Deep Purple - Deep Purple Rocker John Lord Dies
16 July 2012 08:46:24 PM
Deep Purple founder Jon Lord died today (16.07.12) aged 71 in London surrounded by his friends and family.
Deep Purple star Jon Lord has died aged 71.
The keyboard player suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism - a blockage of the main artery of the lung caused by a moving blood clot - and passed away in London today (16.07.12) ''surrounded by his loving family''.
A statement posted on his official website read: ''It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family ... Jon passes from Darkness to Light.
Jon founded the famous British hard rock band - which featured guitarist Ritchie Blackmore - and was responsible for co-writing their most famous song 'Smoke On The Water'.
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16 July 2012 08:46:24 PM
Deep Purple founder Jon Lord died today (16.07.12) aged 71 in London surrounded by his friends and family.
Deep Purple star Jon Lord has died aged 71.
The keyboard player suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism - a blockage of the main artery of the lung caused by a moving blood clot - and passed away in London today (16.07.12) ''surrounded by his loving family''.
A statement posted on his official website read: ''It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family ... Jon passes from Darkness to Light.
Jon founded the famous British hard rock band - which featured guitarist Ritchie Blackmore - and was responsible for co-writing their most famous song 'Smoke On The Water'.
More Here.
Deep Purple | Deep Purple Rocker John Lord Dies | Contactmusic
Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water - YouTube
