Inspiration

Happy Birthday Jon

Inspiration
A quick Happy Birthday this sunny morning to the late great Jon Lord without whom I’d be a computer programmer, or green grocer or something!

Concerto for Group and Orchestra

Inspiration
On September 28, earMUSIC, releases the first studio recording of Jon’s Concerto For Group And Orchestra, the label writes in a new press release. Over these last years since leaving Deep Purple, I’ve played it over 30 times with different orchestras and conductors all over the world, and, of course, in 2000 I did it…

Sunflower Jam 2012 details

Inspiration, Organs
“Everyone at the Sunflower Jam 2012 would like to thank you all for your kind words regarding Jon Lord. This year’s Sunflower Jam will, of course, include a tribute to Jon Lord but please look out for new events next year which will exclusively honour Jon’s memory.” More at http://thesunflowerjam.com/2012-2/
Jon Lord

Funeral for a friend

Inspiration, Organs
According to a post on the Darker Than Blue web site, Jon Lord’s funeral service was held on July 31 at St. Mary’s Church in Hambleden, England, and was attended by family and close friends. A memorial service is planned for later in the year in London.
Hammond For hire and The Quik Beats at Artrix theatre

Jon Lord, his part in my downfall

Inspiration
That feeling of being floored by the death of someone you didn’t know. The first deep purple album I owned was In Rock. I bought it in Yugoslavia after hearing my uncle’s Come Taste The Band. By the time I was back in England I was playing my Grandad’s Bontempi organ every evening and after…
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