Jon Lord: A Visual Biography

Jon Lord is a musical pioneer who embraced his joint passions for rock n roll and orchestral music, producing many albums under his own name. He eventually left Deep Purple in 2002 to focus on composing, producing monumental works such as Durham Concerto and Boom Of The Tingling Strings. This book plots his long and illustrious career, accompanied by numerous photos.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2022
Publisher: Wymer Publishing

Jon Lord, a musical pioneer, will forever be celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the world of music. His unwavering dedication to his craft, summed up as "It's all music," allowed him to seamlessly blend his passions for rock 'n' roll, orchestral music, and various other genres throughout his illustrious career.

Born into the sixties rhythm and blues group The Artwoods, Lord's journey took a significant turn when he joined forces with Ritchie Blackmore to form the iconic band Deep Purple. Their collaboration propelled Jon to immense success, making them one of the biggest bands of the seventies. The band's resurgence in the mid-eighties further solidified Lord's place in rock history.

In between his tenure with Deep Purple and Whitesnake, Lord ventured into solo production, creating numerous albums that showcased his diverse musical interests. His exceptional talent and creativity resulted in some sublime works, further cementing his status as a composer of immense talent.

However, as his passion for composing grew, Lord realized that it demanded more time and dedication than his day job with Deep Purple. After much contemplation, he made the difficult decision to leave the band in 2002, embarking on a new phase of his musical journey.

For the next decade, Lord immersed himself entirely in his composing, producing monumental works such as the Durham Concerto, which became a beloved favorite on Classic FM radio. He also composed the captivating four-movement piano concerto, Boom Of The Tingling Strings.

This book serves as a comprehensive account of Jon Lord's long and illustrious career, meticulously plotted with numerous photos, many of which were previously unpublished. These images help to emphasize the incredibly colorful and diverse career of this extraordinary musician.

Jon Lord's legacy as a musical pioneer will continue to inspire and influence generations to come, as his profound love for music transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on the world of music.

Weight: 1600g
Dimension: 297 x 210 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915246127