Deep Purple was one of my favorite bands as a teenager in early to mid-1980s eventhough their heyday was the late 1960s and early 1970s. My favorite version of the band was the Mk II version (Ian Gillan - vocals, Jon Lord - Keyboards, Ian Paice - Drums, Ritchie Blackmore - lead guitar, and Roger Glover - bass guitar). Favorite album - Made in Japan. Nowadays, I might bust out a DP album once a year but when I do, I have a blast.
RIP Jon.
RIP Jon.