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TRACII GUNS: JON LORD Was 'A Real Legend And A Real Star'
L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns (pictured below) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Wow, I can't believe Jon Lord passed away today. His style of playing the organ set the standard by which every rock band with organ liv...July 16, 2012
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THIN LIZZY Guitarist: JON LORD's 'Mark In Contemporary Music Is Long And Permanent'
Guitarist Damon Johnson (pictured below; THIN LIZZY, ALICE COOPER, BROTHER CANE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "Love and respect to the legendary Jon Lord. Condolences to his family. His mark in contemporary music is...July 16, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Guitarist: JON LORD Was 'One Of The Nicest' People I've Ever Met
Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa (pictured below; BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord: "I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Jon Lord today. [He was] one of the n...July 16, 2012
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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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BLACK SABBATH Bassist: JON LORD Was 'One Of The Great Musicians Of My Generation'
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler (pictured below) has released the following statement: "[I was] very sad to hear of [former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist] Jon's [Lord] death, following his battle with the demon cancer. [He was] one of the great musicians of my generation. Tony Iommi [BLACK SABBATH gui...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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BRET MICHAELS Hopes To Get ZAKK WYLDE, RICK NIELSEN For Solo Album
According to RollingStone.com, Bret Michaels hopes to get Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) to come in and redo "Go That Far", the theme from Bret's "Rock Of Love" reality-TV show, for the POISON singer's forthcoming solo album, "Bret Michaels And Friends: Get Your Rock On". Bret also...July 13, 2012
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CRYPTOPSY: New Album Trailer Available
A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming self-titled album from Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY can be seen below. Pre-sales for the new CD from CRYPTOPSY will begin on Friday, July 13 via the band's new web site Cryptopsy.ca (which goes live on Friday). As special thanks to you, the pre-sale...July 13, 2012
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CRYPTOPSY: New Video Interview Posted Online
On July 6, Louis-Paul Chiasson from MetalMouthMedia.com conducted an interview with Canadian extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. Pre-sales for the new self-titled album from CRYPTOPSY will begin on Friday, July 13 via the band's new web site...July 13, 2012
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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Talks ANIMETAL USA In New Interview
Robert Cavuota of Guitar International recently conducted an interview with ANIMETAL USA guitarist Chris Impellitteri. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Guitar International: Tell me how ANIMETAL USA was formed? Chris Impellitteri: It was put together by our record label, Sony. They r...July 11, 2012
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