2001-2002
NEWS ARCHIVE
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Purple Mk7 As Seen On DVD *updated
18.12.02*
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| Steve Morse's new DVD, 'Sects, Dregs and Rock'n Roll' is now available to order from Australia (as PAL or NTSC) via the official Deep Purple website. It has been released earlier than expected in order to be available at the Dixie Dregs gigs in January. It's a massive single DVD release with an unbelievable running time of four hours (!!!); including a full Dixie Dregs show filmed in 2001, and a wonderful solo electric / acoustic show from New York in 1992. The DVD is to be put on general release early in 2003 by T2 Media, featuring improved packaging but the same disc contents. The DPAS are waiting for the new edition before stocking the title. DVD Review: Sects Dregs and Rock'n Roll MR/DT#700335 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk8 On
The Road Again, Again!? *13.12.02*
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| A Belgian website www.debevers.be/ is advertising a Deep Purple show for May 29th 2003 at the Schwung 2003 festival in Roeselare, Belgium (located around 40 km from Bruges). They are listed on a bill with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Girlschool and two other bands. Michel de Pourcq / MA #70067 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk8 Live At Donnington CD & DVD
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A double cd titled Legends Of Rock "Live at Castle Donnington" was released by SPV in Europe on November 11th. (it appeared in Japan on October 9th). It features performances by Uli Jon Roth, Jack Bruce, and UFO recorded at the Donnington 'Rock & Blues Custom Show' on June 23rd 2001. Don Airey plays in both Bruce and Roth's sections. The show is also available on DVD. Roth's performance included music from his 'Transcendental Sky Guitar' album (released Nov 2000), which also featured Don on keyboards. Both 'Live At Donnington' CD, & DVD (for now PAL only), and 'Transcendental Sky Guitar' can be ordered from www.skyartsinternational.com (based in Wales). DB#700632 |
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Purple Mk8 Touring With The Dregs *1.12.02*
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| Steve Morse is to do a short US tour with the Dixie Dregs in January 2003. The dates announced kick off in Santa Cruz on January 10th, and finish in the LA House Of Blues on January 19th. For the full list visit Steve's official site at www.stevemorse.com. Daniel Bengtsson DBe#70066 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk8 Machine
Head & The New One *22.11.02*
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Roger Glover mentions both the coming Machine Head DVD and Deep Purple's new studio album in his latest letter to DP fans online. On Machine Head: "I have seen the DVD and it is wonderful, a lot of extra material. The most exciting part is video footage of us in the 70s, at Hofstra University on Long Island, New York, playing Smoke - as far as I know, the ONLY (72-73) film/video of us playing that song. Great stuff. Dick Clark owns it. Martin Smith, who put the documentary together, negotiated but was allowed only a minute or so of the footage. Dick Clark won't sell it apparently." On the new Deep Purple album: "The proposed November writing session was delayed because Michael Bradford, our producer, was unable to make it, so we are all gathering in Los Angeles in December. Rest assured that whatever may be going through your imaginations as to what will come out of it is also going through ours, and more_ the anticipation level is high. A first on many counts; writing with Don; working with Michael; being in LA. After the Christmas break we will, if all goes well, be in the studio recording what we worked on in December. As the first few months of the New Year go by we should have made huge inroads into the album." SR#70064 (thanks to Roger Glover) |
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Purple Mk7 Not For The Pro's *updated 16.10.02*
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new Ian Paice has been released, and is in stock at the
dpas online store. A
limited edition free cd containing different mixes of the two Abbey Road
jams is no longer available from us. The DVD is PAL all regions; plus
we have a limited number in NTSC (same price).
It contains "a 50 minute Ian Paice documentary, with Ian taking the viewer
through his drum kit manufacturing plants around the world, a fist full
of drumming tips that'll save prospective drummers plenty of angst, and
never before seen footage of Ian Paice & his mates live on stage."
That plus 2 tracks from specially recorded Abbey Road studio sessions
also featuring Colin Hodgkinson and Miller Anderson. 'Roadieview Live'
features full length tracks from DP's 2001 US jaunt: -Ted The Mechanic
-Lazy -Knockin' At Your Back Door -Highway Star (from other shows on the
tour, not Florida 2001 dvd footage) as well as shorter segments giving
a "roadie bird's eye" view: -Monitor Problems -Fools (drum solo) -Pictures
of Home (Intro) -Speed King (drum solo) -Dropped Drumstick. A 'drum clinic'
features more footage and interviews. Total duration is around 120 minutes.
DPAS Review: Ian Paice 'Not For The Pro's' DVD DB/DT#700524 |
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Purple Mk7/8 Space
Truckin' 'Round The Stars *16.10.02*
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| During the Sept 2002 UK tour Ian Gillan introduced Space Truckin' as a track to be used as a wake-up call during a forthcoming space mission codenamed STS-107. STS-107 is a shuttle mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The launch date isn't set (sometime after mid January 2003) but if you want to keep an eye on things, visit the shuttle web site: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/ SR#70062 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 The
End Of The Never Ending Tour *updated 1.10.02*
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| Deep Purple have now completed their last few remaining
dates of the year. On September 22nd they performed at The Aviation Club,
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, before finishing off with two shows
in Athens. Click the links to read reviews of Dubai and both nights in
Athens. DPAS LIVE REVIEW: Dubai, Sept.22nd + press interview DPAS LIVE REVIEWS + PHOTOS: Athens, Sept.24th and Sept.25th DB#700573 Thanks to Nikos Angelopoulos (for the photos), Geoff Stout, & Panos Papapanagou |
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Purple Mk7 Curtain
Call *21.09.02*
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| Deep Purple finished their rescheduled UK Tour on Thursday, Sept 19th at The Regent, Ipswich. It was also Jon Lord's final show with the band. There are reviews & photos of what was an emotional evening on our UK Tour Noticeboard. DB#700592 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Ian
Paice: Shows In Italy & Austria *updated 19.09.02*
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Ian Paice has some drum clinics and live shows lined up to commence after Deep Purple's European dates. The Italian dates will include Ian performing sets with local rock bands. Don Airey will also be playing, at Macerata and Venezia. The latter is an Ian Paice concert featuring Don, & Tolo Marton. Shows marked * are listed as including drum clinics. DB#700562.Thanks to Powerhouse & Paolo Sburlati Ent.
