(Bogus) Deep Purple

[Nololob]

Ever wondered how Deep Purple sounded in 1980 (yes, 1980)? Quick reminder - a company (forgot the name) asked Rod Evans to join the band under the name Deep Purple as a form of reunion. The "reunion" was in fact illegal, the management of the original band sued Rod. Damages in total - $672.000 and as a result he receive no royalties for the first three albums.

 

[aeroplane]

Sounds awful, but I was always intrigued by the bogus Purple and the bogus Steppenwolf from that same general era. This is the first time I've ever heard the bogus Purple.

 

[Rocket Roll]

Yes, it does sound awful. There's plenty of bands now that have only one or two original members. Deep Purple is actually down to ONE original member now.