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How did Jon Lord contribute to the early development of heavy metal?

  • With his signature organ playing

  • With his guitar skills

  • With his drumming

  • With his vocals

Answer

Jon Lord contributed to the early development of heavy metal with his signature organ playing, which was a key component of the genre's sound. His use of the Hammond B3 organ to create heavy, distorted sounds was influential on many other musicians, and helped to define the sound of early heavy metal bands such as Deep Purple.
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