JON LORD (HAMMOND), keyboardist for hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE passed away to cancer today at 71. JON LORD, known for tinkling a Hammond organ (and various keyboards) invoking a rich, dark, heavy tone and mesmerizing audiences with amazing classical, blues and jazz inspired keyboard solos.ITP V.012 EDITORS NOTE:
On bended knee, in awe of JON LORD (DEEP PURPLE), one of many great keyboard players of the 70's and 80's whom inspired me to take piano lessons. JON LORD and DEEP PURPLE are an immeasurable influence and the first time I saw JON LORD play, I wanted to play, and took piano lessons, and played, mucho appreciation for JON LORD, a genius. Condolences to all friends, band mates, fans and family of JON LORD.
JON LORD inspired me want to straddle keyboards, shake them, play them, make love to the instrument, and
amazing JON LORD was. I'm speechless, RIP SIR JON LORD.
FROM JON LORD.ORG:
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at theLondon 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 songs including Smoke On The Water and played with many bands and musicians throughout his career.
Best known for his Orchestral work Concerto for Group & Orchestra first performed at Royal Albert Hall with Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969 and conducted by the renowned Malcolm Arnold, a feat repeated in 1999 when it was again performed at the Royal Albert Hall by the London Symphony Orchestra and Deep Purple.
Jon’s solo work was universally acclaimed when he eventually retired from Deep Purple in 2002.
Jon passes from Darkness to Light.
Jon Lord 9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012.
FROM BBC.CO.UK:
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. He also played with bands including Whitesnake.
He had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer since last August.
He died at the London Clinic on Monday, surrounded by family, a statement said. "Jon passes from Darkness to Light," it added.
Lord was influenced by classical, blues and jazz but played his Hammond organ with a rock attitude and helped Deep Purple become pioneers of progressive and heavy rock.
Tributes have been paid by musicians including one-time Deep Purple bandmate Joe Satriani, Iron Maiden and Anthrax.
Ex-Rage Against the Machine star Tom Morello wrote on Twitter: "RIP the great Jon Lord, Deep Purple's cornerstone/keyboardist. So many great great songs and that incredible SOUND of his! Thankyou."
Former Yes keyboard player Rick Wakeman was a friend and said he was "a great fan".
"We were going to write and record an album before he become ill," he said. "His
Deep Purple reformed in 1984 and resumed at the height of their commercial prowess, playing to tens of thousands of fans around the world.
Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra was performed at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969
Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra was performed at the Royal Albert Hall in 1969
They sold a total of 150 million albums and Lord remained an ever-present amid numerous line-up changes until he left in 2002.
Still composing, he had signed to a classical music label and performed a concert to mark the 30th anniversary of Concerto for Group and Orchestra.
"Thirty years later the piece came back and changed my life again... It gave me the courage to step outside and carve a career for myself outside the band," he told an interviewer.
He broke the news of his cancer diagnosis on his website last year, telling fans he would continue to write music as part of his therapy.
FROM GEEZER BUTLER (BLACK SABBATH): RIP Jon Lord...
Very sad to hear of Jon's death, following his battle with the demon cancer. One of the great musicians of my generation. Tony Iommi recently worked with Jon, and said what a lovely bloke he was. I met him a few times, but never got to work with him. Blessings.
FROM BRYAN ADAMS:
RIP Jon Lord - incredible organist for Deep Purple, one of my fave bands growing up.
FROM BOY GEORGE:
R.I.P Jon Lord. Great tribute on the BBC to the rock legend
FROM MICHAEL SWEET:
RIP Jon Lord. Thank you for your gift to the world and your influence on me. You will be missed and never forgotten. God Bless you.
FROM JOE LYNN TURNER:
I am deeply saddened about the passing of Jon Lord...I am proud and humbled to have known him both personally.
FROM MATT SORUM:
Rip Jon Lord of Deep Purple The greatest rock keyboardist ever
FROM STAND UP TO CANCER:
It takes a musician to master an instrument. It takes a genius to turn that instrument into a voice. RIP Deep Purple's Jon Lord
FROM RUDY SARZO (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUITE RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO):
"My condolences to Jon Lord's family, fans and friends on his passing.Jon, thank you for being a part of the soundtrack of my life."
