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Another track from Resonate

The title says pretty much all of it: another preview track My Town from the upcoming Glenn Hughes solo album Resonate (watch inside)

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Purple fantasy camp

Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Glenn Hughes will take part in the Purple themed Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp that will take place in Hollywood, California, on March 2-5, 2017. The idea behind Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps is to “give the public the experience of living the life of a Rock Star, with Rock […]

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Glenn talks shop

Glenn Hughes goes through his on stage gear setup in this latest episode of Gear Masters:

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Coverdale denies retirement rumours

Blabbermouth reports that David Coverdale spoke to Argentinian Vorterix radio and when asked whether is there any truth to him retiring, said: Well, no. I made the mistake of saying to a friend of mine, a journalist, when I was mixing The Purple Album, my tribute to Ritchie (Blackmore) and Jon (Lord) and Ian (Paice) […]

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Bolin in South Dakota Hall of Fame

Tommy Bolin will be inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association Hall of Fame in April 2017. He will enter in the Spirit of the Music category, sharing it with Buddy Miles. Induction events will be held April 21-22, 2017 at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls, SD. The South Dakota […]

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Knebworth and Machine Head books in the works

Two new books of interest are being prepared for publication. The first one — For One Night Only by Jerry Bloom — tells the story of Knebworth 1985 gig, which became legendary in Britain for the simple reason of being the only live appearance of the band in their home country on the reunion tour: […]

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Memories in Rock track listing

Track listings for the different formats of the new Rainbow live release Memories in Rock — Live in Germany started surfacing. Here’s what we know so far.

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Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow “Memories In Rock – Live In Germany” to be released on November 18, 2016

Yesterday it was only a rumor, today we got confirmation from Edel that Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow – “Memories In Rock – Live In Germany” will be released on November 18, 2016 as: Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Memories In Rock – Live In Germany DVD 5034504126572 Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow Memories In Rock – Live In Germany Blu-ray 5051300531478 […]

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A very non-presumptuous Steve

Music Radar has posted an interview with Steve Morse. We are not sure how recent it is, because it appears to promote the almost one year old live Flying Colors release. Anyhow, you just can’t help but admire the humility that this man exhibits: I’m a very non-presumptuous person, and I’m realistic about things. So […]

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Live Rainbow album to be released in November

There has been no official announcement yet (as far as we know), but some online retailers started listing release of a new Rainbow live recording. Presumably the one recorded the tree dates in June this year. Titled Memories in Rock — Live in Germany, it is apparently scheduled for release on November 18 via Edel […]

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