DEEP PURPLE, one of Britain’s most influential bands, today announced “=1 More Time Tour” of the U.S., to celebrate over 50 years of “Smoke On The Water”
They will be shaking the walls of North American amphitheaters this summer with an explosive lineup of unforgettable hits taken from their repertoire of rock, spanning half a century. Joining DEEP PURPLE on their tour is YES, making each stop an unmissable event for rock fans everywhere.
Fronted by the legendary Ian Gillan, whose vocals have defined generations and accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Glover, the powerhouse drummer Ian Paice, the maestro on keyboards Don Airey, and the sensational guitarist Simon McBride, DEEP PURPLE guarantees a musical journey like no other. Since joining the band in 2022, McBride has already played to DEEP PURPLE audiences totaling more than half a million people.
Selling over 100 million records and laying the ground for hard rock and metal, the band continue to tour arenas the world over and release hit albums. Their last studio album, 2020’s “Whoosh!”, was their highest charting in 46 years, making No. 4 in U.K. album charts.
Combining “Now WHAT?!” (2013) and “Infinite” (2017) and “Whoosh” (2020),DEEP PURPLE returned as one of the best-selling hard rock bands around, with sales exceeding one million copies.
They have been touring the globe consistently since forming in 1968, travelling through rock genres and line ups to become a British institution. A measure of their influence can be seen in their fans, who count Bruce Dickinson of IRON MAIDEN and METALLICA among their most ardent numbers.
Hit songs “Hush”, “Black Night”, “Speed King”, “Fireball” and “Smoke On The Water” helped define heavy rock, riffs and all. They remain true to the band’s origins and their ever-forging future.
Tickets will go on sale beginning with a presale on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m. VIP packages will go on sale on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m. The general on-sale begins on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m.
DEEP PURPLE 2024 U.S. tour dates:
August 14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
August 15 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Event Center
August 17 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 18 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino – Grand Theatre
August 19 – Forth Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
August 21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Music Center
August 22 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre At Freedom Hill
August 23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
August 27 – Montreal, QC Bell Centre
August 28 – Gilford, NH – Banknh Pavilion 30 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
August 31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
September 1 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
September 3 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
September 4 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage At Spac
September 6 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
September 7 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
September 8 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion At Montage Mountain
DEEP PURPLE unveiled their latest album, “Turning To Crime,” in November 2021 through earMUSIC. This dynamic LP showcases DEEP PURPLE‘s distinctive renditions of iconic rock classics and musical gems, featuring tracks originally performed by luminaries such as Bob Dylan, FLEETWOOD MAC, Bob Seger, CREAM, and THE YARDBIRDS. Each song on the album was thoughtfully selected by every member of the band, resulting in a vibrant and diverse collection of tracks.
“Smoke on the Water” is one of DEEP PURPLE‘s most iconic songs, known for its distinctive guitar riff and memorable lyrics. The song originated from a real-life event that occurred in 1971.
DEEP PURPLE was recording their album “Machine Head” at the Montreux Casino in Switzerland. During a Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention concert at the casino, a fire broke out due to a fan firing a flare gun into the ceiling. The entire casino complex was engulfed in flames, and DEEP PURPLE watched the chaos from their hotel across Lake Geneva.
The phrase “smoke on the water” came from band member Roger Glover, who witnessed the scene and described the smoke billowing over the water. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore then crafted the iconic riff, inspired by the incident.
The song itself tells the story of the fire and its aftermath, with references to the events of that night. “Smoke on the Water” went on to become one of DEEP PURPLE‘s signature songs and a classic rock anthem.
