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*** ,1941
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July 16, 2012 (71 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
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John Douglas Lord was an English orchestral and rock composer, pianist, and Hammond organ player known for his pioneering work in fusing rock with classical or baroque forms, especially with Deep Purple. He also spent time in the bands Whitesnake, Paice Ashton Lord, The Artwoods, The Flower Pot Men and Santa Barbara Machine Head. In 1968, Lord co-founded Deep Purple, a hard rock band of which he was regarded as the leader until 1970. Together with the other members, he collaborated on most of his band's most popular songs. He and drummer Ian Paice were the only continuous presence in the band during the period from 1968 to 1976, and also from when it was reestablished in 1984 until Lord's retirement from Deep Purple in 2002. On 11 November 2010, he was inducted as an Honorary Fellow of Stevenson College in Edinburgh, Scotland. On 15 July 2011, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree at De Montfort Hall by the University of Leicester.
Birth nameJohn Douglas Lord
BornJune 9, 1941, Leicester, England
DiedJuly 16, 2012, London, England
GenresRock, hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock, progressive rock, classical, jazz, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1960–2012
LabelsPurple, EMI, Harvest
Associated actsDeep Purple, Whitesnake, Paice Ashton Lord, The Artwoods, The Flower Pot Men, Anni-Frid Lyngstad

About Jon Lord

Composer Jon Lord was born in England on June 9, 1941. He dies at the age of 71, on July 16, 2012.

English pianist and composer noted for mixing rock and classical music traditions. Band Deep Purple was formed by him.

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Jon Lord before becoming famous

Jon Lord was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1941 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Serpent (蛇).

When he was younger, he was interested in amateur dramatics and the school choir, and afterwards worked as a clerk for two years.

Achievement of Jon Lord

In 2002, he contributed piano to George Harrison's album Brainwashed.

Jon Lord's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had a daughter named Amy and was married twice.

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Jon Lord Collabed with

He's written music and collaborated with drummer Drummer Pete York.

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Jon Lord Income & Net worth

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