9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012
Jon Lord of Deep Purple has passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a pulmonary embolism.
Lord founded Deep Purple in 1968 and co-wrote many of the band’s songs, including the seminal ‘Smoke On The Water.’ Here is an interesting video clip of Jon discussing the creation of his signature Hammond sound [Link].
Jon was famous for his fusion of rock and classical or baroque forms, and was well known for his Orchestral work ‘Concerto For Group And Orchestra’ first performed at Royal Albert Hall with Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969 and conducted by the renowned Malcolm Arnold.
I find it curious that this did not get much notice in the American press, whereas all the major British outlets carried it.