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Purple Mk7 The
UK Tour Programme(s) *17.09.02*
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| Two programmes have been on sale during the UK Tour; one from the February tour, plus a revised edition including a double page spread on Don Airey. Both editions have identical front covers. According to the merchandising staff at Portsmouth the programmes were accidentally mixed together earlier in the tour (meaning that it was pot luck which one you ended up with), but the situation has now been rectified. Still, you'd be better off taking a peek inside before buying. DB/SR#70060 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 2002
European Tour Dates *updated 30.08.02*
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Purple are due to play a short tour of Germany in late August/ early September.
Tickets are available from www.kartenhaus.de. In addition, tickets
are now on sale for two shows in for Athens, Greece on September 24th
& 25th. See our 2002
Tourdates for more details. The
Schupfart Rock Festival in Switzerland is confirmed for September 20th
2002, (the day after the UK tour). Marco Tanner has written in
with information for anyone who would like to see the show but has a way
to travel: "There will also be a show by the Hughes / Turner Project
on Sept 19 in Basel region - Pratteln - as well as a Dio show on Sep 21st
at the same venue. It might be worthwile planning to visit all of these
shows, all being in Switzerland at the same weekend. For details, see
http://www.z-7.ch/, http://www.z-7.ch/konzerte.htm, http://www.z-7.ch/bandinfo.htm#dio,
and http://www.ticketcorner.ch/" JR#700494 Thanks to Marco Tanner & Panagiotis Papapanagou |
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Purple Mk7 Ian Paice : Extra
Paice *updated 30.08.02*
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| There will be a limited edition (but we don't know how limited) bonus audio CD available with all initial copies of the 'Not For The Pros' DVD ordered through the dpas online store. This disc contains seven slightly different mixes of the two Abbey Road tracks (one with bass drum up etc.). The CD track details are as follows: Dustbins ('Abbey Mix' / Dustbins ('Less Strings Mix') / Dustbins ('No Fade Mix') / PaiceSetter ('Abbey Mix') / PaiceSetter ('Alternate Mix') / PaiceSetter ('Alternate Two') / PaiceSetter ('Abbey Mix Take One'). SR#700532 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Deep
Purple To Play A Show In The Gulf *27.08.02*
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| Deep Purple are due to perform on September 22nd at the Aviation Club, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The band will fly into Dubai after playing their 14 UK dates and their Swiss festival date. They will then proceed on to Athens. Tickets for the Dubai concert will be available from September 1st, according to promoters Mirage Productions. DB#70057 (thanks to Srinivasan Seshadri) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Florida 2001 DVD *updated
25.08.02*
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| The long awaited DVD & video of the show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 5th 2001, titled 'Perihelion' (que??) was released world wide by Image Entertainment on August 19th 2002. It is distributed in the UK by Direct Video Distribution and will be available via normal retail outlets in the UK and Europe. The tour was covered in Issue 54 of DTB, the set list is: Woman From Tokyo / Ted The Mechanic / Mary Long / Lazy / No One Came / Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming / Fools / Perfect Strangers / Hey Cisco / Blind Man / Smoke On The Water / Speed King / Hush / Highway Star. A picture gallery from the gig has now been added to the dpas gallery, including an enlarged version of the DVD sleeve. The DVD and VHS video are available now from dpas online, discount for dpas members is available. Suzanna Oakes / SR#700504 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Jon
Lord To Play UK Tour *updated 25.08.02*
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| Deep Purple have firmed up replacement dates for the cancelled UK shows. Tickets for the original shows will be valid for the new dates. See our 2002 Tour Dates page for the full list. It was officially confirmed on April 4th that Jon Lord would be doing the UK shows. The latest plan is for Don Airey and Jon Lord to share the honours. If you'd like to know a bit more, click here. If you want to keep it a surprise then don't! SR#700394, photo MR | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Snapshot *updated 23.08.02*
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Roger's 'Snapshot' album is due for release on Eagle Records on September 2nd. Promo versions label it as "Roger Glover and the Guilty Party featuring Randall Bramblett" on the front cover, and as "Roger Glover & The Insiders" on the rear. There are 14 tracks. It's generally a very mellow collection, with shades of Dire Straits, Ry Cooder, Fleetwood Mac, and 'Avalon' era Roxy Music. Roger sings lead on one track, 'Burn Me Up Slowly'. Faves so far are 'Queen of England', which brings to mind 'The Chain', and the closer 'It's Only Life', which is reminiscent of David Coverdale's 'Northwinds' album. The cd can be ordered now from the dpas online store DB#700542 |
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Purple Mk7 US
Tour Under Way *updated 15.06.02*
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| Deep Purple's US Tour kicked off on Friday 31st May at the Aladdin Theatre, Las Vegas in front of an enthusuastic 7,000 strong crowd. Set-list wise, there were no surprises, although 'Highway Star' made a return to opening the show. "The lights go down and BANG!!!!!! The set-list, 8:50 pm - 10:15 pm: Highway Star / Woman From Tokyo / Ted The Mechanic / Lazy / Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming / Fools / Well Dressed Guitar / keyboard solo by Don Airey leading in to Perfect Strangers / Speed King (with trade off solos by Steve Morse and Don Airey. Encore: Steve Morse's solo which included with the band playing along with snippets of AC/DC, ZZ Top, Rush etc, leading right into.... what else.. Smoke On The Water. By then the house was going crazy." Tommy Hittmann We have a 2002 US Tour Noticeboard in the Reviews section. You can contribute at the www.deep-purple.net mailbox. TH/NY#70051 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Roger On The Radio *15.06.02*
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| "Roger Glover will be calling in to The Allan Handelman Show this Sunday night, June 16th, after performing. We don't have an exact time as this depends on how long the show runs but expect him between 11:00 and 11:30 Eastern time. The Allan Handelman Show is a live listener call-in show and this will be a rare opportunity for fans can talk one-on-one with Roger. The show is syndicated on FM Rock stations and streamed over the Internet. The number to call is 1-800-ROCK-TALK (1-800-762-5829) or for those calling from overseas, 704-570-WRFX (704-570-9739). Also appearing (but not taking calls) will be Steve Morse of Deep Purple and Klause Meine of Scorpions. For more details, go to www.alhandelman.com." Thanks to T.Rob. JR#70052 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 US Tour Approaching Fast *updated 24.05.02*
