Former Deep Purple keyboard player Jon Lord has revealed that he’s fighting cancer. (more…)

Jon Lord is planning a studio recording of Deep Purple’s Concerto For Group And Orchestra. (more…)

Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi are working together in a  new band called Whocares. And it also includes members and former members of Iron Maiden, Deep Purple and Metallica. (more…)

A special charity show is being held at the Royal Albert Hall on July 8. (more…)

This week in our ongoing series, we look at the short life and never dull times of pioneering keyboard master Graham Bond. A man probably more known for the manner of his death and his indulgence in drugs and the occult than any musical achievements. Check out all past Cult Heroes here. (more…)

This week, our intrepid violinist gets all awestruck by Marianne Faithfull, plays a gig with a Rubberman, tinkles around with Jon Lord – and gets all awestruck over Marianne Faithfull again. Check out all her columns here. (more…)

After three months of silence, our fave violinist is back! This time Anna Phoebe deals with being illegally in Berlin and frozen pipes in Ireland. And also looks forward to a packed year of music. Check out all Anna’s past columns here. (more…)

This week, we take a look at Woolly Wolstenholme, who so sadly died a couple of days ago. Never given the wider respect he deserved, his work with Barclay James Harvest makes him a worthy Cult Hero. You can check out all past Cult Heroes here. (more…)

Did you think she’s forgotten us? No chance, because Anna Phoebe’s back, updating us on her hectic life. Trips to Lebanon and Jordan, hanging out with multi-millionaires, getting her dog castrated…it’s all part of the wild and wacky Vixen’s life! Oh, and she reveals which legendary musician she’s about to work with! Check out all Anna’s previous columns. here. (more…)

Jon Lord has told Classic Rock that he can’t ever see Deep Purple MkIII reuniting. (more…)