Jon Lord, the celebrated keyboard
player of rock bands DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE and a celebrated
composer, is the focus of a new photographic biography that will commemorate
his life and successful career. The limited-edition book, released for pre-sale
today, is published by Rufus Stone who specialize in creating
photographic books of major musical artists.
The exclusive book has been produced in conjunction with Jon
Lord's family and will be personally signed by friend and fellow keyboard
player Rick Wakeman. Featuring unpublished professional images, personal
family photographs and contributions from Jon's family and colleagues,
the book is highly anticipated by lifelong fans. The book will be accompanied
by unreleased music by the late musician and a never-before seen live DVD of Jon
performing his famous Concerto.
One of the unreleased tracks, named "All Those Years
Ago", has inspired the title of the Jon Lord project and is
included in the package as a 10-inch vinyl single.
A special video preview of the book and a taster of the track "All
Those Years Ago" is available below.
The photographic book is due to be released in April, to coincide
with a special memorial concert being held at the Royal Albert Hall in
celebration of Lord's life and musical accomplishments. However, serious
fans of Jon Lord can pre-order the limited-edition book as the pre-sale
has just recently been launched by Rufus Stone.
Mark Smith
of Rufus Stone says: "This photographic book is the ultimate piece
of memorabilia for devoted Jon Lord fans.
"The celebration of his life and work contains rare material
from his early days before he was a professional, then continuing through his
time with DEEP PURPLE, PAL, WHITESNAKE and beyond.
"Signed by Rick Wakeman, 'All Those Years Ago'
will be a treasured possession for anyone interested in Jon Lord and his
musical talent.
"We had the honor of working with Jon himself back in
2012 before his death, when Rufus Stone were working on the DEEP
PURPLE 'California Jam' title.
"We are thrilled to have this opportunity to celebrate Jon's
life, and to be working closely with his family and colleagues once
again."
As one of the most respected and revered names in both the rock
and classical musical fields, Jon Lord made an impact on people worldwide.
A night in his memory, "Celebrating Jon Lord" will take place
at the Royal Albert Hall on April 4. The major concert will give fans the
opportunity to relive Lord's extensive musical career, and will feature
special guests, including Paul Weller, Rick Wakeman, Alfie Boe
and DEEP PURPLE.
Rufus Stone's
photographic biography will be released simultaneously with the memorial
celebration concert and will delight fans with its spectrum of unreleased
material.
Tarquin Gotch,
Jon Lord's manager, said: "'All Those Years Ago' is a work
of love, and will act as a true collectible for fans of Jon Lord and DEEP
PURPLE."
To find out more about Rufus Stone or "All Those
Years Ago", visit www.rufuspublications.com.
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