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Jon Lord's Final Recording Project Set For Release

Dave Swanson — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:05:20 +0000

As previously reported, the project former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord was working on before his untimely death is now set to see the light of day. ‘Concerto For Group and Orchestra’ picks up the theme put into play by Lord and Deep Purple back in 1969. This updated version was recorded at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall by Abbey Road Studio‘s crew and features the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Also guesting on the album are Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, guitarist Joe Bonamassa, and Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse.

Jon Lord From Deep Purple Health Update

Carl Coffey — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:54:55 +0000

Jon Lord of Deep Purple is undergoing specialist treatment for pancreatic cancer in Israel and hopes to be back at work with the band. The 70-year-old keyboard player confirmed the cancer last year. Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, says that Jon is receiving a new treatment, which appears to be working well.

Deep Purple Fans – Gillan and Lord Together Again For Charity

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:48:27 +0000

Classic Rockers Doing it for Charity
Some old work horses have formed a band together for a great cause. Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, among others, will release their first single as WHOCARES next month