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New Classic Rock For May 2013 [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:55:23 +0000

Every time we talk classic rock we manage to always mention groups like The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Styx, John Fogerty, Deep Purple, Rod Stewart, and Judas Priest before it’s all said and done.Why are all these names creeping up again, well they all have new music about to surface this month (May) 2013. [...]

New Classic Rock For May 2013 -Deep Purple 'Now What?!' [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:55:05 +0000

It was in fun teasing the fans about the upcoming album but they certainly got a lot of mileage out it.They kept the name of the new album secret from the fans for months after stating it was on the way. Pretty neat ploy as they used a question mark as part of the tease [...]

New Music, Familiar Faces For April 2013 [AUDIO Or VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:24:59 +0000

April is a fun month, not only diving in into Record Store Day (April 20th) but it’s a new month which means new music.Little known fact but Classic rock artists are among the earliest and most prominent supporters of the concept of Record Store Day – only releases get a lot of attention every April [...]

New Music, Familiar Faces For April 2013 – Deep Purple [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:34:06 +0000

There’s a starting point for everything in life and for Deep Purple it all got under way in 1968. Ever wonder what can we do next (?) well with Deep Purple the new album is appropriately titled, ‘Now What?!’ Deep Purple enjoyed teasing fans about the upcoming album giving no word on the album title [...]

Deep Purple Keyboardist on Rock Hall Snub: 'I Don't Think the Band Really Care'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:57:15 +0000

It's been an up-and-down year between Deep Purple fans and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- the band was finally nominated for induction into the Hall, but didn't make it in. Keyboard player Don Airey seems to be taking it all in stride, though; as he put it during a recent interview, "I don't think the band really care, actually."

BAXTER'S ATTIC Deep Purple "Space Truckin'"

Baxter — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:08:30 +0000

Every weekday morning we pull a song out of the “attic”. If you are new, the attic is a mythical place we used to hang out and enjoy great music and other “stuff”.

Deep Purple's New Single Streaming Online

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:23:35 +0000

Deep Purple are set to release their new album, ‘NOW What?!’ on April 30. The first tracks, a double A-sided single of 'All the Time in the World' and 'Hell to Pay,' will be available March 29. However, samples of both songs, and two live cuts, are currently streaming online.

Deep Purple Reveal New Album Title, Single Release Date

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:37:23 +0000

They might not be making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just yet, but that's not stopping Deep Purple from moving forward with new music. The legendary British rockers will release a new album titled 'NOW What?!' on April 30 in North America via earMUSIC. Fans will get their first taste of the new music from a double A-side single released on March 29.

Top Classic Rock New Album Releases And Re-Mastered Reissues For January 2013

Mark Alan — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:19:16 +0000

Another year of some good classic rock releases and we start with January, which means I can't wait to see what's in store for February.

Top Classic Rock New Album Releases And ReMastered Reissues For January 2013 – Deep Purple 'Live in Paris 1975′ [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:22:36 +0000

Another year of some good classic rock releases and we can add Deep Purple's 'Live in Paris - 1975' to the group.

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan Plays Coy About New Album Title

Jeff Giles — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:22:08 +0000

A whole lot has happened since Deep Purple released its last studio album, 2005's 'Rapture of the Deep' -- and now that the band has finally wrapped the recording of its next collection of new material, singer Ian Gillan is ready to talk. About some things, anyway.

Classic Rock Releases For December 2012 – 'Deep Purple – Music Milestones Made In Japan" [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:15:21 +0000

Great Classic Rock releases for the month of December could make your holidays Classic.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Deep Purple "Highway Star" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:43:12 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff

Ritchie Blackmore 'Couldn't Care Less' If Deep Purple Make Hall of Fame

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:01:41 +0000

After years of being completely overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, pioneering hard rockers Deep Purple received word last week that they are among the nominees this year. But if you're hoping for an epic reunion jam on 'Highway Star' at this year's ceremony, not so fast -- in a new interview, former Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore says he has no interest in whether the band is inducted or not.

About Damn Time! RUSH & Deep Purple Get Rock Hall of Fame Nomination

Sloan — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:42:42 +0000

RUSH fans have been screaming for years about the Rock And Roll Hall's virtual censure of their favorite Canuck musicians. This year they're seeking your help in picking the inductees. But it's not as great as it sounds.

Metallica Covering Deep Purple [VIDEO]

Jenna — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:51:08 +0000

Metallica is known for their awesome cover versions of songs like Whiskey in the Jar and Turn the Page. Now they’re tackling a track to be included on a new Deep Purple tribute record. Metallica’s versions of Bob Seger, Thin Lizzy and the Ramones are some of my favorite covers of all time. Now the [...]

Deep Purple Tribute Album To Be Released,"Re-Machined" Featuring Metallica,Iron Maiden And More[VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:11:56 +0000

Every Album Collectors Dream A Deep Purple Tribute Album

Jon Lord's Passing – A Fan's Reaction [VIDEO]

Jenna — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:26:25 +0000

Rock pioneer and Deep Purple keyboard player Jon Lord died yesterday at the age of 71. Here are a few of my random wandering thoughts. There is so much I want to say about Jon that it was hard for me to get my thoughts in order and put them down in a readable manner, [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Deep Purple "Space Truckin'"

Baxter — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:34:15 +0000

R.I.P. Jon Lord Every weekday morning we pull a song out of the “attic”. If you are new, the attic is a mythical place we used to hang out and enjoy great music and other “stuff”.

Jon Lord – Keyboardist for Deep Purple – Dead at 71 [VIDEO]

Sloan — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:44:48 +0000

After a long battle with pancreatic cancer that forced him to give up playing for Deep Purple in 2002, Jon Lord suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism today.