[ d e e p P u r . p l e ) The Highway Star

Deep Purple in Hamburg/Germany

Hi all DP-Fans !

Great to find you webpage. It is my great wish to express my feelings after what I´ve seen and heard on the 1st of October 2000 in Hamburg!

After more than 24 years I´ve had the chance to see Deep Purple again. The last time was Eastern of 1974 when I was 11 years old and my brother took me to the Ernst-Merk-Halle in Hamburg to join the so-called 'Eastern Meeting'. The headliners were my favourite band already at that time; Deep Purple with Elf (lead singer Ronnie James Dio) supporting them.

Now, 24 years later my schedule allowed me to go to Deep Purple again, performing their "Concerto" and a lot more... Believe me - I´ve never seen a concert offering such a variety of musical styles (including Mr. Dio again) - I´ve never seen a band so close or even already in a status of being god-like. I´ve never seen musicians being cool, experienced and vital at the same time. It was a dream!!!!

I dont know whether these words will reach the band - but I´d like to express my thanks to them!!!

Best regards and keep on rocking!

Stefan Drews


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