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Ronnie James Dio Remembered by His Widow Wendy Three Years After His Death

Thu, May 16 2013 7:43pm - Source: Noisecreep

Today (May 16) marks the third anniversary of Ronnie James Dio's death.

Something Else! Interview: Steve Morse of Deep Purple

Wed, May 15 2013 3:22pm - Source: Something Else!

Guitarist Steve Morse joined us as Deep Purple released both deluxe and vinyl editions of their new album Now What?!, a comeback which has already topped the charts in four countries — and gone Top 20 in 13 more.

Rainbow – Live in Munich 1977 (2013)

Wed, May 08 2013 1:37pm - Source: Something Else!

If you have any doubt who the greatest singer in the history of metal, heck, maybe in the history of rock 'n' roll is, just pop this DVD into your player and fast forward to the second song.

Mainliner - Revelation Space

Tue, May 07 2013 12:06am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Kawabata Makoto, as those of you know your Japanese noise underground will be aware, is the guitarist and main man of the legendary Acid Mother's Temple, and Mainliner is one of his off-shoot bands.

Flashback: Deep Purple Parts With Ritchie Blackmore After Meltdown

Thu, May 02 2013 5:10pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Deep Purple were on the verge of a complete meltdown when their 25th anniversary tour reached England in November of 1993.

New Music Monday: Deep Purple, Marc Ribot, Iggy Pop, Tom Keifer, Spin Doctors, Rainbow, Ugly Kid Joe

Mon, April 29 2013 11:48am - Source: Something Else!

There's also slamming product from the classic Ritchie Blackmore-Ronnie James Dio-Cozy Powell lineup of Rainbow, fresh Ugly Kid Joe and a long-awaited solo effort from Cinderella's Tom Keifer.

‘Still room to bring in new music’: Deep Purple balances performing Now What?! with classics

Sat, April 27 2013 12:44pm - Source: Something Else!

Deep Purple purposely kept its new music under wraps , in order to create more buzz around the forthcoming album Now What?!

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'These Are the Same People That Decided the Monkees Were America's Answer to the Beatles'

Mon, March 18 2013 5:00pm - Source: Noisecreep

Deep Purple is one of the most influential bands of its generation.

Ripple Conversation with Diamond Head

Mon, March 11 2013 7:30am - Source: The Ripple Effect

Some bands don't need an introduction, and Diamond Head is one of them.

I Beliebe To My Soul!

Tue, January 29 2013 11:07pm - Source: Rolling Stone

They say that age brings wisdom--and so it is that more than a few of the older among us chuckled when younger music fans were puzzled by the reaction met by this week's announcement of the Coachella Festival lineup!

New Music Monday: Eric Burdon, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite

Mon, January 28 2013 1:55pm - Source: Something Else!

New Music Monday spans a dizzying range of styles, from rootsy stuff to jazz, from blues to classic rock.

Jeremy – The Solar King (2013)

Tue, January 01 2013 1:04pm - Source: Something Else!

I would bet a pepperoni pizza that Jeremy Morris is the most prolific artist in the history of recorded music.

Something Else! salutes 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush, Heart, Randy Newman

Tue, December 11 2012 7:24pm - Source: Something Else!

The 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced, and Rush, Public Enemy and Heart are among the newest members.

Binky Philips: More of My Damn Opinions About Guitarists and Guitars

Fri, December 07 2012 6:43pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Much more importantly, it was gratifying to see how many of you care about guitars and those who play them -- although I did get one sarcastic message: "I had no idea guitars are so important"...

Jon Lord – Concerto for Group and Orchestra (2012)

Thu, November 01 2012 12:07pm - Source: Something Else!

For all of the dynamic playing associated with the late Jon Lord's performances of this life's-work composition alongside his band mates in Deep Purple, you never heard it quite like this.

Jeremy – Love Explosion (2012)

Sun, October 21 2012 11:38am - Source: Something Else!

Prolific is one thing, but being prolific and maintaining a high level of excellence in the process proves to be an entirely different kettle of fish.

Remembering the Rainbow

Wed, October 17 2012 8:17pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

Forget that sappy "American Pie" crap; the real day the music died was May 16, 2010, when Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer.

‘It’s the same old crap’: Deep Purple alum Ritchie Blackmore’s hilarious preview of his forthcoming album

Fri, October 12 2012 4:42pm - Source: Something Else!

Into a world of endless hype for every new project steps Ritchie Blackmore, whose band Deep Purple was recently announced as a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Life and Times of Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages

Fri, October 12 2012 7:33am - Source: The Ripple Effect

If you're reading the Ripple Effect blog, chances are you're a connoisseur of the more esoteric side of rock music.

‘It’s just casual talk’: Joe Lynn Turner backtracks on new supergroup, apologizes to Michael Anthony

Thu, September 20 2012 2:20pm - Source: Something Else!

Joe Lynn Turner has issued an apology to Michael Anthony, saying that talk of a new supergroup featuring the Chickenfoot/Van Halen bassist and drummer Carmine Appice was just that — idle talk among friends.

Is Joe Lynn Turner putting together a supergroup featuring former Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne sidemen?

Tue, September 18 2012 8:45pm - Source: Something Else!

A new report from Andrew McNeice at MelodicRock.com has Joe Lynn Turner working on a new supergroup featuring former members of Van Halen and Ozzy Osbourne's solo bands.

