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August 14
Reissue of the RAH album(!)
Hold on to your wallets, people! This must be a new record in the good old business practise of "reissue an album as many times as possible with as few changes as possible but still so much diference that people will buy the new version". The DPAS reports:
"DEEP PURPLE / ROYAL ALBERT HALL 2CD set (Eagle)
This is being reissued in October in a revised format to tie in with the European Orchestral dates. The video track is being dropped, Steve Morse's missing number is reinstated. As a bonus the CD also has a computer screen saver programme featuring pictures from the show. The first pressing run will have a numbered slip case and a reproduction of the tour poster.
This edition will replace the exisiting version and price remains the same."
Thanks to the DPAS for the information.

August 14
WDWTWA delayed again...
The DPAS reports:
"This release is still on hold. The CDs have been manufactured and as soon as the schedule can be cleared at EMI it will follow quite quickly. Promotional copies have been sent out."
There is still a lengthy review with pictures at the DPAS site.
Thanks to the DPAS for the information.

June 26
WDWTWA release date
The DPAS reports that "Who do we think we are" has a European release date of July 17th. US distribution on Rhino and in Japan on Warners is pending. EMI Sweden says the album will be out in Sweden on July 24th.
There is a lengthy review with pictures at the DPAS site.
Thanks to the DPAS, Benny Holmström and Daniel Bengtsson for the information.

June 19
WDWTWA review spotted
The latest edition of the British magazine "Classic Rock" apparently has a review of the anniversary edition of "Who Do We Think We Are". We guess this is a sure sign that the CD finally actually is coming our way.
Thanks to Naomi Caine for the information.

June 15
Tony Ashton Testimonial Concert web page
The Tony Ashton Testimonial Concert web page is now up at www.tonyashton.co.uk. The page briefly explains the purpose of the concert (see news item from June 6 below), links to the web pages of the various guests, and aims to publish photos and reviews from the show. It is also hoped (but not certain) that some photos will be added on the night.

June 14
WDWTWA Update
The latest news we have received about the remastered WDWTWA is that EMI Norway says it is going to be released in Norway on July 10 and EMI Germany says July 7 for Germany. EMI's catalog number for the album is 7243 5216072.

June 6 (updated June 14)
Tony Ashton Testimonial Concert
Tony Ashton will be known to most Deep Purple fans for his involvement with the "Paice, Ashton, Lord" project, but to music fans in general everything from The Remo Four to most recently playing the Hell Blues Festival in a fetching pair of pyjamas.
Tony's been a little off colour recently, so a bunch of friends decided to give him a party to celebrate his recovery and to recognise his contribution to music above and beyond the call of duty free. Among a lot of other things there will be an auction featuring lots of great stuff including several signed cymbals donated by Ian Paice.
The party takes place at Abbey Road Studios on the 16th June 2000 and you are invited, along with Pete York, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Chris Barber, Eddie Hardin, Zoot Money, Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody, John Entwhistle, Zac Starkey, ace auctioneer Joe Brown (yes, he is related to Sam) and many, many others.
Space is limited and admission is strictly by ticket only. So, if you'd like to join us please send at least £30 per ticket and an s.a.e to:
The Tony Ashton Testimonial Fund
3 West Cottages
London
NW6 1RJ
http://www.tonyashton.co.uk/
If you REALLY need more information than this, mail: concert@thehighwaystar.com
See you there...
Thanks to Sandra Ashton and Richard Poustie for the information.

June 6
Ian Paice on Finnish TV
The Finnish Broadcast Company YLE is showing Paul McCartney's Cavern Club concert in Liverpool from last December on the Finnish TV 1 at 23.50 this Friday, 9th of June. Ian Paice was of course the drummer in this event.
Thanks to Patrik Lindberg for the information.

June 6
"Deep Purple Down Under" web page
The Deep Purple Down Under Fan Club Web Page is now available to look at: http://www.picknowl.com.au/homepages/strest/.
Thanks to Sue Flavel for the information.

June 4
Russian release of the Royal Albert Hall DVD
According to the Moscow based company DVD Group they are going to release a local version (PAL) of the Royal Albert Hall 1999 DVD soon. The imported RAH DVD has been on the shelves since March but now the Russian company will release the DVD officially licensed by Eagle Records.
Imports of the "Australia 99 - Total Abandon" DVD recently appeared in Moscow at a price of approx. $30.
Thanks to Andrei Gusenkov for the information.

May 23
"Who Do We Think We Are" postponed again
According to EMI Sweden, the remastered version of "Who Do We Think We Are" has been delayed to July 10. We have no idea about the details behind that.
Thanks to Johan Hellström for the information.

May 21
Deep Purple return to the Montreux Jazz Festival
Deep Purple have been added to the last night of the 34th Montreux Jazz Festival, Saturday July 22, and are scheduled to play the Stravinski Auditorium (same hall as 4 years ago) with Lovebugs and the Rollins Band. Standing tickets are available online, CHF69, approx US$45, UK£30.
Thanks to Nigel Young for the information.

May 21
New Steve Morse solo album
Magna Carta are taking preorders for Steve Morse's upcoming new solo album "Major Impacts" due for release on July 11. Magna Carta offer sound clips of all(!) songs, a picture of the record cover and some promotional photos on their site.
Thanks to Daniel Bengtsson for the information.

May 14
Australian fan club
There is an Australian Deep Purple fan club being created at present by Tony and Sue Flavel of Adelaide. Any interested parties could email at deeppurpledownunder@yahoo.com for more information.
Thanks to Sue Flavel for the information.

May 7
"Who do we think we are" release date
EMI UK says June 5 and EMI Sweden says June 13. These dates are appearing in various places right now although we haven't heard anyhting from EMI directly.
Thanks to David Barron and Johan Hellström for the information.

May 1
US release of the Royal Albert Hall DVD
Image Entertainment reports that they will release a US version (region 1, NTSC) of the Royal Albert Hall 1999 DVD. A VHS version will also be available. Both formats will be released on July 25.
Thanks to Nick Soveiko for information.