{"product_id":"seven-decades-of-deep-purple-an-unofficial-history","title":"Seven Decades of Deep Purple: An Unofficial History","description":"\u003cem\u003eSeven Decades of Deep Purple\u003c\/em\u003e tells the electrifying story of one of the most iconic bands in rock history. From the band's explosive formation in 1968 to the classic Mk. II lineup--Gillan, Blackmore, Glover, Lord, and Paice--and through all the iterations to the present day, this book delves deep into the band that brought the world unforgettable hits like \"Hush,\" \"Speed King,\" \"Smoke on the Water,\" \"Highway Star,\" and \"Perfect Strangers.\" Through nearly 50 interviews by the author with Purple alumni, plus dozens more with others who are part of this story, readers will journey through the group's formation, lineup changes, album sessions, and live performances. Album by album, it's Deep Purple's music that gives this book its solid-rock foundation. Starting with 1968's \u003cem\u003eShades of Deep Purple\u003c\/em\u003e, the book discusses all their genre-defining albums, including\u003cem\u003e In Rock\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFireball\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMachine Head\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBurn\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePurpendicular\u003c\/em\u003e, and 2024's \u003cem\u003e=1\u003c\/em\u003e. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to their music, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the legacy of one of rock's most enduring and relentlessly vital and creative forces.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0764369911\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780764369919\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Popoff, Martin, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Oct 2025)","offer_id":45657259835589,"sku":"9780764369919","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780764369919.jpg?v=1768889981","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/seven-decades-of-deep-purple-an-unofficial-history","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}