"The funky Claude was running in and out/Pulling kids out of ground"

RIP, Claude Nobs

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Thursday, 01/10/2013 @ 23:34pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fQK4Jn_mhVU#!

David Coverdale of Deep Purple and Whitesnake sings Chicago's Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is with The Government, 1971

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/23/2013 @ 09:28am

I think the Rock Hall plans certain things to happen in a certain way. Sometimes they actually use seniority. Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Genesis, Deep Purple, The Moody Blues, The Monkees, Chicago, Kiss and Rush are the artists that the public complains about the most for not being in the Rock And Roll Halll Of Fame.

Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper and Genesis are now in. So, the Rock Hall inducts Neil Diamond first in 2011. Neil Diamond wrote and performed the original Kentucky Woman. Kentucky Woman was covered by Deep Purple. Deep Purple is mentioned in Neil Diamond's Rock Hall biography. Deep Purple gets nominated for the Rock Hall two years after Neil Diamond, and Neil Diamond will be mentioned in Deep Purple's Rock Hall bio. Neil Diamond also wrote songs for The Monkees. The Monkees pre-date Deep Purple by three years, but Deep Purple was more Rock than The Monkees, so Deep Purple gets inducted first. The Monkees will be inducted next.

Neil Diamond ---> Deep Purple ---> The Monkees

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/5/2013 @ 09:09am

Deep Purple and the Monkees and Kiss on the same ballot next year! You'll see!!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 03/19/2013 @ 02:41am

This could prove really interesting. I really like their third album,"Deep Purple" with 'April' and 'Blind.' That was back in the day when Deep Purple was considered by many to be "progressive rock." Last year, progressive rock titans Rush were nominated and then inducted this year. Now, if progressive rock godfathers, The Moody Blues are pitted against Deep Purple, I believe that The Moody Blues will win. The members of Rush have endorsed both bands, so it could be quite an interesting contest. I expect Ritchie Blackmore to return prior to their induction, however. The late great Jon Lord helped to maintain stability in the band. His passing last year was a very sad occasion; he will be greatly missed.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 05/6/2013 @ 04:54am

Rush ---> Moody Blues ---> Yes, Deep Purple ----> King Crimson ---> Jethro Tull ---> Gentle Giant ---> Dream Theater

Rush ---> E.L.O. ---> Styx ---> Procol Harum---> Styx
---> Kansas

Rush ---> Duran Duran ---> Roxy Music

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 05/6/2013 @ 05:05am

Jon Lord got a posthumous nod this year, and with the business of Rush being in now done, it seems there's a chance for 2014. The snag might be Yes still not being in, and don't really see both getting in the same year, just because you'd have to book a separate hall to fit all the band members and families from all of the lineups (dumb joke).

Then there's King Crimson. I happen to prefer the music of Yes to either Crimson or Purple but don't see as much of a push for Yes as there is for the first WOBM or for the prog godfather, Fripp. But let's face it, Deep Purple and YES were HUGE compared to Crimson, and Purple's influence is too wide-reaching to ignore. I would put Purple in before both, and before Priest, just looking at the hard rock and metal side of things.

And again, now that this business with Rush has been completed, things can open up on the hard rock, metal and prog side of things. I hope ...

Posted by JDM on Monday, 05/20/2013 @ 17:58pm

I don't hold out much hope. Sure, Rush getting in should open things up (FINALLY) for Purple and Yes. I expect KISS to be inducted in the next few years as well. Beyond that... Procol Harum and The Moody Blues might get in, but I think that'll be the cut off point for prog. I don't see this group as enlightened enough to vote for King Crimson, sadly; ELP would probably have to get in first and that's not happening anytime soon.

If Sabbath (who's influence is even better documented than Purple's) took years to get in, then Judas Priest and Iron Maiden really have no chance. You'll probably need new blood on the committee to get the ball rolling for metal.

Posted by Sam on Monday, 05/20/2013 @ 18:37pm

Forget about the KISS snub, which is weird because we had a KISS Army membership in our house in the late '70s (it was technically my brother's but we shared it). I see them as more of a wild card, though, same with bands like Cheap Trick, who may never get in. How much influence did they really have? Were they pioneering the music (not even close to Purple). Can they be inducted same year as Purple (sure). Do they have "Smoke on the Water" (no)?

