Here is an official statement from JOE LYNN TURNER (ex-RAINBOW, Deep Purple) regarding Jon Lord's passing:
"I am deeply saddened about the passing of Jon Lord... I am proud and humbled to have known him both personally and professionally... and blessed to share a special time with him. He was a true and gifted original... a Gentleman of the industry... and he shall be greatly missed!
My sincerest sympathies to his family and relations... and to all of us who have lost one of the great musicians of our time!... R.I.P. Jon... may God hold you in his hands."
Guitarist SLASH (ex-GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) has also commented:
"Sad day in Rock & Roll; Jon Lord has passed on. One of the biggest, baddest, heaviest sounds in Heavy Metal. One of a kind. RIP."
