Jon Lord

Jon Lord

Born: June 9, 1941
Died: July 16, 2012
in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
John Douglas Lord (9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012) was an English keyboardist and composer. In 1968, Lord co-founded the hard rock band Deep Purple, and he became regarded as its leader in the early years. Lord performed on most of the band's most popular songs; he and drummer Ian Paice were the only continuous presence in the band between 1968 and 1976, and also from when it was re-established in 1984, until Lord's retirement in 2002. He also spent time in the bands Whitesnake, Paice Ashton Lord, the Artwoods, the Flower Pot Men and Santa Barbara Machine Head.

Lord became known for his pioneering work in fusing rock with classical or baroque forms, especially with Deep Purple. His distinctive organ playing during Deep Purple's hard rock period was essential to the band's signature heavy sound and contributed to the early development of heavy metal. On 11 November 2010, he was inducted as an Honorary Fellow of Stevenson College in Edinburgh, Scotland. On 15 July 2011, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree at De Montfort Hall by the University of Leicester. Lord was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 8 April 2016 as a member of Deep Purple.

Movies for Jon Lord...

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Title: Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2014
Type: Movie
A history and tribute to British Jim Marshall's amplifiers, which since then became the standard of rock'n'roll amplifiers ever since.
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Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Title: Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Character: Himself
Released: September 12, 2014
Type: Movie
Deep Purple is one of the most influential and important guitar bands in history, one of the godfathers of the heavy metal genre, with over 100 million album sales worldwide to their name. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Deep Purple's groundbreaking double live album Made in Japan, this documentary explores these recordings and Deep Purple Mark 2, the line-up between 1969 and 1973.
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Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Title: Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Character: Keyboards
Released: October 15, 2013
Type: Movie
Filmed in Melbourne, Australia in 1984, this concert video is the only full length concert film of the band at this time. A stunning concert with the band in incendiary form, the setlist mixes then new tracks from the 'Perfect Strangers' album with favorites from the early seventies culminating in the brilliant 'Smoke On The Water' finale.
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Jon Lord: Concerto for Group & Orchestra
Title: Jon Lord: Concerto for Group & Orchestra
Released: September 3, 2013
Type: Movie
Jon Lord always wanted a studio recording of the concerto. He finalized his very last mission - the first and only studio recording of the famous Concerto For Group And Orchestra. Lord assembled guest musicians such as Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Morse in the Abbey Road Studios, to work with his trusted partner, director Paul Mann, on the 2012 version of the legendary concert. The studio recording of Concerto For Group And Orchestra will now become Jon Lord's legacy for generations to come. Jon passes from darkness to light says the sober announcement from his family.
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The Sunflower Superjam 2012
Title: The Sunflower Superjam 2012
Character: Self
Released: August 20, 2013
Type: Movie
The Sunflower Superjam 2012 was a once-in-a-lifetime event that you can now experience with the release of the DVD, due on September 16. On stage together for the only time, you can watch Alice Cooper, Brian May (QUEEN), Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN), John Paul Jones (LED ZEPPELIN), Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE), Mark King, Alfie Boe and a host of other exceptional musicians "jam" at the Royal Albert Hall, making the iconic London venue rock like never before. Plus, enjoy the Sunflower Superjam 2011 on the bonus disc with performances from DEEP PURPLE, Rick Wakeman, Joe Bonamassa, Newton Faulkner and including the last live performance from the legendary Jon Lord (DEEP PURPLE). Produced by The Sunflower Jam charity, all monies raised will go directly to supporting the research and application of holistic and non-toxic treatments for children and young adults suffering from cancer.
