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Deep Purple and Rainbow: On Track 1968-1979 Revised & Updated Edition 
ISBN: ISBN-10: 1789524113 ISBN-13: 978-1789524116 Writer: Steve Pilkington Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing Released: March 2026 Notes: Few would deny that Deep Purple were one of the most influential and popular heavy rock bands to emerge from the melting pot of the late '60s. They underwent several lineup changes and stylistic shifts before disbanding for the first time in the mid-1970s. Talismanic guitarist Ritchie Blackmore carried the spirit when he formed Rainbow after leaving Purple in 1975, particularly through his partnership with legendary singer Ronnie James Dio. Deep Purple reformed a few years later, of course, but many consider this original, sometimes turbulent decade to be their most significant. Steve Pilkington focuses on the period from 1968's Shades of Deep Purple to the band's first dissolution after 1976's Come Taste the Band, including classics such as Machine Head and Into Rock. It also discusses the first four Rainbow studio albums, including the classic Rainbow Rising and the 1979 album Down To Earth, taking a look at every song on each album in detail. It also discusses the live recordings as well as the DVD and video releases. The result is the most exhaustive guide to the band's music ever produced, as critical opinion sits alongside facts, trivia, and anecdotes to provide a fascinating "alternative history" of these revered bands. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply want a guide to the world beyond Smoke On The Water, this is the book for you.  |