Daily entertainment news covering Deep Purple en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/19/celebrity_birthdays_august_132 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 131239@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Australian actress Tammin Sursock and singer Missy Higgins (1983), "The Upside of Anger" actress Erika Christensen (1982), "House" actress Jennifer Morrison (1979), Relient K drummer Dave Douglas (1979),

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/12/25/collateral_damage_from_robert_plant_s_de Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST Entertainment News 106509@http://www.starpulse.com/news Since the surviving members of Led Zeppelin reformed last December for a one-off show to pay tribute to late Atlantic Records founder and legend Ahmet Ertegun, the man who discovered and brought us

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/19/celebrity_birthdays_august_81 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 94273@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Australian actress Tammin Sursock and singer Missy Higgins (1983), "The Upside of Anger" actress Erika Christensen (1982), "House" actress Jennifer Morrison (1979), Relient K drummer Dave Douglas (1979), actress Tracie Thoms (1975),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/19/the_mystic_orchestra_re_envisions_rock_c Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Entertainment News 90590@http://www.starpulse.com/news John Lennon gave the marching orders long ago. Imagine. For his part, veteran concert promoter Rick Bowen imagined a rock concert like no other: Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd playing together on one stage.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/14/david_coverdale_denies_led_zeppelin_tour Wed, 14 May 2008 17:51:27 EST Entertainment News 87469@http://www.starpulse.com/news Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale has denied making comments to the U.K. press about supporting Led Zeppelin on tour, insisting he has no idea where the statement came from.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/20/roger_daltrey_headlines_children_s_chari Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:13:40 EST Entertainment News 78557@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Who frontman Roger Daltrey will be among the stars performing at a benefit concert for U.K. charity ChildLine in March. The "Won't Get Fooled Again" singer will be joined by Deep Purple stars Ian Paice and Glenn Hughes, The Zombies and Marillion at the inaugural ChildLine Rocks concert at London's IndigO2 venue.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/10/new_blackmore_s_night_dvd_cd_paris_moon_ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:30:00 EST Entertainment News 70727@http://www.starpulse.com/news For a decade, award winning singer/songwriter Candice Night, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and their fellow band of minstrels, have crafted an enchanting folk/rock sound with Renaissance overtones that has earned them the devotion of fans around the globe.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/30/celebrity_birthdays_november_61 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 64419@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to 8 Simple Rules actress Kaley Cuoco (1985), The Girl Next Door star Elisha Cuthbert (1982), American Idol winner Clay Aiken (1978), Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (1971), comedic actor Ben Stiller (1965), British rocker Billy Idol (1955), stage and screen actor Mandy Patinkin (1952), playwright David Mamet (1947),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/29/rock_band_set_list_finalized Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:31:12 EST Entertainment News 65709@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cambridge, Massachusetts October 29, 2007 Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, announced today the final song list for its highly anticipated music videogame Rock Band.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/19/celebrity_birthdays_august_50 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 54430@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Australian actress Tammin Sursock and singer Missy Higgins (1983), "The Upside of Anger" actress Erika Christensen (1982), "House" actress Jennifer Morrison (1979), Relient K drummer Dave Douglas (1979), actress Tracie Thoms (1975), British actor Callum Blue (1973), rapper Nate Dogg (1969), "Friends" star Matthew Perry (1969), country star Lee Ann Womack (1966), "The Closer" star Kyra Sedgwick (1965), Europe singer Joey Tempest (1963), "Full House" actor John Stamos (1963), actor Adam Arkin (1956), "The O.C." actor Peter Gallagher (1955), "Star Trek TNG" actor Jonathan Frakes (1952), Queen bassist John Deacon (1951), actor Gerald McRaney (1948), 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton (1946), Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan (1945), US senator/actor Fred Thompson (1942), actress Jill St. John (1940), Singer Johnny Nash (1940), Cream drummer Ginger Baker (1939), "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry (1921; d. 1991), silver screen star Alfred Lunt (1892; d. 1977), actress Elsie Ferguson (1883; d. 1961), French designer Coco Chanel (1883; d. 1971), and aviation pioneer Orville Wright (1871)

