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
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On This Day (May 5)…Roundabout Comes to Ringsted
Deep Purple performed on this day in 1968 at the Beat House in Ringsted, Denmark. Ad for the show. Note both the use of the band's original name and the … Continue reading On This Day (May 5)…Roundabout Comes to Ringsted
On This Day (December 1)…A Beautiful Purple Day
Deep Purple performed on this day in 1968 at Fillmore West in San Francisco, California. Ticket for the show. Retrieved from here. The band were at this time on their … Continue reading On This Day (December 1)…A Beautiful Purple Day
Setting the Stage: Deep Purple Past and Present in 2001
To set the scene, an overview of the activities and members of Deep Purple past and present circa 2001. Post #2 for The Surprising.
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
Shades of Classical Quotes: Classical Music on Deep Purple’s Early Albums
When one thinks of Deep Purple, classical music probably isn’t the first genre which comes to mind. On its surface, failing to connect the world's loudest band, known for smashing … Continue reading Shades of Classical Quotes: Classical Music on Deep Purple’s Early Albums
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 20)…Say Hello to Deep Purple—Err, Roundabout
The band Roundabout played their first live gig on this day in 1968 at Vestpoppen Parkskolen Club in Taastrup, Denmark. The group is better known today by the name they … Continue reading On This Day (April 20)…Say Hello to Deep Purple—Err, Roundabout
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.