to find your own style, but you are inexplicably drawn back. Ultimately you realize that the greatest achievement you could reach as a guitar player would be to jam with Jon Lord.

  3797. Why do the best people leave the Earth so early? Unbelievable, fantastic, extraordinary, wise, good man, a very very talented man, one of so few genious musicians… it is so sad… there are no words to express the sorrow… You and Your music will always stay in our hearts… Rest In Peace, Dear Jon
    Igor from Moscow

  3799. Thanks for your greatest music,Dear Jon. It’s fantastic music will always be in my heart! Rest in Peace,Dear Jon…

  3800. WHEN GIANTS WAKED THE EARTH.
    THE HEVENS AND THE UNIVERSE TOOK ONE OF THE LAST GIANTS WHO WAKED THIS EARTH. BUT HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.

  3801. Jon. I am watching the Cal Jam concert. I can see you playing that big Hammond B3 in the sky and rocking the universe.

    Thank you for rocking my soul with your organ playing.

  3803. The second LP I bought in my life was “Come taste the band”, still one of my favorite LPs. Great organ and synthesizer.
    Thanks for years of fantastic music, rest in peace!

  3806. Ciao Jon, grazie per la tua creatività. Sei stato un grande artista.Hai illuminato la mia gioventù musicale e accompagnato la mia crescita. Ti farò conoscere anche ai miei -piccoli- figli.Ti ho visto in concerto in Italia. Grazie per la tua musica.Riposa in pace.

  3807. Jon Lord Thank You For Your Music you will be missed By Us all so God will look after you know Jon R.I.P. Dear Friend

  3808. May god rest your soul, Jon, and bless your family. Saw you with DP at Madison Square Garden on Burn tour, had been a long time fan. Such an inspiration for us all! You’ll be missed!

  3809. Words can’t describe my sadness, thank you for your incredible music and the guts to step into creative territory where others can only follow. A true artist, maestro and classy gentleman.

    God be with you sir Lord!

  3811. nobody played the b3and Leslie Like jon. It is a lost art and now whe lost the teacher. So Sorry to hear this.

  3812. Sincere thanks for the music, I will you ‘pictured within’ my heart,
    MP, France

  3814. I loved his play in “The Shield”. It is one of the best songs ever!
    Rest in peace, we all will follow you!

  3816. THANKX FOR HEBREWS 13-2 U WILL REST IN PEACE TILLWE SAY MAY WE ENTER TOO…MR. LORD ONCE AGAIN THE ROAR OF THE CROWD ……

  3817. RIP Jon, my thoughts are with your family it is so sad to loose a loved one, especially someone so amazing as you.

    Michele Coletta Allahiary

  3819. I was on holiday in Hamburg. Turned on the hotel TV in the morning to hear ‘Jon Lord ist tot’ !!
    I was gutted. I knew he was fighting cancer but this came out of the blue. I was completely shocked. Put a downer on the rest of my holiday. I had the pleasure to meet Jon on a couple of occasions, a true gentleman.
    There is a saying that you should never meet your hero’s, you will only be disappointed….well I met one of mine and I came away overjoyed. He was a true gentleman.
    God bless you Jon and thanks for all the fantastic music over the years.
    Dave, Liverpool

  3820. RIP Mr Lord. You certainly left your mark on this earth. You will be sadly missed by many of whom never met you but knew you from your ‘sound’. with the deepest of respects. Jane x

  3821. I was so sorry to hear of Jon’s passing today on the 17th July, I have been thinking of you and your music still for a week now and will continue to do so; Jon….you and your music will never be forgotten and you will go down in history as one of the greatest musicians and composers of all time. Thank you so much for all of your emense contribution to music and creating some very atmospheric musical memories for me. Sleep and rest peacefully now. Good night and God bless.
    Simon, Plymouth

  3822. Sad thoughts from Belgium. The child is out time now. The child enters in eternity.

  3823. From Italy. My first heart’s band was Deep Purple in 1972, I’m 52 years old…Time has never passed, Jon forever in my heart.

  3824. R.I.P. Maestro!!! You were a lord in the full sence of the world…

    F. Trifonov
    Pleven, Bulgaria

  3826. Dear Jon, I’d like to thank you very much for all you gave me. You have ever been my one and only Idol, the one who brought me to rock music, the one who influenced my own organ playing. Your style and personality was something like my musical mother’s milk.

    I am so sad. Rest in Peace. Sincerely yours,

    Frank Joeckel

  3827. Ce mec m’a toujours inspiré aussi bien dans son jeu que dans le son qu’il crachait de son Hammond, salut Jon !!

  3828. R.I.P. Jon

    Thanks for all the wonderful music, it touched my soul.

