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Ian Gillan Reveals Deep Purple Working On New Album

06/09/2014
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(Classic Rock) Ian Gillan has revealed that Deep Purple are holed up in their Portugal studio writing material for what will be their 20th studio album. And he says they're having a great time despite the "no frills" lifestyle.

"The whole band is here. We have a studio in the Algarve where we're working on new songs," Gillan tells Zeitung. "In the evening we take a sip of good red wine and enjoy the tranquility. I'm woken up at dawn by a rooster in the neighbourhood and I get up when it gets light. When it gets dark in the evening, I go to bed. It's a no frills life; but it's a good life down here."

Purple last month launched a deluxe edition of classic live set Made In Japan - but Gillan admits he has no interest in listening to it. "I don't like live albums especially," he says. "But I know the importance and significance of Made In Japan. The tour, 42 years ago, blew me away. It was my first time in a country where I felt fundamental differences in mentality to Europe. It was a culture shock to me. But it's influenced me in a positive sense." More from Ian.

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