So I'm really starting to believe that Deep Purple's induction will happen soon, and -- much like the Rush business -- their induction will (I hope) open the door for the deserving second WOBM bands. This would be the sensible thing -- remove the "what about Deep Purple?" question, then look at Priest and Maiden.

On the other hand, all it may do is open the door for Def Leppard some year, which (apologies to anyone who digs them) would leave me agreeing that Priest and Maiden have no chance ... I hope that doesn't happen.

Posted by JDM on Monday, 05/20/2013 @ 20:03pm

Unless more than 8 acts are inducted next year, I fully expect Deep Purple to be inducted in 2015. I expect both Deep Purple and The Moody Blues to be nominated in the late autumn of this year.

Since Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have both endorsed The Moody Blues and since The Moody Blues are considered the major "prog band," they will probably win the fan vote. Then of course, there will be the contest between the "prog" band (The Moody Blues) and the "hard rock" act (Deep Purple). In almost every instance, the "prog band" will be inducted. Yes will be the major "prog" competitor in 2014. By late 2014, however, I expect Deep Purple to get their long awaited
induction nod.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 05/21/2013 @ 09:38am

Are the Moody Blues considered the major prog band? The consideration should include King Crimson, Yes, ELP. Which one first? I'm not sure what the answer is, and there's no prog band recognized yet, possibly because it's not clear what the answer is.

On the metal side of things, the answer is clearly Deep Purple (obviousness is an advantage with the HOF voting, it seems). Where the prog bands go in ahead of the metal bands will probably start happening after Purple gets inducted and more serious consideration is given to the deserving second WOBM bands. Then it will be - "wait, we haven't figured out this prog thing yet!" And Maiden will have to wait a few more years.

And then there's the "so what" factor? Maybe Enigmaticus is right and this is shifting in the Moody Blues' favor. But I think "so what" hurts Yes and ELP and prog bands in general. And it'll definitely hurt Janes Addiction on this next ballot. So if we don't vote for Janes, they won't get in, but ... so what, really?

But with Deep Purple, it's just kinda insulting to even ask so what? They've gotta be a lock for next year, and the surviving guys from Nirvana and everyone will get to play "Smoke on the Water" for a monster induction jam. It'll be cool.

Posted by JDM on Wednesday, 05/22/2013 @ 20:29pm

Deep Purple

01. Rod Evans (1968-1969: vocals)
02. Nick Simper (1968-1969: bass guitar)
03. Ritchie Blackmore (1968-1975; 1984-1993: guitar; Rainbow)
04. Jon Lord (1968-1976; 1984-2002: organ, keyboards; Whitesnake)
05. Ian Paice (1968-1976; 1984-Present: drums, percussion; Whitesnake)
06. Ian Gillan (1969-1973; 1984-1989; 1992-Present: vocals, harmonica, percussion; Episode Six)
07. Roger Glover (1969-1973; 1984-Present: bass guitar; Episode Six, Rainbow)
08. David Coverdale (1973-1976: vocals; Whitesnake)
09. Glenn Hughes (1973-1976: bass guitar)
10. Steve Morse (1994-Present: guitars, vocals; Dixie Dregs, Kansas)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/23/2013 @ 10:19am

Why is every original member of Deep Purple except for Nick Simper, mentioned in the Rock Hall nominee bio? Should we be reading something into this?

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/31/2013 @ 10:16am

Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, David Coverdale, and Glenn Hughes are all mentioned in the Rock Hall's nominees page for Deep Purple, but Nick Simper isn't. He was on all the same albums as Rod Evans. The first three Deep Purple albums.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 05/31/2013 @ 10:22am

Musicality is supposed to be one of the prime prerequisites for induction into the hall. Deep Purple had three of the finest musicians ever, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, and Ian Paice. They had changes over the years, but the Mark II group was the best of the best. I was surprised they were not already in when I looked a few months ago. They will get in this year, I'm almost positive, they definitely deserve it.

Posted by Dana on Monday, 09/2/2013 @ 09:25am

Was it?

I happen to prefer the Mark I version more, especially Deep Purple's third album, "Deep Purple." That album had 'April' and 'Blind' on it. In my honest opinion, those are two of Deep Purple's greatest songs. The way that the late Jon Lord's organ and Ritchie Blackmore's guitar melded into a cohesive whole was mesmerizing, to say the least.

