Alarm - Ritchie Blackmore (part 2).

   Glover and Pace kept their promise. In ap-
relay 1972, after finishing
moose second tour of "Deep Purple" in America,
he and Ronnie went to Atlanta,
Georgia, and helped Dio and his group
record an album called "Elf".  Che-
last year, Dio entered into contracts with American
the British company MGM and the English "Per-
pl-records" for recording and subsequent distribution
distribution of your records. And after
year "Elf" arrived in England where the musicians
started working on our second
album "Carolina - Countess of the Ball". Produced
Roger Glover was gray again.   Then
"Elf" performed together with "Deep Purple" in
USA, warming up the audience before concerts
leaders of hard rock, and then "Deep Purple"
I could record a third album for them.

   In the spring of 1975, an event occurred
rocked the not-so-small rock world
music, - Richie Black left Deep Purple -
mor. Left to organize his own
national group, and as a vocalist
invited Roni James Dio.  Blackmore for a long time
noticed Dio - his voice, combining at-
forging power and deeply lyrical, even tender
new sound, could express everything - joy and
despair, pathos and sorrow, and, most importantly,
most importantly, he was so convincing that he immediately
found a response in the hearts of those who
listened. Rock band "Rainbow"
Nickla in July 1975, the first album
wowThe band was called "Richie's Rainbow"
Blackmore" and although musically he
not much different from "Deep Purple" Blackmore
I felt completely different.

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  ║ RAINBOW RISING ║
  ╚═══════════════════╝

   In the original composition of the group
"Rainbow" included the following musicians: Richie
Blackmore - lead guitar, Roni James Dio -
vocals, Harry Driscoll - drums, Craig Groo-
ber - bass guitar, Mickie Lee Soul - keyboards
new Critics immediately noted the successful co-
combining elements of classical music and
Blackmore's talent as an improviser, passion
Dio medieval poetry in composition
"The Man on the Silver Hill", filigree
new teamwork in the ballad
"I'm still sad" and the urge to shake
old Blackmore in a software product -
production of the record "If you don't like rock and
roll". By this time, journalists had
Blackmore has established a persistent nickname
"The dark and inscrutable king of hard rock
howling guitar." This name was given to him for his
not like anyone, some kind of devil
Volsky style of playing the guitar, black shi-
rock-brimmed hat, unsmiling, reluctance
filming and giving interviews. They said that
eighty percent of thatthat he serves
says, - this is an organ classic by Bach.  Govo-
they thought he would like to live in the Middle Ages
and be a traveling musician, playing to
covered sky, which is what they are doing now in
classics, terribly boring, and rock is closer to him
group. Paul McCartney once in an interview
American journalist Kurt Loder told
audience: "Real, great musicians never-
let them not resort to dubious texts.
Square swearing as a means of self-expression
nia? Sorry, but this is also an educational question.
nia. I know when, for example, Blackmore is not-
what to do with his emotions, his conversation with
listeners become the most expressive
his guitar laughs and cries, mind-blowingly
denounces and denounces. Don't forget, we are musicians.
edges!" Blackmore was constantly searching, experimenting
mented and was very demanding of men-
to the zykants with whom I worked. By 1976
There's only one left from the old cast of "Elves"
Roni James Dio. In the recording of the new and most
powerful aggressive record "Rainbow is Resurrected"
walks", featuring Ritchie Blackmore -
solo guitar, Roni James Dio - vocals, Jim
Bain - bass guitar, Tony Carey - keyboards,
Cozy Powell - drums (later one
will play the season with Keith Emerson and Greg Lay-
com). The most striking composition on the disc
"Rainbow Rising" is "Stargaser"
the song sounding on the record is 8 minutes re-
I recorded for several weeks until
satisfied Blackmore and was worth it.
According toDio, he got everything out of the band, na
that she was capable, he performed the par-
Tia on cello. In the opinion of musical
critics, it especially clearly connects
the subtle sound of a symphonic orchestra
kestra from Munich, who accompanied the team
lectiva, with a musical interpretation of "Paradise-
nbow" style "hard and heavy" (this dog-
nya is still my anthem).