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| Plans for Deep Purple mk.8's comprehensive 41 date US tour are nearly complete (sadly there's nothing for Canada). The tour will be a triple bill comprising Dio, The Scorpions and Deep Purple. The dates are due to kick off in Las Vegas on May 31st, finishing in Los Angeles on Aug.4th. Tickets for all of the shows are now on sale, including for recently added ones scheduled for Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. The latest change is that the show pencilled in for New Hampshire on July 25th has been moved from Singer Park, Manchester to Meadowbrook Farm, Guilford (tickets go on sale for that one on May 25th). The full list is on our 2002 Tour Dates page, along with the closing act for each show (the honour is being alternated between co-headliners The Scorpions and Deep Purple.) For more details of the venues visit www.pollstar.com. SR/DB#700444, thanks to Brett Cornish | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Split
Decision & Major Impacts *updated 18.05.02*
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| Steve Morse was set to have two albums released this year on the Magna Carta label. The Steve Morse Band's 'Split Decision' was released on 26th March 2002, with Dave La Rue on bass and Van Romaine on drums. There are short mp3s of all twelve tracks both at www.magnacarta.net and at www.stevemorse.com 'Major Impacts II' was due to follow, in October 2002, but the release has since been postponed. There is also word that there is an attempt being made to put together a compilation of Steve's work outside of Deep Purple. Copies of both 'Split Decision' and 'Major Impacts I' are available now from the dpas online store. MR/DB#700232 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Asia & Pacific Rim Tour *updated 6.05.02*
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| Deep Purple's Asian Tour kicked off in Jakarta, Indonesia on April 30th. We have reviews of the first of the Indian shows, plus an Ian Gillan interview in the new Live Reviews section. The tour concludes with shows in Thailand and Singapore. A Taiwanese show has been cancelled due to an earthquake. SR/DT#700433 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Ay Caramba! *21.04.02*
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| In
the latest batch of 'Q&A' on his personal website, Ian Gillan has
been talking about Jon's retirement and Deep Purple's plans for the next
year or two: "Jon
decided that he was going to leave the band after the U.K. tour. This
has been on the cards for quite some time. We all have sensitivities and
so just to come out with a statement that Jon has retired and Don is the
new ivory tinkler, would be, somehow, not quite DP. We
are already booking tours for the autumn of 2004, and yes, we are making
a new record. My revised guess is that we'll be spending quite some time
in the studio over the autumn and winter months and looking at a release
in the spring of 2003." To
read Ian's replies in full, visit www.gillan.com. DB#70048 Thanks to Steve Campbell at 'Caramba' |
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Purple Mk7 Australian Show Cancelled *19.04.02*
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| Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond the control of the band, the Deep Purple 'Kangaroos benefit' to be held on April 26th has been postponed until later in the year. Stay tuned for further details DT#700412. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Joe
Bloggs On The Drums.....Yesss!!! *18.04.02*
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| Ian Paice has put his name to a signature snare drum manufactured to his own exact specifications by Pearl Drums. Launched in March, the snare comes with a number of unique design features, giving Paice exactly the sound he wanted. Priced around £230, each snare is numbered, with an autograph plaque on the side. More details in DTB55. Thanks to Steve Goulding for the details. SR#70047 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 US Tour Taking Shape *16.04.02*
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| Plans for a comprehensive 40+ date North American tour are nearly complete (sadly there's nothing for Canada). The tour will be a triple bill comprising Dio, The Scorpions and Deep Purple. The dates are due to kick off in Las Vegas on May 31st, almost coming full circle before finishing in Los Angeles on August 4th. The full list is on our 2002 Tour Dates page, along with the closing act for each show (the honour is being alternated between co-headliners The Scorpions and Deep Purple.) Tickets for some shows are already on sale. For more details of venues visit: www.pollstar.com SR/DB#700443 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 It's In Black & White *12.04.02*
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| Ian Gillan is interviewed in the current April issue of Record Collector magazine, which also carries a review of the Nottingham show (though we still fail to see the Guns 'n' Roses likeness!). MM/NY #70046 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Heading South *updated 8.04.02*
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| Steve Morse performs on classical guitarist Liona Boyd's new album 'Camino Latino / Latin Journey'. The piece on which he plays is titled "Rumbo al Sur" ("Heading South.") Other artists who guested include Strunz & Farah, Al di Meola, Pavlo, Johannes Linstead, Jesse Cook, and Innis. The album is only in Canadian record stores so far, though Liona Boyd expects to have it released within the US around June 2002 via her US distributor. Alternatively, there is a choice of 'Camino Latino' autographed or non-autographed (by Liona) available to buy online at www.lionaboyd.com DB#700262 (Thanks to Helen) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Jon Lord To Play The UK shows! *updated
6.04.02*
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| Deep Purple have firmed up replacement dates for the cancelled UK shows. Tickets for the original shows will be valid for the new dates. In addition they have added two new shows; York Barbican Centre and Portsmouth Guildhall - tickets are on sale. See our 2002 Tour Dates page for the full list. It has been officially confirmed this week (April 4th) that Jon Lord is doing the UK shows. The final one (at Ipswich Regent) is sold out! SR#700393, photo MR | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Ian Paice : Indian Summer *3.04.02*
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| During the break in Deep Purple's US Tour, Ian Paice will be fitting in an appearance at the three day Festival Holledau in Mainburg-Empfenbach, Germany on Saturday July 6th. He will be headlining on the second night, with a band featuring old sidekicks Miller Anderson, Colin Hodgkinson and Pete York. The festival is a charity event to aid native Indians in Ecuador. For more details visit: www.festival-holledau.de DB#70045 (thanks to Tina in Berlin) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Special Australian Show Details *3.04.02*
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| Deep Purple are now confirmed to play a "one-off" Australian show on April 26th at Rod Laver Arena / Melbourne Park. This is going to be quite a special event in the form of a benefit concert, with an all-star line -up of Deep Purple, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel (Mark Lizotte), and Warped. Tickets will be on sale April 12th at 9am, but we have been told that it's important to keep an eye on Deep Purple's official Australian based site at www.deeppurple.com.au for advance ticket sales prior to the Ticketek launch. These tickets will be available only via the web and DP's site, and are being made available for all the band's Australian fans who have been so loyal over the years. It is expected to be a sold out show given the proposed bill and media support, so all efforts are being made to keep all fans in the loop. We will keep you informed as any further news comes to hand. DB/DT#70041. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Asia & Pacific Rim Tour *27.03.02*