Of course, what do you think about Deep Purple Mark III with David Coverdale?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 09/2/2013 @ 13:13pm

Musicality is supposed to be one of the prime prerequisites for induction into the hall. Deep Purple had three of the finest musicians ever, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, and Ian Paice. They had changes over the years, but the Mark II group was the best of the best. I was surprised they were not already in when I looked a few months ago. They will get in this year, I'm almost positive, they definitely deserve it.

Posted by Dana on Monday, 09.2.13 @ 09:25am

I could not agree more Dana, although "Deep Purple" is still my favorite album of theirs. You have certainly made a compelling argument. Of course, Deep Purple sits in an almost unique position; they went from "symphonic progressive rock" to "hard rock," whereas Rush evolved from "hard rock" to "heavy progressive rock" to "heavy symphonic progressive rock" to "symphonic progressive rock" to "art rock" to "eclectic progressive rock."

Deep Purple had inspired so many great artists over the years by doing these their own way.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 09/2/2013 @ 13:57pm

Deep Purple should have been inducted long ago. The Rock & Roll hall of Fame should be called the Rock & Roll Hall Of Shame because of this over site. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is nothing more then a Dog & pony Show, half the acts in there are not even Rock & Roll Acts, it should be named the Music Hall Of fame! Deep Purple is long over due for this honor if you want to call it that, I know from what I read the Band does not really care, but they know the fans like me do!

Posted by Mike Serbst on Friday, 10/11/2013 @ 22:30pm

Members of Deep Purple, Def Leppard and Guns N' Roses are forming a supergroup!

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/14/2013 @ 21:05pm

Deep Purple

01. Rod Evans (1968-1969: vocals)
02. Nick Simper (1968-1969: bass guitar)
03. Ritchie Blackmore (1968-1975; 1984-1993: guitar; Rainbow)
04. Jon Lord (1968-1976; 1984-2002: organ, keyboards; Whitesnake)
05. Ian Paice (1968-1976; 1984-Present: drums, percussion; Whitesnake)
06. Ian Gillan (1969-1973; 1984-1989; 1992-Present: vocals, harmonica, percussion; Episode Six)
07. Roger Glover (1969-1973; 1984-Present: bass guitar; Episode Six, Rainbow)
08. David Coverdale (1973-1976: vocals; Whitesnake)
09. Glenn Hughes (1973-1976: bass guitar)
10. Steve Morse (1994-Present: guitars, vocals; Dixie Dregs, Kansas)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/15/2013 @ 23:20pm

Only Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes are mention in the intro to the Deep Purple bio at the Rock Hall.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/16/2013 @ 01:07am

Deep Purple's first three albums were released between 1968-1969. Nick Simper was the bassist on all three albums, He is not mentioned in the bio intro for Deep Purple on the Rock Hall site. I hope this does not mean he is not being considered for induction. He was interviewed for the Deep Purple Behind the Music episode.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/16/2013 @ 07:36am

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Who Will Vote For Deep Purple

The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Rush, Heart, Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Metallica, Alice Cooper, Genesis, The Stooges, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Pretenders, The Police, Blondie, The Clash, Ramones, Van Halen, U2, R.E.M, Traffic, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/18/2013 @ 10:51am

Roy,

You made the mistake of putting Pink Floyd TWICE on that list. Maybe you should put Neil Diamond on the list because Deep Purple covered his "Kentucky Woman"

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Friday, 10/18/2013 @ 12:44pm

Deep Purple will be getting 9 additional votes this year thanks to the inductions of Heart and Rush. Will this be enough to get them inducted? Will Deep Purple get passed over as many times as Black Sabbath was?

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/23/2013 @ 14:07pm

The way that I see it, Deep Purple's biggest competitor this year is KISS. KISS did not have a guitar player of the calibre of Ritchie Blackmore, nor did they have a keyboardist as great as the late Jon Lord, nor Don Airey, or a vocalist as great as either Ian Gillian, Glenn Hughes, or David Coverdale. If I was going to guess which one would be inducted between Deep Purple and KISS, my guess would be that the members of the Hall Of Fame will support Deep Purple. It's really quite a shame that Jon Lord had passed away last year and will be inducted posthumously. :-(

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 12/2/2013 @ 07:35am

That's what a a lot of people are saying, Enig. However, I disagree. KISS is their most direct competition, but Nirvana is their biggest threat. Everyone's been talking about Nirvana as the newly eligible shoo-in, and rightly so, but what they forget is that being the aggressive, angry-sounding grunge pioneers they were, they were ALSO a "hard-rock" band. They will fit the "guitar band" slot, and not necessitate having another hard rock guitar act to join them. If they want another guitar act, it'll likely be either Link Wray or Linda Ronstadt.

