Whitesnake’s ‘Purple Album’ Reissue Includes David Coverdale’s Deep Purple Audition Demo
Two-CD/Blu-ray set also features 'Stormbringer' demos, alternate track mixes, song-by-song commentary and more.
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How Steve Morse Got Back Onstage After Quitting Deep Purple
Guitarist arranges trio shows around his duties with cancer-battling wife.
David Coverdale Is Planning a Special Deep Purple Celebration
"It's such a game-changing, life-changing thing," he reflects on his 1973 debut with legendary band.
Why Metallica Can't Improvise
Lars Ulrich explains why his band's songs "don't vary much from night to night."
How Deep Purple Took on Hard Times With ‘Woman From Tokyo’
"We had burned out," keyboardist Jon Lord admitted, but the band pressed on.
Joe Lynn Turner Recalls His One Album With Deep Purple
Singer "knew what was happening" when he was released so Ian Gillan could return in 1992.
Simon McBride Will Bring ‘Harder Edge’ to New Deep Purple Music
He says there’s "no talk of stopping" after "life-changing" appointment as new guitarist.
Steve Morse Quits Deep Purple
Guitarist and ex-colleagues express sadness as “reality intervenes” via wife’s cancer fight.
Simon McBride’s Bittersweet Deep Purple Opportunity
Irish guitarist reflects on being called up while Steve Morse spends time with sick wife.
Steve Morse Takes Deep Purple Hiatus Due to Wife’s Cancer Battle
"There are so many possible complications and unknowns, that whatever time we have left in our lives, I simply must be there with her," guitarist writes.
Deep Purple Will End With a ‘Whimper’ Says Don Airey
Keyboardist predicts band won't even know it was its last show and recalls 15-minute rehearsal before his first concert.
Deep Purple’s Lockdown Was a ‘Dress Rehearsal for Retirement’
But Roger Glover confirms they aren't finished yet.