When you talk about the big heavy rock bands of the early 1970s, there is one that is often forgotten about. You hear talk of the Led Zeppelins and Black Sabbaths but never about Deep Purple. The band was equally important as the other two but were never considered in the same sentences when fans… Continue reading 85: The Military, Deceptions, and Last-Minute Concerts
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13: A Stupid With A Flare Gun, An Iconic Guitar Riff, And Smoke On The Water
Duh, duh, duh. Duh, duh da-duh. It’s one of the most famous guitar riffs ever created. Along with Polly Wolly doodle it’s the first song learnt by a new guitarist. A song that made a concert venue and a person famous after a peculiar incident. This week the Beat Marches On to 4th December 1971… Continue reading 13: A Stupid With A Flare Gun, An Iconic Guitar Riff, And Smoke On The Water