Jon Lord has cancer

chapperz66 · August 10, 2011, 11:54:23 AM

Just read this on a news site.

A bit of a hero of mine.

Not a whole lot of good news about at the moment.

SteveB · August 10, 2011, 12:11:34 PM

A fine musician of many years standing. I wish him well.

Ferryman_1957 · August 10, 2011, 01:07:52 PM

Oh dear. Saw him on the heavy metal Britannia documentary, brought back some happy memories from my youth.

Blooby · August 10, 2011, 01:35:38 PM

Wow. That is a drag.

Blooby

Farrell Jackson · August 10, 2011, 02:59:40 PM

That is truly a shame.....he's a fine musician. I found this release of a statement from Jon Lord's web site

"I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while getting the treatment and cure.

I shall of course be continuing to write music – in my world it just has to be part of the therapy – and I fully expect to be back in good shape next year.

God bless and see you soon."

On the same say Lord announced the release of a new orchestral album, Jon Lord Live.

I hope it all works out for him and that this is just a minor set back for Jon Lord.

Farrell

Pipes · August 18, 2011, 11:08:27 AM

"So Sad"

..How is the great man...anyone know?

Geir · August 19, 2011, 06:23:16 PM

He is truly a wonderful musician, who's brought many a wonderful musical experience into my life. Sure hope he'll be back making more wonderful music soon !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3QzIp4thIc