Jon Lord

From Free net encyclopedia

Image:Jon Lord.jpg Jon Douglas Lord is a British Hammond organ and piano player. He was born in Leicester on 9 June, 1941.

He was a member of Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Paice, Ashton & Lord, Artwoods, and Flowerpot Men. He is recognized for combining rock and classical music.

In 1968, Jon co-founded Deep Purple, the band he was most well-known for. Jon and the drummer, Ian Paice, were the only constant band members for 34 years. He left Deep Purple after their UK tour in 2002, and was replaced with Don Airey.

Jon had been considering leaving the band for some time, due to his busy touring schedule and his concerto. In 2001, Don Airey was used to substitute him for a month after a knee injury. This worked out, so Jon decided to leave in 2002.

Jon was well-respected for his mastery of the Hammond Organ. Some called him "Lord of the Hammond", and in his 34-year Deep Purple career, you can hear his distinctive solos amid many classic songs on their albums.

[edit]