Jon Lord has received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music from the University of Leicester. "Jon Lord is one of British music's most eclectic and talented instrumentalists. There are no signs of his creative talents abating." These words rounded off a detailed account of Jon Lord's musical life that preceded Jon being presented with … Continue reading Jon Lord made honorary Doctor of Music
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Now available online, Jon Lord Blues Project's new live CD titled 'Live'. Buy it now!
The Sunflower Jam 2011 will be remembered for one of Jon Lord's most rewarding appearances of 2011 - musically daring and performed with sharp excellence. On an evening already rife with musical talent, Jon Lord shared the stage with Rick Wakeman for the pair's brand new composition It's Not As Big As It Was (allegedly … Continue reading Lord & Wakeman world premiere at Sunflower Jam
This weekend, Jon Lord makes two British concert appearances. Friday night (July 8), Jon is performing at all-star The Sunflower Jam at London's Royal Albert Hall. Other artists include Rick Wakeman, Deep Purple, Anna Phoebe, Joe Bonamassa and more. On Sunday evening, July 10, you have the opportunity to catch Jon Lord in a rare … Continue reading Jon Lord’s weekend double
Jon Lord at Schloss Salem, Salem, near Bodensee, Germany - June 19 211. "It was great to watch Jon during the first part of the Concerto – sitting quietly behind his Hammond, he listened to the orchestra very closely, and every now and then he nodded in approval. But when the time for the band … Continue reading Review: „Burn Salem, Burn!“
When Jon Lord toured Russia earlier this year, Hungarian band Cry Free was with him all the way, playing the group parts of all the concerts. Now, Cry Free and singer Kasia Laska have released a fascinating video diary from this tour. You can follow the band and watch their rehearsals and concerts with Jon … Continue reading Video: Go on tour with Jon Lord
Today, on June 9, Jon Lord celebrates his 70th birthday. Greetings and best wishes are already coming in via email and Facebook: Fernando Manuel Vega: Happy Birthday Jon! The Lord of the Hammond turns 70. God Bless! Renate Walther: Happy Birthday Jon Lord! Good health and luck. Thank you for the brillant musik. Marcin Karski … Continue reading It was 70 years ago today…
Neue Rottweiler Zeitung has reviewed Jon Lord Blues Project's concert there on May 14. Read the full article (German language) Read the English translation Photo: Elke Reichenbach, NRWZ
