Deep Purple keyboardist
Jon Lord has lost his battle with
pancreatic cancer at age 71. A message
at his web site states:
"It is with deep
sadness we announce the passing of Jon
Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday, July 16th at
the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family.
"Jon Lord, the legendary keyboard player with Deep Purple co-wrote many of the bands
legendary songs including 'Smoke On The
Water' and played with many bands and musicians throughout his career."
In so many ways,
Deep Purple was one of the most influential bands on Heavy Metal, comparable with only Black Sabbath in their scope and reach into the future of music. A sad day for music...
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