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| Deep Purple have some Asian shows coming up, check out the list on our 2002 Tourdates page... no mention of any shows for China PR. Mk 8 are lined up to play at the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on 26th April - a one-off show. To get premium seats and discount airfares visit Deep Purple's official website at www.deeppurple.com.au, (listed in our Selected Links). SR/DT#70043 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Russian Tour *22.03.02*
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| Here's the set list from St Petersburg on March 17th: Woman from Tokyo / Ted the Mechanic / Mary Long / Lazy / Child In Time (Gillan: "written especially for you") / The Aviator / No One Came / Well Dressed Guitar (introduced by Gillan as "Well dressed security guy") / Fools / Perfect Strangers (Don's solo intro included Russian folk and classical music, with Paice conducting using drumsticks!) / When A Blind Man Cries / Smoke on The Water / Speed King. Encores: Hush / Black Night (weird & intriguing long intro) / Highway Star. A 2 hr 10min show. Very similar set to the UK, but no 'Up The Wall'. AG#70042 (Andrey Gusenkov). To follow the tour, see our Russian Tour News & Reviews page | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Deep
Purple Mk.8 *updated 21.03.02*
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| Don Airey is confirmed as Deep Purple's new keyboard player, and started work by playing the Russian tour. Jon Lord has officially retired from the group in order to spend time on a number of other recording projects which Purple's touring schedule wouldn't permit. He has however offered to contribute to the new studio album. To read more, including Roger Glover's letter to the Russian Deep Purple website, click here. SR/AG#70041 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Letter
From The Road *3.03.02*
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| Steve Morse has been giving his thoughts on the cancelled UK tour on his site...."It began with a scratchy throat, fever, chills, congestion in my case. Since I don't have to sing, it doesn't stop us from playing. Everybody but Ian Paice got sick from whatever that was going around, and everybody went on with the gigs. Ian Gillan did too, until he absolutely was hoarse and unable to sing. This tour has been really good for everyone in the band, since all of the other four are British born. They have enjoyed seeing their homeland and visiting all the cities that they used to play. So, nobody's happy about cancelling a show, ever, but these especially. All in all, the tour has been incredible as far as attendance and support. But, it's been rough with someone in the band always not feeling well on nearly every night. And the crew have had no picnic with that virus either." For the full text of this letter visit www.stevemorse.com/ MM #70038 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 UK Tour Cancelled *updated 26.02.02*
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| Ian Gillan has been unable to shake off the flu, and after he really struggled to get through the first Hammersmith show they cancelled the second show (23rd) and the (already resheduled once) NEC gig on Sunday (24th). The decision was then taken on the 23rd to cancel the whole of the rest of the UK tour. Deep Purple hoped to return in April to replay the cancelled dates, but some venues (eg Bradford) are now saying that the replays will be in September. Ticket holders are advised to check with venues whether to retain tickets for the new dates or obtain a refund. This is the first time ever the band have had to pull so many shows on a UK tour and you can be sure the decision wasn't taken lightly. We'll keep you informed of any developments re: the revised dates. We'd also like to wish Ian Gillan a speedy recovery. SR#70038 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Cassette
Trading *24.02.02*
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| The second volume of Mike Richards' cassette analysis book has been produced. It sets out to catalogue all known recorded Deep Purple shows which have turned up on tape, covering the years 1994 to the end of 1999 (Vol 1 went from 1968 to 1993). There are some 250+ shows, with set-list and comments for each one. SR#90032. Available now via dpas online. BOOK REVIEW : DP Live Cassette Analysis Vol.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7
For Afghanistan CD *updated 21.02.02*
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| Last year's Pavarotti & Friends For Afghanistan charity concert (Modena 29.05.01) has been officially released, though at first only at newsagents in Italy! It is retails there at 6.66 Euros (around £4), with 'a significant contribution from the proceeds being donated to fund the UNHCR's support of Afghan refugee children.The 50 minute long single cd features Deep Purple performing 'Smoke On The Water' (a fairly dire version backed by an orchestra), and is rounded off by Ian Gillan's unusual 'Nessun Dorma' duet with Luciano Pavarotti. It can be obtained by making a donation to the UNHCR at a number of approved banks. However the cost including postage is nearly 50 Euros (approx £30) including postage. You can call 0039 06 80212327 (Italy) or try the web site www.unhcr.it DB #70032 (thanks to Alan Frizell) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Pastures New *updated 20.02.02*
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| Ian Gillan gave a radio interview to Tom Dunne of Today FM on Friday 1st February during which he announced that this would be Jon Lord's last tour as a member of Deep Purple. The DPAS had been informed prior to the tour that this might indeed be the case - hence us urging everyone to get to as many shows as possible - but we didn't want to report the news in case it was wrong. Tom Dunne has confirmed to us what was said and will be repeating the interview soon. Many thanks to Vince Brightling. SR #70037 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 NEC Show Cancelled *updated 17.02.02*
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| The NEC concert has been CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for SUNDAY, FEB. 24th. Ian's cold was bad at Manchester and rotten at Liverpool, so they're resting him for a weekend in the hopes it clears up. Our advice is to check shows during the week commencing Feb 18th before travelling in case they have to reschedule any other gigs. Refunds will only be given out to people who contact the venue BEFORE the 24th of February. SR #70038a | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Something Old, Something New *updated 9.02.02*
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| If you don't want to know the set list - look away now. Thanks to Tony Kennedy for the info. The track choice is hardly ground-breaking, and two thirds is still pre-reunion oldies. And if using the Mk 3 logo to advertise the tour seemed strange, the commercial radio adverts for the gigs actually feature Rod Evans!! Dublin set-list Feb 4th 2002: Woman From Tokyo, Ted The Mechanic, Mary Long, Lazy, Child In Time, The Well Dressed Guitar, No One Came, The Aviator, Perfect Strangers, Up The Wall, Fools, When A Blind Man Cries, Smoke On The Water, Speed King, Hush, Highway Star. Check out our UK Tour News & Reviews page HERE, it's also linked from the front page. Contributions welcome! SR #70036 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Off To South East Asia, Again.... *7.02.02*
