Paris 1975 (3LP)

“Live In Paris 1975” is the beginning of a 10 releases spanning re-issue series of THE “fathers” of heavy rock – Deep Purple! The evening of the 7th of April did not only found the MK III line up at their best but also was the very last show together with Richie Blackmore on guitars. Blackmore left the band in 1975 to found Rainbow Recorded in Paris at the Palais des Sports David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Richie Blackmore, Jon Lord and Ian Paice really made the audience’ blood boil. With fascinating drum- and guitar solos and enormous improvisations, this concert was a perfect tribute to their reputation in the world of rock. While songs like ‘Burn’, ‘Stormbringer’ and ‘Lady Double Dealer’ burst with strength, other songs like ‘Mistreated’ were presented in a superb blues version. Of course, the highlight of the show was their all time smash hit and masterpiece ‘Smoke On The Water’. Digitally re-mastered, “Live in Paris 1975” convinces with a stunning audio quality transmitting all the power and brilliance of Deep Purple. Enjoy the enticing night of all the best from Deep Purple live. Re-live all the moments, chanting and screaming from the crowd, the band’s musical genius live on stage and witness the living legend playing many of the most loved tunes to an ecstatic Paris audience.