Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
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This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, John Lord and Ian Paice take us through a track by track making of the album. The performers demonstrate riffs & licks from the songs and explain the genesis of the songwriting. Also included are featured songs, archive footage of Deep Purple in concert, including American footage of "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'", TV performances and promotional videos, more.
Cast
9 people
Ritchie Blackmore
Self
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Ian Gillan
Self
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Roger Glover
Self
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Jon Lord
Self
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Ian Paice
Self
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Martin Birch
Self
Chris Charlesworth
Self
Brad Tolinski
Self
Chris Welch
Self
Matthew Longfellow Director
First release December 2, 2002
Production
Isis Productions
Production
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · December 2, 2002
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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