   During the tour that followed
following the release of the album, the group performed
la in the countries of the Far East and Australia,
where, with the help of a mobile sound studio,
recording, the album “On Stage” was recorded (double
New album "On Stage" released in July 1977
year). It should be noted that by this time
a lot has changed in the world of music.  Gone to
background of the Doors group, Proclus Harum,
Jethro Tull, Hu, Credence, Beatles, Rolling
Stones.  The backbone of hard rock has formed
bands Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Uriah
Hip, Nazareth, A.C.D.C., Queen, Sweet,
Slade.  The art of the rock group Pink developed
Floyd, Alan Parsons, Rick Wakeman, Yes,
Nice, Manfred Man, Genesis, ELP, Ten Years
After, Supertramp.  Came out of the basements
punks, Sex Pistols, Ramoniz,
Stranglers, Clash, Shem. Slowly but surely
the group "Scorpions" made its way to success with
with their rock ballads. But still the main one
the market was reoriented towards disco.  Ether
was dominated by ABBA, Boney M, Space, Belle
Epokew, George Marader, Cheroni.Meeting-
There were rare exceptions in the form of Jean Michel
It's hot.  Fooling around on stage with Alice Cooper,
Kiss, David Bovey. In such conditions,
where to record the next album - “Yes
Long live rock and roll" (March 1978)
Blackmore, always striving for perfection,
styu, once again changed the composition of the group: in it
appeared Bob Daisley - bass guitar, David
Stone - keyboards. New album from the collection
Tiva united those musical styles that
who have always sought to combine its fundamental
Tel Ritchie Blackmore - baroque, classicism and
hard rock.

   But then 1979 came and Dio left
from Rainbow. There were many reasons for this, but
apparently the main one - Dio felt that
he can already write music and records himself -
create your own albums. In "Rainbow" that-
he did not have any opportunities: indisputably
The big leader was Ritchie Blackmore. Dio for two
year goes to Black Sabbat (where he left
Ozzy Ozbourne) and participates in the recording of the album
mov "Heaven and Hell" - 1980, "Laws of the Crowd" -
1982, then creates his own group and records -
"Holy Diver" - 1983, "Unlucky"
nickname" - 1984, "Sacred Heart" - 1985,
"Intermission" - 1986, "Bad Dream" - 1987 and
etc. (today Dio along with Me-
tallica, Sindirella, Scorpions, King House
Kam, W.A.S.P., Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Harry
Moore, Pink Floyd, Yngwie Malmstim - yav-
are the best representatives of rock music
ki).

   In the summer of 1979 on the shelvesshops
appears fifth in the band's discography
album "Down to Earth". To the joy of worshipers
kov group, this record heralded
Ritchie Blackmore's reunion with his longtime
friend and colleague in "Deep Purple" bass guitar
artist and producer Roger Glover.
With Don Airey - keyboards, Cozy
Powell - drums and Graham Bonnet - vo-
cal. The album was recorded in France and produced
demonstrated the group's new direction. B
this album, "Rainbow" emphasized the exquisite
canon production of the "show", emphasized
listeners' attention to the texts of the performers -
Xia songs that were just as futuristic
tic, just like music. 1980 was a tough year
for the group, from 1981 to 1983 Blackmore together
with "Rainbow" records at yearly intervals
three albums - “Difficult to Heal”, “Straight
between the eyes", "lost their shape".  Shiny-
beautiful, unpredictable, virtuoso guitar
Ritchie Blackmore, general "softening" of style in
side of beautiful, not hard melodies, here
we can already hear the band's new vocalist Joe
Lynn Turner (performed alone in 1988)
season with Yngwie Malmstimomm). Not without influence
The style was formed from these records
groups Europe, Great White, Exy, Demons,
Magma, Magnum, Bon Jovi and many others.

   In mid-1986, as a result of
birth of the old composition of "Deep Purple".
the group "Rainbow" broke up. She would always-
la the brainchild of Ritchie Blackmore, and you can today
responsiblydeclare that changes in society
tave groups that sometimes occurred with
alarming speed that does not bring
no damage to either the music or the stage appearance
ku groups.

