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BOB DAISLEY Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "[Monday was] a sad day. Jon Lord has 'left the building.' "Jon put the 'deep' into PUR...July 18, 2012
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist: JON LORD 'Was One Of The All-Time Great Rock Keyboard Players'
Guitarist Mick Box of progressive rockers URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was truly shocked to hear that Jon Lord had passed away. Jon was one of the all-time great rock keyboard players and composers, and he had th...July 18, 2012
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OPETH Mainman Pays Tribute To JON LORD
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: ?"We're very saddened to hear about the passing of the great Jon Lord. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. H...July 18, 2012
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DOOGIE WHITE Remembers JON LORD
Renowned Scottish singer Doogie White (pictured below),who has worked with such bands as RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MIDNIGHT BLUE, PRAYING MANTIS and TANK, has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Dear Jon, thank you. Thank...July 17, 2012
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TONY IOMMI: 'I'm Honored To Have Had The Opportunity To Play Together With JON LORD'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jon's passing. "Jon was not only a magnificent keyboard player and musician but a wonderful human being and a t...July 17, 2012
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Without JON LORD There Would Be No DEEP PURPLE'
Former DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Jon was not only a great musician, he was my favorite dinner companion. "We are all deeply saddened. We knew he was sick but...July 17, 2012
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: JON LORD Was 'A Fantastic Musician' And 'A Gentleman Of The Finest Order'
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It’s unthinkable that Jon is gone. My thoughts are for his wife Vicky and all his children and family at this sad moment in their lives. I wish them al...July 17, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY, PAUL GILBERT Featured On New NEAL MORSE Album 'Momentum'
Coming off a highly successful 2011 marked by the release of the critically acclaimed "Testimony 2" and an enthusiastically attended tour throughout the U.S., Mexico and Europe, Neal Morse could easily have justified going on a creative hiatus to catch his breath. But that would fly in the face of h...July 16, 2012
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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD Dies At 71
DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 71. A message at his web site states: "It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday, July 16th at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancr...July 16, 2012
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LYNCH MOB Films 'Slow Drag' Video
LYNCH MOB filmed a video for the song "Slow Drag" earlier today (Friday, June 29) in Houston, Texas. A couple of photos from the video shoot can be seen below. LYNCH MOB, coming off a highly praised performance at this year's M3 Rock Festival in May, recently entered the studio energized and ready t...June 29, 2012
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VAN HALEN Guitarist: 'It Feels More Like A Band And A Family Than It Ever Has'
In the August 2012 issue of Guitar World magazine, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen spoke about the group's future in glowing terms and dismissed rumors that the he and his bandmates were having a hard time getting along on the road. "We truly are a band; it's not just a one-off thing,"...June 29, 2012
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IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI: Debut WHOCARES Album Samples Available
DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single, "Out Of My Mind", renewing the collaboration that led the pair to record an album in 1984, "Born Again", under the BLACK SABBATH moniker. For the occasion, the two rock legends c...June 21, 2012
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IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI: Debut WHOCARES Album Details Revealed
DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single, "Out Of My Mind", renewing the collaboration that led the pair to record an album in 1984, "Born Again", under the BLACK SABBATH moniker. For the occasion, the two rock legends c...June 21, 2012
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LAMB OF GOD Drummer: 'I Know When I Get On Stage, I Want To Be In Top Form'
DRUM! magazine recently conducted an interview with drummer Chris Adler of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Resolution": Adler: "It's not lost on me that when we started this, the drums wer...June 13, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival (Video)
Sophie K of Total Rock conducted an interview with guitarist Richie Faulkner of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST at this year's edition of the Download festival, which is being held June 8-10 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. JUDAS PRIEST...June 9, 2012
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