Jon Lord
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 9, 1941
- Died
- July 16, 2012
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Deep Purple: Around the World Live TBA
Actor
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall 2014
as Self
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall 2014
Music
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II 2014
as Self
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live 2013
as Keyboards
Jon Lord: Concerto for Group & Orchestra 2013
Actor
The Sunflower Superjam 2012 2013
as Self
Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes 2011
as Self
Whitesnake: Live in Landover 1980 2011
as Self
Deep Purple: Total Abandon 2011
as Keyboards
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising 2011
as Self
Gettin' Tighter: The Story of Mark IV Deep Purple 2011
as self
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple 2010
as Self - Organ, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Backing Vocals
Heavy Metal Britannia 2010
as Self
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76 2009
Actor
Deep Purple In Rock 2008
as Self - 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 concert 72/73 2005
as Keyboards
Jon Lord - Beyond The Notes Live 2004
as Jon Lord
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972 2004
as Self (Archive Material)
Keyboard Wizards - The Ultimate Anthology 2003
Actor
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 - Live in Florida 2002
as Self - Keyboard
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 special
Deep Purple special 2000
as Self - keyboards
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra 2000
as Self - Keyboard
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken 1994
as Self - keyboards
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water 1993
as Keyboards
- The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows 1991
Actor
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers 1991
as Self
Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan 1985
as Self
Water 1985
as Himself - The Singing Rebels' Band
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 Self - Keyboards
Credits from TMDB.