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| After the Russian dates, according to the official Thames Thompson website (see our Selected Links), Deep Purple are being booked up for a further series of globe trotting shows, taking in Indonesia, India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and PR China. More details if and when these are confirmed. SR #70037 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Deep
Purple Sell Out *25.01.02*
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The DEEP PURPLE UK tour is almost sold out as of this posting. So if you're trying to make your mind up DO IT NOW! HAMMERSMITH third night will NOT be added now according to the venue. SR #70034 |
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Purple Mk7 To Russia With Love
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It has now been confirmed that following their UK tour Deep Purple have been booked to play six shows in Russia, kicking off in St.Petersburg on 17th March. See our 2002 Tour Dates page for the complete list. OD / DT #70030 (thanks to Andrey Gusenkov at the Russian Deep Purple website www.deep-purple.ru) |
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Purple Mk7 Roger Glover / Solo Album In The Works
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Roger Glover's new album (provisionally titled 'Snapshot') was recorded at Acme Studios in Mamaroneck, New York, and engineered by Peter Denenberg (who helped on the 25th anniversary remixes for 'Machine Head'). The album will be out later this year. It has fourteen original songs, some co-written with Randall Bramblett, and the titles include: 'If I Could Fly', 'Nothing Else', 'What You Don't Say', 'The Bargain Basement', 'It Could've Been Me', 'Burn Me Up Slowly', 'Some Hope', 'It's Only Life', 'Beyond Emily', 'My Turn' and, written by Bramblett, 'Queen Of England'. Besides Roger, the core musicians were Randall Bramblett (vocals, keyboards, saxophone) and Joe Bonadio (drums and percussion). Other people taking part are: Eran Tabib (guitar), Nick Moroch (guitar), Larry Saltzman (guitar), Warren Haynes (slide guitar), Joe Mennonna (saxophone/trombone), Vaneese Thomas and Deena Miller (backing vocals) and Gillian Glover (vocals, backing vocals). Vaneese Thomas is the daughter of Rufus Thomas and Deena Miller the daughter of Jimmy Miller. Details : DTB 54 SR #70009 |
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Purple Mk7 2002 UK & Irish Tour *updated 9.01.02*
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| While the members of Deep Purple convened in America for
the final writing sessions on the next studio album, the dates for Deep
Purple's UK Tour were confirmed on November 9th . There are 20 altogether
(plus a probable third London show), making this the longest UK reunion
tour EVER. They are preceded by the delayed Dublin date on Monday 4th
February and finish in Plymouth on Monday 4th March. Check out our Tour Dates for the full list, plus booking office contact phone numbers and ticket prices. Note that the booking / postage fees vary from the extortionate (Hammersmith) to Bristol ("is 50p all right?"). See you there! The set list will include some brand new tracks, as well as older material. 'Child In Time' has been rehearsed for possible inclusion. Check out Ian Gillan's 'Caramba' website (in our Selected Links) for more details. SR/DB #70029 |
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Purple Mk7 Ian Paice/ Evenings
With Ian Paice & Pete York *updated 9.01.02*
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| Pete York & Ian Paice did a few German and Austrian shows together during December 2001, with Miller Anderson (vocals / guitar) and Colin Hodgkinson on bass. They did five numbers as a band, then a question and answer section interspersed with solos from Pete and Ian, then three more songs. The set lasted about an hour and a half. The shows were recorded for possible CD release. Pete York's Superdrumming TV series will come out later in the year on 'Inakoustic' in Germany on DVD. Ian Paice's drumming DVD is due later this year too. Some filming was done at Abbey Road in August 2001, with Miller Anderson and Colin Hodgkinson. SR #70031 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 The
Bootleg Boxes *updated 8.01.02*
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| Thames/Thompson have released what was previously scheduled as the BOOTLEG BOX 2. This has been rebranded 'The Soundboard Series : Australasian Tour 2001'. The contents remain as previously announced, i.e. six double CDs featuring: Melbourne 9/3/01, Wollongong 13/3/01, Newcastle 14/3/01, Hong Kong 20/3/01, Tokyo 1st night 24/3/01, Tokyo 2nd night 25/3/01. The Kuala Lumpur masters could not be sourced in time but may appear at some future date. All the shows are taken from soundboard audio tapes, making it a must have release. It is reviewed in detail in DTB 54. BOOTLEG BOX 1 (consisting of 1984-2000 bootleg recordings) has now been officially deleted, but the DPAS still has some copies available at dpas online. SR #70010 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Ian
Paice -
Evenings With Paice & York *updated 13.12.01*
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Ian Paice and Pete York have performed a series of shows
in Germany this month. The evenings included both music and anecdotes.
There was a backing band. NY#70027
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Purple Mk7 The Tony Ashton Memorial Concert
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| The
Tony Ashton Memorial Concert at Buxton Opera House on November 4th was
a memorable do. As well as being the first time Ian Paice and Jon Lord
have played in public in the UK for over two years (not counting the Abbey
Road show), a whole host of musicians linked to Tony's career came and
performed, including Miller Anderson, Colin Hodgkinson, Micky Moody, Bernie
Marsden, Neil Murray, Zoot Money, Geoff Whitehorn, Dave Berry, Zak Starkey
and more. The do was so much fun that Jon Lord is working on ideas to
stage a bigger version next year in London. Simon and Ann manned the small
merchandise stall and it was good to chat to a lot of DPAS members. Tony
Ashton t-shirts and prints from the evening will soon be available from
dpas
online. SR#70028
live review : Buxton Opera House, Nov.4th 2001 |
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Purple Mk8 Ian Paice Goes Mod *updated 1.11.01*
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| Ian Paice (drums) and Paul Weller (backing vocals) are special guests on former Traffic drummer Jim Capaldi's new solo album LIVING ON THE OUTSIDE. George Harrison also plays lead guitar. It was preceded by a single (ANNA JULIA) with them all on, issued by SPV. Both are now available from dpas online. SR #70020 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Steve
Morse: Nylon & Steel *updated 1.11.01*
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| Steve Morse plays guitar on five tracks on a new EMI CD by classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco titled NYLON & STEEL (out July 2nd 2001). The other guest guitarists are Al Di Meola and Andy Summers. The aim of the music is to contrast Manuel's acoustic work with that of the three electric players. Now available from dpas online. SR #70014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Lord and Paice Play UK Ashton Tribute *10.01*
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| The all star line-up for the Tony Ashton UK tribute show
is now being finalised. It will include DEEP PURPLE's JON LORD and IAN
PAICE. ROGER GLOVER was hoping to take part but sadly can't make it. Jon
Lord originally thought that he couldn't make it due to a charity do in
Kuala Lumpur, but has now been able to rearrange his schedule.
