“Not happy”: When Ritchie Blackmore gave up on two bands for a second time
Tiring.
Deep Purple Archives: 03/2026
“He was rather unkind”: The prog-rock legends that Frank Zappa resented and why they always regretted it
Jealousy from rock’s most eccentric face.
“This is awful. Dreadful stuff”: Five bands Ritchie Blackmore hated with a passion
Not nearly the refined rock and roll.
“A poor man’s Led Zeppelin”: The classic rock band Angus Young hated with a passion
“Geez, this is ridiculous.”
“Hated the thought”: the album Deep Purple never wanted to release
“We had something rather wonderful…”