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John Douglas Lord (9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012) [1] was an English keyboardist and composer. In 1968, Lord co-founded the hard rock band Deep Purple, and he became regarded as its leader in the early years.
Jul 16, 2012 · Jon Lord, the former keyboard player with heavy rock band Deep Purple, has died aged 71. Lord co-founded Deep Purple in 1968 and co-wrote many of the group's songs including Smoke On The Water....
Jul 16, 2012 · Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, who played with the pioneering hard rock band from their formation in 1968 through his retirement in 2002, died in London today from a pulmonary embolism after...
Jon Lord. June 9 1941 – July 16 2012. Founder member of Deep Purple, Jon Lord was born in Leicester. He began playing piano aged 6, studying classical music until leaving school at 17 to become a Solicitor’s clerk.
Jun 9, 2023 · Published on. June 9, 2023. By. Paul Sexton. Jon Lord - Photo: Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images. “The group now is trying to develop into being good at what we’re best at,” mused Jon Lord...
Sep 8, 2022 · September 24 marks the 50th anniversary of the world premiere of Jon Lord's most famous work - Concerto for Group and Orchestra - at London's Royal Albert Hall. With new performances across Europe, in Canada and elsewhere, the work continues to captivate and enthrall audiences the world over.
Jul 16, 2012 · Jon Lord obituary. Organist who infused Deep Purple with classical influences, helping to make them one of the world's biggest rock bands. Joel McIver. Mon 16 Jul 2012 13.47 EDT. 'We're as...
