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Ian Gillan on Deep Purple’s Split and Reunion | Music News
Ian Gillan reveals the real reason he left Deep Purple in 1973—far more than just workloads or egos. He recalls the band’s tight-knit early days, then how outside influences and personal clashes eroded that bond. He admits he played a major role in the split, especially as musical directions diverged with Ritchie Blackmore’s shift toward Rainbow. After a decade apart, Gillan returned in 1984 to find everyone changed—but the magic was still there. A secret basement jam in Vermont reignited their chemistry, and they rediscovered the wild, joyful sound that defined their early years. Listen in…
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