Other musicians confirmed for the show include Miller Anderson (who toured with Purple during 2000); Colin Hodgkinson, Micky Moody, Bernie Marsden and Neil Murray - which makes a few Whitesnake tracks possible! - Zoot Money, Chris Farlowe, Geoff Whitehorn, and more. John Entwistle and Zak Starkey are lined up providing their work with The Who doesn't over-run. The concert takes place at Buxton Opera House on Sunday November 4th 2001. Tickets are £25 or £35 and the aim is to raise money for the Tony Ashton Memorial fund. The venue is only a modest size so don't leave it too late if you want a ticket. The box office phone number is 01298 72190. Purple Records hope to be there with a small stand selling copies of their recent Ashton Gardner & Dyke and PAL CDs. Sandra Ashton is trying to arrange a small display of Tony's artwork. There may be some rare video shown too if a suitable projector system can be hired in. SR#70025a |
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Purple Mk7 Steve
Morse
- Feeding The Wheel *09.01*
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| As previously mentioned, Steve plays on the new album by Dream Theater keyboard player Jordan Rudess. "Feeding The Wheel" is scheduled for a 23rd October 2001 release on Magna Carta Records. Other guest musicians include Billy Sheehan, Terry Bozzio, John Petrucci, Peter Ernst, Eugene Freisen, Bert Baldwin, Mark Wood and Barry Carl from Rockapella. Check out www.jordanrudess.com for more details. DB#70024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Italian guitarist Max Magagni's CD, "Twister", is already mentioned in our 'other news' section, as it features Glenn Hughes (co-writer, bass and lead vocals) on one track, "Can You Get It Up?". In addition however, it transpires that Ian Paice also plays on a track, a live cover of "Highway Star", recorded during Spring 1999. Haven't heard it yet, but it must be better than the cover of the actual album.. For more details check out the 'Italian Glenn Hughes Funk-Lab', at http://thefunklab.anvi.it/index-english.htm NY#70022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 On The Menu *updated 13.09.01*
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| DEEP PURPLE concluded their August / September 2001 European
Tour on September 5th. Among the latter dates were three very unusual
shows at the Salle Des Ètoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Full evening
dress was a prerequisite for admission, and the band were supported by
an excellent meal, some light jazz, circus performers, (and presumably
coffee and biscuits) before getting the local gliterati up and dancing
around their tables. Don
Airey stood in for Jon Lord at the Monte Carlo shows, and indeed throughout
the tour. Jon has since been in touch with Simon at the DPAS to
pass on his best wishes to everyone, and with the good news that his knee
is healing. He hopes to be back in action as soon as possible. DB
/SR# 70021 live review : Monte Carlo, Monaco. Aug.24th -26th 2001 live review : Drøbak Festivalen, Norway. Aug.10th 2001 |
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Purple Mk7 Ian Paice - On The Drums...Yeah!!! *updated
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| Ian Paice is working on a special drumming DVD for next year. Some filming was done at Abbey Road in early August, with Miller Anderson on guitar and vocals and Colin Hodgkinson on bass. He and Pete York may be doing some special live Superdrumming shows in Europe in late October / early November. Pete is also working on DVD releases of the three Superdrumming TV series for next year, making use of the live footage and unused interviews etc. Apart from Paice and Lord, the shows featured a huge number of rock musicians, many linked to the Purple family. SR #70013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Jon Lord - Missing *08.01*
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| DEEP PURPLE began their latest European shows without founder member Jon Lord, who has been forced to take time off for medical reasons. Jon will hopefully be back after a suitable recovery period. His place has been taken by one-time Rainbow player Don Airey, who was on standby for some time in case Jon couldn't make the start of the tour. And no, it's not the first Deep Purple show Jon's missed through illness, but there haven't been many... Don has by all accounts been doing an excellent job as you can read in our review of the second show of the current tour. SR# 70019 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Pavarotti
& Friends Charity Show *06.01*
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Deep Purple performed at the Parco Novi Sad in Modena, Italy on Tuesday 29th May, as part of a Pavarotti & Friends show in aid of Afghanistan. The band did 'Smoke On The Water' (backed, fairly excruciatingly, by an orchestra), and then Gillan sang 'Nessun Dorma' with Luciano Pavarotti. Mondo bizarro. The event was filmed, and broadcast soon afterwards on RAI (Italian TV). Others on the bill included Tom Jones and Barry White. Ondigital (sorry ITV Digital) are currently showing the Pavarotti Concert, including the Purple bits. It is showing on channel 54 at £3.99 a time according to DPAS member David Peel..DB#70008 |
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The setlist on Purple's North American tour changed on a fairly regular basis. Limited to a 75-minute slot (they were second on the bill to Skynyrd at many shows, and blowing them off stage), the core 9-tracks plus encore set included nothing from the "Abandon" CD, and "Purpendicular" songs were dropped along the way. The set for the first show, in Illinois, was: Woman From Tokyo/Ted The Mechanic/Lazy/Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming/Fools/Perfect Strangers/Hey Cisco/When A Blind Man Cries/Smoke On The Water. Encore: Highway Star. "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" and "Hey Cisco" were replaced by "No One Came" and "Pictures Of Home" respectively and, after Holmdel, "Knocking At Your Back Door" replaced "No One Came". "Hush" was added and remained as the opening encore on most dates. For the Florida show on 5th June (which was staged before film cameras for an upcoming US DVD release), they added "Mary Long", "No One Came" and "Speed King" to the set and started the encores with "Hush". Jon prefaced "Lazy" with a musical tribute to Tony Ashton. Full reviews will appear in DTB 54. NYMM #70015. |
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Purple Mk7 Steve Morse - Seventh Key Session *05.01*
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| Steve Morse has contributed to an album called 'Seventh Key', which was released earlier this year. It is by Billy Greer, one of the mainmen from his old band Kansas. Steve co-wrote and performed two tracks, namely 'Everytime it Rains' and 'No Man's Land.' MR #70017 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 2001
North American Tour *05.01*
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| Deep Purple will be playing 24 dates in the USA & Canada, kicking off in Tinley Park Illinois on June 2nd, and finishing at Spring Texas on July 8th. They will be touring as a triple-bill along with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ted Nugent, although it'll be Purple and Skynyrd only at Clarkston, MI on June 28th. The band will be doing something like a 75 minute shortened set. Check out our tour dates page for the full list, and www.pollstar.com to contact the venues in question.. DB #70007 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 Live
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| Purple's show in Rotterdam, Oct. 30th 2000 is now out as a mail order only release. The properly recorded 2CD set includes the full show barring the actual Concerto sequence. Track list : Pictured Within, Sitting In A Dream, Love Is All, Fever Dreams, Rainbow In The Dark, Wring That Neck, Fools, When A Blind Man Cries, Ted The Mechanic,Well Dressed Guitar, Pictures Of Home, Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming, Perfect Strangers, Smoke On The Water, Black Night and Highway Star. Eight of these songs were not performed at the Royal Albert Hall.. The disc will only be sold at concerts, via the Thames/Thompson web site and dpas online. Release date was August 1st 2001. Review DTB 54. (Thanks to Hans van der Meiden and Drew Thompson) SR #70016. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Mk7 The Video Collection 1984 -
