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Deep Purple, the giants of hard rock, enjoy cult status worldwide.
With their unique sound-featuring alternating lead instruments from electric guitar to organ-they have created a seamless fusion, originally inspired by the spirit of their era, yet still timeless today.
Amidst the storm of sound, lead singer Ian Gillan still stands tall as a rock, and his majestic voice has captivated fans for over 50 years. Since their inception, the band has created defining moments in music history. Not only did their iconic album In Rock spark the hard rock explosion, but their extensive catalog also offers rich material for deeper exploration.
While the band reached countless milestones, they also had to contend with internal struggles, some of them painfully protracted. This comprehensive book traces Deep Purple's musical journey through their album releases. All 22 studio albums are examined in depth, along with a comprehensive over-view of their numerous live recordings and detailed profiles of each band member.
The book delves into breakups, reunions, lineup changes, and the stories behind them, providing a thorough insight into one of rock's most influential bands. Immerse yourself in the ultimate story of Deep Purple and their enduring legacy.
About the author
Helge Holm, born 1960, graduate in public administration, lecturer, author and musician.
After training in administration and subsequently studying at a university of applied sciences, he worked for many years in local and state administration. His work focused on financial and budget planning, budget consolidation and business management issues.
Helge Holm has been active as a musician and composer for many years and has released four CDs.
In 2018, he published the book "Erfolg im Musikbusiness - Wissenswertes über Popularmusik", published by Fidelio-Verlag.
In 2019, his first book "Haushaltskonsolidierung in Kom-munen - Wege aus der Finanzkrise" was published by Haufe-Verlag.
In 2020, "Generation Babyboomer", his autobiographical view of current affairs in Germany over the last 60 years, was published by DeBehr-Verlag.
In 2021, Haufe-Verlag published Helge Holm's second book "Entscheidungsmethoden in der öffentlichen Verwaltung - sicher, wirtschaftlich, transparent".
In the same year, DeBehr-Verlag published "Das bisschen Alter kann uns mal ...!", a humorous reflection on everyday life for people in the second half of life.
With "Aufstieg und Erfolg im Musikbusiness - Karriereaufbau im Bereich Solo-Artist oder als Bandmitglied", DeBehr-Verlag published a new edition of the 2018 book in 2022
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