Posted by Philip on Monday, 12/2/2013 @ 11:26am

I was certainly surprised by both Nirvana and KISS being inducted over either Yes, or Deep Purple. Okay, let me qualify this: I was not surprised by Nirvana's induction, but I was absolutely shocked by KISS's induction.

Now, the playing field has become even more crowded. The induction of KISS could possibly open up the doors for a nomination, or perhaps, the induction of Twisted Sister.

Of course, when given the choice between inducting Deep Purple, or KISS, I would have chosen Deep Purple. The more Deep Purple music that I hear, the more that I am starting to like it. I had recently purchased "Burn" and I may purchase "Machine Head" in the not too distant future.

As I had said before, I still think that Deep Purple's third album is still their best work, but I am opening up to the possibilities of becoming more familiar with Mark II, Mark III and Mark V Deep Purple, as well.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 12/31/2013 @ 09:13am

As much as I want the Deep Purple Mark II lineup and don't mind David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes being included, but I'm wondering, why is Rod Evans being considered as an inductee? Are they trying to make it up to him for the 1980 mishap? I have nothing against Rod Evans being inducted, but if he's going to be inducted, then Ronnie James Dio, Tony Martin, Vinny Appice, and Geoff Nicholls should have been inducted with Sabbath.

Posted by DioFan on Friday, 01/24/2014 @ 02:33am

You knew Nirvana was going in. And although I am not a fan of KISS, their induction is acceptable. Deep Purple being snubbed again is outright ridiculous. I don't care which versions of DP they put in, the reality is Deep Purple the band were and still are one of the most influential bands in RnR history.

@ Enigmaticus - don't think the LISS induction will lead the way to a nomination & induction for Twisted Sister ever. TS is still waiting to record a song worth listening to. Besides, TS owes more to Arthur "Killer" Kane of the NY Dolls than anyone else.

@ JDM - a Def Leppard induction would not rule out inductions for Maiden and Priest. DL and Maiden certainly belong - not sure that Priest has the chops, but Rob's popularity may help with this.

The biggest snubs after Deep Purple based on influence alone are King Crimson, NY Dolls, ELP.

Posted by Dameon on Monday, 01/27/2014 @ 09:06am

For those who are interested, the "Behind The Music: Remastered" episode on Deep Purple is scheduled to air on VH-1 Classic at 2 p.m. E.D.T. on March 31, 2014.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 03/31/2014 @ 02:34am

If the Sex Pistols can get in, the door is open to anyone. What a travesty! Deep Purple and Rainbow should be in RHOF. IF Clapton can get in in several categories, surely Blackmore must be inducted also!

Posted by bondo on Thursday, 06/26/2014 @ 08:45am

RIP Ronnie James Dio and the lord of the keys, Jon Lord. You both will truly be missed. Maybe the rrhof will give you your deserved awards.

Posted by bondo on Thursday, 06/26/2014 @ 09:16am

I thought they were in already!

Posted by BulmaPunkRocker on Sunday, 07/6/2014 @ 23:46pm

Once again, the "Behind The Music: Remastered" episode on Deep Purple is scheduled to air on VH1 Classic on Saturday July 19, 2014 @ 2 p.m. E.D.T.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 07/13/2014 @ 17:41pm

The fact that Purple are not in the RRHoF is shameful,inexplicable and i don t know what else!!! Even if they get in now it doesn't mean a thing. They should have been within the first five entries easily! Those guys refifined rock all together. They were great players, unbelievable songwritwrs and inovators each in his own field!
All of the above applies to ELP as well!!!

Posted by Sichameleon on Thursday, 08/14/2014 @ 17:12pm

This is ridiculous - Chic? Sting? NWA? Joan Jett??

Purple haven't even been nominated for 2015. An absolute f$&*ing joke.

