Deep Purple

Deep Purple Live Performance of 'Child In Time' on British TV

United Kingdom

• In January 1970, Deep Purple was at a pivotal moment in their career, particularly with the release of their fourth studio album, "Deep Purple in Rock... Read Full Description >

  In January 1970, Deep Purple was at a pivotal moment in their career, particularly with the release of their fourth studio album, "Deep Purple in Rock." This album marked the debut of the iconic "Mark II" lineup, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. The live performance of "Child In Time" showcased the band's shift towards a heavier sound, blending progressive rock with hard rock elements, which was a defining characteristic of their music during this period. The song itself, notable for its powerful vocal delivery and dynamic instrumentation, became one of the band's signature tracks. Performing on the British TV show "Doing Their Thing," this recording not only highlighted their growing popularity but also indicated the band's influence on the evolving rock scene of the early 1970s.

Deep Purple - Live Performance of 'Speed King' from 1970

United Kingdom

• In early 1970, Deep Purple was experiencing a pivotal moment in their career, marked by the release of their fourth studio album, "Deep Purple In Rock... Read Full Description >

  In early 1970, Deep Purple was experiencing a pivotal moment in their career, marked by the release of their fourth studio album, "Deep Purple In Rock," which came out in June 1970. This album marked a significant change for the band, featuring the iconic "Mark II" lineup with Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Ian Gillan on vocals, Roger Glover on bass, Jon Lord on keyboards, and Ian Paice on drums. The performance of "Speed King" from this album, showcased on the British TV show "Doing Their Thing," exemplifies the band's hard rock evolution and their embrace of heavier sounds, influenced by their classical music backgrounds. "Speed King" itself is known for its frenetic pace and intricate musicianship, highlighting the synergy within the band. This period was crucial as it laid the groundwork for their subsequent successes, including the classic album "Machine Head," solidifying their status as rock legends.

Deep Purple Live Performance of 'Wring That Neck' from 'The Book of Taliesyn'

United Kingdom

• In January 1970, Deep Purple was on the cusp of significant evolution in their career, performing live with what is known as the "Mark II line-up," wh... Read Full Description >

  In January 1970, Deep Purple was on the cusp of significant evolution in their career, performing live with what is known as the "Mark II line-up," which included Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. This particular performance of "Wring That Neck," aired on the British TV show "Doing Their Thing," showcases the band's progressive sound as they were transitioning from their earlier psychedelic roots to a more hard rock-oriented style. Prior to this, the band had released their second studio album, "The Book of Taliesyn," in 1969, which continued to build on the foundation laid by their debut. This live recording is notable not only for its performance but also for marking a pivotal moment in Deep Purple’s trajectory, as they began to solidify their status within the rock genre shortly before the release of their landmark album "In Rock," which would follow later that year.

Deep Purple Full Concert Live at Granada TV Studios - Featuring Speed King, Child In Time, Wring That Neck, Mandrake Root

Granada TV Studios
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• In January 1970, Deep Purple was riding high on the success of their groundbreaking album, "Deep Purple in Rock," which had been released earlier that... Read Full Description >

  In January 1970, Deep Purple was riding high on the success of their groundbreaking album, "Deep Purple in Rock," which had been released earlier that year. This album marked a significant shift in the band’s sound, embracing a heavier and more dynamic style that would define their legacy in hard rock and heavy metal. The live recording at Granada TV Studios features classic tracks like "Speed King" and "Child in Time," showcasing the band's virtuosic musicianship and the powerful vocal delivery of Ian Gillan. Notably, this performance captures the band's lineup during a pivotal moment, just before they would release their landmark album “Fireball” later that year. The energy and improvisational prowess displayed during this recording further solidified Deep Purple's reputation as one of the titans of rock music during the early 1970s.

Deep Purple - Live Performance of 'Mandrake Root' at South Bank, London

Queen Elizabeth Hall
London, England, United Kingdom

• In July 1970, Deep Purple was riding the wave of success following the release of their landmark album "Deep Purple in Rock," which had come out just ... Read Full Description >

  In July 1970, Deep Purple was riding the wave of success following the release of their landmark album "Deep Purple in Rock," which had come out just a month earlier. This album marked a significant transition for the band, introducing their iconic Mark II lineup and solidifying their heavy rock sound. The performance of "Mandrake Root" captured in this live recording at the South Bank Queen Elizabeth Hall not only showcases their musical prowess but also highlights their improvisational skills, which were a hallmark of their live shows during this period. The extended improvisational ending of the song demonstrates the band's incredible chemistry and stage presence, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers of hard rock. This performance reflects the band's peak creativity and energy during a pivotal moment in their career, as they began to draw larger audiences and gain international recognition.