David Coverdale's eulogy for Jon Lord

Official website: JonLord.org
David Coverdale remembers his first meetings with Jon Lord - supporting Deep Purple, joining Deep Purple and rehearsing for the Burn album.
Courtesy of davidcoverdale.com

[@ericgeorge5483]

One of rock's finest voices saluting one of rock's greatest keyboard players. Both legends in their own right and David's eloquent tribute shows what a true gent he is.

[@jojoheartspaypay]

David one of the greatest rock frontmen in history. Who cares if he's old today and his voice isn't what it used to be, he has nothing left to prove. *AND FOREVER A CLASS ACT* ...

[@marksstudio]

Glad to see a humble man, a true practitioner of his craft, give a very classy and obviously heartfelt send off to a towering talent. The guy has manners.

[@deborahmcfarlane8086]

David Coverdale's kind words about a truly gifted keyboard player, the wonderful Jon Lord. RIP Jon.

[@dnewbond]

You are a class act Mr Coverdale and has always been.

[@jjrj8568]

Jon Lord is the ultimate keyboard player of Rock History

[@jessicaantonopulos430]

🌹

[@pauldoe3434]

The best

[@Kelle0284]

🌹

[@MetalMan73100]

Who knew David Coverdale could be so eloquent? A genuinely classy tribute from one former band member to another. Much respect to both of them.

[@DokktorDeth]

He's eloquent, effortlessly loquacious, intelligent, and expansive because, like me, he was born in God's county. It's great to be so impressively modest.

[@guillermo3564]

Ain't it, though?

[@jameslamonica3415]

DokktorDeth yorkshire

[@jjrj8568]

who knew? the guy has always been a class act, though a bit ruthless as a businessman

[@LOKISlog7]

Well done Mr Coverdale; You sir are a gentleman and a class act.

[@oolongoolong789]

A lovely tribute to the great Jon Lord by David Coverdale.

[@jessicaantonopulos430]

⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@tieukhavu8832]

A thank you from Legend to another legend.

[@chumbawumba797]

Thank you David Coverdale. Jon Lord, you will be missed, but your lasting impact is eternal.

[@rickyrhoades4083]

Very nice eulogia Mr. Coverdal. The only time I saw Deep Purple was during the Burn tour and David Coverdale was singing. The only Purple beside Burn that I had listened to was Made In Japan with Ian Gillan singing. I was so young and stupid, I didn't even realize that Ian Gillan was not the lead singer that night in the Boston Garden's. It was an awesome show and wouldn't have been any better with Gillan. David Coverdale did a fantastic job hitting every note perfectly. My 1st concert.

[@KeithGruber]

Wow David, I had never heard you speak off stage. What a gentleman, and John was proud of you as well! God Bless you.....and R.I.P. Jon....What a musical legacy you guys left! Cheers.....

[@Hudson1910]

Very nice, David Coverdale!!! Very classy indeed.

[@Carismystic]

A wonderful Eulogy from David Coverdale about Jon Lord. Jon Lord was a wonderful musician who also had a keen interest in classical music. My father was a Sound Recordist and had great respect for this gentleman.

[@klistarf]

I would not have expected any more or any less from one gentleman toward another gentleman. And yet, still i am deeply moved. Thank you, both, for what you have given to the world. Much love and respect! RIP Jon Douglas Lord... \m/

[@vratyslavsilesiusv5306]

Dave thank you for kind words about the greatest key board player ever. You are my one of the most favored of rock singers. God bless your heart R.I.P. JON

[@MonaMaguire]

Very moving and I can feel the love!!!!!!!!! Very classy and I Salute you!!!!

[@rokyericksonroks]

Mr. Lord was quite an excellent musician.

[@ss1969steve]

Very well said Mr Coverdale

[@TheAndrej30000]

That's the video where I'm really starting to respect Coverdale... Thank you David!!

[@TheGibsonFirebird]

Coverdale is a Gentleman !!

[@norikatoyan3872]

Respect to both of them!!!

