Jon Lord...RIP

[SamuelKhan]

http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/deep-purple-legend-jon-lord-passes-away/

Pioneering keyboardist Jon Lord – who helped Deep Purple write some of their most seminal material – has sadly passed away at the age of 71.

“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,” reads a statement from his publicist. “Jon was surrounded by his loving family.”

Jon helped pen some of Deep Purple’s most famous songs and worked with a number of high profile rock ‘n’ roll bands throughout his career, including legendary rockers Whitesnake.

 

[wolfman40]

RIP Very sad news.

 

[Bugman]

R.I.P. Jon.

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[TklDuo-Drew]

Awesome video, Bug!

Here's an older clip of Mr. Lord:
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R.I.P.

Drew

 

[venray]

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We have lost so many of the old talents this year...

 

[Bugman]

Awesome video, Bug!

Here's an older clip of Mr. Lord:
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R.I.P.

Drew

Thanks Drew. A pioneer of the keyboard, playing a classic by Booker T. and The MGs. You don't get better than that. Love your clip as well.

When a Blind Man Cries from Machine Head, 1972. A much later clip of course.

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[Less_Careless]

This is about the last place I would have expected to see anything on Jon Lord's passing, but he was indeed brilliant. Quite the classical composer too, April is a terrific song.

 

[kopfhorer]

Early stuff. Favorite of mine:

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