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Secret gig in Zurich

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1NaPdRkvmk

Deep Purple gave a closed private performance on December 18 at the Congress Centre in Zurich, Switzerland. According to Swiss websites 20min.ch and blick.ch, the gig was organized and financed by Swiss banker Stefan J. and three other individuals. About 1000 people attended the concert.

Reportedly, Ian Gillan started gig with the announcement “Hello and welcome to the Led Zeppelin reunion!” 😉

Thanks to Jörg Planer and Andree Schneider for the info.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-20
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Happy Holidays from Glenn Hughes

Glenn Hughes has posted a holiday message on his Myspace page:

Hi Everyone,

Wow, what a year!!!!

It is a time for me to give thanx to my Higher Power, for, one more time, givin’ me the gifts to, make music, both on tour and in the studio.

It has also been a time of loss…the Passing of my very close friend Kevin Dubrow, has left a void in mine and Gabi’s life. He was, is, part of our family. Words cannot describe how deeply saddened we both are…..Like Tommy Bolin, I will honor his name….I knew a very personable, intelligent, generous and hilarious KD…..may he rest in Peace.

Wanna thank you the many people who attended my Concerts this year, from LA to New York, from Moscow to London, from Rio to Kiev…thanx for growing with me.

Now…..I have just completed my new album……we are mixing @ the moment, and will be mastering in January……I’m always excited about recording new albums, the songs are personal to me, as they are constantly being shaped thru out the year.

Well here goes….I have never EVER had an experience like this B4…..this Music is changing my life, it feels like these songs have been livin’ inside of me for quite sometime, waitin’ for the right moment to be born.

These songs are a gift to myself, those that are closest to me are saying that this is my greatest work…simply because I was not afraid to show myself as an Artist…and, I really pushed myself as a songwriter, both musically and Lyrically to the MAX.

If you want a comparison, there isn’t one, but it’s in the “Play Me Out”, “You are the Music”, and “Feel”…..”vibe”. It will change the way I make music for the rest of my life…there is no doubt in my mind, that this work will enable me to become a better person, God wants us all to have our innermost hearts desires, and this is mine…… It will be released Worldwide in April….It is the greatest high I’ve ever had, better than Drugs, Food, Sport, and yes even better than Sex.

I got somethin’ cookin’ for ya…..

Glenn
Xmas, 2007

Thanks to Daniel Bengtsson for the info.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-20
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Let’s talk about situation in North Vietnam

Blackmore’s interview from the Arte TV show “Tracks” has been rebroadcasted on the French version of the channel and here you can actually hear what he’s saying as the interview itself is without the voiceover translation.
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Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-18
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Jon Lord: Music is not like taking a photograph…

Metal Express Radio has an audio interview that they conducted with Jon Lord on the eve of Durham Concert premiere. Jon talks about how the Durham Concerto came to life, his approach to writing music and his legacy of orchestral music going back to Concerto for Group and Orchestra, and his plans to “do something” for the 40th anniversary of Deep Purple.

Listen to the interview here (64kb/s mp3, 18 mins).

Thanks to Blabbermouth.net for the info.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-17
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A Light In The Sky

Don Airey, German Bananas tour, November 2003. Photo: Nick Soveiko.

Don Airey’s new solo album is finished. It is called A Light In The Sky and will be released on February 25 via Mascot Records. More details coming soon.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-15
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Blackmore’s Night on German TV

Blackmore’s Night

Blackmore’s Night will be appearing on German TV channel WDR in a show called “Weihnachten bei uns”. Broadcast date is December 25 at 11:00am.

Thanks to Mike Garrett for the info.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-15
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Guinness confirms SOTW record

Guinness World Records has officially confirmed the new record for the Largest Guitar Ensemble with 1,802 players. The record was set on June 23, 2007 in Leinfelden, Germany (near Stuttgart). That event was organised by Guitar World Record. The previous record of 1,721 players was rather short lived as it was set just three weeks before on June 3, 2007 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. As you might remember, Smoke On The Water was performed on both occasions and we’ve covered both events.

Guinness people said that they are considering an entry in the next Book of Records, but there’s no guarantee.

The CD and DVD from the current (German) World Record will be released on January 25, 2008 on Zounds/CMS and will contain live recording of the World Record version, the original from Deep Purple, plus other SOTW covers from Pat Boone, Mungo Jerry, Michael Gaedt (Die kleine Tierschau), DJ Toastie, and a playback track for practice. Official release party will be held on February 23 during the Born2befree Festival. A special Kombiticket will get you the CD and admission to the festival for 12 Euros. The CD can be also ordered directly from Zounds.

The World Record certificate and the CD will be presented on December 17 at 17:30, at the Palm Beach Club in Stuttgart.

Thanks to Andreas Vockrodt for the info.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-15
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All Things Deep photobook

All Things Deep by Vincent Lagana

Italian photographer Vincent Lagana has published a book of his Deep Purple photos called All Things Deep. You can preview the book and purchase it at blurb.com. Vincent also has a bunch of individual pictures and poster size collages for sale on his web site.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-14
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Don Airey NOT to tour with MSG

Don Airey, 2002. Photo: Nick Soveiko.

We reported yesterday that according to Michael Schenker’s web site, Don Airey is to join his band for the UK tour. We have received a message from Don himself that this is not true. He is NOT touring with Schenker. End of story.

We sincerely apologize to everybody for spreading disinformation, albeit unintentionally.

Thanks to Don Airey for setting the record straight.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-13
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There’s naked joy to their music making…

Roger Glover, Quebec City, July 29 2007. Photo: Nick Soveiko.

Check out an excellent interview with Roger Glover published on Jambase.com:

Face-to-face backstage, Glover was a casually dressed, quiet, very articulate gent with reading glasses hanging from a chain around his neck. It’s a far cry from the perpetually erect persona he thrusts at us onstage, the one with a bandana clinging tight to his head while he sweats and ripples with palpable power. Like many great artists, Glover is a bundle of grand contradictions that ultimately fuel the depth and feeling in music that’s stretched across generations and the entire planet.

Read the interview here.

Thanks to Mike Garrett for the info.

Posted in News by Nick on 2007-12-12
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