Comments on: How old are we? http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/ The original Deep Purple web pages Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:30:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Claire Muncaster http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4258 Claire Muncaster Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:16:38 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4258 I'm 24 y.o. I know nobody my age who likes DP. I've been called "unusual" a lot due to my musical taste but I've given up caring what others think [about that anyway] I like songs that make me think, cheer me up & give me a shiver down my spine which DP, Sabbath, Maiden, etc. do. I hope I'll get to see them live before I'm too infirm to, & perhaps meet them. I’m 24 y.o.

I know nobody my age who likes DP. I’ve been called “unusual” a lot due to my musical taste but I’ve given up caring what others think [about that anyway]
I like songs that make me think, cheer me up & give me a shiver down my spine which DP, Sabbath, Maiden, etc. do.
I hope I’ll get to see them live before I’m too infirm to, & perhaps meet them.

]]> By: christopher http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4257 christopher Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:07:22 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4257 i am 36 years old (born in 1971). i am from HELLAS (Greece to the others), i have two sons and i'm a DEEP PURPLE fun since my 14, when i first heard smoke on the water. I hope my sons will continue my craziness about the music i love. I collect every pequliar DP (and family) staff i can find. My favourite the Black Sabbath bootleg "Ghicago 1983" where someone can hear Gillan performing the BS songs much better than Ozzy (Yes, Dio is better than Ozzy in BS, because he can sing). I have more, but work hard all and can't enjoy them as i wish to do, together with my kids. Their mother doesn't like hat kind of music, but she can't do anything. HE!HE! i am 36 years old (born in 1971).
i am from HELLAS (Greece to the others), i have two sons and i’m a DEEP PURPLE fun since my 14, when i first heard smoke on the water. I hope my sons will continue my craziness about the music i love. I collect every pequliar DP (and family) staff i can find. My favourite the Black Sabbath bootleg “Ghicago 1983″ where someone can hear Gillan performing the BS songs much better than Ozzy (Yes, Dio is better than Ozzy in BS, because he can sing). I have more, but work hard all and can’t enjoy them as i wish to do, together with my kids. Their mother doesn’t like hat kind of music, but she can’t do anything. HE!HE!

]]> By: T http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4229 T Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:46:34 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4229 That I be old...you be old...we's all old. But we jam. That I be old…you be old…we’s all old. But we jam.

]]> By: Rascal http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4238 Rascal Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:47:16 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4238 And the point of this poll is what exactly? And the point of this poll is what exactly?

]]> By: Emily Bell http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4241 Emily Bell Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:39:36 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4241 Sorry - the smart alec factor got the better of me there. No doubt you're right, T. Sorry - the smart alec factor got the better of me there. No doubt you’re right, T.

]]> By: Emily Bell http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4240 Emily Bell Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:38:07 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4240 Or perhaps MTV made the right decision for the wrong reason. Or perhaps MTV made the right decision for the wrong reason.

]]> By: T http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4239 T Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:13:55 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4239 Ian Gillan said that back when "The House of Blue Light" came out, MTV said they would no longer play any new Deep Purple because they were too old!!! What a bunch of sissies! DP is still touring and recording. MTV as we knew it no longer exists. Maybe they should have played that DP. Ian Gillan said that back when “The House of Blue Light” came out, MTV said they would no longer play any new Deep Purple because they were too old!!! What a bunch of sissies! DP is still touring and recording. MTV as we knew it no longer exists.

Maybe they should have played that DP.

]]> By: purplepriest1965 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4237 purplepriest1965 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:19:48 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4237 In 1977 I was only 12 and never listened to music..........That all changed when i heard "Live in japan"!!!! In that time it was very unfashionable HERE to love bands like DP and I was ofcourse very young, while some friends of mine exopertienced the early 70's. I got in that late that I never saw Rainbow with Dio or the very early Whitesnake and Gillan. !!!!!!! I still hate that. Although I have seen thousands of gigs since that is still ........ And now I'm 42, sort of boring old fart myself............ In 1977 I was only 12 and never listened to music……….That all changed when i heard “Live in japan”!!!!

