By mid-1973, the bloom was off the rose for Deep Purple. Internal issues had risen to the top and long-standing lead singer Ian Gillan opted to leave the band. At the same time, bassist Roger Glover was told his services were no longer needed, by direct order of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The Deep Purple lineup known as Mark II, was no more.
January 10, 2013 Another year of some good classic rock releases for January and that includes a vinyl jackpot of some great classic artists.
June 1, 2011 Nearly 20 years ago Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan hooked up with the remains of Black Sabbath and recorded one spectacular album called 'Born Again'. The band-mates went their separate ways, but some of us only knew it was a matter of time before the most interesting version of Black Sabbath returned. Gillan, Tony Iommi and Deep Purple key-master Jon Lord have released a new album and the proceeds are going to charity.