Deep Purple - Lazy ( Istanbul 25.05.2022)

[@JontCarr]

I remember a 14 year old Simon winning a competition with Guitarist magazine. Great to see him in the best rock band ever!

[@justinherbert9146]

Simon McBride is the greatest -- wow -- what a player he has it all, amazing tone, speed, taste, soul - the total package!

[@sadelikurniadjaja4317]

Tetapi yang terbaik masih tetap RICHIE BLACKMORE ❤

[@scot-tish7486]

@@sadelikurniadjaja4317 After watching that I'm not so sure....

[@giovanniarena6240]

Una esecuzione impeccabile per un pezzo della storia del rock, tutto ció con un po di nostalgia. Grazie "ragazzi".

[@SJKPJR007]

This Simon McBride chap is utterly tremendous and a really complimentary fit for the vintage Purple template. What a musician!

[@CRUSHPOWER]

Please Purple, keep this guitar man with you forever....

[@metasixty-seven5480]

Wow! Reminds me of the old Purple. Great replacement!

[@juanmanuelperez5684]

Simon is awesome .. I never imagined him in Purple .. I had listened to him in his solo career and he blew my brain .. great playing ! He has that magic .. like Blackore and Gary Moore .. a sort of an updated Old School playing. Hoping the best for Steve Morse and family 🙏💜

[@TVW491]

He's very good. He sounds better than Morse. Morse does not come from the blues.

[@dimmer4955]

I like his game a lot more than Morse. And a worthy answer to Ricci. No one is irreplaceable. So he doesn't get too big.

[@jaybd9329]

He is not in the same league as Gary Moore

[@highwaystar3780]

@@dimmer4955 Everyone is Replaceable,..but at what cost? This and past 25 to me is Horrible !

[@highwaystar3780]

@@dimmer4955 oh..and Ricci Never ever claimed He was irreplaceable. Even though He is !

[@alfterjehana3606]

What a blast. Soo nice to see a perfect new guitarplayer bringing the mix of Blackmore tradition and 2022, with this great band.

[@andya857]

🎸

[@oedanesi]

The best best best rock band of all time forever! Fantastic!!

[@andya857]

Oh yeah , The best ...

[@williamdobbins4264]

I blew out several sets of speakers listing o this song! They still go it & I am 72 yrs old & loved them when I was young & now as I am old. They make music that lasts!!!

[@dlbkmb7231]

Great song indeed!

[@kurtsherrick2066]

Me too. My speakers couldn't handle Made In Japan. I am 61. I was 9 when I bought In Rock. My sister had the 45 of Hush. So I thought this can't be bad. Brought it home and the first thing I hear is Speed King. It was like nothing I ever heard. Purple has always been my #1 since that moment in 1970. In Rock is still my favorite Studio Album.

[@TS-wh4ey]

I'm 67 years young and still shake the windows in my house playing DP. There was always something special about each album they produced. Made in Japan has to be one of the best live albums of all time. But from Machine Head to Fireball to Slaves and Masters, etc. this band always gave us awesome stuff. Who Do We Think We Are is one of my favorites. Excuse me while I go put this one on and rock the house !!!

[@EmreErdogan99]

Simon Mcbride is a great replacement, every note is crystal clear without exception with amazing phrasing, incredible player

[@ntg9390]

Yes he is great. And boring at the same time - the lack of soul and artistic uniqueness is missing.

[@EmreErdogan99]

@@ntg9390completely disagreed

[@кошимперия]

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[@christopherprim1973]

Keyboard guy, too. They really get a groove going.

[@pjackson8027]

@@ntg9390 He ain't Ritchie Blackmore. Simon is, however, much better than dull Steve Morse.

[@shaundomingue6509]

Screamin' guitar. Great tone. Great chops. Very musical. Excellent!

[@deHelli]

Yes great! Simon play`s great!! Deep Purple for ever!

[@AnotherSixStringerChannel]

I approve of this new official guitar player. Exciting licks, great feeakin amazing tone, and as someone pointed out, Blackmore vibes but without getting into his style. Here’s to many, many more Deep Purple years!!!

[@craigparrish7139]

I hadn't heard of Simon McBride before stumbling across this video; the man is a monster. Very impressive.

