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.

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* ...

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.

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

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

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

Jon Lord is the ultimate keyboard player of Rock History

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.

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

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.....

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

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.

Coverdale is a Gentleman !!

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

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/

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

David Coverdale: You are a great guy

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.

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

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

Mr. Lord was quite an excellent musician.

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

Nothing else needs saying . Beautiful Eulogy Mr Coverdale .

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

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

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

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

Very well said Mr Coverdale

Along with Jon, David Coverdale is a class act.

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

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).

Respect to both of them!!!

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

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.

I love his spoken voice.

Thank you David,Jon was truly a class act.

a fine graceful man.. a James Bond rock star

Both Jon AND David are a class act.

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...

One Rock God celebrating another. Wonderful to watch.

🔹Absolutely Genuine and Touching🔹

David, Thank you for sharing this with us!

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

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

VERY WELL SAID, MR . COVERDALE!!!

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

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✨✨✨

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

great great Coverdale

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 !!

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

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

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

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

С удовольствием прослушал текст обращения и благодарности великого вокалиста к великому клавишнику, хоть и пришлось слушать в машинном переводе из-за незнания английского языка...👋👋👋

all class Dave

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, , ,

that was beautiful!!! Amazing musicians!!!

Beautiful David

What is Sad is that the Music Isn't the dividing factor in These Great Bands..The Ego is. Many Great Bands have been ripped apart by an Ego Whisper in ones ear. Purple, Rainbow and Whitesnake Are Markers in Time and Music History. What a Kind Soul David is. His Honesty is wonderful.

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

A truly wonderful tribute to John.

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

Awesome!

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.

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

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

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

Thankyou David, great guy Jon

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?

Classy...

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

Ova loved him💞💞😏😢😢ova

Well said. Very articulate.

Amo esa voz!

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 !

Class. Pure class.

'Hush' will always be a favourite of mine. A great way to remember a truly great rock musician.

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 .

It's still heartbreaking 😢

Fitting tribute from one rock superstar to another 🙏🤘🤘

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

Well said mr Coverdale class act

Great musician pays tribute to another great musician ! Classy !

Jon Lord = Lord of the Rock Music!!!

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

Thank you, sir!

We miss ya Jon!

Thank you David for your adress in remebrance of Jon. He was a long time a fello from you and the other members.I miss coments from the others. And if I remember Rick Wright from Pink Floyd- none of the members of Pink have a conrtibution over him!

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

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

nice words david.....

Jon Douglas Lord. I salute you too.

he was Great Man and true Briton

Tells you something about a guy who most know as just the keyboard player. This guy was something special.

Jon Lord = LEGEND!!! 'Nuff said.

УВАЖАЮ КОВЕРДЕЙЛА! МАСТЕР!!!

A true british gentleman (DC) . Along with Ian Gillan and Jon.

Beautiful tribute.

I never cared much for the mark 3 Purple either but even those records had some really good moments, Coverdale's vocals included. Jon Lord - to me - will always be the best rock keyboardist I've ever heard.