In that time it was very unfashionable HERE to love bands like DP and I was ofcourse very young, while some friends of mine exopertienced the early 70’s.
I got in that late that I never saw Rainbow with Dio or the very early Whitesnake and Gillan. !!!!!!! I still hate that. Although I have seen thousands of gigs since that is still ……..
And now I’m 42, sort of boring old fart myself…………

]]> By: richard elprupdeep@wanadoo.fr http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4256 richard elprupdeep@wanadoo.fr Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:20:14 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4256 well my bros older than me listened deep made in japan 1972 and i was a 10 years old boy so a lot of people will be between 40 and 50 years old of course because we are talking about one of the biggest and longest band we know in history probably the only one and if you look at their biggest lp ever which was made 35 years ago its easy to add 35 + 10 or 15 years and you will got the result but I TELL YOU ONE THING 35 YEARS OK BUT THEY ARE STILL THERE AND WILL BE AND THEIR BIGGEST LP IS NOT DONE YET IS COMING SOON> CHEERS GUYS enjoy the leg in america and see in france again soon. bye. well my bros older than me listened deep made in japan 1972 and i was a 10 years old boy so a lot of people will be between 40 and 50 years old of course because we are talking about one of the biggest and longest band we know in history probably the only one and if you look at their biggest lp ever which was made 35 years ago its easy to add 35 + 10 or 15 years and you will got the result but I TELL YOU ONE THING 35 YEARS OK BUT THEY ARE STILL THERE AND WILL BE AND THEIR BIGGEST LP IS NOT DONE YET IS COMING SOON> CHEERS GUYS enjoy the leg in america and see in france again soon. bye.

]]> By: 69 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4255 69 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:38:06 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4255 I think people rarly ever listen to music by people their age or younger. That´s why there is so few 65-69 votes. I think people rarly ever listen to music by people their age or younger. That´s why there is so few 65-69 votes.

]]> By: Emily Bell http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4254 Emily Bell Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:04:40 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4254 But I'm forgetting - the coolest thing about DP is that they never attempted to be so. But I’m forgetting - the coolest thing about DP is that they never attempted to be so.

]]> By: Emily Bell http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4253 Emily Bell Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:02:48 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4253 It's intriguing to think what drew people of each age. Given that DPs obvious rise to fame was, what say 1970 -71, that still makes today's 40 year-old too young to have been much influenced, I'd have thought. Those who were 14-21 then would be - well I'm cr*p at maths, but you get my point: most of us date from after then. I know it's good to have young fans, but also I think you have to keep in mind that it is possible to be over 60 and still vaguely cool. Not that I can think of anyone, but... :) It’s intriguing to think what drew people of each age. Given that DPs obvious rise to fame was, what say 1970 -71, that still makes today’s 40 year-old too young to have been much influenced, I’d have thought. Those who were 14-21 then would be - well I’m cr*p at maths, but you get my point: most of us date from after then.

I know it’s good to have young fans, but also I think you have to keep in mind that it is possible to be over 60 and still vaguely cool. Not that I can think of anyone, but… :)

]]> By: alf+ http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4252 alf+ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:36:25 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4252 for the 60-64 and 65-69 have only 4 votes???? all members from DP markII have a 60 - 66 years, indeed this prove the olders dont see or don´t handle the internet, pc's, polls etc... maybe this poll is uncertain for the 60-64 and 65-69 have only 4 votes???? all members from DP markII have a 60 - 66 years, indeed this prove the olders dont see or don´t handle the internet, pc’s, polls etc… maybe this poll is uncertain

]]> By: Martin Salazar http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4216 Martin Salazar Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:51:10 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4216 Well I'm turning 41 next month, and been DP fan since I was twelve when my brother brought to house When we rock, we rock, and when we roll, we roll, and loved the music. I still believe it's true, because when they rock, They Rock!, and when they roll, They Roll! (Like Ian Paice with one hand). Young guys have to be taught about good music, because in this days marketing had become more important than music. I just went to see them in San Diego, and there was just few young guys around there. Well I’m turning 41 next month, and been DP fan since I was twelve when my brother brought to house When we rock, we rock, and when we roll, we roll, and loved the music. I still believe it’s true, because when they rock, They Rock!, and when they roll, They Roll! (Like Ian Paice with one hand).

