DEEP PURPLE DIGEST #41
In this issue:
Hendrix/Lord
Lord/Hendrix
Shades of Deep Purple Review
Go easy on Bolin
Another Highway Star cover
Anniversary CD releases
JLT interview
Birth announcement
Remastered "Shades"
The alleged head smacking incident
Alternative History
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-----Original Message-----
From: Trond
To: Deep Purple Digest
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 3:45 AM
Subject: Re: Hendrix and Jon Lord
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rob Richardson
>To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com
>Date: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 3:43 PM
>Subject: Hendrix and Jon Lord
>
>I recently heard a rumor that Jon Lord and Jimi Hendrix played live
>together once in a small venue during 1970. Does anyone (Svante? Trond?
>) know if that actually happened and some details? I do not know if
>Mitch Mitchell was involved, but that sounds like a pretty amazing
>team-up if it did.
Yes, it did happen, and here's the tale, straight from the horse's mouth;
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From: nickel01(at-a-domain-named)marvin.informatik.uni-dortmund.de (Thorsten Nickel)
Newsgroups: alt.music.deep-purple
Subject: hendrix & lord "jam"
Date: 11 Mar 1996 14:37:00 GMT
well , it did happen in spring 1970 in New York City in "Steve Paul's
Scene Club" . Further musicians were Stephen Still on bass , Buddy Miles
on drums and Dave Mason on sax. there is less hope that it was recorded,
because it would have been available for a long time if it was recorded.
even some hendrix fans doesn't know and the better hendrix biographies
doesn't mention this special meeting at all...
so here is what jon lord remembered and will never forget :
>>>
Dear Thorsten
Yes it is true that I had a "Jam Session" with the divine Jim in or
about the Spring of 1970 at a club in New York City called "Steve Paul's
Scene
Club."
Jimmy used to go there almost nightly as a matter of course when he was
at home in NYC and one night I was sitting having a drink, when he came
over and re-introduced himself - we had first met in 1968 in Los Angeles
after
the Cream/Deep Purple concert in Inglewood - and asked if I would play
organ
for a bit of a jam. It was with Stephen Stills on bass and Buddy Miles on
drums and Dave Mason on sax.
Afterwards he asked if I'd be there the next night, and if so would I
like to do it again. I did, and it was equally enjoyable - two great and
memorable (for me at least) nights. I said goodnight and "see ya" to him
after that second night, but sadly I never saw him again.
Regards
Jon
>>>
one hendrix expert knew about the following:
Timothy Leary's You can Be Anyone this Time Around (Ryko) album has a 13
min. cut with Jimi on bass, Buddy Miles on drums, Stephen Stills & John
Sebastian on guitars. I hear that this album was made to promote Tim
Leary's race for Gov of
California back in 1970. Maybe against Ronald Reagan. It strongly
advocates using lots of LSD.
I realise this is studio work, but perhaps around this time the guys
headed down to the Scene for a late-night jam after spending a day in
the studio.
so , at the end this is another intersting story of rockn' roll, but seems
to be it was not recorded , so it will be a great but lost moment for us
all.
bye thorsten
>Also I'll take this opportunity to say I have read Hendrix really dug
>Deep Purple and was even influenced by Ritchie's mid-60's session work.
>Anyone like to comment on that?
In the interview with Ritchie included on the LP version of the Rock
Profile albums on Connoisseur, he talks about meeting Jimi in the 60s in
London, and that Jimi liked some of his works with The Outlaws.
Cheers,
--
Trond
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-----Original Message-----
From: Fedor
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 6:44 AM
Subject: Re: Lord/Hendrix
Rob Richardson wrote:
>I recently heard a rumor that Jon Lord and Jimi Hendrix played live
>together once in a small venue during 1970.
Yes I've heard that as well. It can be read somewhere but I forgot where...
was it 1970? I thought it was late 1968 during Purple's US-tour. Weren't
they playing on the same bill as the Cream back then? On 19 october 1968
Jimi Hendrix attended a concert of The Cream at The Forum in LA. DP
performed in Inglewood, CA the day before.... on the 19th Jimi jammed with
the Lee Michaels Group. Maybe on one of these jam-occaissions (as the
recordings for Electric Ladyland were already finished) Jon Lord shared the
stage or pubfloor with Jimi.
Another possibilty for a Hendrix-Purple connection is june 29 1969 were
Hendrix played a festival in Denver while Zephyr (Tommy Bolin) was among
the supporting bands.
>Also I'll take this opportunity to say I have read Hendrix really dug
>Deep Purple and was even influenced by Ritchie's mid-60's session work.