    Peter / Sweden

  3830. NAGY SZERETETTEL LÁTJUK AZ ÉLETET, AMI AZ ARCODON ÉL.

    BUKA LÁSZLÓ MAGYARORSZÁG

  3831. .may God rest your soul Jon … and the rest of us will keep rockin to your music ……..
    thanks for sharing with us …………. Don Bonzi

  3832. Thank you for the light, joy, inspiration. You & your music will live forever in our hearts.
    Goodbye, Dear Jon, Rest in Peace.

    Dmitry. Russian Federation.

  3835. I will never forget the time spent in South Africa..You were and awesome person Jon and a huge influence..fly on Celestial wings and make music among the stars Jon!

  3836. Thank you Jon for all the good music you have been given me. I will miss you. RIP. John.

  3838. thanks for the wunderful music you gave us, jon.
    if i would be able to compose, the spirit and feeling inside would be the same.
    also thank you god, that you gave us jon, so i was able to join his music for the last 40 years and for the rest of my years.
    i hope that we meet again somewhere in the light.
    christian

  3839. Kedves Jon!
    Mindent köszönünk Neked!
    Milliónyi ajándékkal halmoztál el minket.
    Könnyebbé tetted mindennapjainkat játékod varázsával!
    Szeretettel gondolunk Rád a Hammond Mesterére.
    Isten legyen Veled!

  3840. La terra ti sia lieve, Jon; il cielo possa essere un’infinita tastiera per te…………..

  3842. Una grande tristezza. Grazie per tutta la tua musica che ascolta ogni giorno. R I P
    Patrizio

  3843. Dear Jon, wonderful musician and composer, may God bless your soul, for the beautiful music you gifted us, we will never forget you and the sound of your Hammond.
    R.I.P.

  3845. What tribute can you give to a man,who was not only someone I admired in my younger days but,has broadened and influenced my musical tastes to this day. The music that Jon Lord wrote in the early Seventies is timeless. So honest,it will live on forever. This in itself is a tribute to a great artist.I loved Jon’s music then as I loved watching him in his later years where he seemed to find a new sense of freedom in his music. Just brilliant. I will never forget meeting Jon after his last concert in Adelaide (Australia). I was totally starstruck and could not believe I was meeting one of my all time heroes. He out did all that I expected with his humbleness and superb dry wit. He gave so freely of his time to a long time fan. Thank you Mr Lord.

  3846. It’s been a month today. Still, it’s very hard to realize Jon’s not there with us anymore.

  3847. The first taste of rock music I had when my mother bought me ‘Machine Head” for my 13th birthday, even she didn’t know what it was, then the concert of Deep Purple in Belgrade 1975. where I went alone, not one of my friends listened to you, then. I can say for sure that I wouldn’t be what I am without you Jon. Your music helped me find my way. Thank you. R.I.P.

  3848. I just heard the shocking news. Jon’s music was a very important part of my life and it lives within me for decades now. Goodbye to a great man and a music legend.

  3849. Jon ci hai lasciato , d’accordo…ma non la tua musica ! Ti ascolto ogni giorno e penso sarà così per tutto il resto dela mia vita . Sei stato un grande , grazie di cuore. Giorgio (Italy)

  3850. ritchie and ian no more dp reunions so bury all the ill feeling and remember thje good that you did together-for jons sake

  3852. I am gutted….my biggest regret is never getting to meet Jon or see him perform live, A true gentleman of rock music, whose contribution to his art came to define what for me, is the most powerful form of musical expression . May you rest in peace Jon, safe in the knowledge that your musical legacy will live on for generations and the courage, spirit and determination you showed while fighting the most cruel of illnesses will be a great inspiration for other affected by it. My deepest condolences to the family for your immeasurable loss. A great man who will be missed by all, not least those who wished they had known him….

  3854. first……..prayers for the lord family; you knew him on a direct basis. for all of us fans, he became part of our musical family. plus, one of the great interviews any ‘rock star’ could give: articulate, insightful, observational & just damn funny. the music & humanity will live on forever to future generations. he took many influences and made it ‘jon lord music’. thanks, jon, for 45 great years!

    corey a. zimmerman

  3855. Thanks for all these years of great music. Hope you still rock in heaven. All my respect to his loved ones. May you find comfort in beautiful memories.

  3856. to the family of Jon Lord I condole the deepest on the death of keyboard player Jonathan Douglas Hammond favoruite my Lord (Jon Lord). Let Jon Lord forever resting quietly at home father in heaven. Amien. Thank you. (by Martindy Rajagukguk, PT. TASPEN (Persero), Jakarta, Indonesia).

