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Review 1 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

deep purple, evcellent as usual

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: every moment was great @

Setlist: smoke on the water, space trucking, highway star, hush, black night @

Posted 11/01/2010

by Moggy123

Location: blackburn, lancashire

excellent value, excellent performance from ian gillan. well worth every penny

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: every moment was great @

Setlist: smoke on the water, space trucking, highway star, hush, black night @

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Review 2 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

Deep Purple - the first time !

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- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Opening act(s): The Crave - a very good unsigned band - if they appear at a venue near you go and see them - you will not be disappointed. @

Posted 12/12/2009

by TabithatheCat

Location: Surrey

Top 100 Contributor

This was the first time that I have been to see Deep Purple after many years of following them and wondered if they would match my expectations. They did -they were excellent in hitting all the notes and with no new album to promote succesfully covered all their career from the well known to some classics tucked away on early albums. Smoke on the Water was excellent and I look forward to their next tour - definintly going to see them again.

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Opening act(s): The Crave - a very good unsigned band - if they appear at a venue near you go and see them - you will not be disappointed. @

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Review 3 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

deep purple were rocktastic

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: black night @

Posted 30/11/2009

by cazant

Location: manchester

very enjoyable play list brought back a lot of very happy memories of my younger days.

they put enormous energy into the songs and music

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- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: black night @

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Review 4 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Everything!! @

Posted 30/11/2009

by Anonymous

My son bought the tickets for my husband for his 50th birthday and they have both raved about it ever since! The atmosphere was amazing and the band made the audience feel part of the event, they were happy for people to photograph and video them and threw guitar picks and hats to the audience. Guitar solos were fabulous. The whole event was truly memorable.

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Review 5 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

Unmissable is the word

LG Arena Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Fri 13 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

Setlist: Highway Star, Smoke on the Water, Hush... @

Opening act(s): Highway Star @

Posted 28/11/2009

by Anonymous

The gig was amazing. Steve Morse, Don and Roger player their own parts. The gig opened with Highway Star and yes they played Smoke on the water - best i've ever heard it played. It was an amazing gig from a must see band, espically as there getting older now. Can't believe a guy got drunk and asked when the encore (which had been) will be on. Deep Purple fans must go and see them live.

LG Arena Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Fri 13 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

Setlist: Highway Star, Smoke on the Water, Hush... @

Opening act(s): Highway Star @

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Review 6 for Deep Purple

4 / 5

good gig

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- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @

Posted 28/11/2009

by villemo

Location: london

good gig but I expected something slightly different, I didnt like the place but the concert was good

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Review 7 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

Deep Purple has not lost that magic sound

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- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: to many to mention from the singing to guitar solo's hey drums & key board what can i say good memories @

Posted 26/11/2009

by jemwildhorse

Location: essex

Well done! your preformance was 1st class, the band has not lost the sound i loved many years ago & there love of there music showed through-out the concert, amazing preformance.

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- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: to many to mention from the singing to guitar solo's hey drums & key board what can i say good memories @

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Review 8 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

Deep Purple

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Posted 25/11/2009

by daisyday

Location: Barking Essex

What a great night!!!!! If you get the chance go and see these old rockers!! Because trust me they can ROCK!!!! :-)

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Review 9 for Deep Purple

1 / 5

Poor Gig

Clyde Auditorium @

- Glasgow @

- Wed 11 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: End of concert. @

Opening act(s): The Crave @

Posted 24/11/2009

by RockBri

Location: Central Scotland

This was the fourth time I have seen Deep Purple and in my opinion it was the worst I have seen them. The band seem more interested in doing their own self indulgent solo's that drag out songs instead of just playing more songs (which I know I would prefer). Because they have not had a new album in about 4 years the set was pretty much the same as I have seen before. Virtually unknown support act (the Crave) brought nothing to the gig. Almost sounded like they had not had a sound check at times.

