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BOB DAISLEY Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "[Monday was] a sad day. Jon Lord has 'left the building.' "Jon put the 'deep' into PUR...July 18, 2012
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist: JON LORD 'Was One Of The All-Time Great Rock Keyboard Players'
Guitarist Mick Box of progressive rockers URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was truly shocked to hear that Jon Lord had passed away. Jon was one of the all-time great rock keyboard players and composers, and he had th...July 18, 2012
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OPETH Mainman Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: ?"We're very saddened to hear about the passing of the great Jon Lord. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. H...July 18, 2012
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'Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes' Book Due This Month
"Power Chord: One Man's Ear-Splitting Quest To Find His Guitar Heroes" by super metal fan Thomas Scott McKenzie will be released on July 31 via HarperCollins. According to a press release, "Power Chord" is "the story of one man's epic pilgrimage to gain rock enlightenment from the gods and guitar he...July 17, 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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Video Footage Of EDGUY Frontman Falling Off Stage At BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival
Vocalist Tobias Sammet of German melodic metallers EDGUY slipped off the stage this past Saturday, July 14 during the fifth song of the band's performance at the Bang Your Head!!!festival in Balingen, Germany. While the rest of the band continued to play, Tobias fell into the photographers' pit, hit...July 17, 2012
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KISS: 'Destroyer: Resurrected' Cover Artwork Unveiled
KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time and holds the honor as one of America's top gold-record champions. On August 21, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release KISS's 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album "Destroyer: Resurrected", newly remixed from the...July 17, 2012
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TONY IOMMI: 'I'm Honored To Have Had The Opportunity To Play Together With JON LORD'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jon's passing. "Jon was not only a magnificent keyboard player and musician but a wonderful human being and a t...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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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: JON LORD Was 'A Fantastic Musician' And 'A Gentleman Of The Finest Order'
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It’s unthinkable that Jon is gone. My thoughts are for his wife Vicky and all his children and family at this sad moment in their lives. I wish them al...July 17, 2012
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IAN GILLAN: JON LORD Was The 'Godfather' Of DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan (pictured below) spoke to the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock yesterday (Monday, July 16) about the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord. You can listen to a snippet of the chat using the SoundCloud player below. "He was just an amazing c...July 17, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Pays Tribute To JON LORD
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon just died. I'm shocked and don't know what to do, so I'm going to try to tell you a little about Jon. "Jon was the powerhouse keyb...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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CORRODED Performs Two New Songs At Sweden's GETAWAY ROCK; Video Available
Swedish hard rockers CORRODED performed a brand new song, "More Than You Can Chew", and their new single, "I Am The God", during their July 7 appearance at the Getaway Rock Festival in Gävle, Sweden. Both tracks will be included on the band's as-yet-untitled third album, to be released on September...July 17, 2012
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RICK WAKEMAN Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Rick Wakeman, the English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known as the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band YES, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I first became aware of Jon Lord in the mid-Six...July 17, 2012
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