Jon Lord of Deep Purple died in London Sunday

[Grassroots]

Jon Lord of Deep Purple has died at the age of 71.The co-founder and keyboard player with the metal pioneers passed away today (July 16) after suffering a pulmonary embolism. He had been suffering from pancreatic cancer and was surrounded by his family at the London Clinic.

Lord founded Deep Purple in 1968, and along with drummer Ian Pace was a constant in the band during their existence from 1968 to 1970. Her co-wrote many of the band's songs, including the seminal 'Smoke On The Water' and was responsible for the legendary organ riff on 'Child Of Our Time'.

He remained with the band when they reformed in 1970, until his retirement in 2002.

http://www.nme.com/news/deep-purple/64953

[nneo]

RIP

One of rock's greats.

[mr.tik]

His organ on Hush has been very influential

RIP

[dr.strangelove]

Damn....Jon was an incredible musician,the likes of which we'll never see again,mores the pity.


Years ago i heard an interview with him and several members of purple on rockline. A guy called in and asked Jon,after praising him extensively,how he got his organ to rock like it did. Jon simply relied,"well...i pick it up,push it forward and let it fall back"..i laughed my ass off.

[lucash]

RIP