Clyde Auditorium @

- Glasgow @

- Wed 11 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: End of concert. @

Opening act(s): The Crave @

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Review 10 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

Deep Purple still rock!

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- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Setlist: Highway Star, Fireball, No one came, Ring that Neck, Rapture of the Deep, Smoke on the Water, Hush, Black Knight etc, etc. @

Opening act(s): The Crave - when they're in the area we'll be going to see them @

Posted 24/11/2009

by wasp15

Location: Kent

I'd never seen DP before but their reputation was such, that I felt this would be a good gig especially in Hammersmith Apollo, which is so much better than the much larger venues so many artists play these days. I was not disappointed, in fact this gig way, way surpassed my expectations. After excellent support, from 'The Crave', Gillan and co launched into 'Highway Star'. I was joyfully transfixed until the end of the show. The drums and bass of Paice and Glover were thunderous and rousing, the guitar of Steve Morse was sublime all backed up with the inspired Don Airey and last but not least, Ian Gillan - a great rock vocalist.
This was hard rock music of the highest order from start to finish. They played my favourite track of thier's, 'No one came' along with the cream of their back catalogue with one notable omission - Child in Time. But I'm not complaining. It was a wonderful moment when they struck up the opening riff of 'Smoke on the Water' to end the show They then came back to a rapturous reception to perform 'Hush' and 'Black Knight' for an encore. The band obviously adore playing live and have a special rapport with their audience. We had a night we'll remember for a long time - if you're tempted to go and see Deep Purple, go...they still rock.

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- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Setlist: Highway Star, Fireball, No one came, Ring that Neck, Rapture of the Deep, Smoke on the Water, Hush, Black Knight etc, etc. @

Opening act(s): The Crave - when they're in the area we'll be going to see them @

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Review 11 for Deep Purple

1 / 5

Deep Purple - deep disappointment

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Posted 23/11/2009

by HockeyCow

Extremely disappointing and did not match up to past performances. Lack lustre and no energy from the band.

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Review 12 for Deep Purple

4 / 5

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- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Drum and bass sparring @

Posted 23/11/2009

by Anonymous

It was a brilliant show, Ian had a good day with his voice and instrumentalists did an excellent job, but Don dissapointed with Fireball solo and his own solo moment was very similar to previous concerts.

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Favourite moment: Drum and bass sparring @

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Review 13 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

deep purple was amazing

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: smoke on the water, sometimes i feel like screaming @

Opening act(s): high way star @

Posted 22/11/2009

by tenbobsworth

Location: manchester

they are like a bottle of wine they improve every time you see them.

they had us all rocking singing and high on the music as always

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: smoke on the water, sometimes i feel like screaming @

Opening act(s): high way star @

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Review 14 for Deep Purple

4 / 5

Deep Purple 13th Nov 09

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- Birmingham @

- Fri 13 Nov 2009 @

Posted 22/11/2009

by elkman

Pretty good The band was pretty tight and individual brilliance - only thing was Ian G's voice -found wanting and I felt like I wanted to get up there and help him. Shame. No Burn either.

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Review 15 for Deep Purple

1 / 5

rip off crap gillan

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Rapture of the Deep @

Posted 21/11/2009

by mutty

Location: Cumbria

£40 is too much to see an has-been band. Gillan's voice was shot. Couldn't hit the high notes. Sounded like he was on helium!!! Not much atmosphere but the instrumentals were good. Bring back Glenn Hughes. Waste of money. Time to retire!

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- Tue 10 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Rapture of the Deep @

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Review 16 for Deep Purple

3 / 5

What ever happened to My Woman From Tokyo?

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: When I realised that barefoot Ian's bunions were as big as my own (before I had surgery, that is). At least we're all getting old together. @

Opening act(s): The Crave - never heard of 'em before, but wouldn't mind hearing more! One of the very few openers I actually enjoyed - I didn't send one text the whole time! @

Posted 18/11/2009

by MariaM

Location: Berkshire

Deep Purple was thoroughly enjoyable, despite Ian Gillan's now (understandably) limited screaming capabilities, but what ever happened to My Woman From Tokyo? Not enough of the set was devoted to the classic old favourites. Wouldn't have minded hearing some of Ian's solo work either. Still, if it's even remotely Purple, I'll go back again and again!

