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On this day in 2004 Blackmore's Night performed at Burg Veldenstein in Neuhaus, German. The show was recorded and released in 2005 as "Castles and Dreams" on DVD. Were any of you at the show? What do you think of the live release?

On this day in 2024 Deep Purple released their twenty-third studio album "= 1" and their first to feature Simon McBride on guitar! Let us know what you think of thealbum! What tracks hold up best for you?

On this day in 1993 Deep Purple released "The Battle Rages On," their fourteenth studio album and last with the Mark 2 lineup. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks? How does it stack up against he rest of the Deep Purple catalogue?

On this day in 1977 Glenn Hughes released his first solo album, "Play Me Out." What do you think of this album release? What are your favorite tracks? @glenn_hughes

On this day in 1946 Ray Fenwick was born. Ray had an incredible career with Spencer Davis Group, Fancy, and Ian Gillan Band just to name a few. Sadly Ray passed away in 2022. What are your favorite albums and track by Ray Fenwick?

On this day in 1939 Spencer Davis was born. Spencer was an early rock pioneer who had both Ray Fenwick and Eddie Hardin as bandmates in The Spencer Davis Group. Sadly Spencer passed away in 2020. What are your favorite songs or albums by Spencer Davis?

On this day in 2011 Deep Purple performed live at the Montreux Jazz Festival with the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt conducted by Stephen Bentley-Klein. The show was recorded and later released as the 2 CD set "Live at Montreux 2011." What do you think of this performance?

On this day in 1990 Ian Gillan released "Naked Thunder," his first album after leaving Deep Purple for the second time. What are your favorite tracks on this album? How does the album stack up in the Ian Gillan solo catalogue?

On this day in 2012 Jon Lord passed away. He left behind a musical legacy more extensive and influential than most. What are your favorite Jon Lord recordings or performances? R.I.P., Jon.

On this day in 2006 Deep Purple performed live in Montreux, Switzerland during the Rapture of the Deep tour. The show was recorded and later released as a CD and DVD. What do you think of this performance? Were any of you at the show?

On this day in 1977 Rainbow released the live album "On Stage" in Japan. The double live album was compiled from a number of performances during 1976. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 2011 Jon Lord was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music from the University of Leicester. It came just days after his last public performance.

On this day in 1956 Joe Satriani was born! Satriani was an influential guitar teacher to many guitar legends before working on his own solo career and, of course, a brief stint in Deep Purple. What are your favorite works by Satriani? Happy birthday, Joe! @chickenfootjoe

On this day in 1969 Deep Purple Mark 2 poses for what is thought to be their first photo shoot. Courtesy of “Wait for the Ricochet” by Simon Robinson and Stephen Clare.

On this day in 1988 Deep Purple held the record release party for "Nobody's Perfect" at Frankenstein Castle. Jon Lord did not attend so Colin Hart did his best to fill the role. Thanks to Colin Hart for these amazing pics!

On this day in 2012 Ian Gillan, Tony Iommi and Friends released "WhoCares" in Europe. The album was recorded and released to rebuild a music school in Gyumri, Armenia that had been destroyed in the 1988 earthquake. What do you think of this recording?

On this day in 1999 Glenn Hughes released his sixth solo album, "The Way It Is" in the US. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks? @glenn_hughes

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On this day in 2019 Joe Satriani put out the previously unreleased album by Squares. It was a collection of demos from the band recorded in the early 80s. What do you think of this album?

On this day in 2007 Deep Purple released "Live at Montreux 2006: They All Came Down to Montreux." The DVD included a second performance at The Hard Rock Cafe in London. What do you think of this live performance?

On this day in 1946 the wonderful John Lawton was born. Lawton sang live at "The Butterfly Ball" concert as well as on the album. Prior to that he was in Lucifer's Friend and went on to sing in Uriah Heep. What are your favorite John Lawton songs?

On this day in 1970 Deep Purple played Aachen Reiterstadion, Soers. For years this show was available as a bootleg by several different names including Sonic Zoom, H-Bomb, and Prisoners Of Rock. It would finally see an official release in 2001 as "Space Vol 1 & 2."

On this day in 2005 Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes released the album "Fused." What do you think of this collaboration? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 1977 Rainbow released the live album "On Stage" in the UK. The double live album was compiled from a number of performances during 1976. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 1996 Glenn Hughes released the album "Addiction" in Japan. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks? @glenn_hughes

On this day in 1973 it was officially announced that Glenn Hughes would be joining Deep Purple. What are your favorite Glenn Hughes moments with the band? @glenn_hughes

On this day in 2001 Blackmore's Night released their third album "Fires at Midnight." What do you think of this album? What are your favorite tracks?

On this day in 1969 Ian Gillan and Roger Glover played their first show with Deep Purple at The Speakeasy in London. 📸: Ian Williams

On this day in 2011 Jon Lord performed live for the last time at St. Andrew's Church in Nuthurst, Sussex.