Posted on 07/18/2006 2:36:33 PM PDT by Shermy
WESTPORT, CN, USA -- Despite the fighting in Lebanon, English rock band Deep Purple says that it plans to perform at the Baalbek Music Festival outside of Beirut later this year.
A press release from the band confirmed that Deep Purple would indeed honor its July 28 performance near the war-torn city, also promising an immediate makeup date should the festival's promoter choose to cancel the show.
Deep Purple is currently one-quarter of the way through a planned two-year world tour and to date has not canceled a single show, a trend that it hopes to continue.
Ian Gillan, lead singer of the legendary band, said that the band's commitment is driven by the idea that music is the universal language of the world and through its hopes to honor the loyalty of its fans through performing.
"There is a moment that begins on stage, when there are no managers, no journalists, no outside distractions - just the band and the audience," Gillan said in the release. "This is the time when there is an unspoken exchange of energy between the fans and us that words can not describe. That makes all the other parts of the job worth it."
Thanks! I'll give it a look, probably on iTunes, as it sounds a little weird.
howdy, catch ya at the lounge!!!
I've seen Steve Morse too while still in high school at "The Ritz" in New York City when he was with "the Dregs."
Very talented guy. But he's not really a hard rocker.
Headed over right now. Wanna share a cab?
JohnnyZ, look up the original recording of, "A Concerto for Group and Orchestra" by Deep purple. Recording date was in 1973. Don't be fooled by the CD that's out there right now. It's not a copy of the original recording and is far inferior to the original.
It's THE best mixture of Rock and Classical I have ever heard, bar none.
I cannot stomach the "Blackmore's Night" stuff.
Smoke on the Water was the first song I learned. I was an eighth grader.
Yup who can't identify with seeing "one too many sunsets, one too many for the road."
And of course the classic line, "I found some money in an old black jacket.... I'm gonna go out and find me a woman or twoooooo."
:)
They may end up in something deeper than purple...
going to the Far Beast....yes ..beast... Jake
Since Lebanon is also the site of a major battle between Jews and Muslims, I could point out that Ian Gillan also performed the role of Jesus in the original London Cast Album of Jesus Christ Superstar.
-PJ
Baalbek, Lebanon, is the most amazing places for any artist to perform. It's in the middle of real Roman ruins. Check it out: http://www.baalbeck.org.lb/venu.asp?lng=en
That album needs to be remastered and reissued. It could have better production values. It certainly sounded much better live. :)
And some licenses are meant to be revoked.
Wow. How old are these guys? They must be even older than the KISS guys. Maybe they can get Emerson Lake and Palmer to open for them and sing "Jerusalem."
I've always enjoyed Tommy Bolin's playing. He was on a jazz-fusion album with drummer Billy Cobham (can't remember the title)...excellent, excellent playing. Did a couple of albums with the James Gang (post-Joe Walsh)...Bang had a lot of very listenable tunes...
Bull*(&()! It's Baalbeck or Bust! Let's Goooooooooooooo!
Party down with the Hezzies. Convert them to beer and Rock n Roll. :)
You're not supposed to know all the words. You just make them up as you go along.
Jeesh, I thought everybody knew that!
I have a copy of "California Jam" back in the late 70's when they were on their "Burn" tour. It is the only live version of the Burn tour I have, but it is good.
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