Jon Lord quotes

Jon Lord was an English musician and composer, best known as the keyboardist of the rock band Deep Purple. His pioneering use of the Hammond organ helped define the band's signature sound and influenced generations of rock musicians. He is remembered for blending classical elements with rock music and for his lasting contributions to the genre. Here are 6 of his quotes:

I love classical music; I love the way it's worked... all those chord sequences so I often use that sort of effect in my solos. (Jon Lord)
Working against a restriction - for me - often produces greater things than getting rid of all boundaries. View quote
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Free form jazz means absolutely nothing to me. Because there are no boundaries. View quote
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I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while getting the treatment and cure. I shall of course be continuing to write music - in my world it just has to be part of the therapy - and I fully expect to be back in good shape next year. View quote
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Deep Purple is a damn good band and we've made a niche in rock 'n' roll history. Maybe not a huge one but enough to be very proud of. View quote
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I don't think the Bonzo Dog could have evolved in America, nor could the old Nice: because of their musical discipline. This is one thing that British groups do have, a sort of discipline. Sometimes it can get a bit soulless, but on the whole I think it's preferable to the American alternative. View quote
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