IAN GILLAN Says DEEP PURPLE’s ‘The Long Goodbye’ Tour ‘Was Just A Joke’ In Order To Sell More Tickets
Ian Gillan acknowledged that DEEP PURPLE never actually planned to retire, even though they labeled their 2017 tour “The Long Goodbye.”
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GLENN HUGHES Slams DEEP PURPLE’s IAN GILLAN And ROGER GLOVER: ‘I Will Never Speak To Any Of Them Again’
In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive Magazine, vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes reflected on his 2016 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he was celebrated …
GLENN HUGHES Attributes DEEP PURPLE Mk 3 Reunion Failure To RITCHIE BLACKMORE: ‘We Couldn’t Get Him On the Phone’
In a recent interview with “That Rocks!,” Glenn Hughes revealed that a planned reunion of DEEP PURPLE Mark III – which included himself, David Coverdale, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice …
MAX CAVALERA On How He Met RITCHIE BLACKMORE: ‘At First, He Wasn’t Interested In Talking To Anybody’
In a recent interview featured in Guitar World, Max Cavalera reflected on the memorable encounter he had with his guitar idol, Ritchie Blackmore. Cavalera recalled how the legendary British musician …
JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW And DEEP PURPLE Classics In Moscow, Russia (Video)
Joe Lynn Turner, an American singer known for his work with the hard rock bands RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE, returned to Moscow, Russia, to perform classic songs from these bands …
Watch BRUCE DICKINSON Sings DEEP PURPLE’s ‘Smoke On The Water’ With JON LORD’s ‘Concerto For Group And Orchestra’ In Sarajevo
Bruce Dickinson, the lead vocalist of IRON MAIDEN, is participating in a dozen performances of Jon Lord‘s “Concerto For Group And Orchestra” throughout March and April. These concerts feature a …
DEEP PURPLE Announce Simon McBride as New Guitarist
Following the news in July that Steve Morse would be stepping back from the band, after more than a quarter of a century, Deep Purple announced that, following an abundant …
DEEP PURPLE’s ROGER GLOVER: Lockdown Was ‘Dress Rehearsal For Our Retirement’
In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover touched on the topic of retirement. “I think we still have another ‘proper’ PURPLE album in us, …
IAN GILLAN Says DEEP PURPLE Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE ‘Would Be No Fun At All’
In a new interview with Tales From The Road, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed his longstanding feud with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. When asked if he is still in contact with Ritchie and …
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: IAN GILLAN Doesn’t Seem To Like Me
During a recent interview with Eonmusic, Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he had been approached by any big names during his career. “Yeah, of course. Quite a lot, actually,” he …
Top 5 Best Heavy Metal Songs to listen to on a first date
If you’re a single rock fan, where do you hang out if you’re seeking a partner who also loves loud music? Gigs aren’t always ideal settings – it can be …
IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Reveals Who His ‘Rock God’ Is
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was the featured guest on BBC‘s “The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker” for the “Rock God” segment. Dickinson picked DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan and stated: “So there I was as a young spotty teenager …