Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore on going from hard rock to folk rock

Deep Purple’s Ritchie Blackmore on going from hard rock to folk rock The famed Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist talks about his influences, recording “Smoke on the Water” and his transition to Renaissance music.

Roger Glover of Deep Purple Shares the True Story Behind the Fire That Inspired ‘Smoke on the Water’ In an animated episode of Great Big Story, the great bassist Roger Glover of Deep Purple shared the very true story behind their iconic song “Smoke on the Water”, noting that the lyrics…

Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice recovering after suffering 'mini-stroke' After Deep Purple canceled concerts in Sweden and Denmark this week, drummer Ian Paice issued a statement about his health.

Deep-sea 'purple sock' provides clues to early life It resembles a discarded purple sock.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Selects N.W.A and Cheap Trick for Class of 2016 Chicago, Steve Miller and Deep Purple will also be inducted at a ceremony in Brooklyn on April 8.

Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, N.W.A. to Be Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The new inductees were chosen by more than 800 voters of the Rock Hall Foundation and an online fan vote.

What Is This Bizarre Purple Goo Taking Over Norway's Coast? In northern Norway, heaps and heaps of purple gloop have been found along the country's usually scenic fjords. The slime has been freaking out sailors in the Lyngen Fjord since late August and until now has remained a total mystery. The slime has a d Read more ... eep purple-pink color, is said to be “margarine-li…

A giant purple smiling emoji is looking down on us from deep space A NASA spacecraft has beamed back an image of a smiling purple face shining in outer space.

Here's Why You Should Eat Açaí As anyone who follows a foodie or nutritionist on Instagram will know, healthy breakfast bowls filled with an unidentified purple ingredient are very en trend. But despite appearances, it's not beetroot or Ribena giving that deep purple hue. It's...