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OZZY OSBOURNE/HEADSPACE Keyboardist: JON LORD 'Was One Of My Biggest Influences And Idols'
Keyboardist Adam Wakeman (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, HEADSPACE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Very sad news about the great Jon Lord. [He was] one of my biggest influences and idols growing up. RIP." Jon Lord di...July 16, 2012
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RUDY SARZO: JON LORD Was 'A Part Of The Soundtrack Of My Life'
Legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (pictured below; OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "My condolences to Jon Lord's family, fans and friends on his passing. Jon, thank you for being...July 16, 2012
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: JON LORD 'Was An Inspiration To Me'
Keyboardist Jordan Rudess (pictured below) of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I'm very sad to hear about the passing of Jon Lord. He was an inspiration to me!" Jon Lord died earl...July 16, 2012
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SLASH: JON LORD Had 'One Of The Biggest, Baddest, Heaviest Sounds In Heavy Metal'
Legendary guitarist Slash (pictured below) (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "[It's a] sad day in rock and roll; Jon Lord has passed on. One of the biggest, baddest, heaviest sounds in he...July 16, 2012
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ACCEPT Bassist: JON LORD 'Was The King On The Hammond Organ'
Bassist Peter Baltes (pictured below) of reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Just like Ronnie [James Dio] was the master on vocals, Jon Lord was the king on the Hammond organ... "R.I.P....July 16, 2012
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DAVID COVERDALE: 'It Was An Absolute Joy And Pleasure' To Know And Work With JON LORD
Former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "It was an absolute joy and pleasure for me to know him and to work alongside him. He is missed alread...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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SEBASTIAN BACH To Go 'Kicking & Screaming' On AXS TV
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will take part in a special live television event exclusively on AXS TV. Bach's "Sebastian Bach: Kicking & Screaming & Touring" will broadcast live from Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 2 at 10:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 a.m. ET. Tickets are availabl...July 16, 2012
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Pro-Shot Footage Of HELLFEST Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of Sebastian Bach's June 16 performance at the Hellfest festival in Clisson, France can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. Big Guns 02. Piece Of Me 03. 18 And Life 04. American Metalhead 05. Monkey Business 06. I Remember You 07. Youth Gone Wild Note: This was not...July 16, 2012
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PORTNOY, KOTZEN, SHEEHAN Project To Begin Recording Debut Album Next Month
Late last year, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) tapped Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY). Although Portnoy and Sykes...July 15, 2012
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RUDY SARZO Talks BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, QUIET RIOT And TRED In New Interview
Roger Scales of TheyWillRockYou.com recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. TheyWillRockYou.com: You recently announced your departure from BLUE ÖYSTER CULT after five years in th...July 13, 2012
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JORN Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist
Guitarist Tore Moren and bassist Nic Angileri have left JORN, the band led by Norwegian powerhouse vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, AVANTASIA),in order to focus on their solo careers and other projects. Their replacements have not yet been announced. "Live And Let Fly", the new video from Lande, ca...July 12, 2012
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Into The Sun' Single Artwork Unveiled
Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, has announced the release of the first-ever live solo album from Finnish singer Tarja Turunen. Entitled "Act I", the release will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-ray for...July 11, 2012
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LYNCH MOB: 'Sound Mountain Sessions' EP Due Next Month
Rat Pak Records has set an August 7 release date for LYNCH MOB's new four-song EP, "Sound Mountain Sessions". According to a press release, "Sound Mountain Sessions" is a straight-forward, gritty, well-polished American hard rock offering that truly captures the magic of the genre. It's got bite, it...July 10, 2012
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Act I' Teaser Trailer Released
Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records, in conjunction with Hamburg, Germany-based earMUSIC, has announced the release of the first-ever live solo album from Finnish singer Tarja Turunen. Entitled "Act I", the release will be unleashed to North American fans on September 4 in 2-CD, 2-DVD and Blu-ray for...July 10, 2012
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