20 years ago, on July 8, 1989, a group of musicians gathered at the Metropolis Studios in Chiswick, London to make a benefit record to raise money for the 1988 earthquake relief in Armenia. In early October this year Ian Gillan, Tony Iommi and Geoff Downes will visit Armenia together with Jon Dee who organized the original Rock Aid Armenia project.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2009-07-30
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Both Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes are confirmed to appear at the ChildLine Rocks 2009, which will be held on June 1 at the indigO2 in London. Last year’s Childline Rocks have seen the first appearance of Glenn Hughes and Ian Paice together on stage since 1976. ChildLine Rocks is an annual rock concert to […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2009-04-02
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Roger Glover has contributed one of his paintings to Status Quo’s ‘Pictures’ Auction, which is taking place on November 5th at Bonhams in London. Proceeds of the sale will go to British charity Prince’s Trust. Entrance to the auction will be strictly by invitation only, but from 1 October all of the paintings are viewable […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-10-07
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A quiet family dinner next to a charity event at a Portuguese resort Santa Barbara De Nexe turned into an impromptu performance for Gillan. The Portugal News Online reports (complete with mistakes and misspelling): As diners dug deep in their pockets for an Albufeira based children’s charity, former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillham, who had […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-09-26
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Bernie Marsden’s Party in the Paddock is back for a third time! After a two year rest the event is back with a bang and a great lineup featuring: Roger Daltrey (The Who) Zak Starkey (The Who) Don Airey (Deep Purple) Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) plus members of Marillion, The Earth Band and a host […]
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Posted in News by lonewolf on 2008-09-04
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Jon Lord’s official website is offering the chance of winning two tickets to see Deep Purple at this year’s Sunflower Jam in London on September 25. Forming just one part of a star studded charity event, Deep Purple will be joined by special guest Jon Lord for a few numbers. Other artists at the event […]
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Posted in News by Rasmus Heide on 2008-08-31
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As mentioned earlier, Roger Glover has been involved with the Linda McCartney Center on this song. We’ve been informed that there will be a limited edition CD available from www.deep-purple-net at a cost of £5.99 inclusive of UK postage. Orders for the CD will be taken up until July 31st 2008. Both formats will include […]
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Posted in News by lonewolf on 2008-06-17
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Here is you big chance to wine and dine with Jon Lord. The Scotsman reports: SPACES are still available at a gala dinner to celebrate investments in Edinburgh’s six colleges. The annual Edinburgh and Lothians Colleges Group dinner is being held on June 19 at Prestonfield Hotel and is set to be attended by Deep […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-06-14
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Deep Purple have been added to this years Sunflower Jam in London on September 25 – and for the first time in six years, Jon Lord is set to perform with the band. On his website, Jon Lord confirms that he will get onstage with Deep Purple as Special Guest: I imagine they’ll be playing […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-05-30
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Roger Glover has recently recorded bass for Lucy’s Song. The song, written and produced by David Domminney of Rogue Studio’s London, is being released via iTunes download on 30th June 2008 to raise funds for The Linda McCartney Cancer Centre and to promote their Field of Women event which takes place at Liverpool Cricket Club […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2008-05-25
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