The official Deep Purple website with all the latest news, tour dates, media, official merchandise and more. The Highway Star -- the oldest and largest Deep Purple website, run by the fans for the fans. Deep Purple and related news, reviews, tour info, music, lyrics, history etc. Legend Ritchie Blackmore joined Deep Purple on stage once again last night at Jones Beach to play an encore of Smoke on the Water. The remaining members of Mark 2 all together and playing again, along with the current band members – a big moment in rock history. Welcome to the Official Deep Purple YouTube channel.Legendary live performances, archive documentaries, official promo videos, rare interviews & more - follo. Deep Purple release their new studio album SPLAT! today worldwide on earMUSIC. With three singles – Arrogant Boy, Diablo and Guilt Trippin’ – already making waves, listeners worldwide have eagerly been awaiting Deep Purple’s 24th studio album. English hard rock band Deep Purple have released 24 studio albums, 48 live albums, 25 compilation albums, four EPs, 60 singles, 26 video albums and 28 music videos. Deep Purple, an iconic English rock band formed in London in 1968, has been at the forefront of hard rock, paving the way for heavy metal alongside legends like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and tomorrow evening at the Sporthalle (Hamburg). This comes as a result of a medical emergency involving Ian Gillan, which has resulted in his current hospitalisation. Deep Purple were founded by vocalist Rod Evans, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice. With a body of work spanning seven decades, Deep Purple has helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre while progressively moving into new areas, both keeping their sound fresh and attracting new fans to the legions who have remained loyal since the band’s inception.