DEEP PURPLE DIGEST #92
Lots of subscribers and counting...
In this issue:
A word from the Editor...
First of the Big Bands
DP ever do cameos?
Music
Scattershooting from Daniel Bengtsson
New DPAS
Ritchie doesn't slam *that* much
The Picture
Bootlegs
Blackmore on Morse
Remember Lennon
Vinyl for sale
Rarities for sale
Stormbringer cover by Mollo-Martin
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From the Editor, Dean Webb: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Sorry for the lateness of the issue, but stuff happened during my normal
free time... had to build out a few computers, do some research, play Age
of Kings, sleep, stuff like that. Well, I at least got some time now to
put a DPD together, so here goes...
OK, got some scattershooting I'd like to offer up for your consideration,
then the rest of the digest is yours...
First, why is it that on the DP Mk3 albums and the first Rainbow LP that
Blackmore just picks on his guitar, when in concerts of the same time
frame he plays chords where he was just picking? Consider "You Fool No
One." In the studio, it's got a thin intro. In concert, it's a
riffslinger. Why the studio/concert discrepancy of this time period?
Second, I was listening to a tape recently where I put on a few numbers
from Slaves & Masters. I forgot I had them on there, and when they started
off, I could almost swear they were Rainbow tunes. Then I recognized them
and realized they were... ;-) Seriously, it's amazing how much control
Blackmore had over the DP sound at the time. Shame he had to be such a
control freak, but I guess he felt entitled to it. He *IS* Ritchie
Blackmore, after all... then again, it was also Deep Purple. My feeling is
that when Blackmore decided he was the most important creative influence
in the band, the band suffered greatly. Pity...
Third, I just ordered TBRO and Night of the Living Dregs. Should be here
soon for my reviewing pleasure. I also ordered the soundtrack for "Muppets
From Space", because I like the *FONK* every now and then... probably
explains why I dig Glenn Hughes, too...
Fourth, I updated the reviews and fan stuff section of the DPD website. I
added a spot for "Total Abandon", so I'd like to see more reviews for it.
HEck, more reviews for ALL the records would be welcome. If you're old or
new and are looking ot make your first post or one of many, send in an
album review! Put down your opinions on the disc and rate it from 1-10,
with a 1 meaning the band should NEVER have put their names on the final
product, 5 meaning it's OK as far as DP stuff goes, and 10 meaning
***DUDE!!! IT IS THE MOSTEST AWESOMEST ALBUM, EVER!!!*** (Or at least one
of them.) Good reviews should steer people toward the album, and bad
reviews should help collectors put it in perspective. I know I've used
reviews to guide my purchases, and they haven't let me down.
Last of all, I'd like to wish all of you a joyous holiday season of your
choice. If you're religious, may you have ample time to contemplate on
your faith and edify yourself therewith. If you're not religious, may you
have some good vacation time and enjoy the parties of the season. For all
of you, may you have a safe, happy, and PURPLE new year!
(Opening Riff for "Wring That Neck"...)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Christian Rutz [mailto:case(at-a-domain-named)burning-chrome.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 2:29 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: Re: Deep Purple Digest #91
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dobb, Graham M [mailto:Graham.Dobb(at-a-domain-named)capgemini.co.uk]
>Sent: Thursday, December 02, 1999 4:33 AM
>To: 'dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com'
>Subject: First Of The Big Bands
>
>
>OK, another question for you....
>
>Has "First Of The Big Bands" ever come out on CD,
Yes.
> and if so what label and
>catalogue number?
My CD says:
Line Records, a division of Line Music GmbH
Marketed and distributed by Line Music GmbH, P.O. Box 605220, Hamburg
60, Western Germany
Catalogue number is:
LICD 9.00119 O
>Cheers...
Bye, Christian
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-----Original Message-----
From: Christian Rutz [mailto:case(at-a-domain-named)burning-chrome.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 2:38 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: Re: Deep Purple Digest #91
> >{Dean "Editer" Webb: It ain't Blackmore, people. Power down phasers
and
> >shields...}
>
>Which reminds me that I'm here in germany at the moment only get
>DS9........and I really want my Seven of Nine back..............
>
>They don't even re-re-re-re-run the ST:TOS anymore............:-(
>
>Bye, Christian
>
>{Don't worry! Ian Gillan looks like William Shatner now and Jon Lord
bears
>more than passing resemblance to James Doohan if you squint real hard and
>turn your head kinda funny... Well, Gillan looks like Shatner, anyway.