[@MusicalManchild77]

This Is Absolutely Beautiful! Jon Was Super Great and So is David. I Love You Both!

[@georghagglund9338]

It should not be forgotten that Jon Lord (and Ian Paice) played on several early Whitesnake albums. Some good stuff to be found on those records, for sure (as Glenn Hughes would have said).

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Jon Lord was playing with Whitesnake when I saw them live back in late '83 or early '84 ( cannot remember the exact date). Cozy Powell was on drums and John Sykes had recently joined; it was a fantastic gig !

[@tidepoolbay]

David, Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@lbkeys]

A very humble and sincere tribute. Thank you to David Coverdale for sharing it with us.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Lovely letter. Good old friends there. That's precious and rare in this world. Consider yourselves very fortunate creatures.

[@gbaviere]

David Coverdale: You are a great guy

[@ogrebattle22763]

I never saw this.... an excellent & heartfelt eulogy.... David is a class act eulogizing a great man Jon Lord....

[@notgadot]

*eulogiSing

[@Razorbackcatch]

Respect Mr. Coverdale. The warmest and deepest thoughts I have heard for Jon Lord so far. Another great Musician in Heaven.

[@jacquelinec.6785]

🔹Absolutely Genuine and Touching🔹

[@rokyericksonroks]

Jon Lord was a great musician and all-around humble soul.

[@JackDaniels267]

Class. Just oozing respect. We will never see the likes of these dudes again unfortunately.

[@ALLthedogz]

I always admire a person who can read...also write, express with syntax and style, and resonate beautifully from his repository of sound and his heart like a fine lord of the land! From one lord to another "Lord". ♥️♥️♥️ Mahvelous✨✨✨

[@Chriskkboongg]

I love his spoken voice.

[@danielleite9819]

CK Kim I'm 🇧🇷 and I love to hear Dave Coverdale's accent!!! Just marvelous!!!

[@MonaMaguire]

Thank you for sharing with us these treasured memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes you're a class act!!!!!!!

[@elanmimoun3898]

This is amazing to Jon Lord you are awesome Dave I wish DEEP PURPLE was still together

[@feegooexe310]

Superb David ... Great performance at the California Jam ,,, GG

[@Vailover4ever]

Thank you David,Jon was truly a class act.

[@carlhardwickofficial]

Along with Jon, David Coverdale is a class act.

[@pans1968]

wow...........Great eulogy Mr.Coverdale !!!!!

[@joeyaerosmith]

This is great ! thank you David ! And please put together with other members of Deep Purple a memorial concert in his Honour he truly deserves it !!

[@johncunningham4820]

Nothing else needs saying . Beautiful Eulogy Mr Coverdale .

[@elkhanhamet2561]

that was beautiful!!! Amazing musicians!!!

[@miguelmusa]

VERY WELL SAID, MR . COVERDALE!!!

[@angelo062367]

jon lords playing was awesome, his brand of playing always gave deep purple that magic touch that made the bands music sound so great. he will always be remembered and never forgotten.

[@OrangeCountyCarl]

Both Jon AND David are a class act.

[@jupitorious7925]

a fine graceful man.. a James Bond rock star

[@Vatch1966]

Beautiful David

[@micolsen8895]

Well said.

[@kritolaos89]

great great Coverdale

[@alfleming52]

Coverdale got it right. Too many people talk shit about the departed, or act like they were best friends when in reality, they were anything but. Sharing a few memories and being complimentary of Jon Lord is a great tribute. I only know it's what I would want...

[@michael88863]

all class Dave

[@MrDavidrobinS]

That was wonderful David. Jon would have been chuffed to hear that, Brilliant!

[@marionsway]

A truly wonderful tribute to John.

[@jeffallinson8089]

One Rock God celebrating another. Wonderful to watch.

[@LostMyMojo100]

Classy...

[@retuture6689]

👍👍

[@tonysmith8550]

Well said. Very articulate.

