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Original DEEP PURPLE Bassist NICK SIMPER Shrugs Off ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Snub
Original DEEP PURPLE bassist has told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that it's "strange" he isn't being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame alongside his former bandmates. DEEP PURPLE — which has been eligible for induction into the Rock Hall for two decades now — will finally enter the Rock...January 8, 2016
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE Talks Next Album: 'We've Got Plenty Of Material, Probably More Than We Need'
Drummer Ian Paice of legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE spoke to music journalist Gary Graff about the band's plans to record the follow-up to 2013's "Now What?!" album. He said: "We all come over to your huge country [USA] after the Christmas break. We start around the end of January. We go...January 3, 2016
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Slams ROCK HALL's 'Very Silly' Decision To Exclude STEVE MORSE, DON AIREY
Singer Ian Gillan of legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE has slammed as "very silly" the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's decision to exclude guitarist Steve Morse and keyboardist Don Airey from the band's upcoming induction. DEEP PURPLE — which has been eligible for induction into the Rock And R...December 20, 2015
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It's Official: DEEP PURPLE, CHEAP TRICK To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
DEEP PURPLE, CHEAP TRICK, N.W.A., CHICAGO and Steve Miller will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 8, 2016 during a ceremony at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center, with tickets on sale to the public in February. HBO will broadcast the show in the spring. Artists are allowed t...December 17, 2015
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New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO To Release Second LORDS OF BLACK Album In March
Frontiers Music Srl will release the second album from the melodic progressive metal masters LORDS OF BLACK on March 18, 2016. LORDS OF BLACK is the band formed by world-class singer Ronnie Romero, renowned guitarist Tony Hernando and monster drummer Andy C. Their vision was to form a metal band wit...December 15, 2015
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On Playing Hard Rock Again: 'If It Works, We'll Do More Dates'
Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and his wife and partner in BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, Candice Night, were interviewed for the latest edition of "Rich Davenport's Rock Show". You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud widget below. A couple of excerpts foll...December 14, 2015
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DEEP PURPLE: 'The Vinyl Collection' Due In January
Universal Music Catalogue has announced the January 2016 release of DEEP PURPLE "The Vinyl Collection". This seven-LP collection features the group's albums spanning the period 1972-1987, remastered from the original tapes (including the first official remasters of titles "Perfect Strangers" and "Th...December 8, 2015
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GRAHAM BONNET's Authorized Biography Due In Early 2016
The authorized biography of legendary hard rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) is tentatively due in early 2016. Graham Bonnet was born in Skegness in 1947 and had his first hit single with THE MARBLES in 1968, "Only One Woman", which reached No. 5...December 2, 2015
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW: First Photo Of New Lineup
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...November 29, 2015
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New RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW Drummer Plans To 'Play The Music As Authentically As Possible'
Deep Purple Italia recently conducted an interview with David Keith, the new RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW drummer who has also been sitting behind the kit for BLACKMORE'S NIGHT since 2012 (under the name of Troubadour Of Aberdeen). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Deep Purple Italia:...November 24, 2015
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New RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Feels 'Lucky' To Have Landed Gig
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...November 16, 2015
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Ex-RAINBOW Singer GRAHAM BONNET: 'No One Is Happier Than I About RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Return To Rock'
Former RAINBOW singer Graham Bonnet says that "no one is happier" than he is about Ritchie Blackmore's "return to rock." Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genti...November 10, 2015
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Reveals Touring Lineup For Rock Shows
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...November 6, 2015
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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER: 'RITCHIE BLACKMORE Was An Amazing Guitarist, Way Ahead Of His Time'
In a brand new interview with Goldmine magazine, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover was asked if he ever gets tired of playing the band's classic song "Smoke On The Water". He responded: "I don't mean to be disrespectful, but the only boring part is people asking me about it. [Laughs] It's a great ...November 3, 2015
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: U.K. Rock Show Announced For June 2016
Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore will perform RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE material at what will probably be four shows next year in Europe. The U.K. concert will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. The performance will be Blackmore's first U.K. rock show in over 20 y...November 2, 2015
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