Deep Purple Book Focuses on Classic Lineup’s Final CollapseDeep Purple Book Focuses on Classic Lineup’s Final CollapseThe band's Mk II edition reconvened for their third stint in 1992, then Ritchie Blackmore suddenly quit.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ian Gillan Says Deep Purple Have Years Still to GoIan Gillan Says Deep Purple Have Years Still to GoThe frontman insists the band are “thinking about the end now” and it’s one reason a reunion with Ritchie Blackmore won’t happen.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Deep Purple Named Their Tour ‘The Long Goodbye’Why Deep Purple Named Their Tour ‘The Long Goodbye’Ian Gillan reveals why the band's latest run on the road sounds like a farewell. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Steve Morse Says Deep Purple Members Won’t Retire After Farewell TourSteve Morse Says Deep Purple Members Won’t Retire After Farewell Tour"They would rather die onstage than in bed.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Deep Purple, Ghost and Motorhead Members to Help Honor MetallicaDeep Purple, Ghost and Motorhead Members to Help Honor MetallicaWhen the band heads to Sweden to accept the Polar Music Prize next month, some famous friends will be there to help out.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ritchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleRitchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep PurpleFormer Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has weighed in on the direction the band went after he left the lineup for the final time in 1993.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Deep Purple and Judas Priest Set for Fall Run Through MidwestDeep Purple and Judas Priest Set for Fall Run Through MidwestHeavy metal legends Judas Priest, along with co-headliners Deep Purple, are announcing a summer/fall tour which will take them through the MidwestDanny VDanny V
Judas Priest and Deep Purple Announce Co-Headlining TourJudas Priest and Deep Purple Announce Co-Headlining TourA pair of metal giants with new albums out will be joining forces this summer. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Report: Joe Lynn Turner Hospitalized After Heart AttackReport: Joe Lynn Turner Hospitalized After Heart AttackFormer Rainbow and Deep Purple frontman Joe Lynn Turner suffers “heart issue” in Eastern Europe.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Glenn Hughes Announces Dates for ‘Classic Deep Purple Live’ TourGlenn Hughes Announces Dates for ‘Classic Deep Purple Live’ TourGlenn Hughes will bring his "Classic Deep Purple Live" tour to the United States for two rounds of shows in 2018.Jeff GilesJeff Giles