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Every year since 1979 the Modern Drummer magazine conducts a readers poll and awards distinguished drummers in several categories based on the results. The most prestigious category is Hall of Fame, with one drummer being inducted every year. And while the official results of the 2015 readers poll do not seem to be out, Pearl […]
Read more »Our friends from the Czech fan club Deep Purple CZ did another excellent interview with Don Airey and graciously offered us the original English version for publication. DP CZ: So, back on tour after what’s been precisely a year. You have a very busy schedule yet again; there’s even been a big trip from Russia […]
Read more »Dedicated to JLT
Every night I have the same old dream
Where Ritchie calls, I don’t hear the ring
So many chances, I always cry
Whitesnake is streaming another track from the upcoming Purple Album. This time it’s Lay Down Stay Down, done with all the finesse of a jackhammer. (listen inside)
Read more »Classic Rock has some Joe Lynn Turner quotes apparently from an interview done after his London solo gig on April 5th. He is still insisting that Rainbow reunion is happening. Keep in mind that he has admitted previously that he had not spoken to Ritchie directly. [Blackmore] is itching to do some rocking, and we’re […]
Read more »[Update] It was pointed out in the comments that this material had been released previously. A live Gillan CD/DVD was released in March, which unfortunately slipped under our radar. It came out on a Demon Music imprint called Edsel (not to be confused with Edel) as a part of their Access All Areas series. Which […]
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