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Rainbow in Wolfgang’s Vault

Wolfgang’s Vault has posted an entire recording of the much bootlegged radio broadcast of the 1981 Rainbow show at the Orpheum Theater in Boston, Mass. We are not sure how long it will stay there as previously Wolfgang’s Vault had to pull off some material because of licensing issues, but enjoy while it lasts.

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Blackmore’s Night in the studio

BraveWords report that Blackmore’s Night are currently in the studio with producer Pat Regan. No further details are available at this point.

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T-shirt saga continues

Blackmore has issued a statement through his lawyers in reply to Gillan’s interview to Rockpages.gr which was published in October: In an interview he gave to a music website recently, Ian Gillan made a number of comments about Ritchie Blackmore that twisted facts and which require setting the record straight. Read the whole thing at […]

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Made In Japan visuals and more DVD details

As previously reported exclusively by The Highway Star, seven rolls of 8mm film from Deep Purple’s 1972 concerts in Japan have come to light. We also promised you a look at the film. Click on this photo to see a series of screen grabs from the black & white film. 90 seconds of Highway Star […]

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Rare and unreleased: 1968-76 Deep Purple on new 2DVD

DEEP PURPLE – ‘HISTORY, HITS & HIGHLIGHTS’ 2DVD Containing a wealth of historical 1960s and 1970s footage, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release the new Deep Purple 2DVD set “History, Hits & Highlights 1968-76” on June 1, 2009 [Cat No EREDV726]. According to YourWayToMusic.com, the new DVD set will combine full performances and a small number […]

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Impressions of a Stormbringer

Finally the remastered Stormbringer arrives. A few Day One observations… The 2LP is of course gorgeous with the colours brought out much better on the lavish gatefold sleeve which feels terribly luxurious. A really nice move. Thank you! Sadly the fascinating rehearsal photos from Clearwell Castle are actually smaller on the vinyl bags than in […]

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Blackmore the soccer player

Ritchie wearing a German national team jersey and being interviewed at a soccer game in Munich during The Battle Rages On tour.

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Blackmore’s Night in Brescia and Trento

In Brescia and Trento the man in black was in the mood for some encores. Here are the setlists and a few video clips.

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“He’s not poking me!”

Ross Halfin reminisces in his blog: Jerry Bloom the editor of www.moreblackthanpurple.co.uk and www.bloomsbagels.com (more Purple than Black Bagels) has written a very good letter making some valid points on Deep Purple and how the story could have been, well, better. It wasn’t that bad a story, it was just a bit matter of fact. […]

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No encores in Milan

Blackmore’s Night setlist from February 3 in Milan: God save the keg Locked within the crystal ball Queen for a day Under a violet moon Streets of London/The times they are a changin’/Soldier of fortune Durch den wald zum Bachaus World of stone Home again Toast to tomorrow Diamonds and rust Renaissance faire I still […]

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