>"Space Truckin", anyone?}
Which brings me to a question:
Has anyone of present or past members of DP done any cameos on
tv-shows or movies??
Bye, Christian
{Dean "Editor" Webb: Didn't Ritchie Blackmore and Roger Glover star as
Edmund Blackadder and Baldrick (respectively) in the four BBC "Black
Adder" series? I've got a photo of the two around here somewhere... (OK,
so I'm KIDDING, but does everyone else notice the similarities? Think
about them and you'll see what I mean...)}
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-----Original Message-----
From: AJG [mailto:annandjohn(at-a-domain-named)webtv.net]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 5:54 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: Music
Greetings,
Boy, oh! boy the wig thing has made quite a STINK eh! I've had my say
and won't comment any more on the subject. But reading the last digest,
I think it just might be ON now. DING! Round 1.....................
It's funny all of us are grown men, (OK, most of us are grown men) and
were debating the issue that the Greatest Rock Guitarist of our time
wears a ? you know I won't even say it. If it's not over I hope it is
A.S.A.P.!!!! Now here's I think of the current RB situation.
First RB has already said something about a 3rd BN LP. but who's to
say. If there is I say he will have gotten it all out of his system.
Besides the only singer that has last more than 3 studio LP's is Ian
Gillan.
And we all know he feels about him. So Candice will have more time to
clean the house!! in the near future. Hey! It took BALLS to do what he
did with BN. It was a huge risk to do what he did. The fact that he did
what he wanted to do in his heart, is what I admire about him. For many
yrs
I was very critical of him not doing more Acoustic stuff. And boy! did
he come through, Both BN CD's are very good Musically. Rock is in his
blood and he will ROCK AGAIN!!! What I want him to do is, Do a LP with
his son. done right it could be pretty cool. The last thing I want is
him back in DP as I said before, It would be THE END of DP as we know
it.
Does anyone else have any thoughts about a RB & Son Project ?
"Your the only who can never see the sun, because it don't shine
nightly..........
Have a safe holiday, everyone
John Gallagher
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-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Bengtsson [mailto:danielbengtsson(at-a-domain-named)telia.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 9:08 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: SV: Deep Purple Digest #91
>___________________________________________
>
>>From the Editor, Dean Webb: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
> Another strange twist: there's an account of his relationship with Tommy
>Bolin. Ritchie seems to have been on great terms with Mr. Bolin and spoke
>quite highly of him. For a guy that slams just about every other guitar
>player on the planet, it was quite surprising to see him speak so well of
>Tommy. Go fig, huh? By the way, TMIB was sick and tired of hearing all
the
>hammering guitar players... wonder what he'd say about Our Steve? ;-)
He admires him. He first heard him back in 81 and got drunk because he'd
just realised that there would always be players that could blow him away,
or words to that effect. Nice move of RB, IMO.
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>
>The ones I have are US imports, really don't know if they're going to be
>released in Europe.
Well, I guess they have been released over here too, as my local shop
offered them at nice price, except the Nobody's Perfect 2CD set, of
course.
>
>Heikki
>
>___________________________________________
>
>BTW I have the very entertaining Friday Rock Show interviews with IG,
>IP, RG and RB from this medieval launch on tape. RB's is particularly
>funny as he muses about reincarnation and his fascination with castles,
>totally flummoxing Tommy Vance in places. I could probably put a
>Real Audio version up if anyone's interested.
>
>All the best,
>
>Simon C.
Please do so! I've read transcribed versions of those, but it would be
nice to hear them too.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Daniel Reichberg [mailto:reichberg(at-a-domain-named)hotmail.com]
>>Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 10:50 AM
>>To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com; perfect_strangers(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com
>>Subject: So close but yet so far.....
>>
>>
>>The spring DP tour reaches Helsinki, but not Sweden... and there are Too
>>Many Tears falling....
>>Maybe one or two dates could be added?
>>
>>Daniel
>
>As much as I hate to admit it they probably won't set foot on Swedish,
>Danish or Norwegian turf this time around. Well, wonders do happen...
