Ritchie Blackmore Claims He’s Being Barred From Deep Purple’s Rock Hall Induction
It sounds like Deep Purple's long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will pass without an appearance from former guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
Deep Purple
How Deep Purple Changed Their Sound on ‘Burn’
The David Coverdale/Glenn Hughes era of Deep Purple began with the release of 'Burn' on Feb. 15, 1974.
Ian Gillan Comments on Deep Purple’s Rock Hall ‘Semi-Induction’
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan isn't happy that some long-tenured members of the current lineup are being left out of the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
2015 Hall of Fame
On the outside looking in: Yes, the Cars and several notable members of this year's induction class.
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, the Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Chicago Among Rock Hall of Fame Nominees
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, the Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Chicago are among the acts newly nominated for possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Deep Purple Announce Two New Live Releases
A pair of Deep Purple's biggest recent live performances are being commemorated with two new concert recordings from the band.
Watch Glenn Hughes Join David Coverdale Onstage for a Deep Purple Song
The audience at Whitesnake's June 9 tour stop in Beverly Hills received a welcome surprise when Glenn Hughes, frontman David Coverdale's former bandmate in Deep Purple, stopped by to lend his vocals to a performance of the Purple classic "Lay Down, Stay Down."
David Coverdale Reveals More Details About Abandoned Deep Purple Reunion Project
If you were disappointed to learn that Whitesnake's new album rose out of a botched reunion effort between former Deep Purple bandmates David Coverdale and Ritchie Blackmore, you may want to stop reading this now, because the project could have been even more tantalizing than we realized.
Listen to Whitesnake Take on Deep Purple’s ‘Burn’
Whitesnake have unveiled their version of "Burn," which originally served as the title track for a long-ago collaboration between frontman David Coverdale and Deep Purple.
Whitesnake’s New Album Focuses on David Coverdale’s Deep Purple Era
David Coverdale will return to his time as lead singer for Deep Purple during their Mark III and IV eras for an upcoming album with Whitesnake.
Five Bands That Deserve to Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Accompanying this morning's announcement of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2015 induction class was the usual head shaking and open-mouthed disbelief that some of classic rock's oldest and most worthy bands were passed up once again.
Ian Gillan Rules Out Reunion with Ritchie Blackmore if Deep Purple Is Elected to Rock Hall
Ian Gillan would rather turn down induction than be forced to be on the same stage as Ritchie Blackmore again.