URIAH HEEP's Mick Box On Passing Of JON LORD - "The Musical World Has Lost A Giant, And His Contribution To Rock Music Will Live On Forever"
July 18, 2012, 12 years ago
URIAH HEEP guitar legend Mick Box 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:
"I was truly shocked to hear that Jon Lord 71, had passed away. Jon was one of the all time great, rock keyboard players, and composers, and he had the most amazing Hammond Organ sound ever.I have known Jon for many years dating back to the late '60's, and he was always the perfect gentleman, and great company.
The musical world has lost a giant, and his contribution to rock music will live on forever.
When people have asked me who was my favourite keyboard player, his name was always first on my lips."
