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On this day in 1988 Whitesnake issued a press release stating that Vivian Campbell was leaving the band. What did you think of Vivian in Whitesnake?
07.12.2025 17:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1976 Rainbow played the Shi Koukaido in Nagoya, Japan. The band would dedicate "Mistreated" that night to Tommy Bolin.
07.12.2025 13:01 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1971 Deep Purple began recording "Machine Head," their sixth studio album at the Grand Hotel in Montreux, Switzerland. It took them a little over two weeks to finish the album.
06.12.2025 15:02 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1967 The Maze released their last single "Catari Catari" on MGM. The B-side was a song called "Easy Street." "Catari Catari" was based on an Italian ballad entitled "Cateri Cateri." Do any of you have a copy of this one? What do you think of this single?
06.12.2025 13:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1968 Deep Purple released "Kentucky Woman," their second single. It made it to #38 in the US charts but failed to chart in the UK. What do you think of this single?
06.12.2025 11:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1967 Apple Boutique has their launch party as it opens at at 94 Baker Street, London W1. Jon Lord was in attendance and met George Harrison and John Lennon for the first time. Has anyone seen any photos from the event with Jon Lord in them?
05.12.2025 15:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1905 Lord Longford was born. Longford was the basis for one half of the semi-fictional character Mary Long from Deep Purple's song of the same name. What do you think of this song? Thoughts on Lord Longford are also welcome.
05.12.2025 11:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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A brilliant emulator
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β¦.Deep Purple might not have been there?! But then why would they have The Rolling Stones truck?! Is everything a lie?!?
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
I blame AI!
04.12.2025 22:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1974 Tommy Bolin headed into the studio to record "Mind Transplant" with Alphonse Mouzon. What do you think of this album?
04.12.2025 15:03 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin passed away. His musical legacy is incredibly deep despite his career being tragically cut short. What are your favorite songs, albums, or solos by Tommy Bolin? R.I.P., Tommy.
04.12.2025 09:01 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
04.12.2025 07:00 β π 9 π 3 π¬ 1 π 2
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Fastest music youβll ever hear
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Live in Kuala Lumpur
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Lost in Hollywood Again
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Episode 346 β Roger Glover at 80
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On this day in 1979 Whitesnake began recording sessions for "Ready an' Willing" at Ridge Farm Studio. What do you think of this album?
03.12.2025 15:03 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin played his final show opening for Jeff Beck at the Jai Alai Fronton in Miami, Florida. #tommybolin
03.12.2025 11:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Always fun talking with our buddy Scott about Deep Purple!
02.12.2025 21:50 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
DEEP PURPLE - HUSH - REVIEW
RM JUNE 1968
+ HUSH
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On this day in 1993 Deep Purple played their first gig with Joe Satriani in Nagoya, Japan at Rainbow Hall. Were any of you at this show? Did any of you have a chance to see Deep Purple with Joe on guitar? @chickenfootjoe
02.12.2025 11:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Episode #346 is now live on all platforms! This week we look back at Roger Glover's amazing live and career as a celebration of his 80th birthday! What are your favorite moments from Roger's work over the years? Happy birthday, Roger!
01.12.2025 15:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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Complex, but not mathematically so
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On this day in 1979 Rainbow played live at Calderone Hall in Hempstead, NY. It was Roger Glover's birthday and the show was later released as a bootleg called "Roger Glover's Birthday Party." What do you think of this bootleg?
30.11.2025 17:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1974 Ian Gillan held the grand opening for his hotel "The Solarium at the Springs" in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Did anyone get a chance to visit the Solarium while it was open?
30.11.2025 13:01 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1945 Roger Glover was born. Roger has brought us decades of amazing songwriting, bass playing, and production. What are some of your highlights form this incredible career? Happy birthday, Roger!
30.11.2025 07:00 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
DEEP PURPLE
MM FEB 1970
+ CHILD IN TIME
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Ha ha ha. As I remember he was NOT a fan! π
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