Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Featured In BBC2's 'Rock N' Roll Band'

April 23, 2010

According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord will be featured in a brand-new, five-part music documentary series on BBC2 investigating what makes the perfect rock and roll band.

The documentary series, "Rock N' Roll Band", narrated by Mark Radcliffe, examines each bandmember's role and finds out what makes them tick. Jon Lord was involved as the expert for the episode on keyboards. "Rock N' Roll Band" also promises to embark on a rip-roaring romp through some of the greatest stories in rock 'n' roll folklore, says the BBC's press release.

During the series, viewers can can vote for their ultimate rock 'n' roll musician on the series' web site.

"Rock N' Roll Band" culminates in a live studio show where industry experts discuss their favorite rock 'n' roll musicians and create the ultimate fantasy band.

The first episode goes out on May 1 on BBC2 at 9.40 p.m.

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