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Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes
Title: Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes
Released: November 9, 2011
Type: Movie
PROMO VIDEOS: 1. Come On 2. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 3. Bloody Mary 4. Steal Away 5. Day Tripper 6. Long Way From Home 7. Fool For Your Loving 8. Don’t Break My Heart Again 9. Would I Lie To You 10. Here I Go Again (1982) BBC: OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST 11. Lie Down (A Modern Love Song) 12. Trouble BBC: TOP OF THE POPS 13. Bloody Mary 14. Here I Go Again LIVE AT THE CAPITAL CENTRE, WASHINGTON, USA 1980 15. Come On 16. Sweet Talker 17. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues 18. Ain’t Gonna Cry No More 19. Love Hunter 20. Belgian Tom’s Hat Trick 21. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 22. Fool For Your Loving
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Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Title: Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Character: Keyboards
Released: August 25, 2011
Type: Movie
In April 1999 Deep Purple made their triumphant return to Australia after a prolonged absence. This DVD includes the full show from Melbourne Park as well as bonus footage, interviews, extras and more.
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Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Title: Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Character: Himself
Released: June 28, 2011
Type: Movie
This documentary examines the period of Deep Purple's career when Ian Gillan and Roger Glover left the band, but the group forged ahead by hiring David Coverdale. Included is a wealth of live footage from the mid and late seventies, as well as a detailed explanation of how the band finally sputtered to an end due to a drug overdose.
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Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Title: Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Character: Himself - Organ, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Backing Vocals
Released: October 29, 2010
Type: Movie
Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple is a compilation album by the British hard rock band Deep Purple, released in 1980. It features the original hits of Deep Purple before their 1984 reunion. Aided by a TV advertising campaign it would become Purple's third UK #1 album. It was at one point the longest album ever released as a single LP, but it was overtaken by Def Leppard's Hysteria album in 1987. This also marked the debut of "Demon's Eye" for the North American release, where it was replaced by "Strange Kind of Woman" on Fireball. The film, released on DVD with the 30th anniversary edition, features track by track Jon Lord interviews.
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Heavy Metal Britannia
Title: Heavy Metal Britannia
Character: Self
Released: March 7, 2010
Type: Movie
Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.
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Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Title: Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Released: June 3, 2009
Type: Movie
This collection contains rare and previously unreleased live performances, TV shows appearances & studio sessions footage from 1968 to 1976-era Deep Purple. Also includes a documentary and Interviews with band members.
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Deep Purple In Rock
Title: Deep Purple In Rock
Character: Himself - Organ
Released: November 3, 2008
Type: Movie
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Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
Title: Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
Character: Himself
Released: January 13, 2007
Type: Movie
In January 2007 a fantastic line-up of guests gathered at the Roundhouse in London to pay tribute to the late Jim Capaldi of Traffic and to raise money for his children's charity The Landmark Trust. Old friends such as Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens), Pete Townshend of The Who, Joe Walsh of The Eagles, Jon Lord of Deep Purple, Gary Moore, Dennis Locorriere of Dr Hook and of course his Traffic colleague Steve Winwood, were joined by younger admirers such as Paul Weller and The Storys to perform their favourite Traffic and Jim Capaldi tracks in front of a sell out audience. The evening was hosted by broadcasting legend "Whispering" Bob Harris.
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Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Title: Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
As vocalist for Deep Purple and Black Sabbath and the title performer on Andrew Lloyd Webber's original "Jesus Christ Superstar" album, Ian Gillan has lived a life in rock. Explore his career with exclusive concert footage and interviews with music luminaries ranging from Joe Satriani to Luciano Pavarotti. Also included are concert highlights that span Gillan's career and rarely seen television appearances.
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Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
Title: Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
Character: keyboards
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Live at Montreux 1996 is a live DVD by British hard rock band Deep Purple, recorded in 1996 and released in 2006. The CD and DVD release features live performances from Montreux in 1996 and 2000.
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Deep Purple: Live in California '74
Title: Deep Purple: Live in California '74
Character: Keyboards
Released: November 21, 2005
Type: Movie
Deep Purple were the biggest selling album act in America when they embarked on a 28 date tour promoting their new album 'Burn'. The undoubted climax of this tour was headlining the California Jam Festival in front of 200,000 people in 1974. Burn - Might just take your time - Lay down, stay down - Mistreated - Smoke on the water - You fool no one - Space truckin'
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Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Title: Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Character: Keyboards
Released: July 25, 2005
Type: Movie
Deep Purple in 1972 were reaching the height of their success, with hit singles and albums worldwide. Into this heady atmosphere they delivered one of the most famous rock albums of all time, 'Machine Head'.