Young guys have to be taught about good music, because in this days marketing had become more important than music.

I just went to see them in San Diego, and there was just few young guys around there.

]]> By: Philipp Schwab http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4215 Philipp Schwab Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:50:43 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4215 Now I'm 19 and I'm a fan since my 6th birthday(got my first dp cd made in japan). Since that day I play the drums. My first concert was in 1996 in Berlin and last year it was my 10th in Berlin, too! I have 10 DP-Fan-friends they are between 18 and 22 years old. Now I’m 19 and I’m a fan since my 6th birthday(got my first dp cd made in japan). Since that day I play the drums. My first concert was in 1996 in Berlin and last year it was my 10th in Berlin, too! I have 10 DP-Fan-friends they are between 18 and 22 years old.

]]> By: Mark http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4214 Mark Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:25:46 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4214 Well, I'm 48, and as long as the boys in the band feel young enough to tour, I'm young enough to go to the shows. My 13 year old son went to the London, Ontario show with me this tour and just loved it. A new fan. No matter how old we are, the quality of the music and the playing will draw the people. The energy the band put out in the second half of the show, after initial sound problems, was just incredible. Deep Purple is still one of the best, if not the best, live band going. Keep on rockin' . Well, I’m 48, and as long as the boys in the band feel young enough to tour, I’m young enough to go to the shows. My 13 year old son went to the London, Ontario show with me this tour and just loved it. A new fan. No matter how old we are, the quality of the music and the playing will draw the people. The energy the band put out in the second half of the show, after initial sound problems, was just incredible. Deep Purple is still one of the best, if not the best, live band going. Keep on rockin’ .

]]> By: Reinhard http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4235 Reinhard Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:59:38 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4235 hi, very good idea:-) my wife is 29, and a great fan, I am 56 and a fan since the beginning, yeaah, my son is 28 and we three have seen DP a lot of times in Austria. my grandson ( his name is Elias IAN , smile) is 6 and it will be one of my best day in life, when he is able to come to a concert with the best band in the world. so please, keep on rocking and lets have a european tour next year, we are praying to see and hear you, god bless you all:-) hi, very good idea:-)

my wife is 29, and a great fan, I am 56 and a fan since the beginning, yeaah, my son is 28 and we three have seen DP a lot of times in Austria.

my grandson ( his name is Elias IAN , smile) is 6 and it will be one of my best day in life, when he is able to come to a concert with the best band in the world.

so please, keep on rocking and lets have a european tour next year, we are praying to see and hear you, god bless you all:-)

]]> By: Stevoid http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4234 Stevoid Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:22:24 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4234 I took my wife wnd the foetus to the last DP concert and the foetus was rocking to Space Truckin. Our next child who is yet to be conceived also loves The Purple! I took my wife wnd the foetus to the last DP concert and the foetus was rocking to Space Truckin.
Our next child who is yet to be conceived also loves The Purple!

]]> By: Anya aka Emaretta http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4221 Anya aka Emaretta Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:18:13 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4221 Hahaha well I'm 18 still condisered one of the craziest purpleheads :) Hahaha well I’m 18 still condisered one of the craziest purpleheads :)

]]> By: Rodrigo Palominos http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4220 Rodrigo Palominos Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:05:20 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4220 Graet Idea!!!!....im fan since 1987 & now i have 34.... Graet Idea!!!!….im fan since 1987 & now i have 34….

]]> By: AndreA http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4236 AndreA Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:46:39 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4236 To be a DP's fan does not mean to be a PC player....At the all DP concerts I see many youngs,but I don't know which of them read THS.com.. To be a DP’s fan does not mean to be a PC player….At the all DP concerts I see many youngs,but I don’t know which of them read THS.com..

]]> By: Pedro Nunes http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4222 Pedro Nunes Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:24:23 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4222 I've been a fan since 16, now with 45. In december I went to a concert in Vitória, Brazil with my daughter. She was 17 and enjoyed the show. She loves all the guys in the band, specially Gillan and Blackmore (- What a pity he didn't come, daddy!). I’ve been a fan since 16, now with 45. In december I went to a concert in Vitória, Brazil with my daughter. She was 17 and enjoyed the show. She loves all the guys in the band, specially Gillan and Blackmore (- What a pity he didn’t come, daddy!).