>Anyone like to comment on that?
Remember were you read that? Sounds interesting!
Cheers,
Fedor
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Richardson
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 9:14 PM
Subject: Reviewing "Shades of Deep Purple"
In my continuing reviews of Deep Purple studio albums, I'll remark on the
album that started it all: Shades of Deep Purple.
SHADES OF DEEP PURPLE
Rating: 3.8. While I consider the Mark I lineup to be worthy of some
praise, this album I rate the weakest of the Simper-Evans period. This
album does not give an accurate picture of the ability this lineup had.
And the Address - The organ into goes on too long without really doing
anything or making a statement. When Ritchie kicks in, the song becomes
quite good. And it makes a fine introduction to Hush.
Hush- Ritchie is great, and Jon holds up his end. Since I've heard it a
few hundred thousand times, it's rarely a song I would choose to play,
but if I were hearing it for the first time I'd like it.
One More Rainy Day - Very typical late-1960's and it doesn't sound like
Deep Purple to me. Jon and Rod are the main contributors here. You can
hear Nicky chipping in well, but where's Ritchie? Very good for a late
60's pop band, but weak for a band with this ability.
Prelude:Happiness - It starts with Ritchie playing notes that hint of
"Hush" and "And the Address". But it's Jon that pulls the listener in.
Unfortunately, it doesn't go very far. Worth a fast forward.
I'm So Glad - Nicky and Paice step up here with good performances. But
since they're revisiting a fairly-recent Cream version of the Skip James
song, I suppose Nicky and Paicey feel the need to approximate the
performance of Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. The band does a fine job,
but it's not as good as Cream's translation. This is partly because
Ritchie does little on this song.
Mandrake Root - Oooh I like this one. Ritchie and Nicky start this out
in a strong, powerful way and I'm hooked, just like the first time I
heard it. Rod does fine, as does Paice. Jon adds some nice flourishes.
This is the song where all five members excel, and the virtuosity, as
well as the songwriting ability, is obvious. Later in the song, Jon and
Paicey really help keep the song going and Ritchie lets his guitar growl.
Easily the best song on the album.
Help - One reason it seems Deep Purple hadn't found its identity at this
point in their history is clearly illustrated on this album as we go from
the brilliant hard rock of Mandrake Root to a mostly uninteresting
Beatles cover, where only Jon and Rod seem to be enjoying themselves. A
few minutes in Ritchie finally shows himself , but he doesn't do much
before the song drags to an end.
Love Help Me - Ritchie and Nicky start this song like they're considering
doing another Mandrake Root. But Rod sounds way too much like a pop
singer here and the song suffers for it. (Wouldn't this have been a
lesson for Ritchie that could have steered him away from JLT?) The song
had promise, but it really doesn't come together.
Hey Joe - And the Address part 2. Rod and Nicky take the controls, but
Rod didn't do very well here. There is some passion in his delivery, but
not enough until the song gets near the end. By then, I'm not terribly
interested. One of Nicky's better performances is wasted.
In closing, this album rates a 3.8, which is easily the lowest of Mark I.
Only Come Taste the Band (3.3), Slaves and Masters (2.0), and
Stormbringer (1.4) rate lower.
Highlights are Mandrake Root and then only And The Address rate higher
than average.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Tiplady
To: DP List
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 5:54 PM
Subject: DP Mk 4
Hey Guys c'mon ! Please dont knock DP Mk4 ! CTTB was a good album .
Gettin Tighter , You Keep On Movin , This Time Around , all excellent
tracks. And I got to see them at Liverpool Empire , March 6th 1976 . So
there !
{Dean "Editor" Webb: I agree. The more I hear radio today, the more I
appreciate CTTB. I know I refer to it as a benchmark reference point in
some of my reviews as a better-than-median DP release. I would caution
anyone getting ready to review an album to remember to listen to the album
in question within 24 hours prior to the review for best results. Same goes
if you're about to compare albums, just so you know what you're talking
about. "Comin' Home" from CTTB *rules*. If you haven't given it a spin
lately, go give it a... taste... and see what you've been missing.}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Swoboda
To: Deep Purple List
Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 11:44 PM
Subject: Another Highway Star Cover
I heard a cool version of HS on the radio last night, with the lyrics
changed a little: It was about a guy who wanted to be a cop. %Nobody's
gonna take my gun% (instead of girl), %Six cylinders, laser sight and
everything...%
The big question: Who does it?!
--T.J.
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-----Original Message-----
From: dull(at-a-domain-named)indigo.ie
To: Deep Purple Digest
Date: Friday, January 15, 1999 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Deep_Purple] Re: Welcome to Deep_Purple(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com
Hello,
The last anniversary edition CD I got was Machine Head. Have Roger and co
got as far as Made In Japan or Who Do We Think We Are yet?
Gearoid
dull(at-a-domain-named)indigo.ie
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-----Original Message-----
From: BSchwanke(at-a-domain-named)aol.com
To: Blackmore(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com ; m-army(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com
; dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com
Date: Saturday, January 16, 1999 9:40 AM
Subject: Joe Lynn Turner - Interview
Hello all,
my interview with Joe Lynn Turner can now be read at the interviews section
on
my page:
http://members.aol.com/BSchwanke/default.html
Please, check it out there. It's to long to post it on the list.
Birgitt
{Dean "Editor" Webb: The link above was sent damaged, but has been
repaired. (Oh wow, "Eyes of Fire" by Rainbow just came up on my tape as I
write about this... spooky...) The interview is very interesting. JLT takes
a *lot* of crapola and jive from folks (and I'm guilty, too), but in all
fairness, the guy's got a great set of pipes and can do an excellent job of
vocals. Forgive him his sins, read the interview, and then go back over
some of his work. You'll be glad you did. Do it before or after the CTTB
listening party... it's at http://members.aol.com/BirgittSch/jlturner.html
.}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Heikki Heino
To: Deep Purple Digest
Date: Monday, January 18, 1999 2:47 AM
Subject: It's a boy!
Hi Dean!
Just wanted to tell you I'm a father now! Boy was born on saturday
16.1.1999
at 18.07 local time. He was 51 cm long and weighted 3930 g (I'm too lazy to
calculate what they would be in inches and ounces). Mother, baby and father
are feeling fine. BTW, he was not purple, so this has probably nothing to
do
with Purple and won't be in DPD. But you know how it is - I want the whole
world to know about this!
Heikki
{Dean "Executive Decision-Making Guy" Webb: OK, executive decision here:
birth announcements are on-topic, 'coz I'm a nice guy. Congratulatory
statements are off-topic, so send them directly to the lucky Finnish
father. Other key life events of list members such as divorces, birthdays,
new-hire orientations, tetanus vaccinations, etc. are probably off-topic,
so don't deluge me with them kind of announcements. Births are OK, though.
Anyway, well-done, Heikki, and the best from DPD to you and yours! Now quit
reading the list and change a few diapers! :-) }
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-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Reichberg
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 4:21 AM
Subject: "Shades" on Friday?
Hello!
According to earlier reports, the re-mastered version of "Shades Of Deep
Purple" will be out on January 22nd. Is this still the case? Will I be
able to buy a copy on Friday?
Daniel
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From: anonymous, but well-informed source
Subject: The alleged head smacking incident of 1998:
Hey dude!
I can't believe that I forgot to tell you this, post it if you like but
PLEASE do not attach my name to it.
Ian Gillan plead "No Contest" to the misdemeanor assault charges arising
from an incident at Pine Knob in Clarkston, MI last summer. Gillan was
fined $100.
I'll talk to ya later,
(Name Witheld for National Security Reasons)
{Dean "Woodward & Bernstein" Webb: if you have an anonymous crime-stopping
hint, send it to the Deep Purple Digest! mailto:dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com !}
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>From Dean Webb dplist(at-a-domain-named)geocities.com
Subject: Alternate History
Reading the above accounts of Jon Lord's brush with the beautiful Mr.
Hendrix got me to thinking. What if Mr. Jimi did *not* OD in the early
70's, but lived on, making music. Would he have possibly been tapped to
join DP after Blackmore left in '75? Or would he have pirated Jon Lord to
join him in some new band of his?
That got me wondering further... what if Bolin hadn't been picked as the
guitarist in 1975, but the honors went to some other axeman that was free
(or could have been made free) at the time? What other names could the band
have come up with and what would the resultant mix have sounded like? I
recall an earlier thread in which Rory Gallagher got approached, but
politely declined.
So who else? Randy California... Frank Marino... Joe Walsh (I think I
remember reading something about him getting asked and referring the asker
to Tommy Bolin. Was this true?)... Alvin Lee... Leslie West (Now THAT would
have made an interesting band!!!)... or possibly even somebody who was
still up-and-coming at that time, like Brian May...
What do you think? Send in your ideas and let the world know.
Later,
Dean Webb
Grand High Poobah of the Deep Purple Digest
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