I knew very little about Jared James Nichols prior to the gig, so a quick bit of research in the pub beforehand was required. It transpires that this Wisconsin kid is just twenty six years old but is already cementing his place in the annals of Rock N’ Roll history …

Ritchie Blackmore has confirmed that his former Deep Purple bandmate, Glenn Hughes, was asked to join the latest line-up of Rainbow, Blackmore’s post-Purple band which reformed two years ago with a brand new line-up. Blackmore was interviewed by Billboard, who asked whether the guitarist invited Glenn to be part of …

This past week has truly moved me. The week saw not one, but two of the greatest combinations in hard rock history reunited amongst hugs, love, respect and loud, beautiful music. Words: Tony Conley First we saw David Coverdale reunited with his partner in The Unrighteous Brothers, his Deep Purple …