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Happy Birthday Ian Gillan!
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Happy Birthday to the late great Jon Lord
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Happy birthday Ritchie Blackmore!
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Happy Birthday Paicey!
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New album 'Whoosh!' out JUNE 12, 2020 #whoosh #deeppurple2020 #deeppurple
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Ribeirao here we come! //DP WebCrew #deeppurple
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Happy birthday Ian Gillan!
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Sweet child In time you'll see the line. The line that's drawn between. Good and bad. See the blind man Shooting at the world. Bullets flying Taking toll If you've been bad Lord I bet you have.
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Happy Birthday Roger! Photo Credit: Ueli Frey
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Happy Birthday Steve Morse! // DP Web Crew //
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51 years ago today Deep Purple released 'In Rock' - the band's break-through album in Europe that peaked at No. 4 in the UK, remaining in the UK charts for over a year
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Happy birthday Steve Morse!
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50 years ago today Deep Purple released their sixth studio album “Machine Head.” The album reached No.1 in the UK charts within 7 days. 50 years on this MkII highlight remains one of the most influential rock records of all time. #DP50 #LiveMusic #DeepPurple #MachineHead
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Deep Purple, 50 years later return to the birth place of where their famous live album “Made In Japan” was recorded back in August of 1972. This arena is truly steeped in rock history and a special place for the band. // DP WebCrew #deeppurple #madeinjapan #budokan #livemusic
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On this day 50 years ago Deep Purple attended a Frank Zappa show in Montreux. This pastel is Roger Glover’s visualisation of the day it happened back in 1971. If it weren’t for that ‘stupid with a flare gun’, the world might not have one of the most celebrated songs of all time
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Happy birthday to the only drummer Deep Purple have ever needed - Ian Paice! #FromTheVaults Photo Credit: Colin Hart
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São Paulo that was incredible, thanks for having us! Credit: Deep Purple Crew // DP WebCrew #livemusic #deepurple #monstersofrock
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50+ years of friendship and musicianship captured in one moment. Who’s coming to see Deep Purple Unleashed in Europe next month? // DP WebCrew #DeepPurple #LiveMusic #DP50 #NoNeedToShout
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3… 2… 1… Whoosh! Deep Purple's new album has launched and is now available worldwide! Join the band on their journey and listen to "Whoosh!" - or get your own copy:
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Deep Purple are excited to announce a show with Kiss in Brazil this April at Arena brb mane Garrincha with @metropolesmusic Ticket link in bio. // DP WebCrew #deeppurple #livemusic #KISS
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On the water.... thanks for having us on the Rock Legends Cruise X ! // DP WebCrew
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Happy Birthday Don!
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Thank you Fort Lauderdale, its great to be back! @rockhardholly #deeppurple #livegig #highwaystar
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#OTD 50 years ago Deep Purple released their 8th studio album “Burn.” Whats your favourite song from the album? #deeppurple #burn #DeepPurple50
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Deep Purple are excited to announce a new show in Indonesia on March 10th as part of their World Tour in 2023. Ticket link below. #deeppurple #livemusic // DP WebCrew
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It all adds up to one on July 19th... Deep Purple is excited to announce their new studio album "=1". Access the new album here: #DeepPurple #EqualsOne #DeepPurpleEqualsOne #NewAlbum
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Roger Glover and Ian Paice give fans a first look at the Super Deluxe Version of Machine Head.
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#tbt - Over 50 years on and still rocking - Purple legends! Photo credit: Didi Zill
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Deep Purple are excited to announce that they will be performing at @rockimperiumfestival next year on June 24th 2023! // DP WEB CREW //
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Mexico here we come — feeling excited
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Watch Deep Purple Mark II at their height in 1973 perform at Hofstra University, New York. This gig took place 48 years ago today. Click the link below to watch the full video.
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Deep Purple are pleased to annouce the release of the Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition boxset featuring new remixes, full immersive dolby atmos sound, In Concert '72, and a never-before-released concert from Montreux '71 on a 1-LP, 3-CD and Blu-Ray collectible set. Link in bio
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PURPLE ON PURPLE Universal Music Group is announcing a very special limited edition collection of reissues of classic Deep Purple albums from 1972-77. Studio albums Machine Head [1972], Who Do We Think We Are? [1973], Burn [1974],...
