The Chopin’s Story DVD is finally out. It is a documentary about life of Polish composer Frédéric Chopin narrated and presented by Ian Gillan. We wrote about it before. The DVD will feature a brand new, exclusive interview with Ian done on the set of the film. Copies can be ordered by sending you full […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2011-12-05
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A well written review, in which the author goes to see the Purple show a tad sceptical, but comes out totally enthusiastic. If anyone tells you that Deep Purple’s Concerto for Group and Orchestra (1969) wasn’t a masterpiece then they’re an idiot. In fact, it was, more or less, the only successful use of an […]
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Posted in 2010-2012 Tours, News by Nick on 2011-12-02
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The highly anticipated DVD of Jon Lord’s Bucharest 2009 concert is finally out. Check out the taster clip below. The DVD was filmed in Bucharest, Romania on November 5, 2009 and features the full second half of Jon’s concert that night. It includes tracks from Sarabande, Pictured Within, Beyond The Notes – as well as […]
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Posted in News by Rasmus Heide on 2011-12-02
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Roger Glover posts a message on his web site that, amongst other things, confirms that he flies easyJet like us, mere mortals. On the topic that always creates a stir on ’em internets: IG and I shared the journey to Frankfurt via Caracas and we had time to chat about the next album. It was […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2011-11-29
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Canadian tour dates in February 2012 have all been confirmed without any changes to the previously posted. Tickets for the most shows go on sale to general public this Saturday, December 3, with presales (where available) starting on December 1. Check your local classic rock radio station for presale info (and share below). Full details […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2011-11-29
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It is our understanding that the Canadian dates in February that we posted on Thursday are very much preliminary despite that at the time of publication they were appearing on both official sites. As of now they are still unconfirmed. Do not make any travel plans yet. We sincerely apologise to everyone involved.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2011-11-26
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Deep Purple’s management has announced a massive Canadian tour in 2012. The tour will start on February 2 in St.John’s, Newfoundland, and finish on February 26 in Vancouver, BC. They will play 17 dates in every major (and some minor) city of the country apart from Montreal and Quebec City, where the band has performed […]
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Posted in News by Nick on 2011-11-24
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How about a ticket to see Deep Purple next Christmas? New European dates just arrived, see the tourdates page for details
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Posted in News by The Spanish Archer on 2011-11-18
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Planet Rock Radio’s Darren Reddick has just interviewed Ian Gillan and Roger Glover in the UK. During the show it was mentioned that tonight Deep Purple are to receive the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Innovators Award (whatever that is…) You can listen to the show, and the interview here using their listen again feature. […]
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Posted in News by The Spanish Archer on 2011-11-09
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The premier of the film ‘Chopin’s Story’, presented by Ian Gillan, is to receive its premier on November 25th at Progresja in Warsaw. As well as the launch of the film the venue will also play host to Polish rock band Kruk. A potential November DVD release is also being planned. Exctracts of an interview […]
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Posted in News by The Spanish Archer on 2011-11-08
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