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It's Barbi Benton's Birthday! For BBB enjoy this episode from last year!
Happy Birthday Barbi Benton (January 28, 1950). To celebrate, have a listen to this episode of @deeppurplepod.bsky.social :
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Episode #292 - Barbi Benton - Ain't That Just The Way
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January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
It's Barbi Benton's Birthday! For BBB enjoy this episode from last year!
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Happy Birthday Barbi Benton (January 28, 1950). To celebrate, have a listen to this episode of @deeppurplepod.bsky.social :
youtu.be/cyXuK-96F1o?...
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Episode #292 - Barbi Benton - Ain't That Just The Way
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January 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Happy Birthday Barbi Benton (January 28, 1950). To celebrate, have a listen to this episode of @deeppurplepod.bsky.social :
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Episode 354 – Whitesnake – Forevermore (Part 1)
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Episode 354 – Whitesnake – Forevermore (Part 1)
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Episode 354 – Whitesnake – Forevermore (Part 1)
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On this day in 2002 The Company of Snakes released their third and final album "Burst the Bubble" in Europe. What do you think about this release? What are your favorite tracks?
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On this day in 2002 The Company of Snakes released their third and final album "Burst the Bubble" in Europe. What do you think about this release? What are your favorite tracks?
On this day in 2017 Geoff Nicholls passed away at the age of 72. Nicholls was a long time member of Black Sabbath and collaborator with Tony Iommi. What are your favorite Black Sabbath tracks featuring Geoff Nicholls? R.I.P., Geoff.
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2017 Geoff Nicholls passed away at the age of 72. Nicholls was a long time member of Black Sabbath and collaborator with Tony Iommi. What are your favorite Black Sabbath tracks featuring Geoff Nicholls? R.I.P., Geoff.
On this day in 1986 Black Sabbath released "Seventh Star." While not intended to be a Black Sabbath album it was the only Sabbath album to feature Glenn Hughes on vocals. What are your favorite tracks off of this release? @glenn_hughes
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 AM
On this day in 1986 Black Sabbath released "Seventh Star." While not intended to be a Black Sabbath album it was the only Sabbath album to feature Glenn Hughes on vocals. What are your favorite tracks off of this release? @glenn_hughes
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On this day in 1984 Candy Givens passed away. Candy was the energetic singer for Zephyr and early bandmate of Tommy Bolin. What are your favorite tracks or albums featuring Candy Givens? R.I.P., Candy.
January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
On this day in 1984 Candy Givens passed away. Candy was the energetic singer for Zephyr and early bandmate of Tommy Bolin. What are your favorite tracks or albums featuring Candy Givens? R.I.P., Candy.
On this day in 1973 David Coverdale makes a purchase at "The Gentry," the boutique where he worked. What was it? Did he wear it for his Deep Purple audition that summer? The world may never know.
January 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
On this day in 1973 David Coverdale makes a purchase at "The Gentry," the boutique where he worked. What was it? Did he wear it for his Deep Purple audition that summer? The world may never know.
On this day in 1957 Jannick Gers was born. Jannick was the guitarist in Gillan before they disbanded but is primarily known for his decades long gig in Iron Maiden. What are your favorite albums, tracks, or performances by Jannick. Happy birthday!
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
On this day in 1957 Jannick Gers was born. Jannick was the guitarist in Gillan before they disbanded but is primarily known for his decades long gig in Iron Maiden. What are your favorite albums, tracks, or performances by Jannick. Happy birthday!
On this day in 1995 Deep Purple jam at Greg Rike's studio in Orlando, Flordia where the song "Vavoom: Ted The Mechanic" is born. This would be incoporated into their live set in March and be the opener for "Purpendicular" the following year.
January 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
On this day in 1995 Deep Purple jam at Greg Rike's studio in Orlando, Flordia where the song "Vavoom: Ted The Mechanic" is born. This would be incoporated into their live set in March and be the opener for "Purpendicular" the following year.
On this day in 1994 Dio released "Strange Highways" in the US. It had been released the previous October in Europe and Japan. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks?
January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On this day in 1994 Dio released "Strange Highways" in the US. It had been released the previous October in Europe and Japan. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks?
Episode 354 is now live on all platforms! This week we take a look at the first half of Whitesnake's 2011 album "Forevermore." Let us know what you think of this lineup of the band and this album in particular!
January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Episode 354 is now live on all platforms! This week we take a look at the first half of Whitesnake's 2011 album "Forevermore." Let us know what you think of this lineup of the band and this album in particular!
On this day in 1976 Deep Purple played at the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Four songs (I'm Going Down, Highway Star, Smoke on the Water, and Georgia on My Mind) were included on the "King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents: Deep Purple In Concert" album as bonus tracks.
January 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 1976 Deep Purple played at the Civic Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Four songs (I'm Going Down, Highway Star, Smoke on the Water, and Georgia on My Mind) were included on the "King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents: Deep Purple In Concert" album as bonus tracks.
On this day in 1973 Deep Purple released "Who Do We Think We Are" in the US. It would be released in February in the UK. This would be the last Mark 2 album before they reunited in 1984. What do you think of this final release of Mark 2's initial run? Favorite tracks?
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
On this day in 1973 Deep Purple released "Who Do We Think We Are" in the US. It would be released in February in the UK. This would be the last Mark 2 album before they reunited in 1984. What do you think of this final release of Mark 2's initial run? Favorite tracks?
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Purpendicular at 30
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January 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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On this day in 1974 Rod Evans played his last show with Captain Beyond at Warner Theatre in San Pedro, California. He would not perform again until 1980. Were any of you at this show? Did any of you get a chance to see Captain Beyond with Rod Evans?
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
On this day in 1974 Rod Evans played his last show with Captain Beyond at Warner Theatre in San Pedro, California. He would not perform again until 1980. Were any of you at this show? Did any of you get a chance to see Captain Beyond with Rod Evans?
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The Paul and Steve Show at NAMM 2026
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January 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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On this day in 2005 Glenn Hughes released "Soul Mover," his tenth studio album. What do you think of this release? @glenn_hughes
January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
On this day in 2005 Glenn Hughes released "Soul Mover," his tenth studio album. What do you think of this release? @glenn_hughes
On this day in 2000 Deep Purple released "In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra" in the UK. This was the live performance of "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" that the band had performed in September of the previous year. How many of you were at the show?
January 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
On this day in 2000 Deep Purple released "In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra" in the UK. This was the live performance of "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" that the band had performed in September of the previous year. How many of you were at the show?
On this day in 1972 HEC Enterprises was written a letter regarding the details of the summary judgment against Richard Branson whose Virgin Records had been selling bootleg Deep Purple albums.
January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1972 HEC Enterprises was written a letter regarding the details of the summary judgment against Richard Branson whose Virgin Records had been selling bootleg Deep Purple albums.
On this day in 1996 Deep Purple's "Purpendicular" was scheduled to be released in Japan. How many of you got the Japanese copy when it came out? What are your favorite tracks?
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
On this day in 1996 Deep Purple's "Purpendicular" was scheduled to be released in Japan. How many of you got the Japanese copy when it came out? What are your favorite tracks?