Latest about Deep Purple
Steve Morse on why his ill-fated Fender signature guitar never got off the ground
Before partnering with Ernie Ball Music Man for his now-iconic signature, Morse was courted by Fender – but the project didn’t get far
The moment Ritchie Blackmore knew he’d leave Deep Purple
Blackmore looks back on his Deep Purple departure
Steve Morse opens up on his departure from Deep Purple – and why it was time for him to go
Morse left the band in 2022 to care for his late wife, who was battling cancer
How Ritchie Blackmore came across an obscure string mod that introduced him to a whole new sound – and why it didn’t work for him
Burton proved it was possible to use banjo strings on guitar, but Blackmore’s early adventures with the hack got mixed results
Steve Morse on the challenges of putting his own stamp on Deep Purple’s material
Ritchie Blackmore's legacy loomed large when Morse first stepped up to fill his shoes
David Coverdale announces his retirement
After an iconic career, the Whitesnake singer is calling it a day
Jimi Bell may have lost out to Zakk Wylde in his Ozzy Osbourne audition, but he has no regrets
The drummer turned guitarist remains grateful for what Sharon Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Joan Jett and Randy Rand did for him, as he preps original music from his Deep Purple tribute band
Meet Tommy Denander, the session guitar great who’s worked with everyone from Jeff Beck and Michael Jackson to Joe Perry and Ace Frehley
You’ve heard the Swedish guitarist on over 100 gold or platinum records. He tells his war stories from decades of session work, from fighting for all-important missing credits to playing with his heroes – and writing the song that finally brought Alice Cooper and Jeff Beck together…
