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Oct 26
Deep Purple In Montreux 1969

Purple Records will release a show from Montreux Casino, Switzerland, October 4, 1969. It's a complete gig and will be released as a double CD. The tracklist is: Speed King (Kneel And Pray), Hush, Child In Time, Wring That Neck, Paint It Black, Mandrake Root and Kentucky Woman. The CD is planned to be released in late November or early December.
Thanks to DPAS for the information.

Oct 26
Deep Purple Story

The German magazine "Eclipsed" has a Deep Purple story (Mk 1 and Mk 2) in the latest issue (November 2002).

Oct 26
Roger Glover Interviews

The German magazine "Gitarre & Bass" has a 3-page interview with Roger Glover in the latest issue (11.2002).
The German magazine "Metal Heart" has a 2-page interview with Roger Glover in the latest issue.

Oct 22
10 Questions To Don Airey

The website for classic and progressive rock "Get Ready To Rock", asked Don Airey 10 questions during the USA tour last summer. Check out the interview.
Thanks to Doug Anderson for the information.

Oct 22
Black Sabbath DVD with Ian Gillan

Black Sabbath have released a new DVD which includes some footage from 1983, when Ian Gillan was the singer in the band. The DVD includes "Trashed", "Zero The Hero" and a interview with Ian Gillan. You can find the DVD here.

Oct 21
Steve Morse DVD

As we reported before, the new DVD with Steve Morse will be released next month, November 10. The DVD is called "Sects, Dregs and Rock n' Roll" and will include a concert with Dixie Dregs, Steve in concert in New York, interviews etc. Check out the full setlist.
Thanks to SteveMorse.com for the information.

Oct 14
Roger Glover live with Gov't Mule

Last friday (October 11), Roger Glover was guesting Gov't Mule's concert at Beacon Theatre in New York. They did 2 songs together, "Going Down" and "Maybe I'm A Leo". Read more about it.

Oct 14
Jon Lord in Albert Hall

According to Paul Mann, he and Jon Lord will appear in Royal Albert Hall on October 16. Jon will perform "Wait A While" Read more about it at http://www.picturedwithin.com , where you will find all news about Jon Lord in the future.
Thanks to http://www.picturedwithin.com for the information.

Oct 7
Deep Purple in Classic Rock

There is a 2 page feature about Deep Purple's CD/DVD edition of "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" in the October issue of the UK rock magazine "Classic Rock".
Thanks to Bartosz Kazana for the information.

Oct 6
Ian Gillan's "on the road" documentary

Ian Gillan has been working with a documentary since the Japan tour March 2000. He has used his DV cam both on and off stage. Ian Paice has now also joined the project and some material from pro sources is also in the process of being compiled.
Thanks to the Purple Heart and Peter Simons for the information.

Oct 6
Jon Lord's last show recorded

Several shows were recorded during the last tour with Jon Lord. The second show at London's Hammersmith Apollo (with Iron Maiden), at Birmingham's NEC and Jon's final in Ipswich. Video footage was also taken from the tour for a possible future project.
Thanks to the Purple Heart and Peter Simons for the information.

Oct 6
Steve Morse DVD

Steve Morse forthcoming DVD will be released November 11 and will be called "Sects, Dregs and Rock n' Roll". The DVD will include a complete concert (mixed in 5.1 surround sound) with Dixie Dregs from 2001, Steve in concert in New York (electric/acoustic show), a lengthy in-depth interview and other various performances. The length approx 4 hours.
Thanks to the Purple HeartSteveMorse.com and Peter Simons for the information.

Oct 3
Roger Glover with Gov't Mule

The Gov't Mule will go on tour and Roger Glover has been invited by Warren Haynes (who worked with Roger on "Snapshot") to come and jam with them. Roger Glover will join them at Beacon Theatre in New York on Friday 11th. October.

Oct 3
Interview with Roger Glover

The latest issue of the Classic Rock Society magazine Rock Society (issue 129, October 2002) contains an interview with Roger Glover conducted between the US and German legs of the 2002 tour. Roger talks about his new solo album "Snapshot" and Deep Purple. If you're interested in a copy visit Classic Rock Society.
Thanks to Doug Anderson for the information.

Sep 19
Roger Glover in a movie

Roger Glover will appear in a new movie made by Phish bassist Mike Gordon. The movie is a documentary about the recording session of Gov't Mule's "The Deep End". It's called "Rising Low" and will also feature other bass players such as Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Jack Bruce (Cream), Les Claypool (Primus), etc. The film debuts at the Woodstock Film Festival (USA) on Saturday (September 21) and will also be released on DVD and VHS October 8.
Thanks to WHTQ, Thomas Hiles and Mark D. White for the information.

Sep 19
Deep Purple with Bernie Marsden

Last night (September 18) at Deep Purple's concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, England, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake, U.F.O., Company Of Snakes etc) joined Deep Purple on stage. Together they did "Smoke On The Water" and some guitarjam. Read Bernie's own review.

Sep 17
Concerto For Group & Orchestra

As we reported before, Concerto For Group & Orchestra will be released September 23 on double CD, double SACD, DVDA and DVD. Check out the tracklist.

Sep 13
Roger Glover's new website

This month Roger Glover's new solo album "Snapshot" is released. Read all about the album at Roger Glover's new official website at www.rogerglover.com

Sep 13
Deep Purple with Nazareth

Last night (September 12) at Deep Purple's concert at Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland, Dan MaCafferty of Nazareth joined Deep Purple on stage. Together they did "Love Hurts". Read more in the review section.

Sep 13
Deep Purple with Joe Satriani

As we reported before, Joe Satriani joined Deep Purple for a few songs at their concert at Reno Hilton Amphitheatre, Reno, NV, USA, July 30, 2002. We got some photos of the event (Thanks to Joe Satriani).

Sep 8
Deep Purple with Iron Maiden

Last night (September 7) at Deep Purple's concert in London's Hammersmith Apollo, 3 members of Iron Maiden joined Deep Purple on stage during Smoke On The Water. The drummer Nicko McBrain (congas and Paicey's cymbals), guitarist Janick Gers and the singer Bruce Dickinson. Check out the photo (Thanks to Kikko Okaguchi). Read more in the review section.

Sep 8
Deep Purple with Jon Lord again

As we reported before, Jon Lord will join Deep Purple during the UK tour. At the premier gig (September 6) at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Jon Lord went up on stage a did a few songs. Check out the photo (Thanks to Bruce Payne). Read more in the review section.

Sep 5
EMI Box Set release

EMI's Box Set release: "Listen, Learn, Read On" will be released  October 28. EMI Sweden will release it already October 14. The Box has 6 CD's and a 120 pages booklet. The 6 CD's include 74 Deep Purple songs from 1968-76, but also pre Purple stuff. Several songs have never been released before. You can view the whole set here.
Thanks
to EMI, CDNOW and Johan Hellström for the information.

Sep 4
Interview with Roger

Metal Express have a new streaming audio interview with Roger Glover, done September 2.
Thanks
to Metal Express for the information.

Sep 2
Dio featuring Deep Purple

Ronnie James Dio will release a limited tour edition of his latest album "Killing The Dragon"on September 30. It has however already been released in Germany. It will include 2 tracks which featuring Deep Purple. "Fever Dreams" and "Rainbow In The Dark", both recorded live at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, Holland on the Concerto tour.
Thanks to Spitfire Records, Jannie and Thomas Krause for the information.
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