Jon Lord
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.
Acted in
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
2014
as Self
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
2014
as Himself
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
2013
as Keyboards
Jon Lord: Concerto for Group & Orchestra
2013
The Sunflower Superjam 2012
2013
as Self
Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes
2011
Deep Purple: Total Abandon
2011
as Keyboards
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
2011
as Himself
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
2010
as Himself - Organ, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Backing Vocals
Heavy Metal Britannia
2010
as Self
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
2009
Deep Purple In Rock
2008
as Himself - Organ
Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
2007
as Himself
Highway Star: Journey In Rock
2007
as Self
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
2006
as keyboards
Deep Purple: Live in California '74
2005
as Keyboards
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
2005
as Keyboards
Jon Lord - Beyond The Notes Live
2004
as Jon Lord
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
2004
as Himself (Archive Material)
Jon Lord with The Hoochie Coochie Men: Live at The Basement
2003
as Self - Keyboards
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
2002
as Self
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
2002
as Keyboards
Deep Purple: Perihelion
2002
as Keyboards
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
2001
as Self
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
2000
as keyboards
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
2000
as Himself - Keyboard
Classic Albums
1997
as Self
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
1994
as Self - keyboards
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
1993
as Keyboards
The Wind in the Willows
1991
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
1991
as Himself
Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan
1985
as Himself
Water
1985
as Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
Whitesnake: Live At Donington 1983
1983
as Keyboards
Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
1974
as keyboards
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
1972
as Self
Deep Purple in Montreux
1971
as Self
Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
1970
as keyboards, Hammond organ
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra
1970
as Himself - Keyboards
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
1966
as Self