Deep Purple were joined by Jon Lord for five songs at this year’s Sunflower Jam on Thursday evening in London. Photo copyright: Rasmus Heide Long versions of Hush and Wring That Neck made sure fans of Jon Lord’s Hammond style were sent home happy. Ian Gillan had the flu and as a consequence the band […]
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Posted in News by Rasmus Heide on 2008-09-26
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Jon Lord has published a new piece of music on his website. Titled Air on the Blue String, the piece – which is a work in progress – was partly inspired by classical musicians’ ability to improvise and blends blue(s) notes with a classical theme. Air on the Blue String was first performed and filmed […]
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Posted in News by Rasmus Heide on 2008-09-02
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Jon Lord’s official website is offering the chance of winning two tickets to see Deep Purple at this year’s Sunflower Jam in London on September 25. Forming just one part of a star studded charity event, Deep Purple will be joined by special guest Jon Lord for a few numbers. Other artists at the event […]
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Posted in News by Rasmus Heide on 2008-08-31
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This interview with Gillan and Lord filmed circa 1999 Concerto performance tells some amusing anecdotage. Enjoy!
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Posted in Blog by Nick on 2008-08-14
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Jon Lord felt he need to make some clarifications regarding his upcoming Summer Proms concerts, so he asked us to post this information: Hi All I [would like to] clear up what appears to be a bit of confusion about what I am gonna play at these three UK “Summer Proms” gigs I’m doing, on […]
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Posted in News by lonewolf on 2008-07-22
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Here is you big chance to wine and dine with Jon Lord. The Scotsman reports: SPACES are still available at a gala dinner to celebrate investments in Edinburgh’s six colleges. The annual Edinburgh and Lothians Colleges Group dinner is being held on June 19 at Prestonfield Hotel and is set to be attended by Deep […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-06-14
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Deep Purple have been added to this years Sunflower Jam in London on September 25 – and for the first time in six years, Jon Lord is set to perform with the band. On his website, Jon Lord confirms that he will get onstage with Deep Purple as Special Guest: I imagine they’ll be playing […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-05-30
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Interview with Jon Lord appeared on Zermatt.ch to coincide with his performance at the Zermatt Unplugged Festival on April 9. He’s now not only the Ambassador for Hell, but also for Zermatt 😉 What were your main reasons for leaving Deep Purple? We had a great time, but after 30 years I wanted to see […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-04-10
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Link to the review of John Lord’s concerto with the APO.
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Posted in Tour Reviews by user on 2008-03-27
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Jon Lord’s Durham Concerto promotion seems to be in full swing in anticipation of the January 28th release date. His PR company has set up a Myspace page for the album, so that all you myspacers can add it to your friends list. Thanks to Sylvia Ho from Albion Media for the info.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-01-14
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