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Jon Lord - Beyond The Notes Live
Title: Jon Lord - Beyond The Notes Live
Character: Jon Lord
Released: November 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Beyond The Notes Live is a live performance of Jon Lord and band, recorded on 5 October 2004 at the Vulkanhalle (Cologne, Germany). Amongst others the following artists participated: Frida, Sam Brown, Miller Anderson and the Trondheim Solists. The concert is released on DVD by EMI during the fall of 2004.
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Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Title: Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Character: Himself (Archive Material)
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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Jon Lord with The Hoochie Coochie Men: Live at The Basement
Title: Jon Lord with The Hoochie Coochie Men: Live at The Basement
Character: Self - Keyboards
Released: September 8, 2003
Type: Movie
Deep Purple's Jon Lord performs live at The Basement in Sydney in this exclusive concert alongside The Hoochie Coochie Men (Bob Daisley - bass, Tim Gaze - guitar and vocals, Rob Grosser - drums, Jim Conway - harmonica). Special Guest: Jimmy Barnes.
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Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Title: Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Character: Self
Released: December 2, 2002
Type: Movie
This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, John Lord and Ian Paice take us through a track by track making of the album. The performers demonstrate riffs & licks from the songs and explain the genesis of the songwriting. Also included are featured songs, archive footage of Deep Purple in concert, including American footage of "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'", TV performances and promotional videos, more.
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Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Title: Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Character: Keyboards
Released: August 26, 2002
Type: Movie
1. Fireball 2. Woman From Tokyo 3. Mary Long 4. Ted The Mecanic 5. Lazy 6. The Well Dressed Guitar 7. When A Blind Man Cies 8. Space Truckin' 9. Keyboard Solo 10. Perfect Strangers 11. Speed King 12. Guitar Solo 13. Smoke On The Water 14. Hush 15. Black Night 16. Highway Star You'll have a front-row seat as British hard rockers Deep Purple tear through some of their biggest hits in this 2002 performance recorded at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.
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Deep Purple: Perihelion
Title: Deep Purple: Perihelion
Character: Keyboards
Released: August 19, 2002
Type: Movie
Deep Purple. Live At The Sunrise Theatre, Miami, Florida, June 5th 2001
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The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
Title: The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2001
Type: Movie
The best moments of live concerts between 1970 and 1972 were recorded by German TV and are on this DVD. Big names in unforgettable performances such as the Nazareth acoustic and the performance of B. J. Wilson, the drummer of Procol Harum. An unmissable show with Alice Cooper's stage performances and lots of excitement with Santana and Jethro Tull.
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Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Title: Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Character: keyboards
Released: November 1, 2000
Type: Movie
This is a superb collection of live, studio work and videos and a must for anyone who likes rock music. Actually music full stop. Because this is a band of probably the best musicians you will ever hear. So what you get here is simply an amazing collection of excellent music from concerts all over the world as well as some videos from the time. Here you have the cheesy Knocking At Your Back Door and Bad Attitude to smokin live footage of Black Night (84) and Space truckin (85). While the dvd is mainly split evenly between the Blackmore years and Morse years, both are equally outstanding.
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Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Title: Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Character: Himself - Keyboard
Released: February 7, 2000
Type: Movie
Deep Purple in Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Paul Mann. Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall London 25th & 26th September 1999.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Title: Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Character: Self - keyboards
Released: June 16, 1994
Type: Movie
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Deep purple: Come hell or high water
Title: Deep purple: Come hell or high water
Character: Keyboards
Released: November 16, 1993
Type: Movie
1. Highway Star 2. Black Night 3. Talk About Love 4. Twist In The Tale 5. Perfect Strangers 6. Beethoven 7. Knocking At Your Back Door 8. Anyone's Daughter 9. Child In Time 10. Anya 11. The Battle Rages On 12. Lazy 13. Space Truckin' 14. Woman From Tokyo 15. Paint It, Black 16. Smoke On The Water. Rock legend Deep Purple recorded live at the Birmingham NEC, UK on November 9, 1993. Five members from the band's most famous line up play their hits during their 25th anniversary world tour. Note that Ritchie Blackmore dropped out soon after this particular concert.
