Deep Purple co-founder Jon Lord dies at 71

Entertainment Jul. 17, 2012 - 05:51AM JST ( 11 )

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shinhiyataJul. 17, 2012 - 08:08AM JST

One of the most important musicians of all time - a phenomenal talent; composer, and performer. I had the pleasure of seeing Deep Purple in concert on several occasions in the 80s, 90s, and just a few years ago. This is an immeasurable loss to the world of rock music.
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ExportExpertJul. 17, 2012 - 09:28AM JST

Good memories of DP from the 70s and recall being blown away seeing them live on stage back in the day, Smoke on the Water and My Woman from Tokyo were very good songs, RIP Jon Lord.
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smithinjapanJul. 17, 2012 - 10:27PM JST

Ah, man... the human condition can be seriously depressing at times. RIP, Mr. Lord. You were a creator, and deserve the utmost respect.
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zichiJul. 17, 2012 - 08:16AM JST

Great musician and great band. Went to several DP concerts.
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sfjp330Jul. 17, 2012 - 09:46AM JST

Jon Lord throws those solos at us like no other. Thanks for the memories. The real stars of Deep Purple are Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice, though. Ritchie's guitar riff is excellent, and his solos are miles beyond his riff. The man can really play guitar, and does not get the respect he deserves. Ian Paice gives us a great performance himself. His drums are rockin' and just great.
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JohnBeckerJul. 18, 2012 - 01:17AM JST

From what I've read in all the remembrances by people who worked with him over the years, he was universally beloved. If you're on Facebook, look up Steve Morse to read a particularly eloquent and touching eulogy.
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NinohJul. 18, 2012 - 01:21AM JST

R.I.P. Highway Star.
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Geoff GillespieJul. 19, 2012 - 11:23PM JST

Deep Purple were very good, however once they morphed into Blackmores Rainbow they became very hard to listen to

There was no morphing, other than Blackmore, the original Rainbow contained no Purple members. A little research goes a long way...
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Bartholomew HarteJul. 20, 2012 - 01:50AM JST

For as long as people listen to R&R we'll hear his Most Delicious Hammond B 3 hammering out those riffs! R.I.P. Jon Lord !
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MariaJul. 18, 2012 - 11:27AM JST

My first real foray into rock was with Deep Purple, and I became a real fan. My sympathies to his family.
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ExportExpertJul. 17, 2012 - 01:28PM JST

Deep Purple were very good, however once they morphed into Blackmores Rainbow they became very hard to listen to,