Hi Roger,
Long time Purple fan. I saw the band in Hartford, CT on the Purpendicular tour, and I have to tell you…the moment in “Woman From Tokyo”, where the band kicks in after the bridge, was one of the most powerful moments I have ever seen (and I have attended over 300 concerts in my time). Simply amazing.
Two questions: any news on whether you will be involved in the remastering of the Mark III studio albums?
will ritchie blackmore ever play with DEEPPURPLE again.last time isaw you san diego august i think it seemed to me you did’nt play for long,considering you were a name on the ticket (also scorpions)DIO was on stage about the same amount of time.I do like dio too dont get me wrong.deeppurple has lots hit songs.well what i’m bitchin about is more stage time.
Congratulations to your site. It’s spectacular and I do enjoy reading your thoughts for the week.
What would be your favourite pass time on the road when you are not giving interview, having sound checks, playing concerts and what not (What’s a not? hmmm… there’s a thought)? I hope this question isn’t too personal, mind…
Cheers and the best foprtune to you and the guys…
Simon
Dear Reverend,
From the silly questions department:
Often Big Ian has a dressing room all to himself, while the four of you share another one. Why is that?
Cheers,
Nick
Dear Roger…
I have an interview on tape with you and Joe Lynn Turner from about 1982 (yes, going way back shall we), and you stated, when the question “What type of exercise do you get on the road,” that the exercise can be mental as well as physical. Dearest Rog, would you care to elaborate on that answer a little.