Deep Purple in Japan 2023

Deep Purple will be touring Japan in 2023 Monday 13 March,Tokyo, Budokan Friday 17 March, Hiroshima, Ueno Gakuen HBG Hall Sunday 19 March, Fukuoka Sun Palace Hall Tuesday 21 March, Osaka Intec Arena For tickets, go here.

Simon McBride Joins Deep Purple

Following the news in July that Steve Morse will be stepping back from the band, after more than a quarter of a century, Deep Purple announce that, following an abundant Summer of touring, Simon McBride will join the band permanently. Collectively, the band stated “We are thrilled that Simon has agreed to join.  Simon’s playing…

Important announcement regarding Steve Morse.

Deep Purple announces that Steve Morse will be stepping back from the band, having been its guitarist for more than a quarter of a century. Steve’s personal circumstances have made it impossible for him to commit to the band’s schedule throughout 2022 and beyond. A few months ago, Steve openly shared with the band´s fans…

Deep Purple Statement re. Steve Morse

Today, Deep Purple announce that due to a family matter, Steve Morse will be taking a temporary hiatus from Deep Purple live shows but remains a full member of the band. Steve’s replacement for the upcoming live shows in May, June and July 2022 will be guitarist Simon McBride, who has previously toured with both…

As a rule, Deep Purple is apolitical, but on this occasion…

Sweet child In time you’ll see the line The line that’s drawn between Good and bad See the blind man Shooting at the world Bullets flying Taking toll If you’ve been bad Lord I bet you have And you’ve not been hit By flying lead You’d better close your eyes You’d better bow your head…

Deep Purple unable to play Rock Legends Cruise

Due to three members of the band testing positive for Covid-19, we are hugely disappointed to have to share the news with everyone that we are not able to play the remaining shows aboard the Rock Legends Cruise. It’s a terrible shame …. Stay well. Deep Purple