Posted by Stratpack on Tuesday, 11/4/2014 @ 12:06pm

150 million albums and thousands of sold out concerts. I guess concert goers and album buyers have nothing to say about who gets into the R&RHOF

Posted by Mike on Monday, 12/22/2014 @ 15:55pm

I, as well as many friends of mine would love to visit the hall of fame but without the band who inspired and guided many bands already inducted in there, it just wouldn't be right. So sorry for Deep Purple not being in there. All of them from, Rod Evans, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale should be there. Tributes to John & Tommy would take it over the top.
To my gods & pioneers of rock Deep Purple. Thank you for my biggest inspiration in music
Andy Lapointe
Bassist & Singer
hotelcalifornia,ca

Posted by Andy Lapointe on Thursday, 04/2/2015 @ 19:41pm

As a singer and songwriter of heavy rock. Deep Purple is and will always be #1, Ian Gillan is the reason I became a singer, and guitarist. Ian shaped my world as a musician, and I'd like to thank him for his inspiration. DEEP PURPLE is the best live act. If you've never seen these guys live, you have no idea how tight they are. Amazing. Blackmore, who really gives a crap. Steve Morse, makes him look like a 2nd stringer. And they still to this day are rockin. Zep, long gone, Sabbath, Ozzy, quit while your behind. Ian Gillan still got the pipes !!! Long may all you live. RIP Jon Lord....

Posted by Brad Christy on Monday, 04/13/2015 @ 09:51am

Let's try this once again, shall we?

For those of you who are interested, the "Behind The Music: Remastered" episode featuring Deep Purple is scheduled to air on Thursday May 28, 2015 on VH-1 Classic at 2:00 p.m. E.D.T.

Deep Purple has quite a few attributes which make them Hall
Of Fame worthy:

1. Rod Evans, Glenn Hughes and David Coverdale's extraordinary vocals. Honestly, what is Whitesnake really, but a different version of Deep Purple Mark IV?

2. Deep Purple had started as a cover band, then as a progressive rock band, then as an influential hard rock band, then as a rhythm and blues/hard rock combination, then back to a progressive rock/hard rock combination. Both 'April' and 'Burn' are timeless progressive rock masterpieces. The late Jon Lord's work overall was really quite extraordinary.


3. The timeless riffs by Ritchie Blackmore and Roger Glover, e.g. 'Smoke On The Water.'

4. Ritchie Blackmore's phenomenal playing.

5. Ian Paice's outstanding drumming.

My only reason for not voting for them, has to do with Ian Gillan's screaming vocals. I do not understand why he did that. I am certain that he has a great voice, but his screeching drives me up the wall, as does Brian Johnson's. Overall, I think that Glenn Hughes and David Coverdale's vocal work is far superior.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 05/27/2015 @ 02:07am

Enig, if you want to get Deep Purple in the HOF, comparing them to Whitesnake is not the best way to go :-)

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 05/27/2015 @ 07:43am

Paul in KY,

David Coverdale is the leader of Whitesnake and was very influential in Deep Purple. The late Jon Lord and Ian Paice were previous members of Whitesnake. The way that I see it, Whitesnake had kept Deep Purple alive during their hiatus, once Deep Purple had re-formed, Jon Lord and Ian Paice rejoined Deep Purple.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 05/30/2015 @ 15:06pm

It appears there are "No to EVERYTHING!" fairies trolling the page. Deep Purple will get in - count on it.

Posted by dmg on Thursday, 07/9/2015 @ 11:35am

Deep Purple should be inducted 2016. They sold over 100 million albums and should receive votes fromrecent inductees KISS, Rush, and Metallica. It should help break the logjam of heavy metal bands. Groups like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, or Motorhead should be next in line for metal induction. That would be good for those who enjoy the music. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 08/24/2015 @ 00:44am

Only Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes were mentioned in the intro to the Deep Purple bio on the Rock Hall website.

Deep Purple's first three albums were released between 1968-1969. Nick Simper was the bassist on all three albums, He is not mentioned in the bio intro for Deep Purple on the Rock Hall site. I hope this does not mean he is not being considered for induction. He was interviewed for the Deep Purple Behind the Music episode.

Why would the Rock Hall induct Rod Evans (the singer on Smoke On The Water) but not Nick Simper? Nick Simper was on all the same Deep Purple albums as Rod Evans and they both left Deep Purple the same year.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 08/25/2015 @ 10:53am

Ian Gillan was the lead singer on Smoke On the Water.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 08/25/2015 @ 10:58am

Once again, the "Behind The Music: Remastered" episode on Deep Purple is scheduled to air on VH1 Classic on Sunday September 13, 2014 @ 12 p.m. E.D.T.

