Glenn Hughes

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Glenn Hughes performs during his concert on "The Chosen Years Tour" at The Box at Portsmouth Guildhall on October 15, 2025 in Portsmouth, England
Glenn Hughes announces retirement from touring due to health issues

By Matt Owen Published

The former Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Trapeze frontman is set to undergo open heart surgery

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Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Bolin, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore
Glenn Hughes has worked with some of guitar’s all-time greats – now he’s named the best he’s ever played with

By Phil Weller Published

The rock legend has revealed how he’s split the difference between two superlative players to claim the top spot

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Clem Clempson
After Deep Purple decided not to hire him after Ritchie Blackmore's departure, Clem Clempson almost formed a wild supergroup with Glenn Hughes and David Bowie

By Phil Weller Published

The Colosseum and Humble Pie guitarist was in with a shot at joining the band –but says Tommy Bolin got the gig for one specific reason

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Joe Satriani (left) and Steve Vai perform onstage
The SatchVai Band's new single is an ode to the instrument that made them famous – and it features Glenn Hughes on vocals

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Guitar World and Guitar Player have an exclusive premiere of the '70s-flavored track, which arrives a month and change ahead of the band's first tour

Music Releases
Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa of Black Country Communion performs on stage at O2 Academy on July 26, 2011 in Leeds, United Kingdom.
How Glenn Hughes brought his low-end expertise into the spotlight with Joe Bonamassa and Black Country Communion

By Brian Fox Published

The ageless rock veteran with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath recorded his most bass-intensive disc alongside guitarist Joe Bonamassa

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bassist Glenn Hughes and guitarist Tommy Bolin (1951-1976) from English rock band Deep Purple perform live on stage at the Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island, USA on 19th January 1976
Glenn Hughes recalls meeting Tommy Bolin at his tense Deep Purple audition

By Janelle Borg Published

Glenn Hughes might not be on the best of terms with Deep Purple, but he fondly remembers his friendship with guitarist Tommy Bolin

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British guitarist Robin George poses with a guitar at the Royal Docks in London in July 1983
Veteran guitarist and producer Robin George dies at 68

By Janelle Borg Published

George is best known for his 1985 single Heartline, and his work with Robert Plant, Pete Goalby, and Glenn Hughes

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Glenn Hughes signature Orange O Bass
NAMM 2024: “A luxurious color that evokes the beginnings of heavy metal”: Orange Amps team up with Glenn Hughes for its first signature O Bass – and it's a dazzling purple

By Phil Weller Published

The Deep Purple icon has been an Orange endorsee for over a decade, with the bass making for a striking pairing with his signature purple Crush combo amp

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Glenn Hughes and Gary Moore (pictured in 1985)
“I played with Satriani, Bonamassa, Iommi and Blackmore… but Gary Moore was the best”: Glenn Hughes has performed with some of the greatest guitarists of all time, but he reckons the late, great blues-rocker surpasses them all

By Matt Parker Published

The rock frontman and bassist admits they were close, but says Moore was “unbelievable”

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Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa and Chad Smith
Joe Bonamassa brings out his legendary Bolin ‘Burst to tear through Deep Purple classics with Glenn Hughes and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Fan-shot footage captures Bonamassa joining the Voice of Rock for an epic jam on Mistreated, with Smith’s rhythm powering them all through Burn and Highway Star

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