[@trombone0190]

Simon Mcbride es un fenomeno, lo vi en Madrid antes de la pandemia y hay que decir que el tio toca lo que quiere.espectacular

[@kulkik]

Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Santana...the lifeblood of rock fans! Keep it flowing!

[@christiankossler3930]

Simon McBride is fantastic - makes DP Deep Purple again!

[@ValerioGentile]

the guitar guy knows his stuff, definitely! Personally i appreciate he gets some parts of the original studio solo and he develops his ideas from there, sounds like he's paying his respects to Ritchie. Amazing how old are these guys on stage! Generally speaking men at that age are sitting in a bar drinking wine and talking about good old times, but they are still on stage.... I can't say if that's amazing or if it's time to retire..... don't know what I'd do if it was me. My best wishes to Steve Morse and his wife, you did the right call Steve.

[@christopherpaluck737]

I never heard of Simon McBride before. What a great find!

[@dwstoeckel4740]

Still remember getting this album home as a 10 yr old.... listening to it, telling myself smoke on the water is cool, but Lazy...is the kick ass song on the album by far....

[@CB-xr1eg]

When you say "this album" do you mean Machine Head or Made In Japan? As both tracks you mentioned are on both albums.

[@dwstoeckel4740]

@@CB-xr1eg machine head.. but funny you mention the live version , I just listened to it a couple days ago.. I never had that album

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@dwstoeckel4740 You should get it. It's regarded as the best Live album ever. And rightly so.

[@KNN-l8k]

Пятьдесят лет назад, было то, что есть сегодня. Невозможно изменить совершенное.

[@jeromewagschal9485]

I had never heard of that man before : He's a very impressive guitar player...And his tone is spot on...

[@financialprospects3058]

Simon McBride from Belfast

[@juliusserrano5217]

Me too! Never heard of him. But man, this guy really kicks some! 😎

[@кошимперия]

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[@memetduru6907]

I was there with my son and I saw people with their grand children, all enjoying that historic gathering at same level.

[@georgegk6021]

Woooow, i'm in awe with the new guitarist. He has a much more bluesy approach which fits more in early MK III Purple songs! Loved it!

[@brucepedersen5647]

What happened to Steve?

[@trumpet134]

@@brucepedersen5647 He is sitting out the tour to take care of his wife , she is battling cancer

[@rishisingh6157]

I hope David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes can rejoin Deep Purple

[@uwetittmann1423]

Was just at their concert in Lörrach. Germany, great. He plays Engl, is German, and PRS Guitar, USA, great

[@Gevoltful]

The only band that can surprise the audience after all these years and line up changes !

[@MikeGgeetar]

Yer man on guitar is very Blackmore-esque on here, fabulous stuff. Purple is like fine wine, it just gets better with age!

[@ВиталийВоронцов-к1з]

Totally agree👍

[@darrylbutt2570]

Rubbish.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@darrylbutt2570 Say what darrylbutthurt?

[@wozza2942]

I'm not familiar with Simon McBride's new backing band but, damn, they're good. I predict a big career ahead of them.

[@fritz4345]

Hush!

[@coachpete5756]

LOL backing bad? , Don was hand picked by Jon Lord, and Simon was hand picked by Steve Morse, while he cares for his wife!... the chemistry of the current 5 of Morse, Glover, Gillan, Airey and Paice is unmatched and is the longest incarnation of all Deep Purple line ups. I do like Simon as a fill in though

[@juanmiguelmartinez0467]

I don´t have words. Congratulations for your music

[@thunderclad]

Whoa. Hats off to Simon McBride. That was outstanding work! 🤟😁🎸

[@xaviergostanian6398]

Oui un super groupe avec de bons musiciens super !!!!!!

[@professorpsoop]

Holy cow! I haven't seen this band live in decades. This is an incredible lineup

[@ИгорьМалахов-ж4ь]

Впервые я услышал Deep Purple в 1973 г и по настоящее время слушаю с большим удовольствием

[@azekuka3478]

Впервые услышал эту композицию в 1979 году в исполнении от местных ребят на танцплощадке нашего уездного городка.Там еще делали какую-то вставочку из польки.Ещё тогда это музыка завораживала своей необычностью и воздействием.Наши музыканты стали топ музыкантами страны.Но время было другое и другие возможности. I first heard this composition in 1979 performed by local guys on the dance floor of our county town. They also made some kind of insert from polka there. Even then, this music fascinated with its unusualness and impact.Our musicians have become top musicians in the country.But the time was different and there were other possibilities.

