Deep Purple

[milese]

Any Purple fans here?

I went to see them a few days back in Birmingham (a present from my sister so it was a no lose situation) and was REALLY impressed. I do have several albums but had never bothered seeing them live. They are touring with a mini orchestra (not the volume of KISS symphony) but the orchestrations worked musically. Also, Gillan's voice is still really strong; Don Airey appears to be a perfectly acceptable Jon Lord whilst Steve Morse can do Blackmore better than Blackmore himself ( a la Tommy / Ace)

What say you lot?

[Ma]

I would LOVE to go, but "someone" doesnt like Deep Purple
Some people

And i know StarchildMark would ABSOLUTLEY LOVE to hear Child In Time LIVE

[hywelkidd]

Noticed today they've released a DVD of their set at Montreux this year. Superb stuff. Wonder how much longer Gillan will keep his voice, he still sounds amazing. Shame I couldn't afford to go to the Brum show, if the Montreux show is anything to go by, it would have been awesome.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdroBYZvNVU[/youtube]

[skinnymartin]

Interesting comments about Gillan's voice. Saw Deep Purple at the temporarily revived Monsters of Rock at Milton Keynes a couple of years ago. Thought his voice was the weak spot in an otherwise great band (still enjoyed it though). Might check them out again now.

[Downy]

I like Deep Purple.
It's a shame Jon lord is not on the keys because he's ill at the moment.
Don Airey is a really good player as his playing on Whitesnake 1987 album was great.
Hopefully I will get to see them live in the future.

[Dan bach]

Any Purple fans here?

I went to see them a few days back in Birmingham (a present from my sister so it was a no lose situation) and was REALLY impressed. I do have several albums but had never bothered seeing them live. They are touring with a mini orchestra (not the volume of KISS symphony) but the orchestrations worked musically. Also, Gillan's voice is still really strong; Don Airey appears to be a perfectly acceptable Jon Lord whilst Steve Morse can do Blackmore better than Blackmore himself ( a la Tommy / Ace)

What say you lot?

I'm a Purple fan, last time i saw them was in the mid 90's was Morse there then, i'm not sure.
Saw them at Knebworth - the reunion in 1985.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Don Airey is a great keyboardist - check out his work with Ozzy and his solo album K2.

[Downy]

Any Purple fans here?

I went to see them a few days back in Birmingham (a present from my sister so it was a no lose situation) and was REALLY impressed. I do have several albums but had never bothered seeing them live. They are touring with a mini orchestra (not the volume of KISS symphony) but the orchestrations worked musically. Also, Gillan's voice is still really strong; Don Airey appears to be a perfectly acceptable Jon Lord whilst Steve Morse can do Blackmore better than Blackmore himself ( a la Tommy / Ace)

What say you lot?

I'm a Purple fan, last time i saw them was in the mid 90's was Morse there then, i'm not sure.
Saw them at Knebworth - the reunion in 1985.

Glad you enjoyed it.

Don Airey is a great keyboardist - check out his work with Ozzy and his solo album K2.

I forgot he played on Ozzy's stuff as well.

[paul m]

Saw them last night @ MEN - have to agree they were superb and the orchestra involvement was really well arranged.

Some amazing sols spots from each of them - Steve Morse and Don Airey especially.

Big shout out to Cheap Trick as well - superb opening act - pity they've never really caught on over here - bit of a gamble having them open for you !

Excellent night overall

[Father Jack]

I forgot he played on Ozzy's stuff as well.

Come on Paul, get with the program mate.

[Downy]

I forgot he played on Ozzy's stuff as well.

Come on Paul, get with the program mate.

[Ray The Tongue]

I have kind of felt the band are a spent force and Ian Gillan has lost it vocally,love Purple and Gillan despite this, his work on Sabbaths Born Again was amazing as well.

[PyroMessiah86]

MOR 2006. My first and LAST Deep Purple show. Really disappointing. Alice Cooper & Journey (mimed vocals or not) completely wiped the floor with them. Was not expecting their show to be so....naff. Was really looking forward to it aswell.