Jon Lord
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Jon Lord
Summary
Jon Lord is a human[1]. He was born in Leicester[2]. He was born on June 9, 1941[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 16, 2012[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], organist[8], songwriter[9], and electronic organ[10]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,442 views/month, #6,267 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jon Lord's place of birth was Leicester[2].
- Jon Lord passed away in London[4].
- Jon Lord was born on June 9, 1941[3].
- Jon Lord died on July 16, 2012[5].
- Jon Lord held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Jon Lord worked as a composer[6].
- Jon Lord worked as a pianist[7].
- Jon Lord worked as an organist[8].
- Jon Lord worked as a songwriter[9].
- Jon Lord's professions included electronic organ[10].
- Jon Lord worked as an author[13].
- Jon Lord was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[14].
- Jon Lord's education included a stint at Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College[15].
- Jon Lord was educated at Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[16].
- Jon Lord's education included a stint at Drama Centre London[17].
- A notable work attributed to Jon Lord is Durham Concerto[18].
- A notable work attributed to Jon Lord is Boom of the Tingling Strings[19].
- A notable work attributed to Jon Lord is Disguises[20].
- Jon Lord was a member of Deep Purple[21].
- Jon Lord was a member of Whitesnake[22].
- Jon Lord is recorded as male[23].
- Jon Lord's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Jon Lord is associated with the classical music movement[25].
- Jon Lord's genre is rock music[26].
- Jon Lord's genre is hard rock[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1941-06-09[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2012-07-16[31]
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Genre(s): blues rock, classical crossover, modern classical, progressive rock, rock[32]
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Community tags: blues rock, classical crossover, deep purple family, hammond organ, modern classical, prog related, progressive rock, rock, western classical music[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6bf692e0-baac-4428-94c3-423d52508cf0[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Jon Lord was born in Leicester[2]. He was born on June 9, 1941[3].
Education
Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[14], a drama school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1906[37]; Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College[15], a school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1976[40]; Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[16], a grammar school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1876[43]; and Drama Centre London[17], a drama school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1963[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], organist[8], songwriter[9], electronic organ[10], and author[13].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Durham Concerto[18], a musical work/composition[47]; Boom of the Tingling Strings[19], an album[48]; and Disguises[20], a musical work/composition[49].
Death and Burial
Jon Lord died on July 16, 2012[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[50].
Why It Matters
Jon Lord ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,442 views/month, #6,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Jon Lord born?
Born in Leicester[2], Jon Lord…
Where did Jon Lord die?
Jon Lord passed away in London[4].
What did Jon Lord do for work?
Jon Lord worked as composer[6], pianist[7], organist[8], songwriter[9], and electronic organ[10].
Where did Jon Lord go to school?
Jon Lord was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[14], Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College[15], Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[16], and Drama Centre London[17].