Deep Purple Will Perform Without Blackmore

Rock and Roll was a term to describe as a mixture of country music with rhythm and blues, first coined by Ohio disc jockey Alan Freed; in 1986 we started annual inductions into the Rock Hall.

Many of my past blogs have been about the disharmony within these legendary bands, and the end result is several estranged members and lots of trash talk and negative vibes, surrounding such a prestigious event.

The three main stream rock groups that will be enshrined in April are Chicago, Cheap Trick and Deep Purple.

Cheap Tricks original lineup is on board, including original drummer Bun E. Carlos

Chicago fans will hoping to see a reunion that would include original bass player and vocalists Peter Cetera, but Cetera pulled out with a negative vibe, it would have been the first time they would perform together in over 30 years.

The latest comes from Deep Purple another legendary group that can’t put aside their differences and give the fans the respect they deserve for years of loyalty.

Original lead singer Ian Gillian will not perform on stage with original guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, because he thinks it’s disrespectful to the new band members that joined in later years, he’s also dismissing David Coverdale and Glen Hughes.

Ritchie Blackmore has now given notice that he will not attend the April inductions, sighting he was 'banned' from attending, actually he is a founding member so no one can ban him from being there.

I think the disrespect is on Ian Gillian for not allowing a legendary guitarist who invented one of the most recognizable iconic riffs from 'Smoke on the Water'  to take the stage.

I know as a huge fan I would want to see Ritchie Blackmore and the original line up, hey if the other guys want to join in for a tune I say that would be fine.

I realize there is a feud between Gillian and Blackmore, but come on guys how about doing this for the fans.