]]> By: Francico http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4219 Francico Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:02:29 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4219 I´m 16 years old and i´m portuguese and Deep Purple is my favourite musical band. Unfortunately i never saw a live concert of DP in Portugal. They came last year in Portugal but it was in the south of the country, far to me and in the other 2 times that they came to Lisbon i was very young. I hope that they return to Portugal to a concert in the end of the year after of the concerts in France. It would be amazing! Deep Purple has fans of every ages around the world and this is awesome! I´m 16 years old and i´m portuguese and Deep Purple is my favourite musical band. Unfortunately i never saw a live concert of DP in Portugal. They came last year in Portugal but it was in the south of the country, far to me and in the other 2 times that they came to Lisbon i was very young. I hope that they return to Portugal to a concert in the end of the year after of the concerts in France. It would be amazing!
Deep Purple has fans of every ages around the world and this is awesome!

]]> By: juraj http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4218 juraj Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:32:37 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4218 Obviously Gillan was not wrong with his theory.As is he saying,"it is incredibile",to see enjoing their music different generations together.At least in Central and Eastern Europe,I have not seen them anywhere else. By the way I have seen picture of publicum from the stage when Purple played at 07.10.06 in Kosice,Slovakia.Belive or not-they were all teenagers in front of crowd trying to get as close to Purple as possibile. Obviously Gillan was not wrong with his theory.As is he saying,”it is incredibile”,to see enjoing their music different generations together.At least in Central and Eastern Europe,I have not seen them anywhere else.
By the way I have seen picture of publicum from the stage when Purple played at 07.10.06 in Kosice,Slovakia.Belive or not-they were all teenagers in front of crowd trying to get as close to Purple as possibile.

]]> By: Darrell Lane http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4217 Darrell Lane Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:15:35 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4217 Loved Purple from '68 Kentucky Woman on. Saw them live in May 1971 at Randwick Racecouse with Free and Manfred Man. Lost interest when Richie Left and now regret I didn't see late nineties concerts with Steve Morse, who revitatised the band. I have since revisited all their music and have every studio album and a half a dozen live albums, sorry CD's, I am getting old. Saw them in Brisbane last year. They were great. Loved Purple from ‘68 Kentucky Woman on. Saw them live in May 1971 at Randwick Racecouse with Free and Manfred Man. Lost interest when Richie Left and now regret I didn’t see late nineties concerts with Steve Morse, who revitatised the band. I have since revisited all their music and have every studio album and a half a dozen live albums, sorry CD’s, I am getting old.
Saw them in Brisbane last year. They were great.

]]> By: Charles http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4233 Charles Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:58:34 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4233 At both of the DP shows I've been to (in 2002 and 2004), the crowds were dominated by a lot of chrome domes and gray beards. The band still rocked, though. At both of the DP shows I’ve been to (in 2002 and 2004), the crowds were dominated by a lot of chrome domes and gray beards. The band still rocked, though.

]]> By: Carl http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4227 Carl Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:23:48 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4227 A few are 70+, impressive! A few are 70+, impressive!

]]> By: Jack83 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4228 Jack83 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:27:59 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4228 My Sister turned me on to Machine Head in 72 and I have been a fan since. My Sister turned me on to Machine Head in 72 and I have been a fan since.

]]> By: Ottar http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4226 Ottar Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:46:53 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4226 I brought my 4 year old son last year, and he loved it. I won`t consider him a fan though, but he is really into good rock `n`roll music. Tonight he borrowed Gillan`s Inn to play when he went to bed, He just loves "Roller" I brought my 4 year old son last year, and he loved it. I won`t consider him a fan though, but he is really into good rock `n`roll music. Tonight he borrowed Gillan`s Inn to play when he went to bed, He just loves “Roller”

]]> By: Paul Kingham http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4225 Paul Kingham Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:54:28 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4225 I have been a Purple Maniac since 1974 my 14 year old daughter has been to a DP concert anmd my 9 year old son wants to go next time aorund! DP are ageless as are their fans. At the 1999 Albert Hall In Concerto concert I sat next to a family with 3 generations of fans. Keep rock and rolling on! I have been a Purple Maniac since 1974 my 14 year old daughter has been to a DP concert anmd my 9 year old son wants to go next time aorund! DP are ageless as are their fans.