FROM YNGWIE MALMSTEEN:
A very sad day indeed, RIP Jon Lord you will be dearly missed! Let's celebrate his life by listening to some great music he did.
FROM ACCEPT:
just like Ronnie was the Master on Vocals Jon Lord was the King on the Hammond Organ...R.I.P. Jon Lord I grew up.
FROM DEE SNIDER:
I just found out that Jon Lord from Deep Purple passed away. What an amazing musician and a true gentleman. We lost a great one...RIP
FROM SLASH:
Sad day in Rock & Roll; Jon Lord has passed on. One of the biggest, baddest, heaviest sounds in Heavy Metal. One if a kind. RIP. iiii]; )
FROM THE KINKS:
RIP Jon Lord. A fantastic pianist and composer. With The Kinks, he played keyboards on You Really Got Me. Legend.
FROM GIBSON GUITAR:
Rest in peace, Jon Lord.
FROM CHRIS JERICHO:
RIP Jon Lord, one of the greatest keyboard players of all time! Burn, Highway Star, Perfect Strangers, Slow & Easy etc- pure genius!
FROM JORDAN RUDESS (DREAM THEATER):
I'm very sad to hear about the passing of Jon Lord. He was an inspiration to me!
FROM EWAN MCGREGOR:
Deep Purple's Jon Lord dies at 71. Jon played with my great friend Tony Ashton. They'll be jamming upstairs now!
FROM MICHAEL AMOTT (ARCH ENEMY):
R.I.P. Jon Lord. What a legend, the "Hammond Lord"! Thanks for all the music with Deep Purple, WhiteSnake and beyond!
FROM STEVE HACKETT:
I'm saddened at the death of Jon Lord. A very nice man who brought the worlds of classical and rock music closer together.
FROM STEVE LUKATHER;
My heartfelt RIP to Jon Lord.. A massive influence of all musicians of my generation and beyond...
FROM MIKE PORTNOY (DREAM THEATER):
So sad to hear about the passing of Jon Lord...one of the pioneers of heavy keyboards and a real gentleman. Had..
FROM TOM MORELLO (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE):
RIP the great Jon Lord, Deep Purple's cornerstone/keyboardist. So many great great songs and that incredible SOUND of his! Thankyou.
FROM ALEX SKOLNICK (TESTAMENT):
Guitarists may get more attention than keyboardists, but Jon Lordwas one of the best musicians in rock, period.
FROM IRON MAIDEN:
Very sad to hear that Jon Lord has passed away
FROM EDDIE TRUNK:
An extra special F You to the R&R Hall, who inexplicably have ignored Deep Purple for decades. Now Jon Lord is gone if they EVER get a clue!
FROM ANTHRAX:
R.I.P. Jon Lord.
FROM METAL HAMMER:
Deep Purple legend Jon Lord has passed away at the age of 71.
FROM JOE SATRIANI:
R.I.P. Jon Lord
FROM ALEX BOUKS (INCANTATION):
I cannot even begin to say what Jon Lord and Deep Purple has meant to me .The influence it has had on me and why i do what i do today.Deep Purple was one of the first bands that i heard that took me on the path to the more extreme darker side of rock music.Those early records are timeless to me.Long live Jon Lord one of the greatest artist to have ever lived!
FROM ALICE COOPER:
Heartbroken after hearing#JonLord has passed away. Our thoughts go out to Jon's family, friends, and
FROM
GRAHAM BONET (RAINBOW):
"It is with great shock and deep sadness that I was informed of the loss of a dear friend and great musician Jon Lord. You brought fun, laughter, silliness and light with your sense of humor to everything you worked on, you changed the world of rock with your unique take on it all. I send my love, thoughts, and deepest sympathy to his family. God bless you Jon, forever in our hearts."
FROM DAMON JOHNSON (THIN LIZZY):
"Sending love and respect and deep props to the legendary Jon Lord, who we lost today. Condolences to his family and friends. His mark on contemporary music is long and permanent. R.I.P."
