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On this day in 1971 Deep Purple began recording "Machine Head," their sixth studio album at the Grand Hotel in Montreux, Switzerland. It took them a little over two weeks to finish the album.
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On this day in 1971 Deep Purple began recording "Machine Head," their sixth studio album at the Grand Hotel in Montreux, Switzerland. It took them a little over two weeks to finish the album.
On this day in 1967 The Maze released their last single "Catari Catari" on MGM. The B-side was a song called "Easy Street." "Catari Catari" was based on an Italian ballad entitled "Cateri Cateri." Do any of you have a copy of this one? What do you think of this single?
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1967 The Maze released their last single "Catari Catari" on MGM. The B-side was a song called "Easy Street." "Catari Catari" was based on an Italian ballad entitled "Cateri Cateri." Do any of you have a copy of this one? What do you think of this single?
On this day in 1968 Deep Purple released "Kentucky Woman," their second single. It made it to #38 in the US charts but failed to chart in the UK. What do you think of this single?
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1968 Deep Purple released "Kentucky Woman," their second single. It made it to #38 in the US charts but failed to chart in the UK. What do you think of this single?
On this day in 1967 Apple Boutique has their launch party as it opens at at 94 Baker Street, London W1. Jon Lord was in attendance and met George Harrison and John Lennon for the first time. Has anyone seen any photos from the event with Jon Lord in them?
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this day in 1967 Apple Boutique has their launch party as it opens at at 94 Baker Street, London W1. Jon Lord was in attendance and met George Harrison and John Lennon for the first time. Has anyone seen any photos from the event with Jon Lord in them?
On this day in 1905 Lord Longford was born. Longford was the basis for one half of the semi-fictional character Mary Long from Deep Purple's song of the same name. What do you think of this song? Thoughts on Lord Longford are also welcome.
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1905 Lord Longford was born. Longford was the basis for one half of the semi-fictional character Mary Long from Deep Purple's song of the same name. What do you think of this song? Thoughts on Lord Longford are also welcome.
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….Deep Purple might not have been there?! But then why would they have The Rolling Stones truck?! Is everything a lie?!?
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
December 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
….Deep Purple might not have been there?! But then why would they have The Rolling Stones truck?! Is everything a lie?!?
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
(Alt text: four photos of the famous casino fire described in Smoke on Water)
On this day in 1974 Tommy Bolin headed into the studio to record "Mind Transplant" with Alphonse Mouzon. What do you think of this album?
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 1974 Tommy Bolin headed into the studio to record "Mind Transplant" with Alphonse Mouzon. What do you think of this album?
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin passed away. His musical legacy is incredibly deep despite his career being tragically cut short. What are your favorite songs, albums, or solos by Tommy Bolin? R.I.P., Tommy.
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin passed away. His musical legacy is incredibly deep despite his career being tragically cut short. What are your favorite songs, albums, or solos by Tommy Bolin? R.I.P., Tommy.
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On this day in 1971 the Montreux Casino burned to the ground during a performance by Frank Zappa. Rumor has it that Deep Purple were at the show and wrote a song about it but preliminary research has not recovered any hard evidence of this.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
On this day in 1979 Whitesnake began recording sessions for "Ready an' Willing" at Ridge Farm Studio. What do you think of this album?
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 1979 Whitesnake began recording sessions for "Ready an' Willing" at Ridge Farm Studio. What do you think of this album?
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin played his final show opening for Jeff Beck at the Jai Alai Fronton in Miami, Florida. #tommybolin
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 1976 Tommy Bolin played his final show opening for Jeff Beck at the Jai Alai Fronton in Miami, Florida. #tommybolin
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Doing It Tonight w/ Nathan Beaudry
Pretty interesting departure for a typical Deep Purple song and Nathan Beaudry, from The Deep Purple Podcast, joins me to dig into it. Check out his show at the link below!
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Pretty interesting departure for a typical Deep Purple song and Nathan Beaudry, from The Deep Purple Podcast, joins me to dig into it. Check out his show at the link below!
Audio:
shows.acast.com/smoke-on-the...
Nathan’s Link:
@deeppurplepod.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Always fun talking with our buddy Scott about Deep Purple!
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DEEP PURPLE - HUSH - REVIEW
RM JUNE 1968
+ HUSH
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RM JUNE 1968
+ HUSH
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December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On this day in 1993 Deep Purple played their first gig with Joe Satriani in Nagoya, Japan at Rainbow Hall. Were any of you at this show? Did any of you have a chance to see Deep Purple with Joe on guitar? @chickenfootjoe
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this day in 1993 Deep Purple played their first gig with Joe Satriani in Nagoya, Japan at Rainbow Hall. Were any of you at this show? Did any of you have a chance to see Deep Purple with Joe on guitar? @chickenfootjoe
Episode #346 is now live on all platforms! This week we look back at Roger Glover's amazing live and career as a celebration of his 80th birthday! What are your favorite moments from Roger's work over the years? Happy birthday, Roger!
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Episode #346 is now live on all platforms! This week we look back at Roger Glover's amazing live and career as a celebration of his 80th birthday! What are your favorite moments from Roger's work over the years? Happy birthday, Roger!
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On this day in 1979 Rainbow played live at Calderone Hall in Hempstead, NY. It was Roger Glover's birthday and the show was later released as a bootleg called "Roger Glover's Birthday Party." What do you think of this bootleg?
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On this day in 1979 Rainbow played live at Calderone Hall in Hempstead, NY. It was Roger Glover's birthday and the show was later released as a bootleg called "Roger Glover's Birthday Party." What do you think of this bootleg?
On this day in 1974 Ian Gillan held the grand opening for his hotel "The Solarium at the Springs" in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Did anyone get a chance to visit the Solarium while it was open?
November 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1974 Ian Gillan held the grand opening for his hotel "The Solarium at the Springs" in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Did anyone get a chance to visit the Solarium while it was open?
On this day in 1945 Roger Glover was born. Roger has brought us decades of amazing songwriting, bass playing, and production. What are some of your highlights form this incredible career? Happy birthday, Roger!
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
On this day in 1945 Roger Glover was born. Roger has brought us decades of amazing songwriting, bass playing, and production. What are some of your highlights form this incredible career? Happy birthday, Roger!