At the 1999 Albert Hall In Concerto concert I sat next to a family with 3 generations of fans.

Keep rock and rolling on!

]]> By: f-owl http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4224 f-owl Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:07:35 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4224 I'm 15 and I love deep purple!!! :-) I’m 15 and I love deep purple!!! :-)

]]> By: Tom http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4223 Tom Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:35:33 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4223 Definately not the case, IG. Definately not the case, IG.

]]> By: George http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4213 George Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:35:19 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4213 Fantastic results: from 800 voters of the poll, over 200 are less than 25-30 and 80 voters are less than 24 Fantastic results:

from 800 voters of the poll, over 200 are less than 25-30 and 80 voters are less than 24

]]> By: jim krstulovich http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4212 jim krstulovich Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:09:50 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4212 i am 54 yrs old, i have vinyl records of in rock, and up. now i owed cd's of live recordings and their latest recordings. i plan to have highway star and smoke on the water to be playing during my memorial at my funeral. i am 54 yrs old, i have vinyl records of in rock, and up. now i owed cd’s of live recordings and their latest recordings. i plan to have highway star and smoke on the water to be playing during my memorial at my funeral.

]]> By: Rick http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4232 Rick Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:53:25 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4232 Been a fan since the release of In Rock. I was 13 at the time. Am now 50. My 16 year old niece wants to go see Deep Purple live the next time they come close to here (Alberta,Canada). I have a good buddy who has 3 boys aged 8 and 10 who listen to Deep Purple because of a Dodge car commerical that featured parts of Smoke on the Water. He dug out a old LP and had them listen to the whole song. They like all the music. Goes to show that great music is timeless and ageless. Been a fan since the release of In Rock. I was 13 at the time. Am now 50. My 16 year old niece wants to go see Deep Purple live the next time they come close to here (Alberta,Canada). I have a good buddy who has 3 boys aged 8 and 10 who listen to Deep Purple because of a Dodge car commerical that featured parts of Smoke on the Water. He dug out a old LP and had them listen to the whole song. They like all the music. Goes to show that great music is timeless and ageless.

]]> By: ormandy http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4231 ormandy Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:20:49 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4231 Lots and lots of kids at the Warfield show. Thank you Deep Purple for playing more new songs than usual on the North American tour. What a great concert, but the opening act was bad. Lots and lots of kids at the Warfield show.

Thank you Deep Purple for playing more new songs than usual on the North American tour. What a great concert, but the opening act was bad.

]]> By: Theo http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4251 Theo Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:41:59 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4251 My sons are now 21 and 16. The youngest saw his first show when he was 12. We were backstage and thanks to band, management and crew we had a wonderful time. During the last tour my son and three of his friends (all 16) went to see DP and loved it. My sons are now 21 and 16. The youngest saw his first show when he was 12. We were backstage and thanks to band, management and crew we had a wonderful time. During the last tour my son and three of his friends (all 16) went to see DP and loved it.

]]> By: David K http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4250 David K Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:58:16 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4250 I was feeling quite young at the DP show in San Diego last week. However, I felt pretty darn old at the Iron Maiden show I went to last October. I'm 31. Both bands still great at any age. I was feeling quite young at the DP show in San Diego last week. However, I felt pretty darn old at the Iron Maiden show I went to last October. I’m 31. Both bands still great at any age.