That's now folks!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/13/2015 @ 12:04pm

Deep Purple

01. Rod Evans (1968-1969: vocals)
02. Nick Simper (1968-1969: bass guitar)
03. Ritchie Blackmore (1968-1975; 1984-1993: guitar; Rainbow)
04. Jon Lord (1968-1976; 1984-2002: organ, keyboards; Whitesnake)
05. Ian Paice (1968-1976; 1984-Present: drums, percussion; Whitesnake)
06. Ian Gillan (1969-1973; 1984-1989; 1992-Present: vocals, harmonica, percussion; Episode Six)
07. Roger Glover (1969-1973; 1984-Present: bass guitar; Episode Six, Rainbow)
08. David Coverdale (1973-1976: vocals; Whitesnake)
09. Glenn Hughes (1973-1976: bass guitar)
10. Steve Morse (1994-Present: guitars, vocals; Dixie Dregs, Kansas)

Posted by Roy on Monday, 10/12/2015 @ 09:45am

Dave Marsh said Deep Purple is not a shoe-in because some voters won't vote for them because they assume they are shoe-ins and that other voters will vote for them, then hardly anyone votes for them because they think they're who-ins.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/16/2015 @ 08:40am

Dave Marsh said Deep Purple is not a shoe-in because some voters won't vote for them because they assume they are shoe-ins and that other voters will vote for them, then hardly anyone votes for them because they think they're shoe-ins.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 11/16/2015 @ 08:43am

Deep Purple will make it in this 2015-2016 cycle. Influence & Innovation not many groups have more. Think of Blackmore, Lord, Paice 1st class musicians. Some early pyschedelic sound and progressive rock and heavy rock plus bluesy music. Classic Songs like Burn, Highway Star,Hush, Smoke On The Water. Plus the work with the orchestra and live Japan album. I like the Coverdale & Hughes era too. They made some cool songs. The members of Deep Purple showed their talents & skill branching off into successful bands like Rainbow & Whitesnake. Deep Purple have fulfilled these criteria better than most groups. As Enigmaticus might say, Deep Purple deserves immediate induction into RRHOF. Hoping it is Deep Purple's year man. KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 12/10/2015 @ 05:01am

Deep Purple's first three albums were released between 1968-1969. Nick Simper was the bassist on all three albums, He is not being inducted with Deep Purple. Why is the Rock Hall inducting Rod Evans, but not Nick Simper? Nick Simper was on all the same Deep Purple albums as Rod Evans and they both left Deep Purple the same year.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/17/2015 @ 06:34am

First Pink Floyd, then Black Sabbath, then Al Green, then Bobby "Blue" Bland, then the Red Hot Chili Peppers, then Green Day and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts...is it any wonder Deep Purple finally got the nod?

Seriously, they were arguably the most deserving of the nominees. Great to see it finally happen.

Posted by Joe on Friday, 12/18/2015 @ 02:46am

First of all, please let me say, Congratulations to David, Glenn, Ian, Roger, Ian, Ritchie and the family of the late great Jon Lord, you have definitely deserved an induction for a very long time. David, thank you for "The Purple Album" and for creating Whitesnake, the band that kept Deep Purple alive while on hiatus. I agree that Nick Simper should have also been inducted, alongside Rod Evans, perhaps this situation can be rectified soon.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 03:35am

ENIG

Thanks for the kind words on Deep Purple and their 2016 Induction. Agree Blackmore,Coverdale,Gillan, Hughes,Paice etc all deserving. Listened to some Burn, Child In Time & Space Truckin' in their honor today. It gives hope to Moody Blues and YES that they will be inducted soon. This RRHOF induction class was a strong one. A King salute to the RRHOF Nomination Committee & the 800+ voters. KING

Posted by KING on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 04:00am

KING,

Thank you for supporting Deep Purple, The Moody Blues and Duran Duran, of course. I am hoping that the surviving members of Deep Purple will speak up for The Moody Blues and Yes, also.

With Deep Purple's induction pending, does this bode well for the future inductions of Rainbow and Whitesnake? Opinions, please!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 04:33am

James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich inducted Black Sabbath.

James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich should induct Deep Purple.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 06:29am

Deep Purple's third album, "Deep Purple" is symphonic progressive rock and it's epic song, 'April' and 'Blind' are extremely noteworthy cuts.

So, early Deep Purple was prog, middle period Deep Purple was hard rock, the Mark III & Mark IV lineups of Deep Purple were a combination of blues and prog, the reformed Mark II lineup is also "prog" and I am guessing that the most recent lineup is "progressive rock," also. Is that correct? If so, then that means that the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has finally inducted another "prog" band into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 12/19/2015 @ 12:35pm

Maybe there is still time to get Nick Simper inducted!

