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Jon Lord Biography

Composer

Jon Lord, a British composer, was born on June 9, 1941, and passed away on July 16, 2012. Known for his contributions to rock and classical music, he was the keyboardist and primary composer for the band Deep Purple.

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“Music, shorn of labels and standing alone, when it is conceived, composed and performed with love and integrity, can elevate us all.”

Music

Author:Jon Lord

“Deep Purple is a damn good band and we've made a niche in rock 'n' roll history. Maybe not a huge one but enough to be very proud of.”

Made Enough Rocks Huge Proud Band Damn Rock N Roll Purple Niche Damn Good Good Bands Deep Purple

Author:Jon Lord

“Free form jazz means absolutely nothing to me. Because there are no boundaries.”

Mean Form Jazz Boundaries Absolutely Nothing No Boundaries

Author:Jon Lord

“I love classical music; I love the way it's worked... all those chord sequences so I often use that sort of effect in my solos.”

Way Use Effects Solo Sequence Chords Classical Music

Author:Jon Lord

“Working against a restriction - for me - often produces greater things than getting rid of all boundaries.”

Greater Produce Boundaries Restriction Greater Things

Author:Jon Lord

“I don't think the Bonzo Dog could have evolved in America, nor could the old Nice: because of their musical discipline. This is one thing that British groups do have, a sort of discipline. Sometimes it can get a bit soulless, but on the whole I think it's preferable to the American alternative.”

Thinking Sometimes Whole America Bits Nice One Thing Groups Dog Discipline Musical British Alternatives Soulless

Author:Jon Lord

“I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while getting the treatment and cure. I shall of course be continuing to write music - in my world it just has to be part of the therapy - and I fully expect to be back in good shape next year.”

“Jon passes from Darkness to Light.”

Light Darkness Darkness To Light

Author:Jon Lord

“The ultimate success of this government and the stability of its institutions, its progress in all that can make a nation honored, depend upon its adherence to the principles of truth and righteousness.”

Government Nations Liberty Principles Virtue Progress Depends Ultimate Institutions Righteousness Stability Honored Adherence Ultimate Success

Author:Jon Lord

About the Author

Born: June 9, 1941
Died: July 16, 2012
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 9

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