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'Smoke on the Water' was voted #1 in Channel 5's 'Britains Favourite Rock Songs'. Tune in on catch up to hear the band chat about their favourite rock songs and to hear more about the story behind this most famous of all tunes - link below // DP WebCrew
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Today, Deep Purple announce that due to a family matter, Steve Morse will be taking a temporary hiatus from Deep Purple live shows but remains a full member of the band. Steve’s replacement for the upcoming live shows in May, June and July 2022 will be guitarist Simon McBride.
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Mexico, prepare to rock! Deep Purple are playing ten shows in nine Mexican cities in November! Check out the image for all dates. More information and ticket sale coming soon! //Deep Purple Webteam
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#OTD 28 years ago Deep Purple released their 14th studio album “The Battle Rages On”. What is your favourite track from the album?
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What a great start!
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17 shows in 13 countries - we’ve loved every moment! Thank you to everyone who came out to see us Unleashed In Europe and to all the DP family and road crew. Until next year - we love you, take it easy, goodnight! Photos by Ueli Frey, Paolo Manzi and Mike Airey //DP WebCrew
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”That’s before the smoke hit the water. The down draft came from the hills, pushed the smoke down and it just floated across the lake,“ remembers Ian Paice. This and other rare photos are included in the soon to be released Super Deluxe Edition of “Machine Head” Photo: Didi Zill
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”One of my most favourite photographs ever! It’s the moment we’re writing Smoke On The Water. It took maybe no more than 10 or 12 minutes to write the entire song. We told the story exactly like it is. The source material was first rate.” –– Roger Glover.
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Time for some Ian Paice facts that might be new to you! #deeppurple #whoosh2020
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I can’t hear you… common! // DP WEB CREW // #deeppurple #smokeonthewater #livemusic
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Our new album “Turning To Crime” is finally out. Thanks to all of you for your love and support.
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Deep Purple got a hold of Drumeo's video of Tosh Peterson hearing "Fireball" for the first time without drums and laying down his version of a drum beat. Here is Ian's reaction to this fresh take on his beat! Watch the full video form the link in our bio. // DP WebCrew
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What Deep Purple song makes you throw your hands in the air? // DP WebCrew #deeppurple #livemusic
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The new single 'Man Alive' will be out on 01/05/2020. Just one week to go! #whoosh2020
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The signal is clear, it's time for chapter two! The new single "Man Alive" has landed along with a music video that keeps the band’s finger on the pulse of time. Watch it here: Listen to the single:
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‘Throw My Bones’ has hit over 2.5 Million streams. Thank you for all the support!
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On this day 50 years ago deep purple mark II performed at the Paris theatre in London. This show was notable as it was RECORDED BY THE BBC and was the first time the band played ‘smoke on the water’ live Photo credit: Barry Plummer
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Thanks for having us Japan, you were amazing! Next stop Monster’s of Rock festival in Colombia, see you there. // DP WebCrew Photo Credit: Robert Lio #deepurple #japan #madeinjapan
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Thank you to @ClassicRockMag for reviewing "Whoosh!". //Deep Purple Webteam
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Link in bio for DeepPurple50 webpage - head over to find out more about the releases, browse through some of the band’s highlights and listen to all 22 of their studio albums and prolific live recordings.
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On this day 54 years ago Deep Purple Mk1 played their first ever show at Vestpoppen in Denmark - billed as 'Roundabout', the band’s first moniker. It was on this short Scandinavian tour that their new name was decided on. // DP WebCrew #OTD
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A big thank you to all our YouTube channel subscribers - now at 1 Million! Head over to our official channel for all the best live shows, music videos and TV performances over the last 54 years, as well as a whole host of rare footage and interviews. Link in bio.
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#OTD ...50 years ago Deep Purple were measured at 117 decibels whilst playing the London Rainbow Theatre through their 10,000-watt Marshall PA system, causing three members of the audience to be knocked unconscious and making them the LOUDEST BAND IN THE WORLD! // DP Web Crew //
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Deep Purple announce US dates for their = 1 MORE TIME TOUR   CELEBRATING OVER 50 YEARS OF SMOKE ON THE WATER WITH YES   VIP Packages and Fan Pre-sale available starting at 12pm local time today.  Use password SMOKE   General on sale begins Friday, April 12th at 10am local
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17 shows in 13 countries - we’ve loved every moment! Thank you to everyone who came out to see us Unleashed In Europe and to all the DP family and road crew. Until next year - we love you, take it easy, goodnight! Photos by Ueli Frey, Paolo Manzi and Mike Airey //DP WebCrew
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The 20th of June would have been Record Store Day in many places of the world. To celebrate that, Deep Purple is going to release a special edition EP, only available at indie retailers. The 10" vinyl comes with a surprise - a previously unheard song from "Whoosh!". Stay tuned!
