Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' Turns 50 + Local Covers

Today (March 25, 2022) Machine Head, the legendary album from the classic lineup of  Deep Purple turns 50 years old.

Trivia:

• Release date: March 25, 1972 on Purple Records, distributed by EMI
• Produced by the band
• Contains their biggest hit Smoke on the Water.

Below are a few local covers of songs from the album.

Links: Prismind, More Prismind Stories, Video above courtesy of Mark Brewer Video/Audio Producer

Comment from Kelly Kereliuk of Prismind.

Deep Purple’s “Machine Head” stands it’s ground as one of the earliest hard rock albums that perfectly meshed high level musicianship with fine-tuned, consistently memorable songs. No wonder it’s one of the most highly-touted albums of Purple’s career…..and of the genre as a whole.

Links: Cadillac Bill, More Cadillac Bill Stories, Video above courtesy of BOYDWILSONFILMS

Comment from Cadillac Bill: 

Deep Purple is in my top 4 favorite bands. All their music has a swing beat to it - thanks to their drummer Ian Paice. 

Side 2 of MACHINE HEAD has 3 of the coolest songs in rock - "Smoke On The Water", "Lazy" and "Space Truckin'".

Machine Head is definitely one of my favourite albums!

And now a video from the band.

Links: Deep Purple, More Deep Purple Stories/Covers, More Album 50th Anniversaries

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