FROM JOSH SILVER (TYPE O NEGATIVE) :
"Jon Lord of Deep Purple. My biggest musical influence. Truly an original. RIP
FROM ALL THINGS METAL (FACEBOOK):
FROM METALLICA:
I cannot even begin to say what Jon Lord and Deep Purple has meant to me .The influence it has had on me and why i do what i do today.Deep Purple was one of the first bands that i heard that took me on the path to the more extreme darker side of rock music.Those early records are timeless to me.Long live Jon Lord one of the greatest artist to have ever lived!
FROM ALICE COOPER:
Heartbroken after hearing
FROM
GRAHAM BONET (RAINBOW):
"It is with great shock and deep sadness that I was informed of the loss of a dear friend and great musician Jon Lord. You brought fun, laughter, silliness and light with your sense of humor to everything you worked on, you changed the world of rock with your unique take on it all. I send my love, thoughts, and deepest sympathy to his family. God bless you Jon, forever in our hearts."
FROM DAMON JOHNSON (THIN LIZZY):
"Sending love and respect and deep props to the legendary Jon Lord, who we lost today. Condolences to his family and friends. His mark on contemporary music is long and permanent. R.I.P."
FROM JOSH SILVER (TYPE O NEGATIVE) :
"Jon Lord of Deep Purple. My biggest musical influence. Truly an original. RIP
FROM ALL THINGS METAL (FACEBOOK):
Ever since my father took me to see them in 1973 in Copenhagen, at the impressionable age of 9, Deep Purple has been the most constant, continuous and inspiring musical presence in my life. They have meant more to me than any other band in existence, and have had an enormous part in shaping who I am. So obviously I'm beyond bummed, saddened and devastated by today's news of the untimely passing of keyboardist Jon Lord.
We can all be guilty of lightly throwing adjectives like "unique," "one-of-a-kind" and "pioneering" around when we want to describe our heroes and the people who've moved us, but there are no more fitting words than those right now and there simply was no musician like Jon Lord in the history of hard rock. Nobody. Period.
There was nobody that played like him. There was nobody that sounded like him. There was nobody that wrote like him. There was nobody that looked like him. There was nobody more articulate, gentlemanly, warm, or fucking cooler that ever played keyboards or got anywhere near a keyboard. What he did was all his own. Including obviously his unique sound. Whatever it was he did with that Hammond organ, the way the Leslie distorted what he was playing and pushed it to some unheard of place, the way he attacked it while he was throwing it around, and whatever the fuck else it was that was going down between Jon and "The Beast", as he called his organ, it was unlike anything before, during or after. That simple.
Deep Purple of course was also an entity all their own, always unpredictable, often impulsive, never repetitive and most of the time, other worldly. I had the good fortune of seeing them three times in Copenhagen between ’73 and ’75, numerous times again on the reunion runs in ’85 and ’87. We even played a couple of gigs in Germany with them in the summer of ’87 and needless to say, every time was an experience that had a major impact on me. Seeing Jon on stage right playing the riffs, the colorings, the textures, the next level solos, intros, outros, blues bits, classical pieces and whatever else came into his head each night AND on top of that keeping up with Ritchie Blackmore song after song, night after night, was the sign of the master of his craft . . . the most accomplished, original and unique hard rock keyboardist that ever walked this planet.
In 1992 when we played Munich on the Black Album tour, Jon Lord and lead singer, Ian Gillan came down to the show and stood in the snake pit the whole time. I was in heaven. Performing in front of members of the band that had meant more to me than anything in my life was a dream come true. And when I got a signed note after the show that they had had to leave and get back to their milk and cookies and be ready for the recording sessions the next day, I was simply beyond psyched. My hero(es) in the fuckin snake pit.!!!!! "Look Mom, on top of the fuckin world!!"
....Full circle for the impressionable 9 year old from KB Hallen in Copenhagen in February '73.
Rest in peace Jon and THANK YOU for everything,
FROM RICHIE BLACKMORE (DEEP PURPLE):
"Jon was not only a great musician, he was my favorite dinner companion.
"We are all deeply saddened. We knew he was sick but the word was that he was recovering and doing much better. This news came as a complete shock."Without Jon there would be no DEEP PURPLE. He lives on in our hearts and memories."
