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“Ritchie and I wrote some great songs, some really wonderful things”: How Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio combined to create an epic style of heavy music - ‘castle rock’!

The two rock legends hit a peak with Rainbow's Rising

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"The main difference between Future Shock and a Deep Purple record is the trimming of self-indulgent and meandering solos": Gillan's Future Shock pays sonic tribute to their singer's illustrious past

Future Shock found Gillan with a free-spirited sound thatbrought to mind nothing so much as an update on vintage Deep Purple

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“I believe Tommy had lots of songs which were exactly what the band needed. And his style was more akin to Ritchie’s than mine”: Clem Clempson on the return of Colosseum, jamming with Jack Bruce, and that time he auditioned for Deep Purple

Clempson looks back on an epic career that has seen him replace Peter Frampton in Humble Pie, nearly replace Ritchie Blackmore, and tells us he's having more fun than ever with Colosseum

Guitar World

‘The most cloud-like pillow ever’ — Purple launches new GridCloud pillow and side sleepers will love it

Purple launches new GridCloud pillow featuring down-like softness and flexible grid layer

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"Ritchie Blackmore gave me a wave as he fell backwards. That was my cue to do a ten-minute keyboard solo": Don Airey on Rainbow, Deep Purple and his awesome solo album Pushed To The Edge

Deep Purple keyboard player, go-to session guy and solo artist Don Airey on his new album, touring, Purple, Blackmore and more

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"We wrote a song based on a riff I had. The idea was to be Mahavishnu Orchestra with vocals": After Deep Purple decided not to hire him after Ritchie Blackmore's departure, Clem Clempson almost formed a wild supergroup with Glenn Hughes and David Bowie

The Colosseum and Humble Pie guitarist was in with a shot at joining the band –but says Tommy Bolin got the gig for one specific reason

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Purple announces key changes to its Rejuvenate mattress range — here’s what to expect

Purple has rolled out their upgraded Rejuvenate mattress range for luxury comfort and support for all sleepers — here's what we know.

Tom’s Guide

“I used to go to the Camden Palace and drink with Boy George. I loved Culture Club”: How Ian Gillan put Deep Purple behind him and launched a new chapter of his career with Gillan

Ian Gillan reinvented himself as a NWOBHM-era star with Gillan

Louder

Turtle Beach just launched a stunning purple version of its iconic Stealth 600 Gen 3 headset

Turtle Beach is launching a brand-new purple version of their iconic Stealth 600 Gen 3 headset and we have all you need to know about pre-ordering your own.

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"What are you gonna do, right? There’s about two seconds and then you’ve got to hit the overdrive pedal, add the flanger on there and just jump in”: Prince played the iconic Purple Rain guitar solo at every 3rdeyegirl show... apart from this one

“After the third chorus, he’s singing ‘in the purple…’ and then he pointed at me, which was the cue to take the solo," says guitarist Donna Grantis

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WinkBed Plus vs Purple Plus: Which mattress for heavy people is better for back pain?

Here’s how to choose between the WinkBed Plus and Purple Plus mattresses if you’re a heavier sleeper with back pain

Tom’s Guide

“We had an exploding Marshall cabinet. The roadies put too much gasoline in it, and it almost blew Ritchie Blackmore offstage”: A metal fan’s guide to Deep Purple, one of hard rock’s original Holy Trinity

Along with Sabbath and Zeppelin, Deep Purple helped craft the primordial goop that spawned metal

Metal Hammer

"I was lying in bed at about three in the morning when an axe smashed through my door": Deep Purple’s 25 maddest moments

Life in Deep Purple has never been dull

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Saatva vs Purple mattresses — which Black Friday mattress sale should you shop?

The Saatva and Purple Black Friday mattress sales are here but which deal should you shop? We explore.

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“Pink Floyd weren’t available. Jon Lord turned it down. So it came my way”: Roger Glover made an unexpected success of the soundtrack to a movie that never happened – but was it prog?

Having recently quit Deep Purple, the bassist was looking for a new challenge in 1973. It came in the form of The Butterfly Ball And The Grasshopper’s Feast, featuring notable prog guest stars

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Nectar Premier Copper vs Purple Mattress: Which cooling hybrid mattress is right for your sleep needs?

The Nectar Premier Copper is quickly selling out. Is the Purple Original a good substitute cooling hybrid mattress? We put them head to head in terms of comfort, support, design and price to help you decide which one to buy now.

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Deep Purple review – age cannot wither these pogoing rock elders

Now in their late 70s, the band revisit the classics but also show off remarkably fresh rockers from their new album – and keep the lid on their solos

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Saatva Latex vs Purple Harmony: which latex pillow is best?

The Saatva Latex and Purple Harmony pillows are made from a blend of natural latex and microfiber. We compare both on price, design, support and comfort.

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“We were in LA getting ready for a gig and I said, ‘Where’s Glenn?’ He’d gone to Atlanta. He was a loon, just through doing so much coke and drinking”: How Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes rekindled their turbulent friendship to make Fused

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and ex-Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes reunited in 2005 to make the Fused album

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Brooklyn Bedding vs Purple Original: Which cooling mattress is best for back pain?

For hot sleepers with back pain, here's how to choose between the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe and Purple Original Mattress.

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Purple vs Leesa Original: Which memory foam mattress is best for your sleep?

How to choose between the Leesa Original foams and Purple's unique grid support in this mattress head-to-head.

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"I remember him throwing his guitar up into the lighting rig, rubbing it against the speaker cabinets and playing it with his ass": Lars Ulrich on the first band to truly blow his mind

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich recalls being nine years old and getting to watch the band that were "loudest and coolest thing" he'd ever seen

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Should you purchase a mattress online during Amazon Prime Day?

Online shopping is the new normal, but is it a good idea if you're buying a mattress in the Prime Day sales?

Evening Standard

From con artist to reality star: the unbelievable story of Anna Delvey

As Anna Delvey — better known as the “fake heiress” — is eliminated after a short-lived stint on Dancing With The Stars, Emma Loffhagen charts the dramatic story of the fraudster convicted of stealing more than $200,000

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