2000 *now available*
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Thames/Thompson have released their DVD / video compilation, which runs from footage from the start of the reunion in 1984 (with Blackmore) up to tracks from Montreux in 2000 - 27 tracks in all. Some are from existing Thames/Thompson releases, but the bulk of this is new to DVD (though some collectors may have pirate versions of a few items).The DVD format is multi region. It is reviewed in detail in DTB 54. Copies can be ordered via dpas online. DPAS REVIEW: New Live & Rare DVD. SR #70012 |
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Purple Mk7 The Japanese Orchestral Dates *03.01*
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The orchestral set-list for Japan was very much as per the European shows last year. They had two days rehearsing with the New Japan Select Orchestra prior to the gigs. 'Pictured Within' was sung by Ian Gillan with a female backing trio. 'Sitting in a Dream', 'Love is All', 'Fever Dreams', and 'Rainbow In The Dark' were fronted by Ronnie James Dio. The rest of the set consisted of 'Watching the Sky', 'Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming', 'The Well-Dressed Guitar', 'Wring That Neck' (with a five piece Japanese brass section), and 'Fools'. There was then a short intermission followed by: 'Concerto (full version'), 'Perfect Strangers', 'When A Blind Man Cries', 'Pictures of Home' and the encore: 'Smoke on the Water'. SR #70005 |
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Purple Mk7 Australian Tour *03.01*
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Australian tour Purple's Australian tour ended last week. Seven shows together with a 30-minute set at Melbourne's Albert Park racetrack, on the day before the first Grand Prix: Highway Star/Black Night/Smoke On The Water. Encore: Speed King. For the Perth show, the setlist was: Woman From Tokyo/Vavoom: Ted The Mechanic/Pictures Of Home/Mary Long/Lazy/No One Came/Black Night/Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming/'69/Smoke On The Water/Perfect Strangers/Hey Cisco/When A Blind Man Cries/Fools/Speed King. Encores: Hush/Highway Star. Purple were augmented by a three-piece brass section for No One Came, Hey Cisco and Ted, together with three female backing vocalists for Ted and Cisco. However, some reports mentioned these being largely inaudible. The band were also joined onstage by Jimmy Barnes, at Woollongong and Newcastle, who sang with Ian on Good Time Tonight (during Speed King) and Highway Star and, only at Woollongong, on Hush. At Newcastle another ex-member of Cold Chisel, guitarist Ian Moss, was onstage for Highway Star. Pictures Of Home and '69 were both dropped and the running order changed after a few shows. As the tour progressed, the number of tracks on which brass and vocals were added had grown to include Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming, Mary Long and Hush. The brass section were also included on Perfect Strangers and When A Blind Man Cries, the vocalists on Smoke. NY #70004 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Major Mojo
Feature *19.12.02*
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| The new (January 2003) issue of UK's Mojo magazine has a seven page 1968-76 Deep Purple feature in. The author has kindly allowed us to put his original expanded piece on the site over Christmas. This covers the formation of the band in more detail and includes material Mojo edited out so they could generalise the article. See the full, illustrated Mojo Article. Also, Mojo has voted 'Listen Learn Read On' second best box set of 2002!! SR#600361 |
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Purple Mk1-6 More Boxes
*24.11.02*
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| BMG in Europe have boxed up the "Slaves & Masters", "The Battle Rages On" and "Purpendicular" CDs in a wrap round slip-case featuring the dragon graphic. In France, EMI have similarly boxed together "Burn" and "Stormbringer" in a slipcase which uses the candles image. The dpas online store will have the latter available as an import shortly. MM#60034 |
| Deep Purple Mk1-6 Classic Albums *updated 4.12.02* |
| MACHINE HEAD is the subject of a 50 minute documentary in the third Classic Albums UK TV series. The shows take an album apart, interview the musicians and producer, and tell the story behind it. All (yes, all) members of Mk 2 have taken part in interviews. Blackmore refused to play his riffs on the Strat, and did them on acoustic guitar instead. The programme was released early on DVD in the US, Nov.19th in fact. There are some details in Roger Glover's latest online letter. In the UK it was shown on Wednesday November 27th (ITV 1, 11.55 pm) and was released in Europe on Deceber 2nd. The DVD claims to be 100 mins long. Neither Lazy or Maybe I'm A Leo were mentioned, but the programme was great! Deep Purple also featured in TOTP 2 on Nov 27th, (BBC2). That turned out to be 'Black Night' from September 1970. The DVD can be ordered from the dpas online store and is shipping now. (look in the DVD section). DPAS REVIEW: Classic Albums, Machine Head + archive clips list DB/SR#600259 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Classic
Rock Special *12.10.02*
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| Deep Purple Mk3 will be the subjects of a nine page feature in the December 2002 issue of UK's Classic Rock magazine. It will be on sale from late November. David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes have been specially interviewed for the piece. There is also a cd accompanying the magazine, which includes 'Black Night' from the Sonic Zoom Aachen 1970 release. SR#60029 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Live
In Denmark'72 *updated 3.10.02*
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| The pristine audio sound from the show at Copenhagen's KB Hallen, March 1st 1972 has been released as the first double cd in the Sonic Zoom series. It is available from the dpas online store. The video of Copenhagen has been available for some time, and has been used for bootlegs. However the VHS sound has always been a disappointment. This new release comes direct from the original one inch master and is a huge improvement. SR #600124 DPAS REVIEWS: DEEP PURPLE: Live In Denmark '72 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Abbey
Road *14.09.02*
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| There was a launch do for the Concerto at Abbey Road Studio on August 19th, attended by Jon Lord and Malcolm Arnold, with play backs of the new formats. Fin Costello was on hand to photograph the composer and conductor. A 5CD promo of the material was handed out to guests (including a special CD with Jon Lord's commentary from the DVD edition), who included former manager Tony Edwards and conductor Paul Mann along with members of the rock and hi-fi press. SR #60028 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Concerto
'69. Special Editions *updated 9.09.02*
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| The release date for the fully remixed and remastered editions of the original Sept. 24. 1969 "Concerto" is now Sept. 30. 2002. There have been some alterations to the various editions, and the Sir Malcolm Arnold piece will only be on the DVDA and SACD versions. However SACD does have some backwards compatibility and you will be able to play this on your existing CD machine. The full list of editions is: DVD - The film of the show, with just the Concerto on (the band were not filmed). There is no VHS edition scheduled. DVDA - Audio only. Remixed 5.1. Malcolm Arnold's 6th Symphony, the Deep Purple set (Hush - Wring That Neck - Child In Time), the Concerto For Group & Orchestra, the Encore (a shorter version of the third movement). Double SACD - Audio only. Remixed 5.1. As above. You can play the audio from this on your CD players but won't get the 5.1 sound. Double CD - Remixed. The Deep Purple set (Hush - Wring That Neck - Child In Time), the Concerto For Group & Orchestra, the Encore. You can order any of the formats on the dpas orderline. Orders placed with the dpas help support the fanclub and the website. Click here to see our illustrated Concerto discography. SR# 600063 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Dream
