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On this day in 1974 Roger Glover released "The Butterfly Ball," his album based on the book of the same name by Alan Aldridge. The album features many present and former Deep Purple members. What are your favorite tracks from the studio release of this album?
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On this day in 1993 Ritchie Blackmore played his last show ever with Deep Purple at Icehall Jäähalli in Helsinki, Finland. It was the end of the Mark 2 lineup forever. Were any of you at this final show?
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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The teacher didn’t look like Buddy Holly

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November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Georgia is on their minds

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November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Blackmore’s Night gigs postponed

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November 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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He knows what’s up

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November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
On this day in 1975 Tommy Bolin released "Teaser," his debut album. What are your favorite tracks from this release? How do you think it stacks up against Tommy's other work?
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Episode 344 is now live on all platforms! This week we take a listen to Trapeze's second self-titled album released in 1976. Come take a listen and let us know what you think of this record!
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Shy and retiring

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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On this day in 2017 "The Infinite Live Recordings" were released on vinyl. The recording is a full show of the band playing at Hellfest in Clisson, France on June 16, 2017. What are your favorite tracks from this performance?
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Importance of hydration

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November 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Not far off

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November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Triangulating without Petrucci

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November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Jack the riffer

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November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On this day in 2020 Joel Hoekstra released the video for the song "Hard to Say Goodbye." What do you think of this track? @joelhoekstra13

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November 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On this day in 1941 Derek Lawrence was born. Lawrence linked up with Ritchie Blackmore early on when he was playing with the Outlaws and would go on to produce the first three Deep Purple. Sadly he passed away in 2020. What are your favorite Derek Lawrence productions?
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 2023 Pete Solley passed away. Solley was in the band SNAFU with Micky Moody and the two later joined Whitesnake. Solley also worked with Procol Harum and went on to produce and write jingles. R.I.P., Pete.
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
On this day in 1982 Whitesnake released "Saints & Sinners." The album made it to #9 on the UK charts and was the last to feature Ian Paice on drums. What do you think of this classic Whitesnake release? What are your favorite tracks? @davidcoverdale
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Fare Thee Well

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November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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All that glitters

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November 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Rather get screwed by you

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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM