football_fan 42 Posted February 3, 2006 chris curtis (ex searchers, roundabout and the catalyst for deep purple) is still around as far as i know, but has been a bit iffy for a long while. Chris Curtis died last year. Here is the link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted September 23, 2006 Hell, I'd no idea he was still alive, I mean he isn't now, obviously, but you get my drift. On a totally trivial note we should also mark this death for the rock fans. Sir Malcolm conducted the orchestra for the excrable but historic performance known and hated as 'Concerto for Group and Orchestra.' The Deep Purple album that comes between the heavy psych period that ended with their third album and just before the heavy blast of 'Deep Purple in Rock.' All told, if he kept his sanity for 36 years after close personal involvement in that abomination the man is to be respected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted December 19, 2006 Re the 'any one' pick. Would any one member of Deep Purple be acceptable? 12 musicians in total have been in that band, one - Tommy Bolin - is long dead. None of the others are looking like dying so far as I can see but they're in late middle age. This would mean any one from Don Airey, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Roger Morse (the current band) plus Jon Lord, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans and Nick Semper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted December 19, 2006 Re the 'any one' pick. Would any one member of Deep Purple be acceptable? 12 musicians in total have been in that band, one - Tommy Bolin - is long dead. None of the others are looking like dying so far as I can see but they're in late middle age. This would mean any one from Don Airey, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Roger Morse (the current band) plus Jon Lord, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans and Nick Semper The "any one" nomination has, over the years, taken on a largely ceremonial function for the DL, much like the Royal Family. It wouldn't be permitted for any actual choices as it of course is a total cheat, trying to encapsulate numerous people with just one pick. Things have moved on since the heady days of 1986 when the first DL contained the now timeless "any one Beatle" pick. MPFC is clearly into the spirit of things with his Deep Purple suggestion. And is it just me, or does English rock music have a disproportionately high number of guys called "Roger"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,619 Posted April 23, 2010 Frontman for 80s hair metallers Poison, best known for lighters-in-the-air power ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". Michaels himself also known to the hip young kids of today for his "Rock of Love" reality TV dating show, in which he sleeps with strippers and that's it. Ahhhh. So its only you who's heard of him. I'm a Deep Purple sort of guy. Any news on ian gillan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 11, 2010 Rod Edwards, original lead singer of Deep Purple, seems to have vanished completely. Rumours abound that he's either working as a paramedic in Essex, or singing under an assumed name in California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted October 12, 2010 Rod Edwards, original lead singer of Deep Purple, seems to have vanished completely. Rumours abound that he's either working as a paramedic in Essex, or singing under an assumed name in California. He once got sued for taking a line up on the road in the USA under the name of Deep Purple, during Purple's inactive period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted October 12, 2010 Shame we never got to experience "David Van Day's Deep Purple" then, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted November 14, 2010 Tony Edwards Deep Purple's former manager has died aged 78. He is credited with coming up with their name, an improvement on the original (and less than magic) "Roundabout". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted August 9, 2011 Jon Lord, keyboardist and founding member of Deep Purple, has announced he is suffering from cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted August 9, 2011 Jon Lord, keyboardist and founding member of Deep Purple, has announced he is suffering from cancer. Probably best posted in the ideas and possibilities thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted August 9, 2011 Jon Lord, keyboardist and founding member of Deep Purple, has announced he is suffering from cancer. Probably best posted in the ideas and possibilities thread? I'm trying to post a bit less in that thread. I was worried people might think I was a wierdo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Jon Lord, keyboardist and founding member of Deep Purple, has announced he is suffering from cancer. Probably best posted in the ideas and possibilities thread? I'm trying to post a bit less in that thread. I was worried people might think I was a wierdo. Maybe it should be in the Dead Prog Stars thread... Edited August 9, 2011 by DevonDeathTrip Fear not, I have a cunning plan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted August 9, 2011 Reason for edit: Fear not, I have a cunning plan... One that cannot fail? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted August 18, 2011 Lord is the oldest former Purple alive, and he left the band a while ago. Incidentally, I noticed I'd missed Joe Lynn Turner from the list of former members still breathing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted February 29, 2012 The mystery cancer he was suffering from was pancreatic. He's currently undergoing treatment and "hopes to be back with the band" by the end of the year. So he's a goner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted February 29, 2012 I saw them in December with Don Airey and a damn good show they were too. None of the current line up appeared anywhere near death's door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted June 3, 2012 Good Lord! Jon scheduled to play live with the Hagen Philharmonic in Germany. For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces, including Lick My Love Pump, mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted June 28, 2012 Good Lord! Jon scheduled to play live with the Hagen Philharmonic in Germany. For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces, including Lick My Love Pump, mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music It's off. Anyone get the feeling I have a vested interest in Mr Lord's predicament? Smoke obscuring the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted July 16, 2012 Good Lord! Jon scheduled to play live with the Hagen Philharmonic in Germany. For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces, including Lick My Love Pump, mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music It's off. Anyone get the feeling I have a vested interest in Mr Lord's predicament? Smoke obscuring the water. Not quite first to post the death, but first in the most apt thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted July 16, 2012 Good Lord! Jon scheduled to play live with the Hagen Philharmonic in Germany. For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces, including Lick My Love Pump, mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music For the concert on July 6, and subject to the continued progress of his recovery from cancer, Jon will play Hammond organ on his Durham Concerto and piano on a further selection of his solo pieces mixed with works by other composers connected to Jon and his music It's off. Anyone get the feeling I have a vested interest in Mr Lord's predicament? Smoke obscuring the water. Not quite first to post the death, but first in the most apt thread. Hopefully this shakes DDT out of his vacation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted July 16, 2012 I always loved the way the bass chomped in under the riff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted July 16, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mCK05dgwgU&feature=related and this is what they used to look like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 16, 2012 "ABC broadcaster Phil Kafcaloudes who knew Jon Lord says the Deep Purple band member was not a fan of his biggest hit." http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-17/deep-purple-band-member-dies-at-71/4135498 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,063 Posted June 17, 2016 Ian Paice has mini stroke: http://www.deeppurple.com/message-ian-paice/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