   Rock band "Rainbow" all eleven
years of its existence was creative
workshop of hard and heavy music,
that necessary tool that poses
willed the virtuoso guitarist and improvisatory
ru Ritchie Blackmore to save throughout
these years excellent creative form.

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  ║ TOGETHER AGAIN ║
  ╚══════════════╝

   In 1984, the group "Deep Purple" gathered
was in its classic composition.  Black-
pestilence, Lord, Glover, Gillan, Pace decided
shake the old days and show what they are like
capable. Here is an interview given by Ritchie Black-
pestilence to West German journalist Dave
To Lin: "Mr. Blackmore, I heard you didn't
I'm a big fan of giving interviews.   This
really? - That's not the point. I just always-
Yes, I say what I think, but this is not always
like the bosses of the company where we recorded
let's get together. - How do you feel about the statement-
press reports about the activities of the revived
"Deep Purple"? - I don’t read all this: I
I'm tired of being angry. From the moment we
decided to play together, journaliststhat's all
busy trying to bite us harder. Yes
that I no longer expect anything good from the press
her. I like to fool my head with magazines
sheets. Then I announce that I do not give inter-
I look, then I say that we decided not to release
roll the record, then, a little later,
the record is coming out, but it turned out too...
com boring etc. All this is fiction, but mine
opinion is terribly interested in musical
press! I remember how the weekly Melody
Maker" decided to take on Paul McCartney:
they seriously wrote that he had earned
too much money, he's gone crazy and borrows...
because he endlessly hides money
and values. I then thought: Lord, how
They wouldn’t even get to Beethoven! - Go-
they say you listen to classical music for a long time
language - No, not really. They claim, for example,
measures that music of the 17th century is necessary
elevates.  But some of the works
I don't like time. So what should I do?"
And what impression do they make on you?
belt groups? Well, for example, Metallica?
- "The band as a whole is average, and the guitarists are
wonderful. - Which other guitarists?
appeared on the rock scene recently -
me, do you like it? - I don’t like the current one -
new skill assessment system. Today ho-
Rosh is the one who moves his fingers faster
along the fingerboard. This is not a game, it's better just
listen to the alternation of two notes.  Actually
There are a lot of good guitarists, but, in my opinion,
nowSteve Way is in the lead. He not only ve-
masters the instrument superbly, but also excels
He composes and presents his music well.  - A
Yngwie Malmsteen? In my opinion, he is very similar
misses you from the early eighties.  - If
reminds me, then I have to talk about it myself
Yngwie. I am often asked how I feel about
I'm worried about being copied.  In ob-
for some reason, I don’t like people, someone
reaping But Malmsteen does an excellent job.
I respect him: in order to learn
play like that, he had to give it a try
aunt. - Who initiated the reunion?
"Deep Purple"? - When I toured with
"Rainbow", I saw that the listeners were by no means
have not lost interest in "Deep Purple".  C
I have warm memories of Rainbow
niya, but over the years in "Purple" this cannot be compared
thread Besides, we in "Rainbow" got lazy,
or something?  This was the first impetus.
One Christmas I came to Gilan and
suggested moving to Rainbow.  He said
“no,” and we said goodbye peacefully. It seems to me
four years later, everything happened on its own
to yourself. I began to have a disagreement with our singer
overall, and other musicians didn’t like him either.
In addition, the lead singer began taking drugs.
ki and fell into delusions of grandeur. For another year I'll
held on, and then decided: enough is enough.  And that's it
for a while the thought was spinning in my head about
"Pearl." It was time to start all over again.
When Gillan left his group, we
began to remember whathappened to us
between 1972 and 1974. We literally
a riot then broke out. Many groups of seventeen
100 people resolved mutual disputes with dignity.  We
couldn't. We were too young to
it took ten years to think everything over and
say: “But it was great, let’s
Let's get together again!"  Final
I made the decision at the very beginning of Australia-
"Rainbow" tour.  I felt empty
without the music we played before.  K
at that time such a sound remained only
at ZZ Top. Everyone else was strumming along
"Polis". I must say that I am "Polis"
I just can’t stand it!  Solid haberdashery-
new gloss! -Can Blackmore be everything?
happy? - I am happy, but only when
moment. And who knows what happiness is?
- Still, many are surprised: why "Purple"
decided to give it a second try! They tore it off, des-
Come on, a solid jackpot, you can go into the shadows.
It may happen that with Deep Purple
will it be over again? - No, never!

