The Sunflower Jam charity has excitedly confirmed that Deep Purple will be performing at Celebrating Jon Lord at the Royal Albert Hall on April 4, 2014. Following Deep Purple's hugely successful run of shows at London’s The Roundhouse this month, fans of the band and of Jon, will get another chance to see them perform … Continue reading Deep Purple confirmed for “Celebrating Jon Lord”
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Deep Purple's new single Above and Beyond was written in memory of Jon. Bass player Roger Glover has released this message: 'It’s fifteen months since that day in the studio when we heard the bad news about Jon. Strangely enough, although he left the band eleven years ago, his presence in the band has deepened since last year. … Continue reading Above and Beyond – Glover on Jon
The Trondheim Experiment is the title of a free web presentation of an unreleased Jon Lord concert from 2010 now available exclusively through JonLord.org. Filmed at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway on May 23 2010 , the concert includes highlights from Jon Lord's entire career performed with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, Steve Balsamo and Nathalie … Continue reading Free unreleased Jon Lord concert online
The Sunflower Jam have announced the release of their long awaited DVD of highlights from their 2011 and 2012 jams at London's Royal Albert Hall.Including every track from Jon Lord's final filmed live performance - at the 2011 Sunflower Jam - the DVD promises to be a veritable feast of goodies.Possibly the most mouth watering track is … Continue reading Jon’s final Sunflower Jam out on DVD
Orchestra Sinfonica Giuseppe Verdi di Milano will perform Jon's Concerto for Group and Orchestra next Sunday August 11 at Milano, Italy. Keeping with the spirit, the evening couples Sir Malcolm Arnold's Sweeney Todd Suite with Jon's Concerto. Conducted by Giovanni Marziliano, the individual players are: Guitar and vocals: Graziano Demurtas Bass: Tony del Coco Drums: Tobia Scarpolini … Continue reading Italian Concerto performance on August 11
The Sunflower Jam has confirmed the inclusion of Orion Orchestra: The Orchestra of Rising Stars for Celebrating Jon Lord At The Royal Albert Hall on April 4 2014. The evening will include performances by the Orion Orchestra which will be conducted by Paul Mann, a close friend and musical partner of Jon Lord. Paul and Jon's last project … Continue reading Paul Mann and Orion Orchestra confirmed
On the eve of the first anniversary of Jon's death, Rufus Stone limited Editions has proudly announced a new, lavishly produced photo book on the life and career of Jon Lord. Currently in production, the book will feature exclusive, never before seen, personal family photographs, contributions from Jon's colleagues, friends and family, unpublished professional images and new, … Continue reading All Those Years Ago – photo book details
In Jon Lord: It's All Music, Rick Wakeman pays tribute to Jon this Sunday on BBC One East Midlands. The BBC writes: 'The man who put the rock into the Hammond organ, Lord was always proud of his Leicester roots and went on to become not just a rock star but also a classical composer in … Continue reading Wakeman pays tribute to Jon on BBC One this Sunday
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