In his eulogy for Jon, David Coverdale remembers first meeting Jon when one of Coverdale's early bands was supporting Deep Purple. - A sweet, sweet man. He knew how to elevate your spirit. He speaks of how Jon comforted him before his audition for Deep Purple in 1973, and of the rehearsals at Clearwell Castle before … Continue reading David Coverdale’s eulogy for Jon
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Jon's family have been informed that someone has been selling unofficial T-shirts at gigs and online regarding Jon's passing. They would like to make it very clear that this has nothing to do with the family or Deep Purple, and they are upset that anyone should profit from this tacky endeavour - unless the money … Continue reading Pirate T-shirts exploiting Jon’s passing
'A technically brilliant pianist and soulful exponent of the Hammond organ, he brought a rare combination of taste and feeling to a playing style lit up with extrovert firepower.' So writes Record Collector in their new tribute to Jon, which recounts the story of Jon's musical career and interviews Rick Wakeman about the two keyboard … Continue reading Concerto for Jon, Record Collector’s tribute
Today, Sunday September 16, two months after Jon's passing, sees him remembered at two different events - in London and in Liverpool. The Sunflower Jam at London's Royal Albert Hall will feature a slew of Jon's peers including his brother-in-law and Deep Purple band mate Ian Paice, Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, Queen's Brian May, Steve … Continue reading A Sunday of memories
Jon Lord's family sends this message: We wanted to say thank you so much for all your beautiful, kind words and sensitive thoughts. We have been amazed and overwhelmed by it all. It will continue to be a comfort to us that his music moved so many people across the world. We do plan to … Continue reading Jon’s family says thank you
In this tribute, Rasmus Heide remembers Jon Jon Lord made emotional music that connected with our feelings. His music has a mood for every one of ours - whether it is his blistering work on the Hammond organ during Deep Purple's most explosive moments, or the introvert and heartbreaking beauty of his solo pieces. His … Continue reading For a friend
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 … Continue reading Jon Lord has sadly passed away
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