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Jon Lord for BBC Proms petition
Elinor Bostock has started an online petition to get Jon Lord and his music featured at the BBC Proms:
While the programme is probably set already for 2012 there is always a chance for future years. It was partly the Financial Times’ idea actually. Their review of Deep Purple’s O2 concert ended with “Go on Proms: book Deep Purple for next year”. Jon is perhaps a more likely candidate. I am sure I don’t need to convince any of you that this is a worthy cause.
The initiative has already received support from Jon’s management and JonLord.org.
Sign the petition here.
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December 10th, 2011 at 22:09That’s great !!!
December 11th, 2011 at 03:09I ‘ve already signed the petition !
Keep up the good work !
Yes but let him get well first!
December 11th, 2011 at 07:13This is a wonderful idea. Jon should be recognized for his contributions to music no matter the Forum. Thanks to Lady Elinor for this great endeavor.
December 11th, 2011 at 13:58Makes perfect sense to me. Especially if the Durham Concerto and / or Sarabande were performed.
December 11th, 2011 at 20:00Count me in!If someone deserves it,it’s Jon!
December 11th, 2011 at 20:29He’s worth it…already signed the petition. Greets
December 12th, 2011 at 12:39if they ahve done Frank Zappa then it think jon Lord is a great candidate, also what about Deep Purple for the Electric proms!!
December 12th, 2011 at 20:31the first to introduce classic music into rock (with the Artwoods, before K.Emerson) and the inventor a of a new hammond sound…this could be enough to be there…
December 12th, 2011 at 20:44Well done Elinor, glad to be a part of the petition. Jon certainly deserves it.
December 12th, 2011 at 23:25@8′
AGREED!! I’ve seen Paul McCartney, The Who and others chosen and aired here in the States on VH-1C. That is a perfect platform for Purple and should be offered a spot. As for JL getting in on this, without a doubt a no-brainer.
Cheers
December 14th, 2011 at 17:19Thank you to everyone who has signed it. It’s great to see there is so much support but we need more. Those who have been thinking about it, please do sign it. I will let you know about progress. And everyone, please tell your friends. Spread the word!
December 15th, 2011 at 08:26When he is fit again he has to be there – and then adding the Sir title to his name. Wake op Queen of England, or the people around you!
December 15th, 2011 at 14:27I think ‘Sarabande’ will be perfect, with ‘Bach Onto This’ as en encore. Better leave ‘Windows’, er, closed.
December 18th, 2011 at 21:59“Jon Lord Blues Project – Live” album (2011) has very popular in Germany.
December 20th, 2011 at 22:57The Financial Times review called Gillan “stocky and balding.” Huh?
January 7th, 2012 at 05:49A little over 300 to go. Come on make that effort and make sure this is achieved today and if not today than by tomorrow.
Can’t wait to see the ‘concerto for group and orchestra’ and some assorted JL-stuff done during the proms, preferably by Jon and his pals of old.
January 18th, 2012 at 19:00