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Legendary Drummer CARLO LITTLE Passes Away
According to Deep-Purple.net, legendary 1960s rock'n roll drummer Carlo Little sadly passed away on Saturday, August 6 after a bravely fought battle with lung cancer. Carlo had strong roots in the DEEP PURPLE family tree, having played with Ritchie Blackmore and Nick Simper in SCREAMING LORD SUTCH'S...August 14, 2005
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DAVID COVERDALE: 'I Will Be Eternally Grateful To DEEP PURPLE'
David Yonke of the Toledo Blade recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On wanting to help people get away from the doom and gloom of the day's headlines and escape for a few hours into a rock-and-roll fantasy: "I just find tha...July 14, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Castles And Dreams' DVD To Receive U.S. Release In October
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT will release their DVD, "Castles and Dreams", in North America on October 11. Featuring the entire beautifully-shot concert at Burg Veldenstein/Neuhaus in Germany, the program also features over four and a half hours of material, including TV appearances, music videos, and movie ar...June 24, 2005
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: Riding High On European Charts
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's recently released DVD, "Castles and Dreams", entered the European music DVD charts at the following positions: Sweden – No. 2 Germany – No. 3 Austria – No. 4 Italy – No. 8 England – No. 23 "Castles and Dreams" contains an entire concert of Burg Veldenstein/Neuhaus, TV appearances...June 19, 2005
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WHITESNAKE Frontman Discusses Departure Of Bassist MARCO MENDOZA
Wisconsin-Music.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale. An excerpt from the interview follows: Wisconsin-Music.com: Throughout your career, you've worked literally with the finest rock guitarists ever. Ritchie Blackmore, John Sykes, Jimmy Page… David Co...June 14, 2005
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Castles And Dreams' DVD Charting High
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's recently released DVD, "Castles and Dreams", entered the German music DVD chart at position No. 3 and the Swedish music DVD chart at position No. 2. "Castles and Dreams" contains an entire concert of Burg Veldenstein/Neuhaus, TV appearances, music videos, interviews, and personal...June 13, 2005
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Guitarist BERNIE TORME Talks About Playing With OZZY OSBOURNE
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an in-depth interview with ex-GILLAN/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Bernie Torme. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: I noticed you improvised the "Mr. Crowley" solos and the "Flying High Again" one while playing with Ozzy. What wa...June 12, 2005
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Former SAXON Drummer NIGEL GLOCKLER Talks About His Departure
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an in-depth interview with former SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: You had an injury back in '98 which has prevented you from being in SAXON and being a full-time member yet you still work wi...May 15, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Prepare To Release Expanded Version Of 'Burn'
Launch Radio Networks reports: One of the most significant albums in DEEP PURPLE's catalog will be treated to an expanded reissue on May 3. "Burn", first released in 1974, was the British hard rock group's first album with its Mach III lineup, which featured singer David Coverdale and bassist Glenn...April 21, 2005
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Photos From RITCHIE BLACKMORE's 60th Birthday Celebration Posted Online
Photos from ex-DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's 60th birthday celebration on April 14, 2005 at the Old Mill Inn in Mattituck, Long Island have been posted online at this location. As previously announced, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night,...April 18, 2005
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BOB DAISLEY Discusses RANDY RHOADS And Early Days With OZZY OSBOURNE
Cameron Edney from Inside_Out666 recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE). Several excerpts from the interview follow: Inside_Out666: I have heard that Ronnie James Dio is a very hard man to work with. Did you find t...April 9, 2005
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JOE LYNN TURNER Discusses New Solo Album, Past Work With RAINBOW, YNGWIE
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) recently spoke to VirtuosityOne.com about his latest solo album, "The Usual Suspects", and his past work with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: VirtuosityO...March 21, 2005
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JOE LYNN TURNER Talks About Working With BLACKMORE, Keeping YNGWIE On Life Support
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) recently spoke to MelodicRock.com about working with Ritchie Blackmore and keeping Yngwie Malmsteen on life support, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On what Ritchie Blackmore taught him: "We were...March 15, 2005
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's Manager Blasts RAINBOW Reunion Rumors
A representative for Ritchie Blackmore's (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) management company has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a rumor that RAINBOW are in talks about reforming for a series of live shows. A report posted Wednesday (March 9) on The Dio Message Board indicated that Ronnie James Dio's wif...March 10, 2005
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