Jon Lord

A previously unreleased concert performance by former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has made its way online, courtesy of a new website set up by Lord's family and friends.

It was a year ago today we received the sad news that Deep Purple keyboard player and co-founder of the band Jon Lord had died. Jon had lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.

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

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.

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...