October 26 sees the 6th annual Jon Lord memorial concert in Warsaw. This year, guests include Doogie White, one of the singers Jon used for his solo concerts and previously also known from Rainbow and Michael Schenker Group. Watch Doogie sing Perfect Strangers with Jon in 2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAsWzpgR-nw Full info and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1269438543171752
Cherry Red Records have released the definitive CD reissue of Jon Lord's excellently eloquent 1982 solo album Before I Forget. The album warrants reappraisal not just for featuring a slew of very familiar friends of Jon's, but also for being a very versatile album - including its five bonus tracks - which sees Jon exhibit … Continue reading Before I Forget, expanded CD reissue
The Jon Lord Blues Project live album has been released on double vinyl. The album was recorded live in Rottweil, Germany on May 14, 2011 with the following lineup: Jon Lord – Hammond organ Miller Anderson – vocals, guitar Maggie Bell – vocals Zoot Money – keyboard, vocals Colin Hodgkinson – bass, vocals Pete York – … Continue reading Jon Lord Blues Project now on vinyl
Tonight sees the 15th anniversary of Jon Lord's final touring show with Deep Purple. At Ipswich's Regent Theatre on September 19, 2002, Deep Purple bid a classy farewell to their maestro, as he made good on his promise to himself to spend more time on his own music. Jon would later guest with Purple on … Continue reading 15 years gone: Jon Lord’s final Purple show
In a poignant and touching move, Ritchie Blackmore played tribute to Jon Lord at Rainbow's show in Birmingham this week. Watch the performance below. A set of career encompassing photos of Jon appeared on the large screen behind the band as Ritchie, sat on a stool with an acoustic guitar, performed the song to a … Continue reading Blackmore plays live tribute to Jon Lord
Over the years, we've been able to share a lot of different footage of Jon Lord and his music. This playlist is our selection. Sit back and enjoy both informal and official footage of Jon in rehearsal and onstage all over the world. Surfing Youtube and other video platforms, what are your favorites videos featuring … Continue reading JonLord.org’s video archive
More footage has been released from this year's Jon Lord Tribute concert near Köln, Germany on January 27. We have previously reported on the event. Arranger and keyboard player Martin Doepke had the rather brilliant idea of arranging The Batte Rages On for band and orchestra. Watch this and other fascinating clips below. The concert's authentic rendition … Continue reading A tribute to goose bumps, Köln 2017
Fans of Jon Lord's time with Deep Purple - particularly the band's reunion in 1984 - might want to take a closer look at a new limited edition book just out titled For One Night Only. When Deep Purple reunited in 1984 and toured the world with their very succesful Perfect Strangers album, UK fans had to … Continue reading 1984-85: A downpour of Purple