[@ScottyWig]

Nice eulogy by David here, "God Bless His Cotton Socks", I've always loved that "Burn" record, really love Glen Hughes as well. Yeah Deep Purple back then was just bursting with talent, miss you Jon, your organ TONE was always just the best most rocking fabric on which everyone else in the band could paint on. Gonna go find that "Burn" vinyl now, , ,

[@pdstokes8]

Beautiful words for a most beautiful person. Class as always Mr C. nothing but the best for our beloved J D Lord. Bless you both .

[@user-dl7mj4hq6q]

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[@alexkx8599]

Awesome!

[@AlfredOMPH]

RIP Jon Lord The unforgettable and thank you very much David!

[@udz24]

For all who knew him he is greatly missed. For all who didn't know him, we wish we did.

[@oldmordim]

Thankyou David, great guy Jon

[@SidLaw500]

Beautiful tribute.

[@tjompalompa56]

Very good speach! Thanks!

[@pteeng1]

Amazing how many mentions of whisky, cognac and brandy were made. Still, a good eulogy.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

It's been said the English can hold their liquor. Candice Night was amazed at the number of rum & Cokes Ritchie Blackmore could put away.

[@snakepliskeen064]

no Jon ? no party !!!! Rest in Peace " Maestro .... Cheers for your memory

[@davenight]

Mr Coverdale, your class mate. John Lord sadly missed. Great video

[@mariamery7025]

Ova loved him💞💞😏😢😢ova

[@bradchervel5202]

This was a delight to watch

[@tijuanatripledip631]

Jon Lord was, in my opinion the true genius behind Deep Purple.

[@jjrj8568]

the core always was Lord-Blackmore-Paice

[@rgford999]

Class Act... no more to be said......

[@terryhennigan3911]

Fitting tribute from one rock superstar to another 🙏🤘🤘

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Saw the Whitesnake line-up containing David Coverdale, Cozy Powell and Jon Lord also John Sykes, Mel Galley and Neil Murray ; it was a brilliant show !

[@sfmikica]

This is wonderful, thanks for posting this video! I hope full lenght video will be available some day.

[@thejimmyzshow]

Can't imagine what would spur a negative comment here, but I'm not going to go looking for them. This was great, thanks so much for posting it. David is a classy guy, and Jon Lord was a spectacular musician. It's hard watching some of my heroes get older and pass on.

[@techn44]

Tears are standing in my eyes... Thanks David.

[@lencycler1]

very cool of you Dave...very cool.

[@paolaarevalo5004]

Amo esa voz!

[@AKOESTIKOEN]

Great musician pays tribute to another great musician ! Classy !

[@mattrguitar]

Thank you, sir!

[@johnmiller1300]

Well said mr Coverdale class act

[@johnnypanagi]

John Lord now you are in Heaven playing music for God...!! R.I.P

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Thank- you for Sharing David,Jon is Smiling! 😎👍🍺

[@Fretless99]

Are you kidding? This is a EULOGY, not an off-the-cuff comment. These words are from the heart! As a musician (I have lost a number of fellow musicians), I understand where Mr. Coverdale is coming from...Coverdale did it with class, and with feeling and true conviction. What else more needs to be said?

[@grazio599]

Class. Pure class.

[@drone6337]

very nice dave, classy as always

[@harriclein9659]

R.I.P John Lord such a great nice Guy.What a loss

[@johnmiller6919]

well done sir.class act r.i.p jon

[@144Donn]

Well done!

[@kimberlylongman8299]

Very heart felt.

[@stevenhanson1454]

Great stories. I love stories of long time friends.

[@ROCKTOBERI]

Wowww you are a gentleman!

[@AlejoFabian]

Gracias Totales!! A los dos!

[@rogerwilco6377]

nice words david.....

[@jasondesjardins7371]

Nicely done.

[@dorianinsable2519]

We miss ya Jon!

[@Teraget]

God Bless the best rock band of all time. David is the best singer I ever heard

[@FigmentSALabel]

I saw Deep Purple in 1975 and will never forget Jon Lord tipping his Hammond over.