Just a note on the bass players, I feel like Roger brought better songwriting and musical production ability than Simper. He contributed and contributes so much in that regard.
When I heard Turner was going to be in Deep Purple, I didn't want anything to do with it. But when Slaves And Masters was released I was at a party that had the radio on and I heard King of Dreams. At the time I commented to people that this band is going to be the new Deep Purple - then I found out it WAS Deep Purple! That became one of my favorite albums - I saw them on that tour with Winger.
One "History"-video I'd love to see is all things GILLAN. Not the band Gillan only.. Everything Ian Gillan has done. Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan & Glover, Gillan and the rest of it. I am not sure if people realize how active Ian Gillan really have been over the years!
The Book Of Taliesyn is a killer album from mark 1 era! Ritchies guitar solos at that time are very interesting! Jon Lords ideas for some orchestra sections are genious! True musicians and improvisors!
Apparently, Richie Blackmore suggested the name Roundabout for the band because you got on board for the ride and if you didn't like it it, you got off. It wasn't a popular name to go forward but as nothing better was offered, it stayed for a while. Blackmore's grandma had asked them to do a cover of the song "Deep Purple" which they were loathe to do but thought it a good name for the band.
I have never accepted "Come Taste the Band" as a real Deep Purple album. I know that bands with only one member are common today, but Deep Purple - Blackmore,Gillan, and Glover = Deep Purple by name only. Paice and Lord (R.I.P.) were the best at what they did, but without Blackmore the band lost the most essential ingredient in Deep Purple's identity.
Fireball has that great title track, but basically a dud. Also, Ritchie said that Led inspired him to go the riff-rock way for In Rock etc. He wrote all the songs but split the credit equally the 5 ways so he could do things his way - which turned out to be astounding!
I started listening to Deep Purple in the early seventies. I received the Made In Japan album for my fourteenth birthday in 1973. I like it as much today as I did in the 70s. The Mark 2 and 3 eras are my favourite.
These deep dives into history are fantastic Pete. Your content just “delivers the goods” every time. Especially appreciate when you’ve included an artist/album list in the descriptions. Thank you for turning us on to swaths of new music and letting us join you in reminiscing some too. Rock on brother!
Deep Purple is my favorite band since I heard Made in Japan at 11 years old. I have all the LP records and obviously the late CD's but my favorite is the underestimated album Come Taste The Band and This Time Around - Owed to G are an orgasmic experience. Tank you for think that Deep Purple is the greatest band of all times.
Just a note on the bass players, I feel like Roger brought better songwriting and musical production ability than Simper. He contributed and contributes so much in that regard.
When I heard Turner was going to be in Deep Purple, I didn't want anything to do with it. But when Slaves And Masters was released I was at a party that had the radio on and I heard King of Dreams. At the time I commented to people that this band is going to be the new Deep Purple - then I found out it WAS Deep Purple! That became one of my favorite albums - I saw them on that tour with Winger.
One "History"-video I'd love to see is all things GILLAN. Not the band Gillan only.. Everything Ian Gillan has done. Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Gillan & Glover, Gillan and the rest of it. I am not sure if people realize how active Ian Gillan really have been over the years!
I’ve waited for this one. These retrospectives must be archived in the Library of Congress for all to learn, know and appreciate. Well done!
The Book Of Taliesyn is a killer album from mark 1 era! Ritchies guitar solos at that time are very interesting! Jon Lords ideas for some orchestra sections are genious! True musicians and improvisors!
Apparently, Richie Blackmore suggested the name Roundabout for the band because you got on board for the ride and if you didn't like it it, you got off. It wasn't a popular name to go forward but as nothing better was offered, it stayed for a while. Blackmore's grandma had asked them to do a cover of the song "Deep Purple" which they were loathe to do but thought it a good name for the band.
I have never accepted "Come Taste the Band" as a real Deep Purple album. I know that bands with only one member are common today, but Deep Purple - Blackmore,Gillan, and Glover = Deep Purple by name only. Paice and Lord (R.I.P.) were the best at what they did, but without Blackmore the band lost the most essential ingredient in Deep Purple's identity.
deep purple The best line up...Mk 2 👉 Ritchie Blackmore , Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, jon lord, And Roger Glover 👏👏👏
Fireball has that great title track, but basically a dud. Also, Ritchie said that Led inspired him to go the riff-rock way for In Rock etc. He wrote all the songs but split the credit equally the 5 ways so he could do things his way - which turned out to be astounding!
Thanks! Deep Purple in Rock 💥💯🌟👑💪👍🤘D💜💜P Purple is my favourite band
The family tree of Purple is insane.
Sabbath and Purple have always been my top 2 bands. Can’t get enough of them
holy sh*t look at this guy's collection. That is insane.
I have been a fan of Deep Purple and especially Ian Gillan since 1973. Nice to find another Purple fan online.
I started listening to Deep Purple in the early seventies. I received the Made In Japan album for my fourteenth birthday in 1973. I like it as much today as I did in the 70s. The Mark 2 and 3 eras are my favourite.
My favorite band of all time. Love them! And love that shirt!
One of the most underrated bands I know of.
These deep dives into history are fantastic Pete. Your content just “delivers the goods” every time. Especially appreciate when you’ve included an artist/album list in the descriptions. Thank you for turning us on to swaths of new music and letting us join you in reminiscing some too. Rock on brother!
Deep Purple is my favorite band since I heard Made in Japan at 11 years old. I have all the LP records and obviously the late CD's but my favorite is the underestimated album Come Taste The Band and This Time Around - Owed to G are an orgasmic experience. Tank you for think that Deep Purple is the greatest band of all times.
Thank you. Deep purple are my favorite rock band and to me Ritchie is the best and most influential rock guitarist.