>Daniel, feel free to email EMA Telstar and demand it! ;)
>
>Otherwise, the only thing to do is to wait until the sweet summer and
pack
>your bags then... ;)
>
>/Daniel
>
>
I mailed EMA Telstar and they told me there was a slight possibility that
a promoter called All Arts were looking into it. I'm trying to track them
down and will let you know if I get any further info. Anyone happen to
have their tel/fax number btw?
>>The spring DP tour reaches Helsinki, but not Sweden... and there are Too
>>Many Tears falling....
>>Maybe one or two dates could be added?
>
>Funny how PoVs can differ.......
What's PoV? ;)
>
>I'm just thinking how do get to all the different dates in Western
>Europe (Scandinavia, Netherlands, Italy and Greece) and how to raise
>the money for that and how to convince my boss to give me some days
>off for that period of time (I think I used up the last reserves of
>patiences on this one weekend in September.....)
Christian, knowing you're an avid gig goer (to say the least, I loved
reading your reports as the tour progressed last summer), and German, do
you happen to know if there's any plans on some German summer dates next
year à la 98?
/Daniel
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-----Original Message-----
From: Svante Pettersson [mailto:svante(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 10:35 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: New DPAS releases
Has this been on the digest already? If not - here you go, if yes - sorry!
>Reply-to: admin(at-a-domain-named)purplepeople.co.uk
>From: admin(at-a-domain-named)purplepeople.co.uk
>Subject: New DPAS releases
>Sender: WWW user
>Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 18:28:56 +0000
>
>
>Thanks for adding your name to our mailing list.
>If you want removing from it at any time, please drop us a line.
>
>Here are details of forthcoming releases. Dates of release are shown,
>but you can order as of now via the DPAS order page.
>
>Live at the RAH - 2CD set (complete concert less 1st Morse solo song
(boo!)
>EDGCD124 16.50 UK 18.50 ROW Jan 24th
>Jon Lord - Before I forget
>PUR 310 10.49 UK 12.49 ROW Dec 7th
>Shades of DP remastered
>49833623 10.49 UK 12.49 ROW Feb 7th
>Book of Taliesyn remastered
>5210822 10.49 UK 12.49 ROW Feb 7th
>DP 3rd LP remastered
>52159727 10.49 UK 12.49 ROW Feb 7th
>
>Current DPAS members will recieve a 5% discount on orders for any of
these
>five CDs. This amount will be taken off the stated bill by the
ever-willing DPAS office girls.
>
>Seasons greetings,
>
>
>all at DPAS
{So the RAH show is a DPAS release? Why not through the DP online store?
Or will it be there, too?}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Soveiko [mailto:nsoveiko(at-a-domain-named)doe.carleton.ca]
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 2:17 PM
To: Deep Purple Digest
Subject: Re: Deep Purple Digest #91
On Fri, Dec 03, 1999 at 10:18:49PM -0600, Deep Purple Digest wrote:
> From the Editor, Dean Webb: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
> Another strange twist: there's an account of his relationship with
Tommy
> Bolin. Ritchie seems to have been on great terms with Mr. Bolin and
spoke
> quite highly of him. For a guy that slams just about every other guitar
> player on the planet, it was quite surprising to see him speak so well
of
> Tommy. Go fig, huh? By the way, TMIB was sick and tired of hearing all
the
> hammering guitar players... wonder what he'd say about Our Steve? ;-)
I don't know why you say that Ritchie slams about every other guitar
player. I recall him speaking very appreciatevely (at different times)
about Jim Sallivan, Albert Lee, Jimmy Hendrix, Tommy Bolin, and recently
about Steve Morse and Eric Johnson. One of the guitar mags had a double
feature on SM/RB in 96 and both appraised each other. Interesting, that
neither of them knew the the interviews would apper side by side in the
same issue.
{My sources were various comments TMIB made about being able to "wipe the
floor" with most guitar players around... he's also been critical of
Hendrix (which shocked me, I don't know if he was being serious at the
time) and all the Eddie Van Halen clones. Jim Sullivan and Albert Lee are
two he praises most frequently, but he seems to be rather hard on just
about everyone else. Perhaps "slam" is too hard a word... if so, mea
culpa!}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Hatheway-SSI [mailto:thathewa(at-a-domain-named)ssi.samsung.com]
Sent: Monday, December 06, 1999 3:20 PM
To: 'dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com'
Subject: The picture!
>One thing is assured wigged or de-wigged he'll always be the second
>greatest guitarist. Who is the greatest I hear you cry - Tommy of course!
>And hearby starts another arguement!
