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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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OBITUARY Recording New Three-Song EP

MetalBlast.net conducted an interview with guitarist Trevor Peres of Florida death metallers OBITUARY on June 30 at the 2012 edition of the Dokk'em Open Air festival at Spriens Raard in Dokkum, Netherlands. You can now watch the chat below. On OBITUARY's plans to record and release new music: Trevor...

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TONY HARNELL Discusses TNT's 30th-Anniversary Concert

Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former TNT singer Tony Harnell. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal-Rules.com: Okay let's start from this current thing which is [that you took part in] the 30th-anniversary show of TNT [on June 2] in Trondheim [Norwa...

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EVANESCENCE Singer: 'It Was Always About The Music For Me'

Kelly Crane of Dubai, United Arab Emirates' GulfNews.com web site recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE lead singer Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On whether Ben Moody, EVANESCENCE's now-departed co-founder, guitarist and songwriter was ever missed: Amy: "Hell no. Wha...

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ALICE COOPER: 'I Never Had A Struggle With Alcohol'

Amy Harris of CityBeat recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. CityBeat: I have interviewed many of your past guitarists, Jason Hook and Al Pitrelli and people that have toured with you and everybody always has spectacular...

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EVANESCENCE Engages With Core Fans On Mobile Backstage

Grammy Award-winning rock band EVANESCENCE has come back after hiatus with a new album, a tour and their very own interactive fan club for true fans. This new community, accessible from a range of different devices, will create a real and tangible link between the band and their fans. "Our fans are...

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MEGADETH On Touring, 'Big Four' Concerts And Lineup Changes

Amy Harris recently conducted separate interviews with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover. A couple of excerpts from each chat follow below. Amy Harris: You are a classically trained guitarist, right? Can you tell me, how do you think that prepared you for MEGADETH and to pl...

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EVANESCENCE, CHEVELLE, HALESTORM Confirmed For 'Carnival Of Madness' Tour

Carnival Of Madness, the annual touring rock extravaganza, will make its roaring return with rock titans EVANESCENCE, CHEVELLE, HALESTORM and NEW MEDICINE. Kicking off Tuesday, July 31 in Springfield, Illinois, the 2012 trek will hit major cities across the U.S. including Boston, Baltimore, Atlanta,...

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JOHN 5 Talks New Solo Album, MARILYN MANSON

Amy Harris recently conducted an interview with ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Amy Harris: Can you tell us about the name of your album, "God Told Me To"? John: The name, it is funny because I remember, I am from Michigan, I am ...