Deep Purple Archives: 01/2025

Ian Gillan - 1970 - Deep Purple

The Deep Purple song inspired by a salacious sex act

A dirty ditty.

Jan 30, 2025

Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple

“The best”: Ritchie Blackmore’s favourite band of all time

Hold on a minute.

Jan 24, 2025

The greatness of Vanilla Fudge cover 'You Keep Me Hangin' On'

Vanilla Fudge: The greatest covers band of all time

Next level.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 23, 2025

Deep Purple - 1975

What is the only Deep Purple song to feature a female vocalist?

Bringing an element of soul.

Jan 23, 2025

Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath - 2017

“One classic song after another”: the hard rock album Tony Iommi hails as a masterpiece

An essential record.

Jan 22, 2025

Why is classical music making a comeback?

What was the first rock ‘n’ roll song to incorporate an orchestra?

Expansive fusions of both genres.

Jan 4, 2025

Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple - 1971

“We’ll beat him up”: Did Ritchie Blackmore really plan a heinous attack on his bandmate?

A dark plan…

Jan 2, 2025