   Unfortunately, the words of the great musician
did not turn out to be prophetic..... In the beginning
1989 Ian Gillan left Deep
Purple". This news alarmed not only
fans of the group, but also the entire world rock community
tvennost. How could he do this, he,
who always advocated for the reunification of the groups
py and the resurrection of its former glory!? If only
Daltrey left The Who
it is this vocalist who is known for his
callsto the reunion of famous groups
70s) - it would not have been perceived so negatively
initially.

   The remaining members of "Deep Purple", finding
existing in the States at that moment, divided
general sorrow. And at home in England, Ian has already
appeared accompanied by his new group
py. Having said a couple of unflattering words to me,
Nejers "Deep Purple", Ian became quiet at first,
fearing counter-action, and then began se-
riya of concerts. Gillan then settled in
Amazon's Liverpool studio, where he worked
on the album recording. Along with it are the notes -
bassist Bob Daisley, guitarist
Steve Maurice, keyboards Mark Buckle, drums
Louis Rosenthal. Everything seems to be fine with them...
ke. How do Deep Purple feel?

   "Deep Purple" is one of the few bands
had a huge influence on all rock,
including "metal", but it itself remains behind
within the framework of clear style definitions. In those
For many years they alternately counted
were either "progressives" or "metallics"
tami" and descended into semi-offensive
title "dinosaurs". But the group with all the art
selenium of expressions available only to her
means: characteristic explosive
sound, technically complex lead guitar
ra, roaring gothic organ and super-emo
national, carried into the stratosphere in
kal - always tried to look for new ways in
developing musical ideas. They are from-
relatively new compositions such as
"Perfect Strangers"they say that
the group has by no means outlived its glory, and
even today "Deep Purple" should be considered
rise as one of the driving forces of rock
80s. Having in its composition one of
the best drummers in the world and the most experienced
bass player with talent as a producer, "Deep"
Purple" have enormous potential
possibilities.  Despite this, the group
constantly torn apart by internal contradictions
chiya.

   From the very beginning of his career "Deep"
Purple" is an example of excessive emotionality
ty Ritchie Blackmore, the man in black, - fan-
Tastic musician, impeccable
a gentleman, but he can also be ruthless
significant when it comes to musical mathematics
rial, which does not correspond to his pre-
ideas about perfection.  His intuitive
new instinct found excellent confirmation
contribution to the overwhelming success of the album (later
became a classic) "Deep Purple in
Rock", 1970. They were followed by
"Fireball", "Machine Head", "Made in
Japan". The group created hits that became co-
a fundamental part of the rock language. Then "Deep Purple"
became a kind of nostalgia.  By 1983
year, Ian Gillan was already ready for a revival
group and went to America to
convince musicians to gather in a classical
com composition. He met with Richie and Roger
rum Glover and outlined his plan.  In the beginning
this idea was postponed indefinitely,
but a year later the group got togetherper-
vyy after the jam session broke up.  Remembers
Roger Glover: "Jame was amazing"
informative! As soon as we started playing, everything
smiled and realized that we can play
and write music all together. returned to us -
the same spirit of cooperation." So about
together, group (Blackmore, Glover, Lord, Pace
and Gillan) got together again, signing
signed a contract with Polydor and in November
1984 released the album "Perfect
Strangers". This was their first studio
album for the last seven years. He became pla-
Tinov, and the group went to the American
skoe tour. In 1985 they played
like Knebworth and for English fans. But,
alas, their concerts in the UK are over
are over. According to the musicians themselves,
Comrade, this was their most unsuccessful performance.
ning as part of this year's world tour.

