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JON LORD's Last-Ever Interview: 'I'd Like To Get To My Father's Age'
A week before he died this past July, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord gave his last-ever interview, to Classic Rock, for the U.K. magazine's September 2012 issue. During the chat, Lord seemed optimistic about his prognosis a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "When you get to...September 25, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Members Perform At MARSHALL 50th-Anniversary Event
Global rock royalty from such bands as IRON MAIDEN, SLIPKNOT, WHITESNAKE, CHICKENFOOT, THE CULT, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER and BLACK SABBATH took part in last night's (Saturday, September 22) Marshall 50th-anniversary event at Wembley Arena in London, England. The lumina...September 23, 2012
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'Randy Rhoads' Book Co-Author Interviewed On 104.1 THE BLAZE; Footage Of Hollywood Signing
Andrew Klein and Steven Rosen, authors of the new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads", took part in a book signing and question-and-answer session on September 8 at Book Soup (8818 Sunset Blvd.) in West Hollywood, California. Video footage of the event can be...September 15, 2012
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GLENN HUGHES And DAVID COVERDALE To Commemorate 40th Anniversary Of DEEP PURPLE's 'Burn'?
Former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes tells CBS Local that he has been in touch with the band's ex-lead singer, David Coverdale, about doing something special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the "Burn" album. He says, "David and I have talked about this weekly since [former DEEP PU...September 13, 2012
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On His Earliest Musical Memories (Video)
The official YouTube channel of "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, has been updated with a short clip of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich talking about his earliest musical memories. Check it out below. "In about '73, when I was n...August 22, 2012
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'Randy Rhoads' Book Authors Schedule Hollywood Launch Event, Signing Session
Andrew Klein and Steven Rosen, authors of the new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads", will take part in a book signing and question-and-answer session on Saturday, September 8 at Book Soup (8818 Sunset Blvd.) in West Hollywood, California. The schedule for th...August 13, 2012
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KERRY KING, MIKE PORTNOY Added To MARSHALL 50th-Anniversary Event
The lineup for Marshall's 50th-anniversary event just got louder with the addition of more names to the already storming lineup. Former DREAM THEATER drummer and progressive metal legend Mike Portnoy joins hit songwriter and founding member of FREE, Andy Fraser, and all-round thrash metal superstar...July 25, 2012
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TOMMY BOLIN Gets Box-Set Treatment
Rock guitar legend Tommy Bolin will be honored with a box set release of his lauded solo release "The Definitive Teaser" — a three-CD collection featuring a remastered version of his classic album along with two CDs of outtakes and alternates. The project was produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bol...July 24, 2012
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Original WHITESNAKE Guitarist Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Original WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "June and July have been very busy, but all has been brought back to base with the loss of my great friend and colleague Jon Lord on Mo...July 20, 2012
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JON LORD Remembered By RITCHIE BLACKMORE, RICK WAKEMAN On BBC Radio's 'Last Word'
The latest edition of "Last Word", BBC Radio 4's weekly obituary program, telling the life stories of those who have died recently, focuses on former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord. The show, which features contributions from Ritchie Blackmore (BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW),Rick Wakema...July 20, 2012
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DOOGIE WHITE Remembers JON LORD
Renowned Scottish singer Doogie White (pictured below),who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE, PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Dear Jon, thank you. Thank...July 17, 2012
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Without JON LORD There Would Be No DEEP PURPLE'
Former DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon was not only a great musician, he was my favorite dinner companion. "We are all deeply saddened. We knew he was sick but...July 17, 2012
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METALLICA Drummer: 'There Was No Musician Like JON LORD In The History Of Hard Rock'
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "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, co...July 17, 2012
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GEEZER BUTLER Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO On What Would Have Been Singer's 70th Birthday
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, would have celebrated his 70th birthday today (Tuesday, July 10) had he not passed away of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010 at the age of 67. In a posting on his official web ...July 10, 2012
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'Randy Rhoads' Book Finally Released
A new book about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, simply entitled "Randy Rhoads", is available from Velocity Publishing Group. Before his tragic death at the age of 25, Randy Rhoads was on a fast track to being hailed by critics and public alike as the greatest rock guitar player of all time. Over...June 27, 2012
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