FROM ROGER GLOVER (DEEP PURPLE):
s"It’s unthinkable that Jon is gone. My thoughts are for his wife Vicky and all his children and family at this sad moment in their lives. I wish them all strength. A great sadness and sense of loss hangs over me. Not only has the music world lost a fantastic musician but a gentleman of the finest order. He was a giant in my life, a great friend, a fellow traveler, a teacher, not only of music, but of life. I am devastated at his passing."
FROM IAN GILLAN (DEEP PURPLE):
"He was just an amazing character and, I suppose, the godfather of DEEP PURPLE, and we all looked up to him with tremendous admiration," Iansaid. "If there was such a thing as a typical English gentleman in rock music, then it was Jon Lord. We've all been touched by Jon one way or another — anyone who's involved in music, not only the fans, but also behind the scenes. We all know Jon for the inspiration and the incredible talent that he was. I could speak for hours about what he's given us. We shall carry his memory forward and his music, of course."
FROM RICK WAKEMAN (YES):
"Jon was not only a great musician, he was my favorite dinner companion.
"We are all deeply saddened. We knew he was sick but the word was that he was recovering and doing much better. This news came as a complete shock."Without Jon there would be no DEEP PURPLE. He lives on in our hearts and memories."
FROM ROGER GLOVER (DEEP PURPLE):
s"It’s unthinkable that Jon is gone. My thoughts are for his wife Vicky and all his children and family at this sad moment in their lives. I wish them all strength. A great sadness and sense of loss hangs over me. Not only has the music world lost a fantastic musician but a gentleman of the finest order. He was a giant in my life, a great friend, a fellow traveler, a teacher, not only of music, but of life. I am devastated at his passing."
FROM IAN GILLAN (DEEP PURPLE):
"He was just an amazing character and, I suppose, the godfather of DEEP PURPLE, and we all looked up to him with tremendous admiration," Iansaid. "If there was such a thing as a typical English gentleman in rock music, then it was Jon Lord. We've all been touched by Jon one way or another — anyone who's involved in music, not only the fans, but also behind the scenes. We all know Jon for the inspiration and the incredible talent that he was. I could speak for hours about what he's given us. We shall carry his memory forward and his music, of course."
FROM RICK WAKEMAN (YES):
"I first became aware of Jon Lord in the mid-Sixties when 'Hush' was released and I bought the album 'Shades Of Deep Purple', which was an album way ahead of its time. For obvious reasons, I paid special attention to the organ style and sound as it was quite different from how other Hammond players were using the instrument. I became a genuine admirer and fan of Jon that day and remained so with everything he did.
"We became real friends just a few years ago, although we had met on numerous occasions prior to that. We did talks together at music conservatories, we met for lunch and most importantly made music together. We wrote a piece 12 months ago for the Sunflower Jam at the Royal Albert Hall. We wrote this piece together at John Henry's rehearsal studios in London and it was so easy because we had such different styles and because Jon was concentrating heavily on the Hammond and I on synthesizers, the blend was quite magical. The piece was performed just the once and I am told was filmed, although I have never seen the footage.
"We sat in the dressing room which we shared at the Royal Albert Hall and made plans to do an album together. We were both utterly convinced that we could come up with something very special as our styles blended so well together. Our love of classical music and also working that style within that of rock music also completed the bond. We arranged to meet up later that month.
"One week before we were due to meet, Jon called me with the news he was ill. He was very positive and actually said he'd never felt better in his life and so he would beat it however long it took and so to bear with our project which went on hold.
"We spoke a couple of times after that and the last message I got was that he was responding well to his treatment. The news [yesterday] has hurt me like no other loss of a musician I have known. I can only thank him for the legacy he has left us all with his great music, great vision and for his kindness as he was one of the most gentle and kind persons I have ever had the pleasure of being able to call my friend.
"My heart goes out to Vickie, his wife, and all his family."
FROM TONY IOMMI (BLACK SABBATH):
I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jon's passing . Jon was not only a magnificent keyboard player and musician but a wonderful human being and a true gentleman.
I'm honoured to have had the opportunity to play together with him. We've lost a true legend but his music will live on in all of our hearts.
My deepest thoughts go out to his family.
R.I.P Jon, my friend.