   Next album "The House Of The Blue"
Light" was released in 1987. He's got the spirit
"Deep Purple" turned out to be weaker, feeling
There was a struggle for authorship.  In parallel to
A 30 minute film is being released on the theme of the record.
clip.  In 1988 a double hall was released
album "Nobody`s Perfect". And in 1989 the group
pu leaves Gillan. Here's Roger's interview
Glover, given to Chris Welch for several
months before breaking up with Gillan: “Don’t think-
those that we are doing well now. Don't believe it
to those who say we get along great
with each other. The personality of each musician
remained the samewhat was ten and
twenty years ago, so internal
The tension in the group never goes away.
I think this applies to any group.
Now we have learned to adapt, friend
to a friend. We don't tour as intensively
we play like before, but when "Deep Purple"
going on tour - it will be an event.
This is our twentieth anniversary and we want to
so that it becomes an event."

   Well, without any doubt, this is a co-
being, but probably not exactly what we are talking about
Glover spoke. Let's hope that with
the appearance of a new vocalist "Deep Purple"
will be reborn a third time. In 1990, the group
pa recorded and rehearsed with a new mu-
zykantom in Connecticut, and, according to the
According to a source close to the group, everything was going well
sho, the music is okay.

   As it turned out, the new vocalist of the group
turned out to be Joe Moon Turner and the 1990 disc
sounded like "Rainbow" period
81-83 years, but we must pay tribute to the sound
The singing and melodies looked fresh.  Passed
stormy advertising campaign, recorded inter-
fresh video film "Deep Purple Pioneers"
heavy metal", a collection of old
hits. Do not retell the interview from the film
makes sense, better find and look
yourself.

   And again a surprise, after a pause 92
year, in 1993 “The Battle Rages” was released
On" and we hear Jan again as part of the group
Gillana!  By this time in Russia
dit book "Dip"Purple - the history of rock", And
publications in newspapers with interviews are again
ardent musicians. Where they talk oh
that they just like to play together,
I like to play in halls and improvise,
that they rarely listen to their records, but that
often others do this, while borrowing
play and hone their musical ideas.
Deep Purple don't like to work in the studio, and
to confirm this, in 1994 it was published
double hall CD of old hits
"Come Hell or Higes Mater" and in parallel
him a video film where songs alternate with
interviews with musicians. Jon Lord absolutely
gray-haired, Ritchie Blackmore has gained some weight,
a ring appeared on his finger, he was all in black,
but still just as good. Roger Glover in his
traditional wide-brimmed hat, Ian Pace
has changed little. The hardest thing to look at
Gillan, his energy and voice are no longer enough
what's left, but veterans can afford it
let them, they already have their own thing in rock music
done.

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║ LP DISCOGRAPHY ║
║ DEEP PURPLE ║
║ not including pirated (non-licensed) ║
╚═════════════ ═══════════════════════════╝
1968 Shades of Deep Purple -
"Shades of deep crimson" numbered.

1969 Book of Taliesyn -
"The Book of Teilisin" numbered

1969 Deep Purple - "Deep crimson"
(April) number

1970 Concerto for Group and Orchestra -
"Concert for group and orchestra" numbered.

1970 Deep Purple in Rock -
"Etched in stone" numbered.

1971 Fireball - "Comet" license plate

1972 Machine Head -
"Obsessed with cars" license plate

1972 Made in Japan -
"Concert in Japan" double hall

1972 Purple Passages -
"Passages in Crimson" double collection

1972 The Best Of Deep Purple -collection

1973 Who Do We Think We Are -
"Who we are" license plate

1974 Burne - "Burn" license plate

1974 Stormbringer -
"Bringing Storm" numbered

1974 Mark 1 and 2 -
"First and second marks" collection

1975 Come Taste the Band -
"Taste the group" number

1975 24 Carat purple -
"Deep crimson in 24 carats" collection.

1976 Made in Europe -
"Concert in Europe" hall - recording 1975

1977 Powerhouse -
"Power station" collection 1970

1977 Last Concert in Japan -
"Last concert in Japan" recording 1972

1978 The Singles A`s and B`s -
"Singles from forty-five" collection

1978 When We Rock, We Rock and When We
Roll, We Roll - "When we play Rock, then
eto Rock, when Rol, then this is Rol" collection

