Deep purple

Passing the Manchester Apollo on the way to The Lowry last night someone noticed Deep Purple are due to play there in November. Do you remember Deep Purple? They've been off the radar a while haven't they? Admittedly I own a piece of vinyl by them, Live In London from the 70's; and it is a great album and they did sound great live. Hailed at the time as the loudest band in the world and I do not deny that statement. 

But that was some 30 years ago now, that's a long old time in anyone's book; and longer than the person who wants to go has been alive. But I'm not one to mock another persons musical choice, although it is kind of bizarre how music knows no generational boundaries. To be honest I received an email from ticketmaster last week and I noticed Deep Purple live at the Apollo and I did think what a great venue to see a full on rock band. 

So not being one to deny another persons dream I've just ordered a couple of tickets for us, it's along time off yet and it made quick work of £90, but we are here only once after all. I just hope they've still got what it takes to rock the world with "Smoke on the water" et al, they live long enough to actually play the concert, and we remain "friends" long enough to go along together. 

Granddad rock at our age, oh my.... old before our time. Love to you xx.