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Sunflower Jam 2012
The 2012 edition of the Sunflower Jam will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday, September 16. Apparently Jon Lord’s treatment is proceeding well enough that he is billed to appear there. (And with the whole thing being organized by his sister-in-law, this must come from pretty close to home, so the news are really encouraging).
Other people confirmed so far include Ian Paice, Bruce Dickinson, violinist Nigel Kennedy, and opera singer Alfie Boe. Tickets priced £30 – £130 (plus booking fee) will go on sale through Eventim and the RAH box office soon.
Thanks to Planet Mosh for the info.
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Hope Dan McCafferty and Jhon Lawton, the most underrated singers, will be there too…
March 26th, 2012 at 21:21Great news about Jon…
March 27th, 2012 at 00:38Glad to see here that there is some positive news regarding the great Maestro. Now, while there is a glimmer of hope for some future music from Mr. Lord, how about taking that gift and grabbing Blackmore by the ‘hair-piece’ and pulling him loose from Candice’s grip of his ‘cod-piece’ for a collaboration on some ROCK, BLUES or BOTH. Come on Jon and Ritchie, IT’s TIME!!
Cheers
March 27th, 2012 at 04:35Jon Lord getting so much better. The best Purple related news for MANY years. Big smile from me 🙂
March 27th, 2012 at 07:02Great news, indeed! Hats off to Mr. Lord. Couldn´t agree more with Tracy. It´s time for Jon & Ritchie !
March 27th, 2012 at 17:21Yes we are hoping for Jon Lord’s recovery & all hope he is well. With regards to a possible album with The Man In Black, one thing we need to happen, or not to happen, is Candice Night’s non involvement in any way possible to the album! No vocal or additional vocals, no attempt at songwriting in any way, & no anything else! Man, she bores me to tears, & please don’t anyone mention her supposed looks etc! Vanity is shallow indeed!
March 27th, 2012 at 22:30Great news about Jon!! He is beating the demon inside him and the battle rages on!! [Sorry. couldnt resist that] ! LOL!!! I like Tracy’s idea: Let em rock!!! Life is too short. I wanna hear Lord & Blackmore loud!
March 27th, 2012 at 23:04Fantastic positive news regarding Jon’s health and his future musical activities. Praise the Lord! I would love to see Jon & Ritchie playing together again. Richtie has always said in interviews that he would consider to do a ‘one off’ reunion show for good times sake when the time and circumstances are right. I think that this is not only A right time, but I honestly think that this is THE right moment for such a reunion! On top of that comes the fact that this a charity show, and that should be the main driving force.
March 28th, 2012 at 10:31And what other venue than the Royal Albert Hall would be more perfectly fitting such an event? I hope that everyone concerned and involved (artists, managers, etc.) should realise that this is a not to be missed opportunity. Fingers crossed and hope that someone out there will be able to persuade the right people in order to get this together!
Mark II – 2012
March 28th, 2012 at 10:31Best wishes goes out to Mr. Jon Lord!!! May he be completely cured soon, and may the Maestro long continue sharing his gift with us poor sods!!!!!
March 28th, 2012 at 13:26In deed good new’s to hear ! Best wishes to Jon Lord from THE USA , Wish i could b there !
March 28th, 2012 at 16:01Mr Lord, getting setter Superb!!!! Great News
March 30th, 2012 at 03:40Mr Lord, getting better? Superb!!!! Great News
March 30th, 2012 at 03:41Best wishes Mr. Jon Lord. Great News!!!
March 30th, 2012 at 12:52Doubt it would happen, but getting Blackers on stage for a one time jam session….and play some instrumental pieces like Wring That Neck…Son of Alerik….
It would be doable and very cool and would raise a ton of money!
Just saying…
March 30th, 2012 at 23:47All my best to Jon, well done soon Maestro ! Let’s hope to have a jam with Ritchie one day, but first all our prayers for his health !
March 31st, 2012 at 03:12I think it’s safe to say We Love You here Lordy. Maestro,Keep getting better.
March 31st, 2012 at 11:24Buenas noticias que el maestro Lord se esta recuperando de esa terrible enfermedad,vamos a elevar nuestras oraciones para siga en ese camino.
April 1st, 2012 at 19:27Une nouvelle particulièrement réjouissante, qui me réchauffe le coeur.
April 5th, 2012 at 11:18Agree!!!!!!!!!! with everyone above, this is The Time! I’m booking my fligh Tom the US now!
Side note, just read that Jon suffers from pancreatic cancer, never saw a post that mentioned that:
http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov/26Deep_Purple_Legend_Jon_Lord_Fighting_Cancer.shtml
We love you Jon Lord!
April 15th, 2012 at 04:41