>Nick.
>{OK, who IS that guy on the left? If anyone knows, send in your comments
>WITHOUT commenting on his hair :-) }
I agree with Nick. This picture looks ALOT like Mr. Blackmore. Except
that
the chap in said photo is
too tall. Taller than Gillan! I don't think so. Someone, was it Dean?,
said that it could be his brother..
Makes sense..
TomH
{Not my brother... If it was, I'd know!}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Heikki Heino [mailto:heikki.heino(at-a-domain-named)mailis.rkol.fi]
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 5:16 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: Re: Deep Purple Digest #91
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Thomas Wieschke [mailto:Thomas.Wieschke(at-a-domain-named)partner.bmw.de]
>Subject: NZZ Format on German TV
>
>The most interesting thing for me was the statement of Bruce Payne.
>He said that a fan told him he would own a lot of bootlegs and would
>like to
>publicize them in the internet. The answer of Bruce Payne was:"The band
>did never get money
>for this bootlegs and will never get money in the future for them. Yes,
>why not"
>--
>Thomas
That would be great! Some bootlegs (sorry, no DP) can be found from the
net
already. Go check http://www.creaven.freeserve.co.uk/ if you are a David
Bowie fan. Sorry I've got nothing Purple to say this time...
Heikki
Älä epäröi heittää tätä viestiä roskiin!
Heikki Heino
Jarrumiehenkatu 9-13 F 79
11100 RIIHIMÄKI
puh. (019) 730 075
E-mail: heikki.heino(at-a-domain-named)riihimaki.fi
{I still use "Älä epäröi heittää tätä viestiä roskiin!" in my signatures
from time to time... if you want to find the Finns out there, use that as
a sig line!}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Heikki Heino [mailto:heikki.heino(at-a-domain-named)mailis.rkol.fi]
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 3:27 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: Re: Deep Purple Digest #91
>From the Editor, Dean Webb: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
> Another strange twist: there's an account of his relationship with Tommy
>Bolin. Ritchie seems to have been on great terms with Mr. Bolin and spoke
>quite highly of him. For a guy that slams just about every other guitar
>player on the planet, it was quite surprising to see him speak so well of
>Tommy. Go fig, huh? By the way, TMIB was sick and tired of hearing all
the
>hammering guitar players... wonder what he'd say about Our Steve? ;-)
I've seen an interview (in Guitar World, Guitar Magazine or something like
that) where TMIB says he likes Dixie Dregs and has nothing against Steve.
I'll try to find that interview.
One more thing about Purple bootlegs. Does mr Payne's comment mean that
the
plans of releasing better and historically interesting bootlegs officially
through DPAS won't materialize? Robert Fripp does wonders with old King
Crimson material, who could do the same with Purple?
Heikki
{I would LOVE the interviews with Blackmore on Morse and Morse on
Blackmore. Send them in if you can. Regarding the bootlegs, I would hope
the DPAS continues to dust off and polish up the better boots for us. I
trust the DPAS stamp and look to it as a sign of quality. Maybe Roger
Glover and Robert Fripp could compare notes on the whole thing...
Which makes me wonder... what would have been different had Fripp been the
guitarist for DP and Blackmore the King Crimson axeman... interesting,
no?}
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-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Reichberg [mailto:reichberg(at-a-domain-named)hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 4:48 AM
To: montypython(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; -Geri-Halliwell--owner(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com;
hariontour-list(at-a-domain-named)eskimo.com; lee-shore(at-a-domain-named)geoclio.st.usm.edu;
svenskayes(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com
Cc: whitesnake(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com; otten(at-a-domain-named)tomco.net;
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Subject: Remember Lennon
Hello people!
I'm just writing to tell you all that today is the 19th anniversary of the
tragic day when John Lennon was shot dead. Why not put on one of his
albums
and remember this great creator of great music...
Daniel
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[J] 1980
John Lennon is shot to death. [Note: In the UK it is Dec. 9].
