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Jun 28, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 28 1982 – Jon Lord Releases Before I Forget.

On this day June 28 1982, Jon Lord released his seventh solo album Before I Forget. Best known as the legendary keyboardist for Deep Purple, Lord used this album to explore a wide range of styles beyond hard rock, blending classical influences with blues, ballads, and rock instrumentals.

Before I Forget featured contributions from notable musicians including Cozy Powell and Simon Phillips, as well as vocalists like Elmer Gantry and Vicki Brown. The album reflected Lord’s deep musical roots...

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