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- London @

- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: When I realised that barefoot Ian's bunions were as big as my own (before I had surgery, that is). At least we're all getting old together. @

Opening act(s): The Crave - never heard of 'em before, but wouldn't mind hearing more! One of the very few openers I actually enjoyed - I didn't send one text the whole time! @

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Review 17 for Deep Purple

4 / 5

Not to be missed!

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Posted 18/11/2009

by NoNickfromLeicester

though they didnt play their old but most famous songs like; Anya and Child in time (this was a little disappointing), we still truly enjoyed the concert. their stage performance was amazing!! the sound (tones, volumes etc), the visiual effects, everything was amazing!

On the other hand, the so called `the special guest` (the crave) was rubbish. I hope they decide to change their side group for their future concerts.

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Review 18 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

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- Sun 15 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: Smoke on the Water @

Posted 18/11/2009

by Anonymous

It was a great night and Deep Purple only get better. Seats were top class - thanks Ticketmaster.

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Favourite moment: Smoke on the Water @

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Review 19 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

The Legendary - Deep Purple

Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- 14/11/2009 @

Favourite moment: "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" , "Wasted Sunsets" , & the solos from Morse. @

Opening act(s): The Crave, despite a few negative comments about these guys and not hearing of them before I thought they did alright, certainly couldn't knock them for effort. @

Posted 17/11/2009

by tctkd

Location: East Midlands

Top 1000 Contributor

Well it's been exactly one year to the weekend since I saw them last in Munich and my first return to the Odeon (sorry - Apollo) since Tull in '78!
Just an AWESOME night from start to finish, great crowd with a mix of young new purp' fans and middle aged balding guys (me included) and even older again whom, for some, I suspect saw them during the early years forty odd years ago and let's not forget all the ladies!
We also had the best of the two nights as they put the seats back in for the Sunday gig.
Good reception from the crowd with the exception of some baffoon having a go during Dons solo - what a jerk!
An interesting comment came from a guy behind me who after the end stated how bad he thought Gillans voice had got, this coming from someone who spent about half the gig on the floor sleeping in a drunken stupor!! - idiot.
Sure Gillans voice is tired, but he always gives as much as he can and that's all I need.
Great sing along to SOTW which nearly lifted the roof!
Morse - I swear God has you on his ipod - simply brilliant.
Just a totally professional gig - thanks - looking forward to Hamburg in 2010.

Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- 14/11/2009 @

Favourite moment: "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" , "Wasted Sunsets" , & the solos from Morse. @

Opening act(s): The Crave, despite a few negative comments about these guys and not hearing of them before I thought they did alright, certainly couldn't knock them for effort. @

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Review 20 for Deep Purple

5 / 5

still a class act

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

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- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: no one came my personal favourite but no doubt about it, smoke nearly tore the roof off @

Setlist: highway star, wasted sunsets, strange kind, space truckin, black night, rapture, battle rages,hush,no one came, fireball and more @

Opening act(s): crave, only caught last couple of tracks @

Posted 17/11/2009

by fadgadget

Top 250 Contributor

was a little worried that gillans voice might not be up to it but from the first track highway star it was clear his voice was way better than i could of expected. Fantastic night, some more unusual song selections but the concert never sagged. The playing of band and solos were all top notch

HMV Hammersmith Apollo @

- London @

- Sat 14 Nov 2009 @

Favourite moment: no one came my personal favourite but no doubt about it, smoke nearly tore the roof off @

Setlist: highway star, wasted sunsets, strange kind, space truckin, black night, rapture, battle rages,hush,no one came, fireball and more @

Opening act(s): crave, only caught last couple of tracks @

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