Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Preserved in DNADeep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Preserved in DNADeep Purple’s classic “Smoke on the Water” has been preserved in DNA for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Archive.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Deep Purple’s Former Accountant Hit With 11-Year Ban for Misappropriating FundsDeep Purple’s Former Accountant Hit With 11-Year Ban for Misappropriating FundsThe results of a bankruptcy investigation have found Deep Purple's former accountant liable for more than $2.5 million in misappropriated funds.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ian Gillan Explains Why Deep Purple Reunion With Ritchie Blackmore Won’t HappenIan Gillan Explains Why Deep Purple Reunion With Ritchie Blackmore Won’t HappenDeep Purple singer Ian Gillan has revealed his reasons for refusing a one-off reunion with former guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Glenn Hughes Hints at New Album Collaboration With ‘Another Famous Fellow’Glenn Hughes Hints at New Album Collaboration With ‘Another Famous Fellow’Glenn Hughes has revealed that he’s made a record with a big-name artist he won't identify.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to ‘Heavy Traffic’ From Ronnie Montrose’s Upcoming Posthumous ’10X10′ LP: Exclusive PremiereListen to ‘Heavy Traffic’ From Ronnie Montrose’s Upcoming Posthumous ’10X10′ LP: Exclusive PremiereThe all-star project Ronnie Montrose was working on prior to his death in 2012 is finally on its way to fans.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Ritchie Blackmore Reportedly Refused Hughes, Coverdale and Lord Deep Purple ReunionRitchie Blackmore Reportedly Refused Hughes, Coverdale and Lord Deep Purple ReunionGlenn Hughes said that three-fifths of Deep Purple's Mark III lineup once unsuccessfully tried to reunite with Ritchie Blackmore.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Deep Purple and Alice Cooper Kick Off Co-Headlining Tour in Vegas: Set List + VideosDeep Purple and Alice Cooper Kick Off Co-Headlining Tour in Vegas: Set List + VideosBoth acts delivered classics and new songs at the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Steve Morse Says Ritchie Blackmore’s Return to Deep Purple Would Be ‘Nice’Steve Morse Says Ritchie Blackmore’s Return to Deep Purple Would Be ‘Nice’Current Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse said it would be “nice” if his predecessor Ritchie Blackmore could return to the band for a guest appearance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Exclusive: Deep Purple Unveil ‘Spinal Tap’-Like ‘Johnny’s Band’ Mockumentary VideoExclusive: Deep Purple Unveil ‘Spinal Tap’-Like ‘Johnny’s Band’ Mockumentary VideoDeep Purple fill out the story of the new single 'Johnny's Band' in this hilarious video.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Ritchie Blackmore Says He Would Play a ‘Single Show’ With Deep PurpleRitchie Blackmore Says He Would Play a ‘Single Show’ With Deep PurpleRitchie Blackmore said he’d be prepared to play a “single show” with his former colleagues in Deep Purple, mainly for nostalgia reasons.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty