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DEEP PURPLE’s Roger Glover On Whether He Is Sick of Playing ‘Smoke On The Water’

During a recent fan Q&A hosted by Guitar World, Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover was asked if he’s “sick of playing’ the band’s staple 1972 tune “Smoke on the…

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Don Airey Talks Possibility Of RITCHIE BLACKMORE Playing With DEEP PURPLE Again

Don Airey says that fans shouldn’t count on seeing a DEEP PURPLE reunion with Ritchie Blackmore. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their most memorable riffs, including “Smoke On The Water”, but…

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Legendary David Coverdale On Why DEEP PURPLE’s ‘Mistreated’ Is His Most Primitive Vocal Performance

Whitesnake mastermind and former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale remembered the creation of classic Purple track “Mistreated” off 1974’s “Burn,” saying in a new video (transcribed by UG): “Yeah,…

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DEEP PURPLE’s Ian Gillian Talks Why He Has Not Interest In Listening To ROCK Music

Brazilian news website G1 asked Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan about his opinion of today’s rock and roll music, and if he listens to new bands. Read what he said:…

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DEEP PURPLE’s Roger Glover Talks Retirement: “We Are Gonna End Sometime Next Year”

Bassist Roger Glover was asked by Morgan Richards whether Deep Purple’s ongoing “The Long Goodbye Tour” is a sign that the band is planning to call it a day…

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DEEP PURPLE Singer On Reunion With Ritchie Blackmore: ‘It’s Not Gonna Happen’

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has once again shot down the possibility of a reunion with Ritchie Blackmore, saying that “the rain stopped and the sun came out for the band” once the…

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INTERVIEW: Legendary Glenn Hughes on Classic DEEP PURPLE Live Tour, Lineup & Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame

Metal Wani’s Daniel Jaramillo had a chat to legendary Deep Purple bass player Glenn Hughes. He discusses about Glenn’s upcoming Deep Purple tribute show, why he likes to play…

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Deep Purple’s Gillan: “With Blackmore Wouldn’t Work, His Playing Isn’t That Good These Days”

Members of Deep Purple commented on a hypothetical reunion with Ritchie Blackmore during a recent SiriusXM interview. You can check out their comments below: [metalwani_content_ad] Ian Gillan “Me…

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DEEP PURPLE’s Roger Glover On Whether He Is Sick of Playing ‘Smoke On The Water’

Don Airey Talks Possibility Of RITCHIE BLACKMORE Playing With DEEP PURPLE Again

Legendary David Coverdale On Why DEEP PURPLE’s ‘Mistreated’ Is His Most Primitive Vocal Performance

DEEP PURPLE’s Ian Gillian Talks Why He Has Not Interest In Listening To ROCK Music

DEEP PURPLE’s Roger Glover Talks Retirement: “We Are Gonna End Sometime Next Year”

DEEP PURPLE Singer On Reunion With Ritchie Blackmore: ‘It’s Not Gonna Happen’

INTERVIEW: Legendary Glenn Hughes on Classic DEEP PURPLE Live Tour, Lineup & Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame

Deep Purple’s Gillan: “With Blackmore Wouldn’t Work, His Playing Isn’t That Good These Days”

Kelly Osbourne Says OZZY “Will Never Get Over” Being Fired From BLACK SABBATH

Metal Musician Calls GUNS N’ ROSES Sweet Child O’ Mine “Terrible Song”: “I Hate AXL ROSE’s Voice & Slash’s Guitar Playing”

Slash Denies GUNS N’ ROSES Rift After Axl Rose’s Viral Mic Throw

Sammy Hagar Brings VAN HALEN Tribute Tour To U.K. In 2026 With JOAN JETT

LYNCH MOB Returns: Watch George Lynch Reunites With Classic Lineup in Michigan

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