On this day in 1999 Blackmore's Night released "Under a Violet Moon" in Japan. This was Blackmore's Night's second studio release. What do you think of this album? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 1999 Glenn Hughes released "The Way It Is" in Japan. It was his sixth studio album. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 1972 Jerusalem released the single for "Kamakazi Moth" which was produced by Ian Gillan. What do you think of this release?

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On this day in 2007 Deep Purple played in Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena - UK UK Tour 2007 with Styx, Thin Lizzy.

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On this day in 2004 Deep Purple played in Sydney, Lyric Theatre Star City - AUSTRALIA with Billy Thorpe.

On this day in 1972 Deep Purple played in Salem, Armory Auditorium - Oregon, USA ... postponed to Jul 6 postponed.

On this day in 1974 Deep Purple played in Glasgow, Apollo - UK with ELF.

“It was like, ‘Here’s what we need.’ They said, ‘But you have to use Fender parts.’ I said, ‘Alright, I’ll see you guys later’”: Steve Morse on why his ill-fated Fender signature guitar never got off the ground Before partnering with Ernie Ball Music Man for his now-iconic signature, Morse was courted by Fender – but the project didn’t get far

Missed opportunity by Fender.

“It was like, ‘Here’s what we need.’ They said, ‘But you have to use Fender parts.’ I said, ‘Alright, I’ll see you guys later’”: Steve Morse on why his ill-fated Fender signature guitar never got off the ground www.guitarworld.com/artists/guit...

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On this day in 1994 Doogie White received a call from Ritchie Blackmore and was officially asked to join the reformed Rainbow.

On this day in 1999 Deep Purple played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. The show was recorded and later released as a double live album and DVD entitled "Total Abandon: Australia '99." What do you think of this recording? Were any of you at the show?

On this day in 1999 Deep Purple played in Melbourne, Melbourne Park - AUSTRALIA CD / DVD .

On this day in 1970 the first of two overnight sessions for "Green Bullfrog" took place at De Lane Lea studios in London.

On this day in 1991 Deep Purple played in Philadelphia, Tower Theatre - Pennsylvania, USA ... postponed from Apr 6 with Winger.

On this day in 1987 Deep Purple played in Worcester, Centrum - Massachusetts, USA ... postponed to Apr 22 .

On this day in 1973 Deep Purple played in Edmonton, Edmonton Gardens - Alberta, CANADA with Fleetwood Mac, Rory Gallagher.

On this day in 1968 Deep Purple (billed as Round About) made their stage debut in Taastrup, Denmark. Since then the group has performed over 3,000 shows in its history. Only one person has been present at every show: Ian Paice. Which ones were YOU at?

On this day in 2004 Deep Purple played in Sydney, Lyric Theatre Star City - AUSTRALIA with Billy Thorpe.

On this day in 1968 Deep Purple played in Tastrup (Taastrup), Vestpoppen Parkskolen Club - DENMARK with Lemon Line, Rhythm & Blues Section, Independence.

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And they went their own merry ways

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Remember When George Harrison Became a Temporary Member of Deep Purple With a Little Help From Little Richard? We revisit the fateful night George Harrison and Deep Purple joined forces in Australia with some help from Little Richard.

Pretty misleading headline but, sure. Why not?

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On this day in 1976 Colosseum II released their debut album "Strange New Flesh." The album featured Don Airey on keyboards, Gary Moore on guitar, and Neil Murray on bass. What do you think of this album? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 2009 Deep Purple played in Moscow (Moskau), B1 Maximum - RUSSIA .

On this day in 2013 Whitesnake released their live album "Made in Japan." What do you think of this album? What are your favorite performances?

On this day in 1999 Deep Purple played in Adelaide, Entertainment Centre - AUSTRALIA .

On this day in 1991 Deep Purple played in Philadelphia, Tower Theatre - Pennsylvania, USA ... postponed from Apr 5 with Winger.