The epic anti-war masterpiece stretched nearly 11 minutes and became one of hard rock’s most enduring songs.

Few fans know the classic hit was inspired by a disaster that unfolded just hours before recording sessions began.

When Deep Purple released their eponymous third studio album in June 1969, the career of the now-legendary group was in a rather tenuous state. Not even a year had passed since their debut, Shades of ...

Coming 10 years after the classic "Mark II" lineup fell apart with the departure of Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, Perfect Strangers was a surprising return from old friends. Picking up where they left ...

Soon after, Deep Purple wrote “Smoke on the Water,” built around an iconic guitar riff created by the group’s founding guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore. [Buy Deep Purple Concert Tickets] On Sunday, July 8 ...