Ticket *29.07.02*
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| The
digital-only 'BBC6 Music' channel is scheduled to broadcast a Deep Purple
concert on Tuesday evening, the 30th July (22.00 to midnight UK time)
in their 'Dream Ticket' slot. No other details are given as yet, but it's
very unlikely to be a repeat of the 1974 show they put out a month or
two ago. Gary Gilmurray GG#60027 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Machine
Head Super Audio CD *updated 19.06.02*
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| MACHINE HEAD is also the subject of the first European Deep Purple Super Audio CD release. Warners in America have already issued a DVDA version (see the Q&A section). This dual layer SACD will feature the original album remastered, plus a second multi channel 4.1 mix. You can play the first part on any CD player, but to access the second layer you need SACD equipped hardware or compatible DVD player. The disc was to be issued in August. The existing CD edition will remain on catalogue. An illustrated Machine Head discography has been added to the online Deep Purple discography. MR #600262 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Beat Club
DVD EP *1.06.02*
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| Deep Purple's tracks from German TV's 1960s-70s 'Beat Club' series are due to be released on a thirty minute Region Two (Europe) DVD. The three tracks are 'Halleluyah' from July 1969 (mimed), plus 'No No No' and 'Highway Star' live in September 1971. The DVD can be pre-ordered from July 15th at www.BlackStar.co.uk. Catalogue no. DVD7013X (Classic Pictures Entertainment Ltd). All three tracks have already been earmarked for a 1968-76 Deep Purple history DVD currently being assembled for release next year. MM #60024, thanks to Richard Black |
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Purple Mk1-6 Italian
Discographies *21.05.02*
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Italian record collector magazine 'Musikbox' recently had a special issue featuring Deep Purple mks1 & 2; with a history of the line-ups, plus album reviews, and a full Italian discography of single and LP releases. The magazine costs 6,10 Euros per copy, not including postage. Anyone interested can e-mail Musibox at musikbox@tin.it or telephone (Rome) +39 06 483118. Paolo Ansali #60024 |
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Purple Mk1-6 Kilburn
1974 Digital Radio Broadcast *15.05.02*
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A bit late I know, but Deep Purple headline tonight's (Wednesday 15th May) 'Dream Ticket' on BBC6's Janice Long show (22.00 - midnight). The live performance in question is Deep Purple's 22nd May 1974 'Live In London' gig from Kilburn State Gaumont. BBC6 is a digital-only radio channel. For details from the BBC website visit: www.bbc.co.uk/6music/bbcsessions/dream_ticket.shtml. We can't confirm the planned tracklisting. Gary Gilmurray #60024. |
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Purple Mk1-6 Who
Do We Think We Are *29.04.02*
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The
remastered CD version issued in Europe in 2000 is finally scheduled
for the USA on Warner Archives / Rhino. The release is identical to
the UK edition, with a 24 page booklet and 7 bonus tracks / remixes.
Americans interested in this title are directed to www.rhino.com
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Purple Mk1-6 Inglewood
Forum *updated 15.04.02*
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The
second mail-order title from Sonic Zoom, a single CD of the band's
complete support set from The Forum, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California,
in Oct.1968 (PUR 205), has now been released. The set lasts just under
an hour and despite being over thirty years old, it's still an exciting
experience - especially as so little evidence of Mk 1's live act remains.
The sound is very good considering the age and the Sony half inch
video source. You soon get used to the ambience, and the label has
done the usual cleaning and restoration work. [1] HUSH, [2] KENTUCKY
WOMAN, [3] MANDRAKE ROOT, [4] HELP, [5] WRING THAT NECK, [6] RIVER
DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH, [7] HEY JOE Reviews : DTB 55 SR
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Purple Mk1-6 EMI
Singles Anthology *updated 21.02.02*
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EMI released an 11cd set of reproduction picture sleeve singles on 18th February 2002, to tie in with the UK tour. The 11 singles (the actual contents differ from those posted on some sites) are those issued in the UK between 1968 and 1976 (+ one that was withdrawn) but use picture covers from different countries, plus rare UK promo sleeves, from originals in the DPAS archives. EMI have already issued three collections in the series, but this is the first to use rare 70s picture sleeves. To purchase the originals in this set would set you back six hundred pounds. A card giving a brief history of the tracks is also included. A feature on how this set came about will appear in DTB 55. To order this set go to the dpas orderline. For a full track listing, the box cover and sleeve illustrations go to : CD PREVIEW : Singles Collection 68-76 SR #60016. |
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Purple Mk1-6 Singled
Out *updated 8.01.02*
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| "The Great Single-Book of DEEP PURPLE", Dirk Schultz's fantastic new book catalogues and illustrates every known 7" vinyl Deep Purple single ever issued. Every sleeve is shown (front and back) in full colour and if there was no sleeve, then the label is shown instead. It's 166 pages long, an A5 format, properly printed softback. SR #60017 The DPAS now has copies, which are available to order from the dpas online store. UK price is £26.50 (including p&p). BOOK REVIEW : The Great Single Book of Deep Purple |
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Purple Mk1-6 Concerto '69.
Special Editions *updated 8.01.02*
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| The remastering of the original CONCERTO will result in a number of special editions later this year. There will be a fully remixed double audio CD with Malcolm Arnold's Symphony No. 6, Deep Purple's three track set and the full Concerto with all the edits restored. In addition the original encore (a shorter version of the third movement) will be added. This CD has been taken from the original multi-tracks. Next up will be a DVD, with the Concerto film plus extra channels for interviews, images etc. The rest of the show was not filmed! Finally there will be a SACD edition (the European version of DVD Audio launched in America last year). DVDA needs new hardware, SACD is backwards compatible. This promises stunning audio quality and takes the CD as a music carrier another stage further. SR# 60006 |
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Purple Mk1-6 On the Road,
4CD Box Set *updated 3.12.01*
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| Adverts for the Connoisseur 4CD box set ON THE ROAD claiming "seven previously unreleased tracks" can be explained as follows: 2 are from Tokyo 1975, 2 from 'Live In London' 1974, and 3 are from the 'Scandinavian Nights' video. So as we said before, there are no real rarities of any sort on the track listing and the box is aimed at more general fans. The packaging may be of interest to collectors, with a nice set of colour collectors cards showing all members of the touring band from 1968 to the present day. The set is shipping out now, and is available from dpas online. SR # 60005 For more details and a full track listing: CD REVIEW: On The Road |