This makes the hair on my arms to stand up... Hammond and the Beast... probably the greatest sound in rock music. They are also my favourite pieces of furniture.
This is so cool. There are countless covers of the Toccata but almost none of the Fugue. Mr. Lord recorded a superb version of the fugue having composed his own toccata. Much respect.
From 0:00 to 0:32, the majestic intro of the Bach's Toccata in D Minor. From 0:32 to 3:32, the great rock invention of Jon Lord. Then, the entire arrangement of the organ Fugue in D Minor for hammond organ. A colossal masterpiece for the master of classical-infliuenced rock
All of you friends are absolutely right. The Lord of piano and keyboard WAS, IS and WILL be Jon Lord. I don't understimate Wakeman, Emerson, Hensley and Airey but his contribution to the music in the past 50 years is immense. RIP.
So how's this for a band up there in heaven?
Vocals...Ronnie James Dio
Guitar...Jimi Hendrix
Keyboards...Jon Lord
Bass/Vocals..Phil Lynnott
Drums...Cozy Powell