  3857. Jon Lord was great. I checked back here to see how he was doing, now I am so sad to hear that his keyboard has gone quiet. I had the pleasure to see him perform with DP in Troy, NY. My heart is with you Vicky, Amy, and Sara. Rest in peace Jon.

  3861. Vicino alla famiglia ti ringrazio per le tante emozioni che mi hai procurato..Spero di risentirti
    Parma 02 ottobre 2012

  3863. RIP Jon. Thanks for the creativity to unlock the rock voice of the B3 and brilliance of playing!

  3866. Took some time to enter comment. I have always loved jons music had the pleasure of meeting him in1979. What a sad loss but memories will stay with me forever. I’m sure he’s up there now teaching the old masters a thing or two goodnight and god bless Jon. You’re music will live and be loved forever,
    Alex

  3867. Sir Jonhatan Douglas Lord , es ya un célebre pianista/organista , compositor , tanto del blues , lo clásico, y el rock and roll, que ocupará , a través del tiempo , la galería de los más grandes músicos de todo el mundo, Q.E.P.D. +

  3870. The sound of his organ accompanied my growing-up in the late sixties and early seventies and the album “Concerto for Group and Orchestra” was the first album I ever bought for Christmas 69. I will miss him but fortunately his music will stay. My thoughts are with his family.

  3871. I just found out this morning.
    Unbelievably talented.
    Someone upstairs just took over the organ.

  3872. Hey man. Your music have be inspired my first starts in music and NEVER STOP giving sense and new ways each time I listn your music. Dont love stars but your are an entirely GALAXY.

  3874. And even Now, the memories linger on and on………..
    Met the great man three times in Australia. Gracious, Humble, I thanked him for giving me 30 years of listening pleasure..
    His response…
    No thank you for 30 years of support, I really appreciate it!
    And leaving him with a bottle of Red he signed my albums
    Sarabande, Before I Forget and Pictured within, Bade me farewell and into a black car and au Reviour.
    Grateful to see him again several years later and ..
    He remembered my wine!
    Great Man, Greater Legacy,
    Best to Vicki, Amy and Sara
    Hope memories linger on and ON as they will do for me.
    Thanks
    Greg Furlong Feb 12th 2013

  3878. Descansa en paz, te seguiré escuchando en mis discos, y viéndote en mis videos, aunque algo de mi se ha ido contigo, ya que formastes parte de mi vida….las teclas ya no sonaran igual, toca para los angeles, porque siempre fuiste uno de ellos….España, Miguel Navarro

  3880. Voici déjà un an que Jon nous a quitté mais l’Homme et sa musique sont toujours présents dans notre vie quotidienne. J’adresse également mon soutien à sa famille et à ses proches. RIP, Jon and ” I know, i Know, we’ll never forget”.
    Pascal, Conflans Ste Honorine France

  3881. You breathed life into many who will ever regret the opportunity to have thanked you… thank you.

  3882. RIP Jon. You were my favorite organ player since I was a teenager and you will always be .

  3883. I am in shock and disbelief that it took me this long to find out about the death of my favorite keyboard player in the world. We met once on the perfect strangers tour in Toronto.1984.I sincerely will miss your musicianship for the rest of my life. But you will always be in my mind and heart Cheers Jon may we meet again.

  3884. almost 3 years, and i still cry when i read about this. Im hearing all DP discography all over again… such greatness, such talent… such a legend

  3885. The Man The Myth The Legend, Jon Lord ruled the keyboards and what flair and style.. It saddened me as well to hear of his passing.. The opening of Perfect Strangers is hallmark in my mind as he set the stage for a cosmic journey of Deep Purple into the zeta reticula part of the universe, he was a powerhouse and the passion is unsurpassed.. One of a kind and Lord of the keyboards!!! Rest In Paradise our Brother from another Mother and may your journey be as sweet as the memories and music you left us hear in this dimensional realm of the flesh age.. God Bless You!!!

  3886. For me Jon was the reference in playing rock hammond. 3 years gone now but Jon will never been forgotton. There is no chance for me as a true Deep Purple Fan to forget Jon Lord for all my life 🙂 I am thankfull that Jon was an important part of the Rockmusic business 🙂 May he rest in peace forever and with love from all his fans 🙂

  3887. Deep sadness since you back to Father’s house ( 2012 ). Thanks for your music, Jon.

  3888. Just now listening to the 2012 studio version of the Concerto – magnificent. This is for the ages.
    MAT

  3889. “Magic Fingers” was simply the best keyboard player on this planet! RIP Jon

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