]]> By: Zoli http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4249 Zoli Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:43:54 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4249 Hi...I'm Zoli,from Hungary...age:41... Hi…I’m Zoli,from Hungary…age:41…

]]> By: Monika Schwarz http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4248 Monika Schwarz Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:00:40 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4248 My calendar says I'm 41, but in my heart I feel no day older than 17! Especially when listening to my favourite rock-band... My calendar says I’m 41, but in my heart I feel no day older than 17! Especially when listening to my favourite rock-band…

]]> By: Gary Hurley http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4247 Gary Hurley Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:48:38 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4247 Went to my First Deep Purple concert at the age of 15, The Fireball concert at the Royal Albert Hall London 1971. This year now aged 51 went along to Wembley Arena London 36 years after my first show to see my 63rd D.P. show! Gazza Went to my First Deep Purple concert at the age of 15,
The Fireball concert at the Royal Albert Hall London 1971.
This year now aged 51 went along to Wembley Arena London 36 years after my first show to see my 63rd D.P. show!
Gazza

]]> By: Kubens http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4246 Kubens Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:24:46 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4246 Hi i'm a big DP fun and i'm 19 :). And i'm the only DP fan in my family. And also i know a lot of people in ly age and younger who love DP in my country - Poland. So only thing i can say DP forever :) Hi i’m a big DP fun and i’m 19 :). And i’m the only DP fan in my family. And also i know a lot of people in ly age and younger who love DP in my country - Poland. So only thing i can say DP forever :)

]]> By: Anthony Emery http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4245 Anthony Emery Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:07:53 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4245 My 13yo neice came with a group of her friends to a DP concert in Melbourne!! AND enjoyed it!!! My 13yo neice came with a group of her friends to a DP concert in Melbourne!! AND enjoyed it!!!

]]> By: ed http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4230 ed Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:10:06 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4230 i see 18-20 year olds ( and younger) at alot of shows by bands like deep purple,yes,foghat,rare earth etc etc etc the problem this time around with purple is when they play venues like house of blues those places are 21 and over-- i know a guy 17 that would of loved to go see dp but couldnt just for that reason i see 18-20 year olds ( and younger) at alot of shows by bands like deep purple,yes,foghat,rare earth etc etc etc the problem this time around with purple is when they play venues like house of blues those places are 21 and over– i know a guy 17 that would of loved to go see dp but couldnt just for that reason

]]> By: Simon Wakely http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4244 Simon Wakely Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:54:06 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4244 My boys are 11 and 14 ... they're great fans and seen DP twice! My boys are 11 and 14 … they’re great fans and seen DP twice!

]]> By: Robert http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4243 Robert Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:44:12 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4243 Deep purple sure is one of the best bands in the world, and playing for nearly 40!!! years now, they have collected a few fans of all ages... In Holland I see all kinds of people at the concerts of DP, Old people, for the memory, and young, because DP is cool!!! I'm 30 right now and I enjoy the music from the 70's and the newer albums are just as good!!! And a funny thing to mention: I went to an open air festival a few years ago, DP as headliner, I went with my wife and son, he was 1 year old, and enjoyed it!!!!! Deep purple sure is one of the best bands in the world, and playing for nearly 40!!! years now, they have collected a few fans of all ages…
In Holland I see all kinds of people at the concerts of DP, Old people, for the memory, and young, because DP is cool!!!
I’m 30 right now and I enjoy the music from the 70’s and the newer albums
are just as good!!!
And a funny thing to mention:
I went to an open air festival a few years ago, DP as headliner,
I went with my wife and son, he was 1 year old, and enjoyed it!!!!!

]]> By: George http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4242 George Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:26:46 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4242 mmm... I don't know how old are DP fans in other countries, but in Georgia (Caucasus) their age begins from 13-14 to 50. As for me, I'm 19. mmm… I don’t know how old are DP fans in other countries, but in Georgia (Caucasus) their age begins from 13-14 to 50. As for me, I’m 19.

]]> By: panos http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4211 panos Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:16:47 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4211 deep purple for ever young.. deep purple for ever young..

]]> By: Bo http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4210 Bo Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:12:24 +0000 http://www.thehighwaystar.com/thsblog/2007/08/20/how-old-are-we/#comment-4210 Fun idea, but the result cant be a surprise. There are young kids around to a DP concert but I'm sure they are together with their parents. If I'm wrong I'm happy. DP a lightyears better than 99% of hard rock groups of today. If not 100%. Fun idea, but the result cant be a surprise. There are young kids around to a DP concert but I’m sure they are together with their parents. If I’m wrong I’m happy. DP a lightyears better than 99% of hard rock groups of today. If not 100%.

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