Email Greg Harris

gharris@rockhall.org

Tell him the following:

CORRECT THIS ERROR IMMEDIATELY!

Deep Purple's first three albums were released between 1968-1969. Nick Simper was the bassist on all three albums, He is not being inducted with Deep Purple. Why is the Rock Hall inducting Rod Evans, but not Nick Simper? Nick Simper was on all the same Deep Purple albums as Rod Evans and they both left Deep Purple the same year.

Clearly, your committee that chooses which members of bands are inducted, are not experts.

Induct Nick Simper with Deep Purple. It's not too late!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 01/9/2016 @ 06:01am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkA9w1c4oTA

Deep Purple's David Coverdale sang Chicago's Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is with the band the Government in 1971, and now Chicago and Deep Purple are being inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in the same year.

Deep Purple
South California Purples by Chicago

Posted by Roy on Monday, 01/11/2016 @ 08:29am

I think that a great jam for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony finale would be 'Smoke On The Water.' What do you, think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 01/22/2016 @ 17:08pm

Smoke on the Water seems like the kind of song Deep Purple would want to perform alone, not at the all-star jam. It's their signature song.

How well and how loud did Nick Simper play the bass on the early Deep Purple albums? I'll have to check again. Bass players get no respect. The Rock Hall's latest post didn't really answer why Nick Simper was not being inducted.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/28/2016 @ 11:58am

Three lead vocalists being inducted with Deep Purple: Rod Evans, Ian Gillan, David Coverdale.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/13/2016 @ 10:44am

I think in the case of Nick Simper, the Rock Hall just forgot. When they remembered, or didn't remember, it was too late.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 03/13/2016 @ 10:48am

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/rock-tickets-going-for-11-on-stubhub/

Who told Brooklyn Vegan that David Coverdale isn't attending the Rock Hall ceremony? He said he was, but not performing.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 04/5/2016 @ 05:44am

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Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/7/2016 @ 05:53am

My two cents...

I think they handled the whole thing beautifully inc. Blackmore. By NOT showing up, it keeps the rebel attitude in clear view. Everyone else who was inducted (apart from Rod Evans) did it for the fans, families, etc. Also, bringing Jon Lord’s wife on stage. and to hold the award was a beautiful touch. Also mentioning Lord’s name numerous times was a wonderful thing to do.
I only wish I could have heard Gillan’s speech a little better, but the microphone was set up for a midget. Lars? It was a blown opportunity not to have some hot chick come out on stage and raise up the microphone. I’m sure Gillan would have come up with a quick cute comment, breaking the ice for the evening. Oh well.
Finally, I’ve come to the conclusion that nominating Rod Evans (and not Nick Simper) was a cruel joke by some of the folks who run this show. Seriously. It’s as if they wanted to see if inducting Rod Evans would bring him out of the woodwork. Very odd. IMO, he didn’t deserve induction; especially with his actions of the short-lived bogus Deep Purple in 1980.

Posted by kim peters on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 13:27pm

Deep Purple mentioned Nick Simper in their induction speech. Lars should have too.

Posted by Roy on Monday, 04/11/2016 @ 13:34pm

Finally, I’ve come to the conclusion that nominating Rod Evans (and not Nick Simper) was a cruel joke by some of the folks who run this show. Seriously. It’s as if they wanted to see if inducting Rod Evans would bring him out of the woodwork. Very odd. IMO, he didn’t deserve induction; especially with his actions of the short-lived bogus Deep Purple in 1980.

Posted by kim peters on Monday, 04.11.16 @ 13:27pm

Yes indeed!!

Glenn Hughes mentions the Moody Blues in his speech!

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 04/16/2016 @ 17:22pm

Jan Wenner, Jon Landau, Anthony DeCurtis, David Fricke, Dave Marsh, Lenny Kaye are all assholes in an exclusive club. They nominate their friends and pad it out with "artists" designed to do nothing more than add in enough 'diversity' to maintain their uber liberal worldview.

