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On this day in 1976 Rainbow played at the Kouseinenkin Kaikan Hall in Osaka, Japan. The performance of "Catch the Rainbow" on "On Stage" is from this live show. During the show Ronnie dedicated "16th Century Greensleeves" to Tommy Bolin.
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On this day in 1976 Rainbow played at the Kouseinenkin Kaikan Hall in Osaka, Japan. The performance of "Catch the Rainbow" on "On Stage" is from this live show. During the show Ronnie dedicated "16th Century Greensleeves" to Tommy Bolin.
On this day in 1973 the Mark 3 lineup of Deep Purple played their first show at K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Were any of you able to see Deep Purple play at the old K.B. Hallen? @glenn_hughes @davidcoverdale
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1973 the Mark 3 lineup of Deep Purple played their first show at K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Were any of you able to see Deep Purple play at the old K.B. Hallen? @glenn_hughes @davidcoverdale
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RM SEPT 1971
+ FIREBALL
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+ FIREBALL
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RM SEPT 1971
+ FIREBALL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLWx...
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RM SEPT 1971
+ FIREBALL
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Episode #347 is now live on all platforms! This week we take a look at Zephyr's first album after Tommy Bolin's departure. We also do some comparisons with the 2021 remix. Let us know what you think of this album!
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Episode #347 is now live on all platforms! This week we take a look at Zephyr's first album after Tommy Bolin's departure. We also do some comparisons with the 2021 remix. Let us know what you think of this album!
On this day in 1972 Ian Gillan writes a letter to Tony Edwards stating that he is leaving the band on June 30, 1973 after the upcoming tour.
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
On this day in 1972 Ian Gillan writes a letter to Tony Edwards stating that he is leaving the band on June 30, 1973 after the upcoming tour.
On this day in 1970 Deep Purple played at Lüdenscheid Schützenhalle. The band played as a four-piece as Ritchie had been flown back to London. The audience was not happy and a riot ensued.
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1970 Deep Purple played at Lüdenscheid Schützenhalle. The band played as a four-piece as Ritchie had been flown back to London. The audience was not happy and a riot ensued.
On this day in 1946 Candy Givens was born. Candy was the singer in Zephyr and a one-of-a-kind vocalist. Sadly she passed away in 1984. What are your favorite Candy Givens songs, records, or performances? R.I.P., Candy.
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this day in 1946 Candy Givens was born. Candy was the singer in Zephyr and a one-of-a-kind vocalist. Sadly she passed away in 1984. What are your favorite Candy Givens songs, records, or performances? R.I.P., Candy.
On this day in 1972 Made in Japan was released in the UK. As well as being one of Deep Purple's best selling albums it is largely viewed as one of the greatest live albums of all time. What do you think of this release?
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
On this day in 1972 Made in Japan was released in the UK. As well as being one of Deep Purple's best selling albums it is largely viewed as one of the greatest live albums of all time. What do you think of this release?
On this day in 1988 Whitesnake issued a press release stating that Vivian Campbell was leaving the band. What did you think of Vivian in Whitesnake?
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On this day in 1988 Whitesnake issued a press release stating that Vivian Campbell was leaving the band. What did you think of Vivian in Whitesnake?
On this day in 1976 Rainbow played the Shi Koukaido in Nagoya, Japan. The band would dedicate "Mistreated" that night to Tommy Bolin.
December 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1976 Rainbow played the Shi Koukaido in Nagoya, Japan. The band would dedicate "Mistreated" that night to Tommy Bolin.
On this day in 1971 Deep Purple began recording "Machine Head," their sixth studio album at the Grand Hotel in Montreux, Switzerland. It took them a little over two weeks to finish the album.
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On this day in 1971 Deep Purple began recording "Machine Head," their sixth studio album at the Grand Hotel in Montreux, Switzerland. It took them a little over two weeks to finish the album.
On this day in 1967 The Maze released their last single "Catari Catari" on MGM. The B-side was a song called "Easy Street." "Catari Catari" was based on an Italian ballad entitled "Cateri Cateri." Do any of you have a copy of this one? What do you think of this single?
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1967 The Maze released their last single "Catari Catari" on MGM. The B-side was a song called "Easy Street." "Catari Catari" was based on an Italian ballad entitled "Cateri Cateri." Do any of you have a copy of this one? What do you think of this single?
On this day in 1968 Deep Purple released "Kentucky Woman," their second single. It made it to #38 in the US charts but failed to chart in the UK. What do you think of this single?
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1968 Deep Purple released "Kentucky Woman," their second single. It made it to #38 in the US charts but failed to chart in the UK. What do you think of this single?
On this day in 1967 Apple Boutique has their launch party as it opens at at 94 Baker Street, London W1. Jon Lord was in attendance and met George Harrison and John Lennon for the first time. Has anyone seen any photos from the event with Jon Lord in them?
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this day in 1967 Apple Boutique has their launch party as it opens at at 94 Baker Street, London W1. Jon Lord was in attendance and met George Harrison and John Lennon for the first time. Has anyone seen any photos from the event with Jon Lord in them?
On this day in 1905 Lord Longford was born. Longford was the basis for one half of the semi-fictional character Mary Long from Deep Purple's song of the same name. What do you think of this song? Thoughts on Lord Longford are also welcome.
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1905 Lord Longford was born. Longford was the basis for one half of the semi-fictional character Mary Long from Deep Purple's song of the same name. What do you think of this song? Thoughts on Lord Longford are also welcome.
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….Deep Purple might not have been there?! But then why would they have The Rolling Stones truck?! Is everything a lie?!?
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
December 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
….Deep Purple might not have been there?! But then why would they have The Rolling Stones truck?! Is everything a lie?!?
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
On this day in 1974 Tommy Bolin headed into the studio to record "Mind Transplant" with Alphonse Mouzon. What do you think of this album?
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 1974 Tommy Bolin headed into the studio to record "Mind Transplant" with Alphonse Mouzon. What do you think of this album?
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin passed away. His musical legacy is incredibly deep despite his career being tragically cut short. What are your favorite songs, albums, or solos by Tommy Bolin? R.I.P., Tommy.
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin passed away. His musical legacy is incredibly deep despite his career being tragically cut short. What are your favorite songs, albums, or solos by Tommy Bolin? R.I.P., Tommy.
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
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