Deep Purple
Deep Purple Celebrate 50 Years of "Smoke on the Water" on North American Tour with Yes
PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2024
Deep Purple's seminal 1972 album Machine Head (yes, the one with "Smoke on the Water") came out just over 50 years ago on March 25, 2024...
R.I.P. Iron Maiden and Deep Purple Producer Martin Birch
PUBLISHED Aug 10, 2020
Martin Birch— an English music producer and engineer who worked on iconic albums from the likes of Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Whitesnake and...
Deep Purple Detail New Album 'Whoosh!'
PUBLISHED Feb 27, 2020
Deep Purple have shared details of their 21st studio album. The U.K. rock vets will release new LP Whoosh! on June 12 through earMusic. Th...
Ozzy Osbourne and Gillan Guitarist Bernie Tormé Dies at 66
PUBLISHED Mar 18, 2019
Bernie Tormé — the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and Gillan — has died. The Irish musician's death was confirmed by his family, reveal...
Deep Purple and Judas Priest Join Forces for North American Tour
PUBLISHED Apr 23, 2018
Deep Purple and Judas Priest have announced plans to embark on a co-headlining tour across North America this summer. The string of shows...
Ritchie Blackmore Sues over Deep Purple Royalties
PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2015
As the guitarist who played "Smoke on the Water," former Deep Purple axeman Ritchie Blackmore is responsible for arguably the most recogniz...
Flaming Lips, Metallica, Iron Maiden Sign on for Deep Purple Tribute Album
PUBLISHED Aug 9, 2012
Following Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord's death last month, his band's most successful album, Machine Head, is due to receive its owns s...
Deep Purple Co-Founder Jon Lord Dies at 71
PUBLISHED Jul 16, 2012
Jon Lord, best known as Deep Purple's founding keyboardist, died today (July 16) in hospital in London, UK, after suffering a pulmonary emb...
