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MICHAEL ANTHONY On JON LORD's Passing: 'A Huge Piece Of Rock History For Me Is Now Gone'

July 17, 2012

Bassist Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord:

"I am deeply saddened to hear of Jon Lord's passing. Growing up listening to music, Jon Lord and DEEP PURPLE had one of the biggest influences on me both vocally and musically. The first DEEP PURPLE album I listened to was 'In Rock'. The keyboards totally blew me away, and continued to do so on every one of their albums there after!! A huge piece of rock history for me is now gone.

"R.I.P., Jon. You were the best. My condolences go out to your family."

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