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Hush on the high seas
Deep Purple performing Caught in the Act medley and Hush on the Rock Legends Cruise that sailed from Florida last Monday, February 13, 2023
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A lot of soul
A vintage interview with a freshly purplerised (is that a word? it is now!) Glenn Hughes, that originally appeared in New Musical Express on September 29, 1973: He’s got one of the best voices in modern music and he is also an accomplished bass player – but what did he listen to himself when he […]
Read more »Twelfth root of two
Technically, this has nothing to do with Deep Purple. Or everything to do, depending on how you look at it. There was a discussion some tome ago in our comments about the connection between music and math, and then this video came across our attention. In half an hour it explains the fundamental mathematical problem […]
Read more »Communication through horse’s eyes
Paul Mann was interviewed by a Hammond aficionado Nick Foley. In this lengthy chat, they’ve talked about his work with Jon Lord, the Concerto revival and continuing performances, speaking English in Romania, among many, many other things. We highly recommend listening to the whole thing (it is an hour and a quarter long). The man […]
Read more »It all started with an empty email
Last Rainbow vocalist Ronnie Romero appeared on The Classic Rock Podcast talking about how did he find himself fronting the legendary band, the prospects of performing with Blackmore again (spoiler: not good), and his recent solo album Raised on Heavy Radio.
Read more »Converting them one person at a time
Elizabeth introduces her Aussie colleague to the joys of stargazing. Que the happy giggles. Brush up on your staccatos and legatos for the technical analysis.
Read more »Always sunny in Philadelphia
Deep Purple have resumed their merciless touring schedule in 2023 on February 10 with a gig in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here are a couple of clips from the show, to whet your appetite. Thanks to Philly Upstart for the videos; to Mike Whiteley and Orhun Yakin for bringing them to your attention.
Read more »Trapeze box, vol. 2
A second instalment of the Trapeze reissues will be released on April 28, 2023, via Cherry Red Records. This box set will include Hot Wire (1974), Trapeze (1975), and Hold On (1979) albums, and three live recordings: Live At The Boat Club (September 13, 1975 in Nottingham, UK), Live At Arlington (September 12, 1976, Texas […]
Read more »Cruise control is the key
For all the fans of lovely Elizabeth: watch her giggle her way through the masterpiece that, by our count, have spawned at least three heavy metal sub-genres, before lending the name to an obscure website.
Read more »Easter egg from Lars
Metallica has a new single out, and at one point Kirk Hammett directly quotes several bars of Blackmore’s solo from Speed King
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