Tony Iommi
"We became real friends just a few years ago, although we had met on numerous occasions prior to that. We did talks together at music conservatories, we met for lunch and most importantly made music together. We wrote a piece 12 months ago for the Sunflower Jam at the Royal Albert Hall. We wrote this piece together at John Henry's rehearsal studios in London and it was so easy because we had such different styles and because Jon was concentrating heavily on the Hammond and I on synthesizers, the blend was quite magical. The piece was performed just the once and I am told was filmed, although I have never seen the footage.
"We sat in the dressing room which we shared at the Royal Albert Hall and made plans to do an album together. We were both utterly convinced that we could come up with something very special as our styles blended so well together. Our love of classical music and also working that style within that of rock music also completed the bond. We arranged to meet up later that month.
"One week before we were due to meet, Jon called me with the news he was ill. He was very positive and actually said he'd never felt better in his life and so he would beat it however long it took and so to bear with our project which went on hold.
"We spoke a couple of times after that and the last message I got was that he was responding well to his treatment. The news [yesterday] has hurt me like no other loss of a musician I have known. I can only thank him for the legacy he has left us all with his great music, great vision and for his kindness as he was one of the most gentle and kind persons I have ever had the pleasure of being able to call my friend.
"My heart goes out to Vickie, his wife, and all his family."
FROM TONY IOMMI (BLACK SABBATH):
I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jon's passing . Jon was not only a magnificent keyboard player and musician but a wonderful human being and a true gentleman.
I'm honoured to have had the opportunity to play together with him. We've lost a true legend but his music will live on in all of our hearts.
My deepest thoughts go out to his family.
R.I.P Jon, my friend.
Tony Iommi
FROM DOOGIE WHITE:
Dear Jon, thank you. Thank you for being the very best, the most honourable, the most inviting. The finest host (Ritchie [Blackmore] often told me that you were his greatest and favourite dinner guest). I remember you telling me off for buying a round of drinks in Luxembourg. You paid anyway. You were the greatest of storytellers.
"But really, Jon, thank you for not only the most dynamic music I ever heard, that changed my world and many others, but for the most beautiful musical moments I ever had, for three — yes! only three — but three of the most outstanding and joyous concerts I have ever had the pleasure to be part of. You gave me a shot and how you both with Tarquin mocked the H/H Tartan suit I had bought for the occasion.
"There are those who have known you much longer and worked with you much harder. But dear Jon, I will miss you. '..the Poet and the Pilgrim.'
FROM OPETH:
"We're very saddened to hear about the passing of the great Jon Lord. Our condolences goes out to his family and friends. He's obviously partly responsible for Opeth ever being formed, so we're in massive debt to him. Martin Mendez and Martin Axenrot obviously had the pleasure of working with, and playing with Lord, and both said it was such an amazing experience. He was a sheers musical genius. Axenrot even said that when he'd asked what bpm (beats per minute) a song was supposed to be in. Lord had said, "Around 140 bpm", and started clapping his hands in the desired beat. Axenrot checked with his metronome and sure enough, Lord was clapping in exactly 140 bpm! Jon Lord. We love you. Your music lives on and your memory will never fade. - Mikael (on behalf of Opeth).
FROM MICHAEL ANTHONY (VAN HALEN):
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jon Lord's passing. Growing up listening to music, Jon Lord and DEEP PURPLE had one of the biggest influences on me both vocally and musically. The first DEEP PURPLE album I listened to was 'In Rock'. The keyboards totally blew me away, and continued to do so on every one of their albums there after!! A huge piece of rock history for me is now gone.
"R.I.P., Jon. You were the best. My condolences go out to your family." "Much love to the Lord family."
FROM BILL WARD (BLACK SABBATH):
My wife and I wish to respectfully send out condolences to the Lord family. News of the recent passing of Jon Lord has been met with sadness in our house. Reflecting upon his keyboard sounds, I must endorse how much he brought in originality and vision to the defining edge of hard rock. He is well-proven as a part of rock's historical journey and will not be forgotten.
"Thank you, Jon Lord. Rest in peace."
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Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-RIP JON LORD "SIR HAMMOND"-\m/ -l-
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