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Lord moved to London in 1959–60, intent on an acting career and enrolling at the Central School of Speech and Drama, in London's Swiss Cottage. Sometime in this period he altered his birth name spelling from the more traditional "John" to the perhaps more contemporary and stylised "Jon".
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.
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...
Jul 17, 2012 · Jon Lord, the keyboardist of the pioneering British hard-rock band Deep Purple, died on Monday in London. He was 71. The cause was a pulmonary embolism, said his manager, Bruce Payne. Mr. Lord...
Oct 7, 2012 · Subscribe to the official Deep Purple channel here! http://bit.ly/WOMNq2 In preparation for the 30th Anniversary of 'Deepest Purple', Jon Lord undertook a series of interviews.
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family.
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 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...
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...
Jul 16, 2012 · Jon Lord, the founder and influential keyboardist of Deep Purple has died. According to his website, the 71-year-old suffered a pulmonary embolism on Monday (July 16), after fighting a long...
