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Deep Purple's Jon Lord dies at age 71
« on: July 16, 2012, 2206 UTC »
I know this is normally Fansome's territory, but...

Jonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord D.M. (9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012) was an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player known for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms, especially with Deep Purple, besides Whitesnake, Paice, Ashton & Lord, The Artwoods and Flower Pot Men.

In 1968, Lord founded Deep Purple, where he was virtually the leader of the band until 1970. In addition, Lord wrote the organ riff on "Child in Time". He and drummer Ian Paice were the only constant band members during the band's existence from 1968 to 1976 and from when they reformed in 1984 until Lord's retirement from Deep Purple in 2002. On 11 November 2010, Lord was made an Honorary Fellow of Stevenson College, Edinburgh. On 15 July 2011, he was granted an honorary Doctor of Music degree by his home town's University of Leicester. Lord died on 16 July 2012 after suffering a pulmonary embolism. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer and was surrounded by his family at the London Clinic.

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Re: Deep Purple's Jon Lord dies at age 71
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 0140 UTC »
I heard that on the way home. I still love "Highway Star" many years after first hearing it in junior high.

They arguably created the heavy metal genre.

RIP Jon.

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Re: Deep Purple's Jon Lord dies at age 71
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 0224 UTC »
Wow, they were just in Victoria, too! :o

RIP!

 

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