RIP Jon Lord

[That 70s Guy]

blabbermouth.net

TONY IOMMI: 'I'm Honored To Have Had The Opportunity To Play Together With JON LORD' - July 17, 2012
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 true gentleman. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to play together with him.

"We've lost a true legend but his music will live on in all of our hearts.

"My deepest thoughts go out to his family.

"R.I.P., Jon, my friend."

 

[Titokinz]

He made keyboards extraordinary in rock music, and he did it with flare. Hope friends and family had the chance to say their goodbyes, RIP.

 

[Marbles]

Not a flattering picture of Tony Iommi. He's morphing into Russell Mael from Sparks!

 

[That 70s Guy]

 

[Big Ears]

From Classic Rock magazine

Drummer Bill Ward comments: “Reflecting on his keyboard sounds, I must endorse how much he brought in originalist and vision to the defining edge of hard rock. He is well proven as part of rock’s historical journey and will not be forgotten. Thank you, Jon. Rest in peace.”

Singer Doogie White has thanked Lord for “three of the most outstanding and joyous concerts I have ever been part of.” He continues: “You gave me a shot, took a chance and I will never forget those moments, nor how you mocked the tartan suit I had bought for the occasion. There are those who have known you much longer and worked with you much harder – but I will cherish those memories for all that remains for me.”

 

[gguerra]

Not a flattering picture of Tony Iommi. He's morphing into Russell Mael from Sparks!

Don't forget: the guy has Lymphoma (A form of cancer) and has probably been undergoing chemo and/or radiation treatments.

 

[TheSound]

RIP - great loss, one of the true pioneers of hard rock. 'Lazy' from Machine Head features probably the best rock Hammond Organ solo ever recorded. He was the greatest rock Hammond player of them all. I've had the pleasure of seeing Jon perform a few times over the last 25 years, and he was always magnificent. His recent classically inspired music is also stunning - 'Pictured Within' being so beautiful it is beyond words. The man was/is a legend. R.I.P. Jon, you will be sadly missed my friend.

 

[Recky]

Rock in Peace Lordey....had the pleasure of your talents live twice...shall never forget you

 

[Lynch]

Sad news, unfortunately I half-expected it when it didn't appear that his health was getting any better.


RIP Jon Lord - one of the great and icon keyboardists of all time.

 

[Eoin Koenig]

Another one gone to play at the great gig in the sky http://www.classicrockforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smiley_sad.gif