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Deep Purple

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Since their debut in 1968, the rock giants Deep Purple have overcome numerous crises to remain at the top of the HM/HR scene and have influenced numerous bands. This is the first time that three different lineups of Deep Purple's live archives from over half a century of activity have been remastered and finally released! Jam" held at the Motor Speedway in Ontario, California on April 6, 1974. Deep Purple was the second headliner, and their performance was legendary. The band faced a major crisis with the departure of Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, but was renewed with the addition of David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes. It became a hit, reaching No. 9 on the U.S. album chart and earning a gold disc. Following the release of "Purple Flame" in February 1974, the band began a North American tour on March 3 of the same year, performing at festivals in North America. This performance was recorded and broadcast by ABC-TV in the U.S.With the discovery of the audio master recordings from the broadcast, the album has been remastered and is now being released in the best possible sound quality. The setlist for the day consisted of seven songs, so this live album is a complete recording of the live performance at the festival. The band's new album is selling well in the U.S., and the fact that it will be recorded for television makes the performance even more exciting, and the audience of 250,000 was in a frenzy of excitement. The album release of the original material is a live album that conveys the charm of Deep Purple's live performance with this lineup. Imported domestic edition with bilingual booklet in English>Ritchie Blackmore (g), David Coverdale (vo), Glenn Hughes (b, vo), Jon Lord (kbds), Ian Paice (ds)