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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....
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Jul 16, 2012 · Jon Lord, the co-founder and co-writer of the hard rock band Deep Purple, died in London from a pulmonary embolism after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. He co-wrote many of their biggest hits, such as "Smoke on the Water" and "Black Night". He also played with Whitesnake and other rock stars.
Learn about the life and career of Jon Lord, the founder member of Deep Purple and a pioneer of hard rock keyboard sound. Explore his musical achievements, collaborations, solo projects and legacy.
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...
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Jul 16, 2012 · Mon 16 Jul 2012 19.12 EDT. English rocker Jon Lord, who founded Deep Purple and co-wrote their most famous song, Smoke On The Water, has died aged 71. The Leicester-born keyboard player, who...
Jun 9, 2023 · Jon Lord was a legendary keyboard player who infused rock music with classical and blues influences. He played with Deep Purple, Whitesnake and other groups, and composed a concerto for orchestra. He died in 2012 from pancreatic cancer. Read his biography, career highlights and legacy.