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The Wind in the Willows
Title: The Wind in the Willows
Released: June 1, 1991
Type: Movie
Wind in the Willows is a rock musical based on the legendary children's novel by Kenneth Grahame. Eddie Hardin (Spencer Davis Group) adapted the classic novel and, together with Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr's son!) co-wrote a breath-taking stage project! A first-class cast - with world-renowned musicians like Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Donovan, Ray Fenwick (Ian Gillan Band), Maggie Bell (Stone the Crows, Alex Harvey), Tony Ashton (Roger Chapman), and Don Airey (Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest) - makes this stage performance a perfect enjoyment!
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Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Title: Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
Witness the history of the legendary band, their friends, and their fans in an hour long program of live archival performances, in-depth interviews and behind the scenes footage.
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Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan
Title: Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan
Character: Himself
Released: March 1, 1985
Type: Movie
A 5 song concert filmed at Budokan Hall on December 15th, 1975.
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Water
Title: Water
Character: Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
Released: January 11, 1985
Type: Movie
A British diplomat to a West Indian island nation finds his idyllic existence thrown into chaos when a large American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1983
Title: Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1983
Character: Keyboards
Released: December 1, 1983
Type: Movie
British rock legends Whitesnake, recorded live at the Monsters Of Rock Festival, Donington Park on August 20th 1983. Featuring: Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues, Rough N`Ready, Ready An` Willing, Guilty Of Love, Here I Go Again, Love Hunter, Mistreated, Soldier Of Fortune, Ain`t No Love In The Heart Of The City, Fool For Your Loving
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Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
Title: Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
Character: keyboards
Released: June 5, 1974
Type: Movie
Deep Purple Mark III recorded and aired live by ABC-TV on 6 April 1974 at the Ontario Speedway near Los Angeles, California USA. TRACKS: 01. Burn 02. Might Just Take Your Life 03. Lay Down, Stay Down 04. Mistreated 05. Smoke on the Water 06. You Fool No One / The Mule 07. Space Truckin' /// David Coverdale - vocals / Ritchie Blackmore - guitar / Glenn Hughes - bass and vocals / Jon Lord - organ / Ian Paice - drums
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Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Title: Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Character: Self
Released: April 30, 1972
Type: Movie
Made in Japan was recorded live over three nights during 15–17 August 1972 at Festival Hall, Osaka and at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan. Four of the tracks come from the album Machine Head which had been released earlier that year. The album was at first seen as somewhat unimportant by the band members, and only Roger Glover and Ian Paice showed up to mix it. The release in the US was delayed, until April 1973, because Warner Bros. wanted to release Who Do We Think We Are first. The three concerts recorded were later released as Live in Japan 3-CD box set (1993). According to the liner notes for that set, unlike many live albums, there are no overdubs or studio additions to the original album.
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Deep Purple in Montreux
Title: Deep Purple in Montreux
Character: Self
Released: May 27, 1971
Type: Movie
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Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Title: Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Character: keyboards, Hammond organ
Released: August 21, 1970
Type: Movie
Caught here at their performing peak, Deep Purple were five virituoso rockers combining to form a legend - improvising, jamming, creating a unique sound that will live forever. This ain't just metal ... it's precious metal! Live Set filmed at Granada T.V. Studios, Manchester, England, Friday, August 21st, 1970.
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Deep Purple: Konsert för grupp och orkester
Title: Deep Purple: Konsert för grupp och orkester
Character: Himself - Keyboards
Released: April 4, 1970
Type: Movie
1. Intro 2. First Movement: Moderato - Allegro 3. Second Movement: Andante 4. Third Movement: Vivace - Presto Recorded on September 24th, 1969 at London's Royal Albert Hall, Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra really was a meeting of two different worlds.
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Title: 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 1966
Type: TV
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Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition
Title: Machine Head 40th Anniversary Edition
Character: Himself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Special release of their landmark 1972 album