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An Amazing Contest

Immergent, the record company behind the superlative “Gillan’s Inn” release, has given us details about a contest that has a prize to die for: a trip to see Deep Purple in Nice (France) this coming November, including airfaire and accomodation. The contest runs until June 17, and includes the following: – Two (2) round trip […]

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Nobs hope for Blackmore in Montreux

Billboard did an interview with Claude Nobs (founder of Montreux Jazz Festival etc) earlier this spring. During the interview, Billboard mention that Deep Purple are closing the festival this year, to which Claude Nobs reply: “It is going to be a special evening. I don’t know who they are going to invite. I hope Ritchie […]

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Ian Gillan Interview

The Greek web magazine Rockpages.gr did a interview with Ian Gillan a few month ago. Here is a few bits: “So I think now we have the greatest University of life-ever existed, which is called the internet.” “Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath had the advantage of breaking up. And once they break up they are […]

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Anthem in German Movie

There is a new German movie called “Requiem“. The Deep Purple song Anthem is played 2 times in the film. Thanks to Fabio Walter for the information.

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Letter from Steve Morse

On a night flight in Japan, Steve Morse took some time off and wrote a letter. Here is a few bits: “I got to play a little bit with some of the guys from Living Loud, and we worked on some new music, which does sound good.” “Every time I play with musicians like Joe […]

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Don Airey plays with Gary Moore

Don Airey plays keyboard on Gary Moore‘s new album, “Old, New Ballads Blues” He also did brass arrangements with Gary. You can buy the CD in our shop. Thanks to Gary Moore for the information.

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Highway Star in TV Commercial

At the moment, there is a TV commercial in the USA for the american car “Lincoln Navigator“. The song in the background is Deep Purple’s “Highway Star”. Thanks to Tracy Heyder and Caspianrex for the information.

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Ian Gillan Interview

Ian Gillan is on the cover of the current issue (Issue 55) of Whisky Magazine, with the headline “Scotch on the rocks – Deep Purple and Uriah Heep talk malt.” The magazine has 1 page interview with Ian Gillan.

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Gillan’s Inn – Promovideo

Watch the promovideo for Ian Gillan’s new solo album (Gillan’s Inn) here (wmv, 12,7 MB). You can read our special feature here. You can buy the album in THS shop. Thanks to Nathan Lassiter and Immergent for the information.

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Ian Gillan Interview

The current issue of the German magazine “Heavy” (Number 91), has a one page interview with Ian Gillan about “Gillan’s Inn”.

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