BLACK SABBATH's Bill Ward On Passing Of JON LORD - "Reflecting Upon His Keyboard Sounds, I Must Endorse How Much He Brought In Originality And Vision To The Defining Edge Of Hard Rock"
July 17, 2012, 12 years ago
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has written the following tribute to former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE keyboardist JON LORD, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at age 71 on Monday, July 16th:
"My wife and I wish to respectfully send out condolences to the Lord family. News of the recent passing of Jon Lord has been met with sadness in our house. Reflecting upon his keyboard sounds, I must endorse how much he brought in originality and vision to the defining edge of hard rock. He is well-proven as a part of Rock's historical journey and will not be forgotten.Thank you, Jon Lord. Rest in peace."