John and Yoko arrive at the Dakota apartments, where they live, at
approximately 10:50 pm EST. Returning from a night in the
recording studio, they step out of their limo and walk towards the
building entrance, John walking ahead of Yoko. A man's voice calls
out, "Mr. Lennon?" The speaker, a deranged 'fan', fires five
bullets into John's back and arm. Police arrive within two minutes
and determine that there is no time to wait for an ambulance; they
put John in their car and carry him to St. Luke's Roosevelt
Hospital, where he is declared dead at 11:07 pm. [Note: the name
of John's killer has been intentionally omitted. After John's
death, Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono made a simple request of John's
fans--never repeat the name of John's killer: deny him the fame and
notoriety he was seeking. Bagism and the Chronology are honoring
that request.] (3691)
{Dean "Remember John Lennon" Webb: Lennon was a great musician. His loss
was a terrible tragedy, but his memory remains not only in the beauty of
the music he left behind, but in that of those he influenced, as well.
We'll always miss you, John. Here are a few more remembrances of Mr.
Lennon:}
-----Original Message-----
From: Alli [mailto:CheerDown(at-a-domain-named)4fab.freeserve.co.uk]
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 2:12 PM
To: Daniel Reichberg; montypython(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com;
-Geri-Halliwell--owner(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; hariontour-list(at-a-domain-named)eskimo.com;
lee-shore(at-a-domain-named)geoclio.st.usm.edu; svenskayes(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com
Cc: whitesnake(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com; otten(at-a-domain-named)tomco.net;
cantamos(at-a-domain-named)angus.mystery.com; YESMUSIC(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; yes(at-a-domain-named)southside.org
Subject: Re: Remember Lennon
Hear Hear Daniel
I already did that at work tis morning andI'll do it again tomorrow (It
was
already the 9th December this side of the Pond when we heard).
I hope all the UK subscribers to this list will be buying Imagine on
Monday
13th December lets make sure John's memory lives on by making him the last
number one of this Centuary and the First Number One of Next.
Love and Peace To you All
Alli
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Elsis [mailto:theading(at-a-domain-named)erols.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 6:55 PM
To: Daniel Reichberg
Cc: montypython(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; -Geri-Halliwell--owner(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com;
hariontour-list(at-a-domain-named)eskimo.com; lee-shore(at-a-domain-named)geoclio.st.usm.edu;
svenskayes(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; whitesnake(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com; dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com;
otten(at-a-domain-named)tomco.net; cantamos(at-a-domain-named)angus.mystery.com; YESMUSIC(at-a-domain-named)onelist.com;
yes(at-a-domain-named)southside.org
Subject: Re: Remember Lennon
As suggested, I am playing IMAGINE as I write this. His passing was such
a
waste of a beautiful person. I'll never forget when I heard the news and
I
hope and pray that nothing like this ever happens again.
Peace,
Mary
"Imagine all the people . . . . ."
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dobb, Graham M
Sent: 25 November 1999 17:43
To: 'Pete Howes'
Subject: FW: Deep Purple Digest #89
Is there somewhere online that I can sell my old "DP related" vinyl LP's
that I've replaced with CD's?
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Lever [mailto:ianlever(at-a-domain-named)yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 2:19 AM
To: dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com
Subject: Rarities for sale
I have been collecting Deep Purple and related band
stuff since 1968. The time has come to pass the
collection on to new fans.
Can you tell me where the best place to advertise the
collection would be ?
The collection consists of -
1) all the official albums.
2) many original singles (on Harvest)
3) coloured vinyl albums and singles
4) picture disks
5) import albums
6) loads of import singles (jap, russian, etc.)
7) the odd bootleg or two
8) tour programmes
9) a huge collection of press cuttings from 1968-*
* The press cuttings are split into the different
groups and follow DPs metoric rise and the launch of
Rainbow, Whitesnake and Gillan.
I wait to hear from you
=====
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When replying, please reply to: ian_lever(at-a-domain-named)rockageuk.com OR
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-----Original Message-----
From: BRIGGS, Larry L. [mailto:Larry_L._BRIGGS(at-a-domain-named)Montellna.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 1999 9:01 AM
To: 'dplist(at-a-domain-named)deep-purple.com'
Subject: stormbringer cover by mollo-martin......
i recently listened to the fairly new release by MOLLO -MARTIN,i am only
familiar with Tony Martins
past work with Black Sabbath,which i like..i have know idea who MOLLO is
but
he is an excellent
guitarist..reminds me of Blackmore/Malmsteen..anyway...they cover
"stormbringer" they do an excellent
job..and i would recommend the disc to anyone who enjoys hard rock..
but there was no
tequila...
big larry
{And Martin is an EXCELLENT vocalist in the studio! Should be a great
album. Any idea where it's available?}
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