Ian Gillan Admits Deep Purple’s Goodbye Tour Was ‘Just a Joke’
He says the 2017 trek was named 'The Long Goodbye' in an effort to "sell some more tickets."
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New Ian Gillan Interview
Their new U.S. tour with Yes kicks off on Wednesday.
Deep Purple and Yes Playing Multiple New York Area Dates
Deep Purple and Yes 1 More Time Tour going out this summer.
The Things We Love Most About Bruce Dickinson’s New Solo Album ‘The Mandrake Project’
Bruce Dickinson's long-awaited new solo album, 'The Mandrake Project,' is finally coming out. Here's what we love most about it.
Michael Schenker, Ian Gillan, Rory Gallagher Drummer Ted McKenna Dead at 68
Scots veteran passes away ahead of U.S. tour and second Michael Schenker Fest album.
Which Black Sabbath Singer Has Performed the Most Shows?
The band featured an array of singers during its decades of touring.
Sunday, August 19: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (Aug. 19) to Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan. He’s 73. Other rockers celebrating include retired Queen bassist John Deacon (67), drummer Ginger Baker of Cream (79), Europe singer Joey Tempest (55), and Steve Grimmett of Grim Reaper (59).
Saturday, August 19: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (Aug. 19) to Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan. He’s 72. Other rockers celebrating include retired Queen bassist John Deacon (66), drummer Ginger Baker of Cream (78), Europe singer Joey Tempest (54), and Steve Grimmett of Grim Reaper (58).
Ian Gillan Slams Royalty Payments: ‘How Many Albums Have Deep Purple Sold? About 11 or 12’
Ian Gillan recent;y said that his royalty payments suggest Deep Purple have sold “11 or 12” albums throughout their career.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Two Most Troubled Months: The Bat, the Alamo and Randy Rhoads
This series of events in early 1982 was, by turns, humorous, tragic and downright bizarre.