Posted by dhanishattuck on Tuesday, 04/19/2016 @ 11:53am

Deep Purple has a new album out.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/23/2017 @ 09:07am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLx4A2v0j88

Deep Purple Hush Smoke On The Water Live at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 04/30/2017 @ 16:03pm

I think the committee that chooses which members of a band to induct thought Nick Simper was dead. I think they confused him with Peter Banks of Yes. Peter Banks is dead and wasn't inducted either.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/5/2018 @ 19:07pm

RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards: Deep Purple

Albums total: 7.5 million
Singles total: 500,000
Video Albums total: 50,000
Overall total: 8.05 million

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/21/2018 @ 16:54pm

Dude

Those are all time totals. You need to show what was sold in the 70s. The closest you are going come to this is charting. It will not show you sales but you can get a general idea that a lot of these Brits were not really charting very well in the US. They did not sell well in the US until gen exers came of age. This would be late 70s early 80s.

The Beatles got more airplay time in the 70s than all the Brits combined in the US. Yes that includes Elton John. Remember that 76 was the Bicentennial. A little reminder that the Brits were not the boss of us.

Posted by Zuzu on Friday, 09/21/2018 @ 17:11pm

Albums/Peak Chart Positions (US):

Fireball (1971) - #32
Machine Head (1972) - #7
Made in Japan (1972) - #6
Who Do We Think We Are (1973) - #15
Burn (1974) - #9
Stormbringer (1974) - #20



Additional Notes:


Machine Head stayed in the Top 200 for 118 weeks

Deep Purple were the top selling artist of 1973 in the US of A

Posted by joker on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 15:30pm

Jocker

What do album sales tell you.

they only had 3 song chart significantly and I question their cover of Neil Diamond making it that high. Singles will tell you if they got radio coverage. I know they were called top 40 but they really did not get airplay unless they were top 20.

Top selling artist of 73 - How did they fudge that one? I am not buying.

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 16:45pm

Somebody is violating an agreement.

NO ALTER EGOS

NO ATTACK DOGS

NO SURROGATES

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 17:06pm

Album sales tell me how many "real" fans the artist has. Singles didn't cost very much, so any casual listener could afford to buy them. But albums, on the other hand, were the the Big Kahuna! They cost way more $$ to buy. It takes dedication and commitment to the artist to be an album buyer.

Top 40 radio stations might not often have played these type of artists, but Freeform/progressive/ AOR stations like WXRT definitely did. Smoke on the Water is one of the most famous rock riffs ever.

Posted by joker on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 17:38pm

Somebody is violating an agreement.

NO ALTER EGOS

NO ATTACK DOGS

NO SURROGATES



Joker

We have nothing to talk about because read the above.

Posted by Zuzu on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 17:55pm

"Somebody is violating an agreement."

What in the name of **** are you blabbering about??

When did I enter any "agreement" with you or anyone else?



"NO ALTER EGOS"

Are you accusing me of being someone posting under an alias?



"NO ATTACK DOGS"

You were wondering about record sales:

"You need to show what was sold in the 70s. The closest you are going come to this is charting. It will not show you sales but you can get a general idea that a lot of these Brits were not really charting very well in the US."

I posted publicly available chart positions of DP albums in the 70s that happened to refute your assertions. Is this what you consider an attack?



"NO SURROGATES"

I've been posting here as "joker" for over 10 years. I'm an independent contractor and am not beholden/obligated to act on anyone's behalf. I'm not part of any attack force.



I hereby certify the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.


Now if you will excuse me, I must be departing. I have a multitude of better ways to enjoy my Saturday night than associating with you.

Posted by joker on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 23:36pm

So when does Nick Simper get secretly inducted?

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/7/2019 @ 22:23pm

STUDIO ALBUMS

Deep Purple

01. 1968 - Shades of Deep Purple
02. 1968 - The Book of Taliesyn
03. 1969 - Deep Purple
04. 1970 - Deep Purple In Rock
05. 1971 - Fireball
06. 1972 - Machine Head
07. 1973 - Who Do We Think We Are
08. 1974 - Burn
09. 1974 - Stormbringer
10. 1975 - Come Taste The Band
11. 1984 - Perfect Strangers
12. 1987 - The House of Blue Light
13. 1990 - Slaves and Masters
14. 1993 - The Battle Rages On...
15. 1996 - Purpendicular
16. 1998 - Abandon
17. 2003 - Bananas
18. 2005 - Rapture of the Deep
19. 2013 - Now What?!
20. 2017 - Infinite
21. 2020 - Whoosh!
22. 2021 - Turning To Crime
23. 2024 - = 1

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 08/24/2024 @ 09:27am