RIP Jon Lord
 

Jon Lord, the former keyboard player with heavy rock band Deep Purple, has died aged 71.

Lord co-founded Deep Purple in 1968 and co-wrote many of the group's songs including Smoke On The Water. He also played with bands including Whitesnake.

He had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer since last August.

He died at the London Clinic on Monday, surrounded by family, a statement said. "Jon passes from Darkness to Light," it added.

Thanks for the music - rest in peace

Re: RIP Jon Lord
 

I was fortunate enough to see Jon Lord perform with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra some years ago.
RIP Jon x

Re: RIP Jon Lord
 

OH had to explain to me who he was. Not into deep purple and similar bands when younger, but slowly appreciating it now.

RIP