![[hand]](/hs-pics/portraits/hands/gillan2.jpg)
![[face]](/hs-pics/portraits/faces/morse2.jpg)
Has it been seven decades already?
Another Purple book from the ever prolific Martin Popoff — Seven Decades of Deep Purple: An Unofficial History. It is due to be published on September 28, 2025 via Schiffer Publishing.
Dive into the saga of Deep Purple and unravel the untold stories behind the legendary band, from their groundbreaking albums to their tumultuous journey through rock history to the present.
Seven Decades of Deep Purple tells the electrifying story of one of the most iconic bands in rock history.
From the band’s explosive formation in 1968 to the classic Mk. II lineup—Gillan, Blackmore, Glover, Lord, and Paice—and through all the iterations to the present day, this book delves deep into the band that brought the world unforgettable hits like “Hush,” “Speed King,” “Child in Time,” “Smoke on the Water,” “Highway Star,” “Burn,” and “Perfect Strangers.”
Through nearly 50 interviews by the author with Purple alumni, plus dozens more with others who are part of this story, readers will journey through the group’s formation, lineup changes, album sessions, and live performances, with the narrative emerging as the story of creativity itself, a tale enhanced by the use of over 450 images.
Album by album, it’s Deep Purple’s music that gives this book its solid-rock foundation. Starting with 1968’s Shades of Deep Purple, the book discusses all their genre-defining albums, including In Rock, Fireball, Machine Head, Burn, Purpendicular, Whoosh!, and 2024’s =1.
Seven Decades of Deep Purple captures the essence of a band whose influence transcended generations and shaped the sound of modern rock.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the legacy of one of rock’s most enduring and relentlessly vital and creative forces.
What: Seven Decades of Deep Purple : An Unofficial History
Author: Martin Popoff
When: Sep 28, 2025
Where: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764369919
Format: hardcover, 7″ x 10″
Pages: 640, with 420 color and b/w photos
MSRP: $60.00
Available from the all good bookstores as well as the publisher.
Thanks to Gabi for the heads-up.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
The 1960s; The 1970s; The 1980s; The 1990s: The 2000s; The 2010s and The 2020s.
Yeah, could be could be 8 decades if they tour, performed or released a studio album in 2030.
June 23rd, 2025 at 00:57