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OUT NOW! The Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition boxset is available now. Featuring new remixes, full immersive dolby atmos sound, In Concert ‘72, and a never-before-released concert from Montreux ‘71 on a 1-LP, 3-CD and Blu-Ray collectible set. Buy your copy now - Link in Bio.
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This time, Ian Gillan dug deep to send us some facts you might not know about him. //Deep Purple Webteam #deeppurple #whoosh2020 #iangillan
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Deep Purple are pleased to announce the dates for their 2024 =1 More Time Tour across Europe and the UK. Tickets and VIP Meet & Greet Packages go on presale beginning Wednesday, March 20. With special guests Reef (UK dates only) and Jefferson Starship (EU dates only).
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Deep Purple's killer cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'Oh Well' has hit over 1 million streams and views on both Spotify and YouTube - thank you #deeppurple #1million #Ohwell
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Joining Deep Purple and @Europetheband on the UK #inFinite2017 Long Goodbye Tour will be @CatsinSpaceband ! Tickets:
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Deep Purple are on the cover of Classic Rock Magazine Italy along with a long article about "Whoosh!", take a look!
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10 years ago on this day Deep Purple released their 19th studio album ‘Now What?!’ What’s your favourite song from the album? //DP WebCrew #deepurple #nowwhat ?!
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The first Official Smoke On The Water Music Video drops in 4 hours. Set a reminder so you don’t miss out. YouTube Premium members can go on to watch an Afterparty with the band talking about their memories of recording this famous song. //DP WebCrew
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"Turning To Crime" takes over the UK... 25 taxis are delivering the message of our new album all over the country. Have you spotted one yet?
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Deep Purple will be Unleashed in Europe in June & July 2023. Grab your tickets via the link below. #deeppurple #livemusic #unleashedineurope // DP WebCrew
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OUT NOW! Watch the new Smoke On The Water Music video in full on YouTube. 🎥 Directed by Dan Gibling and Luke McDonnell @chiba_film #smokeonthewater #deeppurple #Premiere #DeepPurple50 #SOTW50
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Listen to “Into The Fire” taken from the live Montreux 71 disc included in the Machine Head Super Deluxe box set available March 29th. (Link In Bio)   #DeepPurple50 #IntoTheFire #DeepPurple #ClassicRock
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Deep Purple are excited to announce their appearance at @GraspopMetal next year alongside Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden and Aerosmith for the festival’s 25th anniversary! // Deep Purple WebCrew
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Deep Purple won the award for "Best British Album" with "inFinite" on The Rocks 2018 on Planet Rock Thank you to...
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In 1971 Deep Purple booked The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio for three weeks, a mobile recording studio inside a DAF F1600 Turbo truck, once owned by The Rolling Stones.
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The portal to new music is about to open… the first single from =1 will be released on April 30th. #DeepPurple #EqualsOne #DeepPurpleEqualsOne #NewSingle
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“Turning To Crime” is the best-selling rock album in the UK this week. #deeppurple #turningtocrime
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Five facts you might not know - Steve Morse edition. #whoosh2020 #stevemorse
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In 1969 Deep Purple stepped into De Lane Lea Studios, to record a cover of the Hallelujah - this recording was the first time future front man Gillan and bassist Glover tried out for the band, and marked their joining of Deep Purple and the start of the famous Mark II era
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Indonesia...we are here! See you in a few days time @rajawaliindonesia // DP WebCrew #deeppurple #livemusic
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Happy Halloween
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Best British Band and Best British Album on Planet Rock's The Rocks 2018. Thank you to everyone! //Deep Purple...
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"Turning to Crime" - The new #DeepPurple album, out November 26th. Now available on pre-order worldwide at your favourite record stores and online.
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#OTD 36 years ago, the newly reformed Deep Purple Mark 2 headlined 'The Return of Knebworth' festival. 80,000 fans persisted through torrential rain and 6 inches of mud - were you one of them?
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Happy Birthday Simon McBride! Photo Credit: Ueli Frey
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Ian Paice is offering one of his drum kits for auction, with proceeds benefiting a UK-based school. This unique Pearl Masters Custom Drum Kit with a distinctive white marine pearl finish, has been personally owned and used by Ian Paice, adding a special touch to any collection.
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Enjoy #deeppurple 's brand-new epic music video for "Oh Well" now! The video for the song originally written and recorded by #fleetwoodmac shows the band on a very special mission... Watch now! #turningtocrime #rock
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