Jon Lord was a legendary British keyboardist and composer best known as the founding member and primary songwriter of the rock band Deep Purple, one of the most influential heavy metal acts of the 1970s. With his powerful Hammond organ sound and classical training, he helped define the symphonic rock genre and collaborated with numerous artists throughout his five-decade career. Lord's innovative approach to keyboard arrangements and his distinctive playing style made him an iconic figure in rock music history until his death in 2012.
