Roundabout performed on this day in 1968 at the Nimb Hotel in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. Ad for the show. Retrieved from here. This was the second of two concerts … Continue reading On This Day (April 26)…Another Roundabout at Tivoli
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Tour Guide: Deep Purple Tours as Roundabout
In my “tour guide” series, I’ll be setting up guides to certain tours by certain bands. This is an aspect of a project I have been undertaking in some form … Continue reading Tour Guide: Deep Purple Tours as Roundabout
On This Day (April 25)…Roundabout at an Amusement Park
The band Roundabout, which would soon become known as Deep Purple, performed on this day in 1968 at the Nimb Hotel in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. Poster for the show. … Continue reading On This Day (April 25)…Roundabout at an Amusement Park
On This Day (July 4)…Mark I Comes to an End
Deep Purple performed on this day in 1969 at the Top Rank Club in Cardiff, Wales. The first lineup of Deep Purple. Clockwise from top left: Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, … Continue reading On This Day (July 4)…Mark I Comes to an End
On This Day (June 21)…Deep Purple Releases, Err, Deep Purple
Deep Purple released their self-titled album Deep Purple in the United States on this day in 1969. Album cover. Retrieved from here. Despite the fact that this a self-titled album, … Continue reading On This Day (June 21)…Deep Purple Releases, Err, Deep Purple
On This Day (June 10)…Deep Purple’s Split Existence
Deep Purple performed on this day in 1969 at Homerton College in Cambridge, England. The first lineup of the group. Retrieved from here. This concert ushered in a unique experience … Continue reading On This Day (June 10)…Deep Purple’s Split Existence
On This Day (April 8)…Deep Purple and Some Honor
Some members of Deep Purple were inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame on this day in 2016.
On This Day (February 7)…Deep Purple In Sheffield
Deep Purple performed on this day in 1969 at the City Hall in Sheffield. Promotional image of the first lineup of the band. Retrieved from here. Despite the fact that … Continue reading On This Day (February 7)…Deep Purple In Sheffield
Album Review: Deep Purple—Self-Titled (1969)
Released: June 21, 1969 Personnel Ritchie Blackmore--GuitarRod Evans--VocalsJon Lord--KeyboardsIan Paice--DrumsNick Simper--Bass Tracks "Chasing Shadows" (5:34)"Blind" (5:26)"Lalena" (5:05)"Fault Line" (1:46)"The Painter" (3:51)"Why Didn't Rosemary?" (5:04)"Bird Has Flown" (5:36)"April" (12:10) Oddly enough, … Continue reading Album Review: Deep Purple—Self-Titled (1969)
On This Day (January 7)…A Letter for Emmaretta
Deep Purple recorded the single “Emmaretta” on this day in 1969. According to Simon Robinson from the liner notes to The Book of Taliesyn, it was recorded in four takes. … Continue reading On This Day (January 7)…A Letter for Emmaretta