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lazland 
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 Posted: July 16 2012 at 16:12 |
I was into Deep Purple before prog. A true elder statesman of classic rock, and a true gentleman.
Very sad news, but there is a huge legacy to remember.
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CPicard
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Joined: October 03 2008
Location: Là, sui monti.
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 16:20 |
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For some reason, I felt it wasn't a good day. Now, I know why.
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Jim Garten
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Retired Admin & Razor Guru
Joined: February 02 2004
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 16:26 |
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Jon Lord, a man I did not know personally.
Jon Lord, a man who would have walked past me in the street without recognition.
Jon Lord, a man whose playing introduced me to how rock organ could sound.
Jon Lord, a man whose playing introduced me to an entire genre.
Jon Lord, a man whose legacy can and will be heard in virtually every rock Hammond player.
Jon Lord, a man for whose passing I unashamedly shed a tear this evening.
Jon Lord, a true icon of Rock music.
Jon Lord.
Rest In Peace.
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012
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AtomicCrimsonRush
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Joined: July 02 2008
Location: Australia
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 16:31 |
R.I.P. Jon Lord ... very sad news. An incredible musician who had that indelible ability to get a monster hammond sound...
His 2010 album is a must listen to album
Edited by AtomicCrimsonRush - July 16 2012 at 16:33
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Mellotron Storm
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Joined: August 27 2006
Location: The Beach
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 16:32 |
 darkshade wrote:
Ronnie James Dio / vocals
Jimi Hendrix / guitar, vocals
Duane Allman / guitar
Rick Wright / synths, piano
John Lord / organ
John Entwistle / bass
John Bonham / drums
The lineup is complete. "The Great Band In The Sky" |
That is one heck of a lineup !
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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cmaj57
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Joined: July 16 2012
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 17:29 |
I never heard a progrock band before the Spring of 73.
A friend of mine gave two tapes to hear:
1- Dark side of the moon
2- Machine head
I never forgot that moment and I have all Deep Purple's cds until Stormbringer. Why?
For the keyboards, you can substitute Ian Gilan or Ritchie Backmore, but without JON LORD there is no Deep Purple at all.
Thank you for your music Jon, specialy the "Concerto for Group and Orchestra".
His Music is in my heart and in my head - always.
Rest In Peace, Old Friend!
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Hawkwise
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Joined: May 31 2008
Location: Ontairo
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 17:43 |
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Snow Dog
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 17:53 |
cmaj57 wrote:
I never heard a progrock band before the Spring of 73.
A friend of mine gave two tapes to hear:
1- Dark side of the moon
2- Machine head
I never forgot that moment and I have all Deep Purple's cds until Stormbringer. Why?
For the keyboards, you can substitute Ian Gilan or Ritchie Backmore, but without JON LORD there is no Deep Purple at all.
Thank you for your music Jon, specialy the "Concerto for Group and Orchestra".
His Music is in my heart and in my head - always.
Rest In Peace, Old Friend!
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The fans at the time overwhelmingly disagreed.
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Dellinger
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Location: Mexico
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 18:06 |
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I haven't really gotten much into Deep Purple, though I know a tiny bit from them. However, reading this news, I knew it was the passing away of a titan. Irreplaceable.
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clarke2001
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 18:24 |
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I wouldn't be what I'm today without Jon. All my passion for keyboard playing started with Jon's Hammond.
My friend told me the news on the phone. I am at a loss for words.
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Atavachron
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 18:28 |
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I remember when we added him. RIP Jon.
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zappaholic
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 18:54 |
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One of rock's most distinctive keyboardists. Rest easy, Jon.
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"Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." -- H.L. Mencken
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moodyxadi
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Location: Brazil
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Points: 417
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 18:55 |
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A giant has gone away. Thank you for the great music. My sentiments to his family.
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Bach, Ma, Bros, Déia, Dante.
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Cesar Inca
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 18:56 |
Sad news every time a musical g enius departs for his appointed rendezvous with Death.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, MAESTRO & LORD!!
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Mushroom Sword
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Joined: September 28 2010
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Points: 426
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 20:14 |
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I feel sorry for the poor sap that's hired to play church organ at Jon Lord's funeral.
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"I gazed into the eyes of the madman and I saw, and I saw,and I saw myself.
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JIF8882
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Location: United States
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 20:56 |
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I've been playing several Deep Purple cds(and one Whitesnake cd) in his honor: In Rock, Slide It In, Burn, Come Taste The Band, and Perfect Strangers.
Edited by JIF8882 - July 16 2012 at 20:57
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J Dawg
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Mr. Maestro
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 21:24 |
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Just got done listening to "Lazy" from Machine Head. That hammond solo at the beginning always blows me away, as does all of Lord's work. The man was a marvelous musician, and will most certainly be missed.
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"I am the one who crossed through space...or stayed where I was...or didn't exist in the first place...."
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Sagichim
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 22:00 |
Damn...One of my favorite moments by him is the extremely beautiful solo on Lalena.
RIP.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: July 16 2012 at 23:07 |
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RIP
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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octopus-4
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RIO/Avant/Zeuhl,Neo & Post/Math Teams
Joined: October 31 2006
Location: Italy
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Posted: July 17 2012 at 01:42 |
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I've seen him in early 90s when Deep Purple had Steve Morse at guitar. He was the true mastermind, the real Deep Purple sound and the perfect example of how an organ should sound in a hard rock band..
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I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution
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