Deep Purple - Live in Stuttgart 1993

Title: Live in Stuttgart 1993 Artist: Deep Purple Release Date: 1/8/2007 Re-Released On: 6/18/2007 Label: Sony Music Distribution Album Type(s): Greatest Hits, live UPC: 886970418423 Genre: Rock Styles: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Arena Rock, British Metal Moods: Confident, Earthy, Rollicking, Bravado, Confrontational, Gritty, Reckless, Aggressive, Dramatic, Passionate, Rambunctious, Raucous, Rousing, Sleazy, Theatrical, Brash, Rowdy Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD Sony Music Distribution 704184

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By most accounts, Deep Purple's 1993 European tour was quite a memorable one, not so much for the musical performances, but because it was in the middle of this tour that founding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left the band for good -- marking the last time the group's classic Mk II lineup ever toured together. With the band supporting the appropriately titled The Battle Rages On... at the time, there are a few latter-day Purple songs included, but to the delight of many fans, the vast majority of 2007's Live in Stuttgart 1993 is comprised of classics. It doesn't sound like the group was resting on its laurels during this advanced stage of its career, either -- as evidenced by a simply ferocious reading of "Speed King," as well as other highlights like the set-opening "Highway Star" and "Knocking at Your Back Door." There may have been some tension behind the scenes at this time, but on the concert stage, Deep Purple were definitely still a functioning unit, as evidenced throughout Live in Stuttgart 1993. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Name Credits Ian Gillan Vocals Ian Paice Drums Jon Lord Keyboards Ritchie Blackmore Guitar Roger Glover Guitar (Bass)