Jon Lord (71), legendary Deep Purple keyboard player, "passes from Darkness to Light"

Performed in front of a live TV audience, Deep Purple storm through 'Child In Time', featuring the classic Mark II line up of Gillan/Glover/Lord/Paice/Blackmore:



From Jon Lord's official website:

Jon Lord has sadly passed away, July 16, 2012

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Jon Lord, who suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today, Monday 16th July at the London Clinic, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was surrounded by his loving family.

Jon Lord, the legendary keyboard player with Deep Purple co-wrote many of the bands legendary songs including Smoke On The Water and played with many bands and musicians throughout his career.

Best known for his Orchestral work Concerto for Group & Orchestra first performed at Royal Albert Hall with Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969 and conducted by the renowned Malcolm Arnold, a feat repeated in 1999 when it was again performed at the Royal Albert Hall by the London Symphony Orchestra and Deep Purple.

Jon’s solo work was universally acclaimed when he eventually retired from Deep Purple in 2002.

Jon passes from Darkness to Light.

Jon Lord 9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012.

Here is a short clip of Jon Lord receiving and responding to the presentation of the Honorary Degree (Doctor of Music) from the University of Leicester, 2011:



I had the chance to see Jon Lord at a Deep Purple concert in 2001, and he was truly amazing.

Related reading:

Music Man http://goo.gl/8aYk0
Jon Lord obituary | Music | The Guardian - http://goo.gl/sohGI
BBC News - Deep Purple's Jon Lord dies at 71 - http://goo.gl/qvhiq
Malc Deakin talks to Jon Lord on Vimeo - http://goo.gl/cDvjU
Jon Lord death: Deep Purple founder dies aged 71 | Mail Online - http://goo.gl/G9FzX
Jon Lord & Steve Balsamo "Child In Time", May 2010 - YouTube http://goo.gl/SU231
BBC's Last Word: Ritchie Blackmore, Rick Wakeman, Geoff Barton pay tribute to Jon Lord. Also, Jon on how he'd like to be remembered. http://goo.gl/fW3VT
GTFM's Jon Lord Special by Andy Fox http://goo.gl/WqAcc
'80s - Jon Lord Interview - Anne Carlini - Exclusive Magazine http://bit.ly/Uoex79

88-year-old George H.W. Bush: "Maybe they’ll come out with a new drug that makes memory come roaring back"

The former president George H.W. Bush wrote a poem for his grandkids:

"So I can add to the report on getting older. 

Who knows, maybe they’ll come out with a new drug that makes legs bend easier,
Joints hurt less, drives go further, memory come roaring back,
And all fears about falling off fishing rocks go away. 

Remember the old song: I’ll be there ready when you are.
Well I’ll be there ready when you are
There’s so much excitement ahead, so many grandkids to watch grow.
If you need me I’m here."

By the way, the 88-year-old former president said he was not done skydiving. His goal: to jump again when he is 90.

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References:

'If you need me I'll be there': George HW Bush moved to tears during interview with granddaughter Jenna about his family and growing old | Daily Mail Online http://goo.gl/noCt0

Understanding Healthcare Power of Attorney - Cleveland Clinic video

This is very important: Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions about who should oversee your medical treatment and what your end-of-life wishes are, in case you are unable to speak for yourself.

Advance directives include:

- Health Care Power of Attorney
- Living Will



Everyone over the age of 18 should consider assigning Health Care Power of Attorney to someone.