Deep Purple performed on this day in 2002 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Ticket for the show. Retrieved from here. Earlier that year, Jon Lord had formally retired … Continue reading On This Day (September 7)…Deep Purple Deluxe at Hammersmith
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On This Day (August 30)…A Long Goodbye to Quebec
Deep Purple and Judas Priest performed on this day in 2018 at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada. Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, and Steve Morse onstage at Centre Videotron … Continue reading On This Day (August 30)…A Long Goodbye to Quebec
Concert 2 – Drøbak, the First Record
August 10, 2001 saw Deep Purple with Don Airey performing at another festival for their second date together. This festival was at Drøbak, Norway. Airey is often referenced as the … Continue reading Concert 2 – Drøbak, the First Record
Concert 1 – Skanderborg and the Start of Something New
The first gig was terrifying...so I just went on, and bugger me, I'm playing with Deep Purple! [laughs]Don Airey recalling his first concert with Deep Purple at Skanderborg. On August … Continue reading Concert 1 – Skanderborg and the Start of Something New
Sixth Impressions: Whoosh Was Worth the Wait
Here we are, folks! Today is August 7th, 2020, and Whoosh! is finally available worldwide. It's been a long journey from that short Facebook clip I covered in February. It's … Continue reading Sixth Impressions: Whoosh Was Worth the Wait
Introducing The Surprising!
For those of you who frequent my site, you might’ve noticed a new tab pop up today on my banner. It takes the name of the song which made me … Continue reading Introducing The Surprising!
On This Day (May 30)…A Long Goodbye to Moscow
Deep Purple performed on this day in 2018 at the Olimpijski Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan and Steve Morse onstage in Moscow. Retrieved from here. … Continue reading On This Day (May 30)…A Long Goodbye to Moscow
Fourth Impressions: “Man Alive” Has Arrived
If it was a painting, you'd call it impressionistic.Ian Gillan about “Man Alive”. Retrieved from here. An announcement was made through Deep Purple’s various social media channels recently about the … Continue reading Fourth Impressions: “Man Alive” Has Arrived
On This Day (April 30)…Now What?! A New Album, that’s What
Deep Purple released the album Now What?! on this day in 2013. Album cover. Retrieved from here. (As a note, this piece will appear with an asterisk on my "On … Continue reading On This Day (April 30)…Now What?! A New Album, that’s What
On This Day (April 26)…Deep Purple Back in Sydney
Deep Purple performed on this day in 2004 at the State Theater in Sydney, Australia. Poster for the show. Retrieved from here. The group was currently traveling through Australia as … Continue reading On This Day (April 26)…Deep Purple Back in Sydney