‘As valid as Beethoven’: Deep Purple legend Jon Lord’s final recording will be released as planned

Sat, September 15 2012 3:38pm - Source: Something Else!

The late Jon Lord's family will move forward with the release of his final project, the first-ever recording of the former Deep Purple keyboardist's Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

Friday with Scott & Thelma

Sat, September 01 2012 2:22am - Source: MOG

Born in 1954, Scott Henderson grew up in an era where blues-rock was at it's peak.

Rare cuts from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple round out upcoming 2-disc WhoCares set

Thu, August 09 2012 8:43pm - Source: Something Else!

The WhoCares set will be released on August 28, 2012 in North America through Eagle Rock. Proceeds went to rebuilding a music school in Armenia.

Kevin M Buck - Musick for the New Aeon

Sat, July 21 2012 7:32am - Source: The Ripple Effect

We are not going to dance or throw back double shots of Maker's Mark.

Remembering Jon Lord, Gentleman Of Rock

Fri, July 20 2012 3:48pm - Source: The Quietus

Isn't it funny how when someone dies, little things connected with them suddenly resurface in your mind, things you haven't thought about for many years?

Jon Lord On Film

Thu, July 19 2012 1:18pm - Source: Mojo

Jon Lord , who died on Monday at the age of 71, was one of rock's greatest keyboard players.

Remembering DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Jon Lord (RIP 1941-2012)

Wed, July 18 2012 3:17pm - Source: Metal Injection

Whenever I relive my childhood and the times I spent with my father in his pickup truck and all the times I heard the overplayed 'Smoke On The Water'; I will always remember Deep Purple.

Jon Lord (1941-2012)

Tue, July 17 2012 4:20pm - Source: MOG

Jon Lord , who founded Deep Purple , has passed away from a pulmonary embolism while being treated for pancreatic cancer.

Jon Lord Dead at 71

Tue, July 17 2012 11:09am - Source: Addicted to Vinyl

Legendary keyboardist and songwriter Jon Lord died yesterday at the age of 71 of a pulmonary embolism in the wake of ongoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

List: Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins Shares Four "Heavy" Favorites…

Fri, July 13 2012 12:20am - Source: ArtistDirect

There's always been a distinctly heavy edge to The Smashing Pumpkins.

Desert Island Discs: 1970s Classic Rock Edition

Wed, June 27 2012 12:18pm - Source: Something Else!

Marooned with only a handful of musical choices, which would you make?

The Dream Of The ’90s Is Alive In The Mind Of Billy Corgan

Fri, June 22 2012 2:37am - Source: Swan Fungus

The Smashing Pumpkins released a new album this week (I think? I assume? He was on Stern the other day — thanks for that link, Jack — so it has to be either this week or next week) and the Internet is aflutter with reviews, interviews and more.

Billy Corgan says Radiohead owe success to 'Pomposity'

Wed, June 13 2012 1:43pm - Source: Music-News.com

Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins has raged against a pompous music scene that values Radiohead in an interview.

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan at work on a full-length album project

Mon, May 07 2012 7:36pm - Source: Something Else!

Following the well-received release last year of a two-song benefit single as WhoCares, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and Deep Purple's Ian Gillan have announced a pending 2012 full-length album filled with rarities, b-sides and studio jams.

Ritchie Blackmore News

Ronnie James Dio Remembered by His Widow Wendy Three Years After His Death

Something Else! Interview: Steve Morse of Deep Purple

Rainbow – Live in Munich 1977 (2013)

Mainliner - Revelation Space

Flashback: Deep Purple Parts With Ritchie Blackmore After Meltdown

New Music Monday: Deep Purple, Marc Ribot, Iggy Pop, Tom Keifer, Spin Doctors, Rainbow, Ugly Kid Joe

‘Still room to bring in new music’: Deep Purple balances performing Now What?! with classics

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'These Are the Same People That Decided the Monkees Were America's Answer to the Beatles'

Ripple Conversation with Diamond Head

I Beliebe To My Soul!

New Music Monday: Eric Burdon, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite

Jeremy – The Solar King (2013)

Something Else! salutes 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush, Heart, Randy Newman

Binky Philips: More of My Damn Opinions About Guitarists and Guitars

Jon Lord – Concerto for Group and Orchestra (2012)

Jeremy – Love Explosion (2012)

Remembering the Rainbow

‘It’s the same old crap’: Deep Purple alum Ritchie Blackmore’s hilarious preview of his forthcoming album

The Life and Times of Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages

‘It’s just casual talk’: Joe Lynn Turner backtracks on new supergroup, apologizes to Michael Anthony

Is Joe Lynn Turner putting together a supergroup featuring former Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne sidemen?

‘As valid as Beethoven’: Deep Purple legend Jon Lord’s final recording will be released as planned

Friday with Scott & Thelma

Rare cuts from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple round out upcoming 2-disc WhoCares set

Kevin M Buck - Musick for the New Aeon

Remembering Jon Lord, Gentleman Of Rock

Jon Lord On Film

Remembering DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Jon Lord (RIP 1941-2012)

Jon Lord (1941-2012)

Jon Lord Dead at 71

List: Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins Shares Four "Heavy" Favorites…

Desert Island Discs: 1970s Classic Rock Edition

The Dream Of The ’90s Is Alive In The Mind Of Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan says Radiohead owe success to 'Pomposity'

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan at work on a full-length album project

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