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Paicey: “We had it quite easy”

K-97 from Edmonton did a rather interesting interview with Ian Paice when the Purps were in town. Ian talks about the changing face of music scene, his experience of working with Paul McCartney, living where he lives and many other things. Around 15 minute mark he talks about Jon Lord, that his treatment is proceeding […]

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Purple in Canadian press pt. 3

Times Colonist from Victoria, BC, has published Roger Glover’s interview/profile: Now, every night I step on stage I value it immensely. [Performing] is something very few people get to experience, therefore I can’t take it for granted. That’s the only time when there’s no distractions. There’s no phone calls, there’s no computers, there’s no family, […]

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Paicey on Planet Rock

Ian paice will be a guest on My Planet Rocks radio show this Sunday, February 26, at 9pm GMT: This week’s My Planet Rocks sees DEEP PURPLE’s IAN PAICE take the hotseat to pick out his favourite songs. He talks about his band’s longevity, their plans for the future and he’s got an update on […]

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Gillan: “The juices will be flowing pretty well”

Calgary Herald has published Ian Gillan’s profile/interview, which for once, is a little better researched than you average mainstream press fare. On the news album he sounds rather enthusiastic: “I think it’s time for some new material it always injects a spark and I think we need a little lift now. There’s a lot of […]

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Hughes on KNAC.com

Glenn Hughes will appear live on KNAC internet radio on Monday, February 20. He is scheduled to be on the air at 4 pm PST, but exact timing is not confirmed yet. Of course, KNAC being the internet-only radio (and the good guys), broadcasts worldwide without restrictions. Thanks to GlennHughes.com for the info.

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Paicey to perform at Buddy Rich memorial concert

Ian Paice is one of the musicians confirmed for the Buddy Rich memorial concert to be held on the 25th anniversary of jazz legend’s passing, April 2, at the London Palladium. The show will feature members of the US-based Buddy Rich Big Band reinforced by prominent session musicians from the UK. Other musicians confirmed are […]

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Purple in Canadian press pt. 2

The Hamilton Spectator has Steve Morse’s profile and interview mostly revolving around the story behind Contact Lost: I’m a big fan of what NASA has done. People don’t realize the research and development strides that have been made, all that technology. We’re recipients of all of that eventually. Read more in The Hamilton Spectator. Saskatoon’s […]

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RG on RnR HoF: “No, thanks”

The Chronicle Herald from Halifax, Canada, did an interview with Roger Glover. He spoke about the way things are done in the band, the “new” guys, and, for some reason or another, the question of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame popped up again: I don’t think we ever will because if they ever ask us, we’ll […]

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Roger Glover in Halifax Metro

Halifax Metro has published a short interview with Roger in anticipation of the February 4 Deep Purple show: When asked by fans if he thought 40 years ago he’d still be performing today, Roger Glover doesn’t hesitate in his reply. “Yes, it’s all going according to plan.” Though the Deep Purple bassist makes light of […]

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BCC Live Over Europe CD details

Black Country Communion will release its live concert CD, Live Over Europe, on February 28 on the Joe Bonamassa’s J&R Adventures label. This two-disc CD follows up the October 2011 release of the two-disc DVD by the same name. No further details on the source, mix, etc, of these recordings are available at this time. […]

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