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/16/ian_gillan_blasts_classic_rock_radio Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:04:06 EST Entertainment News 56068@http://www.starpulse.com/news Deep Purple front man Ian Gillan believes U.S. radio stations that play nothing but classic rock are a "death sentence" for veteran bands. The British singer claims that because such radio stations play nothing but chart hits, older acts never get a chance to promote their newer material.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/26/fascinating_facts_65 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:00:00 EST Entertainment News 48979@http://www.starpulse.com/news Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar will open the sale of prestigious London department store Harrods on Monday - joining the likes of Eva Longoria and Brittany Murphy who have begun the shop's sale in the past.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/09/celebrity_birthdays_june_40 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 42230@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Closer" star Natalie Portman (1981), New England Patriots defenseman Tedy Bruschi (1973), Canadian actress Gloria Reuben (1964), "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" star Johnny Depp (1963), director/producer Aaron Sorkin (1961), "Spin City" star Michael J. Fox (1961), Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord (1941), soul singer Jackie Wilson (1934; d. 1984), actor Joe Santos (1931), comedian Jackie Mason (1934), R&B singer Johnny Ace (1929; d. 1954), guitar pioneer Les Paul (1915), bandleader Fred Waring (1900; d. 1984), and legendary composer/lyricist Cole Porter (1891; d. 1964).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/04/guitar_record_set_to_deep_purple_s_smoke Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:22:08 EST Entertainment News 45438@http://www.starpulse.com/news More than 1,680 guitarists broke a world record by playing Deep Purple classic Smoke On The Water simultaneously yesterday. Guitar players from around the world flocked to Kansas City, Kansas to play the 1972 rock track at the same time in order to break a Guinness world record.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/07/glenn_hughes_honored_in_bulgaria Mon, 07 May 2007 09:08:35 EST Entertainment News 41144@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rock icon Glenn Hughes has been made an Honorary Citizen of Kavarna in Bulgaria after fans flocked to see the former Deep Purple star's concert there yesterday. Devotees flooded the coastal town's annual music festival to catch a glimpse of Hughes, prompting local officials to bestow a title on him.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/02/tesla_says_thank_you_to_their_rock_aamp_ Wed, 02 May 2007 21:00:00 EST Entertainment News 40532@http://www.starpulse.com/news Tesla--Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitars), Brian Wheat (bass), Troy Luccketta (drums) and Dave Rude (guitar)-has always been revered as a bluesy, no-frills, '70s-style hard rock band, concentrating on solid musicianship more than the trends of modern music.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/26/fascinating_facts_36 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:00:00 EST Entertainment News 39748@http://www.starpulse.com/news Beyonce Knowles' singer sister Solange is moving into television - she will guest host an upcoming episode of MTV show Total Request Live.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/14/celebrity_birthdays_april_44 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 35518@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday To Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress Sarah Michelle Gellar (1977), WWE wrestler Amy Dumas a.k.a. 'Lita' (1975), rapper Shawntae Harris a.k.a. 'Da Brat' (1974), "King Kong" actor Adrien Brody (1973), "The Dead Zone" star Anthony Michael Hall (1968), Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux (1966), baseball announcer David Justice (1966), "Trainspotting" actor Robert Carlyle (1961), "Everybody Loves Raymond" actor Brad Garrett (1960), "Lois & Clark" actor John Shea (1949), Deep Purple/Blackmore's Night guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (1945), notorious baseball player Pete Rose (1941), British actress Julie Christie (1941), country legened Loretta Lynn (1935), actor Rod Steiger (1925; d. 2002), English actor Sir John Gielgud (1904; d. 2000), and silent film actress Claire Windsor (1897; d. 1972).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/27/deep_purple_live_album_to_be_withdrawn Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:53:18 EST Entertainment News 32122@http://www.starpulse.com/news Deep Purple’s pleas that fans stop buying their latest album have worked - the record giant responsible for its release has withdrawn copies from shop shelves. The veteran rockers were furious when they heard Sony BMG were releasing double live album NEC 1993 to help promote the latest Deep Purple tour because the recording was taken from their worst ever gig. At the time, singer Ian Gillan and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore were locked in a bitter feud. Blackmore has since left the group.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/26/deep_purple_urge_fans_to_avoid_latest_re Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:37:35 EST Entertainment News 31921@http://www.starpulse.com/news Veteran rockers Deep Purple are pleading with fans to not buy their latest album - a recording of their worst ever concert. The Smoke On The Water band are incensed record label Sony BMG has released double live album NEC 1993 to help promote the latest Deep Purple tour.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/09/guitar_hero_ii_to_feature_new_tracks_and_360 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 11:00:22 EST Entertainment News 25522@http://www.starpulse.com/news The rock gods have spoken, and are pleased to announce further details on Activision, Inc.'s Guitar Hero II on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, which will feature a variety of new exclusive downloadable content through Xbox Live Marketplace, along with over 70 finger-melting tracks.

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