1978 New Live and Rore -
"New rare and concert recordings"

1979 Mark 2: Singles -
"Second mark: Singles" collection

1980 Deepest Purple -
"The Deepest Crimson" collection

1980 Deep Purple in Concert -
"At the Deep concertPurple" recording 1969

1982 Live in London -
"London Concert" recording 1971

1984 Perfect Strangers -
"Complete strangers" license plate

1985 Knocking on Your Back Door -
"Knocking on the door from the back door" collection

1985 The Anthology -
"Anthology" collection

1985 Greates Purple - a collection of hits

1985 Fireworks

1987 The House of Blue Light -
"House of Blue Light" license plate

1988 Nobody`s Perfect-
dwar room - recording 1988

1988 Scandinavian Nights -
"Nights of Scandinavia" double, hall

1990 Slaves And Masters -
"Slaves and Masters" number

1991 Anthologycollection

1993 The Battle Rages On numbered

1994 Come Hell Or Higs Mater - double,
zscarlet - compact collection of old hits

1996 Purpendicular

╔═════════════ ══════════════════════════╗
║ Discography of "Rainbow" records, ║
║ not including collections and unlicensed ║
╚═════════════ ══════════════════════════╝

1975 Ritchie Blackmore`s Rainbow -
"Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"

1976 Rainbow Rising -
"Rainbow is rising"

1977 On Stage -
"На сцене" двойник из зала

1978 Long Live Rock`n`Roll -
"Да здравствует рок н рол"

1979 Down to Earth -
"Вниз на землю"

1981 Difficult to Cure -
"Трудно излечимый"

1982 Straight Between the Eyes -
"Прямо между глаз"

1983 Bent out of Shape -
"Потерявшие форму"

1986 Finyl Vinyl

1995 Richie Blackmore is Rainbow Stranger
in Us All

1996 Live in Europe 2lp - заловый

1997 Shadow Of The Moon  Тень Луны

   Летом 1996 года  свершилось.  В  Россию
прибыли DEEPPURPLE. In front of you is a recording of the
telephone conversation with Ian Gillan, made
long before the tour.

  -Sorry, we won’t be able to talk for a long time,-
pGillan warned. -I have a plan
ea few more interviews, and tonight
kconcert. We have just arrived from Czechoslovakia.
lOvakia and Poland. Now we are going to Ger-
mania and France.

  -When was the last time you were on a tour?
lyah?

  -It seems like four years ago (lying,
dva). We started a tour with Ritchie Blackmore and
zdone with Joe Satriani. Current gastro-
land started in March, will end in February
le, so we'll be on the road for almost a year.

  -No replacements expected this time?

  -No, Steve Morse is a permanent member
DEEP PURPLE.

  -Now a couple of questions about your latest
nthe album "Purpendicular". Is there a lot of time?
mit was necessary to introduce a new
gtarist Steve Morse up to date, help
eto feel the music of DEEP PURPLE like this
khow do you feel it?

  -Steve is a very smart guy.  He's like that
ssaid: “I have an idea about your mu-
zas if from the outside.  Now you are on your own
dyou should tell me if I get "stuck"
withit's going somewhere in the wrong place."

    Meanwhile, Ritchie Blackmore left Deep
Purple again assembled a new line-up of "Rainbow" and
released in 1995, moderately melodic, in
moderately expressive, with good taste, not
bad vocals album "Richie Blackmore isRainbow Stranger in Us All" and in 1996
double indoor album "Live in Europe".

   Year 1997 The group BLACKMORE`S NIGHT is
Ritchie Blackmore and his new partner Candice
Knight. Richie had a passion for classical and
ancient music back in the days of working with
DEEP PURPLE. But if at that time this was perceived
seemed like a nice addition to the virtuoso
new guitar technique and fatal pressure, then
now the entire "Shadow Of The Moon" record
consists of compositions reminiscent of ancient
ny minuets performed at the royal
yard: everything is orderly, neat, beautiful. Man-
dalina, harpsichord, flute which is played
says Ian Anderson from the notorious to his
JETHRO TULL group time. The melody of the composition
tions of Writing On The Wall are based on the theme
"Swan Lake" and above everything
this is a pleasant female voice. Actually,
Blackmore's current music seems to have been created
in order to serve vocal data
new Candice Knight. Well, okay, it’s not for us to su-
kid Richie for meeting a woman,
which turned out to be stronger than him and made
former soloist with his accompanist.

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