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We have reported previously that Perfect Strangers is conspicuously missing from the Montreux’2006 release. One fan actually contacted the record company and that’s what they had to say: Unfortunately the material for Perfect Strangers was not usable so a decision was made, in conjunction with the band, not to include it on either the DVD […]
Read more »Ian Paice will be doing several gigs in June: June 9 – Agriturismo Amicizia, Cassano Murge (Bari), Italy, with Deeper June 16 – Festa d’Estate, Vascon (Treviso), Italy, with Tolo Marton June 22 – Open Air Montecarasso, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, with Matt Filippini Band and special guest Neil Otupacca (ex Gotthard) June 28 – Cortile […]
Read more »June 3 is the date of a new world record for the most guitar players simultaneously playing together. Location was Kansas City and the song was Smoke on the Water. The new record was set at 1,680 people and that’s the number Stuttgart will have to beat. Local radio station KYYS 99.7 FM sponsored the […]
Read more »Tourdates for the North American tour have been confirmed by Deep Purple’s management. The tour will start on July 12 in Atlanta, and proceed to Midwest, via Canada to East Coast, resume on August 12 in California, work it’s way to Texas and conclude in Dallas on August 25. Check our tourdates page for complete […]
Read more »The History Channel (or at least, it’s branch in India) is launching a new series “History Rocks” that will air from May 28 to June 7. The eight-part series, “History Rocks”, will feature concerts, rare documentaries and interviews with rock stars. Some of the greatest musical rock bands and groups like Queen, Deep Purple, The […]
Read more »In his latest message to the fans, Roger talks about his daughter Gillian’s new album (it’s out now), proper spelling, security at the gigs, MySpace squatters, and Finnish postal stamps, among other things. Go get a few points.
Read more »Ian Gillan talked to an internet radio station ROCK 247 Online on May 6. Ian joined the Classic Rock Show to talk about his career, and discuss the newly-available remasters of his albums with The Ian Gillan Band and Gillan. He also touched upon how the idea of playing machine Head on the UK tour […]
Read more »“All my favourite drummers are dead.” Paicey makes no secret that he grew up on the music of classic Big Band drummers such as Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa, who had a tremendous influence on his style. Buddy Rich would have celebrated his 90th birthday on September 30th, and 2007 also marks 20 years since […]
Read more »We have reported previously that Kansas City will be attempting on June 3 a take on the Guinness Book record of the most guitarists playing together. Another ambitious attempt will be made in Stuttgart, Germany on June 23. The Gutar World Record Open Air Festival will be held at the Fair Hall grounds near the […]
Read more »Champaine and caviar, (the appearances of) Electromagnetic Compatibility, the wasted time during “travel days”, and dodging flying beers: read all about it in the current issue of Steve Morse’s notes from the road.
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