Tag: Deep Purple

Deep Purple made their live debut at a gig in Tastrup, Denmark, on this day in 1968. They hadn’t been playing together...

Machine Head is the sixth studio album released by the English hard rock band Deep Purple. It was recorded through December 1971 in Montreux, Switzerland, and released in March 1972

On this day in 1969, Led Zeppelin appeared at the Bluesville 69 Club at the Hornsey Wood Tavern, Finsbury Park, London, England. The tiny venue was a function room at the back of the pub, and was so small that the stage was only just big enough for John Bonham’s drums. The rest of the group had to stand on the floor at the same level as the crowd. It was in stark contract to the massive arena concerts the band would go on to play. Page suggested that they attempt “Train Kept A-Rollin”, originally a jump blues song popularised in a rockabilly version by Johnny Burnette, which had been covered by the Yardbirds.

Pearl Jam and Electric Light Orchestra are among the list of names nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame...

Deep Purple member Ian Gillan has spoken about the release of their up-coming 20th studio album. In June, Gillan said that the...

Deep Purple have recently given an update on their new album. Bassist Roger Glover has given fans some news regarding the...

Whitesnake have recently announced a new Greatest Hits Tour for 2016. The band will be embarking on a world tour later...

Heart, Joan Jett & Cheap Trick are going to be teaming up and going on tour. They will be joining forces...

The inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. They include Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Steve...

Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan has hit out at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after the band were recently...