Ady Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161743 Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has released the following statement via his official web site, JonLord.org: "I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while getting the treatment and cure. "I shall, of course, be continuing to write music — in my world it just has to be part of the therapy — and I fully expect to be back in good shape next year. "God bless and see you soon." Jon Lord is recognized for his Hammond organ blues-rock playing and unique sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms. He has most famously been a member of DEEP PURPLE, the band he co-founded in 1968. Lord recently received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music from the University of Leicester. I hope he has a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I wish him nothing but the best, he's an absolute gentleman and a one-off as a musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black-Dog Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 He is the master on the keyboards. All the best to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I also wish him the best, one of the finest musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 People may argue about who the best rock drummer or guitarist is, but when it comes to best rock keyboardist there is only one answer - Jon Lord! Nobody rocks that B3 like Jon Lord. I wish him all the best and pray for a good outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Best wishes for him to beat this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 This is very sad news, I hope he recovers fully. Jon Lord is one of those musicians I've always admired. I really hope he beats this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black-Dog Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Jon Lord is back! Last week Jon Lord was working at the Abbey Road in London on the studio recording of the Concerto for group and orchestra with Paul Mann, Joe Bonamassa, Kasia Laska and Steve Balsamo. http://www.thehighwaystar.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/428397254500px.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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