[@gitpickins763]

Reading some of the comments here, I would like to add my thoughts (if I may). Yes, Simon McBride is an excellent guitarist and a good replacement for Steve Morse. I think what gets most people's approval (aside of his skill) is how Simon's gear has a very similar tone to Richie's Deep Purple gear. You can definitely feel that. But as far as a "better" or more "apt" replacement for Steve.... I would add that Deep Purple, themselves chose Steve. They could have picked just about anyone; but they wanted Steve for who he is. Not only as a virtuoso on guitar, but I mean the man has practically written 19 albums (not counting what he has written with Kansas and Deep Purple). He also does things that a keyboardist does and a guitar shouldn't be able to do . And he is the man who put the one-note per string (alternate picking) on the map. He plays Classical and has a wide range of style incorporation. I believe that Deep Purple knows better than anyone else who would fit in the band. And Steve was their pick after Richie; and that alone says something. Of course, Simon is doing a superb job and will keep Purple going . Just my perspective. :)

[@flazjsg]

I think Steve was a horrible replacement for Ritchie. My guess is they chose Steve in part to spite Ritchie. Ritchie said in a Guitar Magazine interview that the one guy that is so great, he can't figure out what he does is Steve Morse. I believe the guys probably took note of that. But that comment praising Steve from Ritchie Blackmore didn't mean that the guy was a good fit for DP.

[@georgemixis2172]

@@flazjsg I appreciate your comment, flazjsg; but do you think that Deep Purple would risk they reputation and standing in picking Morse just to spite Morse?

[@kristiankumanov5732]

Git Pickins - Blackmore fans will never understand you, what are you talking about...You're right about Steve!

[@flazjsg]

@@georgemixis2172 You mean to spite Blackmore? I don't know. I agree with you - that it wouldn't make sense. But given the Blackmore was such a force in DP, I'm sure his endorsement of Morse as a fantastic player would have a lot of weight in the opinions of the other guys. I don't know how anyone with an open mind could listen to SM and think he was a good DP replacement. Unless you completely wanted to change the band's sound. The weird thing is that if you listen to Steve historically, he shines brightest on country-fusion music. What I don't like about his playing is that he never seemed to reach past the level of "conscious competence." He can't just let go and let himself play, which is the "unconscious competence" level that the true greats all seem to be able to summons up. His playing to me is completely predictable and without much feeling. And I do appreciate his command of the instrument - I saw him live in a club in the 1980s and he blew everyone away with his capabilities. He can play all styles well. He never had a hit with Kansas. His solo stuff as well as Dregs material is completely forgettable. He's not good at coming up with signature licks to build songs on. He's also very derivative. I couldn't believe he added medleys of other classic rock acts to DP sets! DP is a classic great band. Why on earth would they want to start doing tributes to their peers. It just shows people that S. Morse sees himself more as a fan than one of the peers to the other greats.

[@georgemixis2172]

@@flazjsg No, I do not believe that DP hired Steve to spite Blackmore. First of all, there is only one Blackmore. No one could exactly fill his shoes; especially when one considers all of his creative contributions to DP. The band would not have been quite the same without the creative aspect of each musician. At the time they hired Morse, Steve was a very coveted and in demand guitarist. Steve's writing is different from DP's, so speaking for myself, I don't know how well they would have meshed with the established songwriting of the band... as with all things, if Steve would have joined in the late 70's - early 80's they would have evolved in another unique direction and although they would still have been "Deep Purple", it just would have been different since a different contributor would have existed. Steve did not need Purple, he was already established. I just tend to believe that they were impressed with his skills and they wanted him. Would be a good question to have asked Lord; since I believe he was the main thrust to get Morse into the band. Plus, Steve gets along with everybody... unfortunately Blackmore and Gillian had their rough moments. I disagree with you, however that Morse's work with Dregs is forgettable. His variety, and ability to not be another "4-chord rocker" puts him on another level. Have you listened to "What If"? Nice variety, and very unlimited chord progressions. In the end, I suppose one's preference can dictate our decisions; but I appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts! Oh, in case you haven't heard, you should check out Morse's "Simple Simon" . I think you might appreciate the live version, so if it's ok, I will leave it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXfaapiPrpKpaas take care!

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

I remember first seeing Simon on a local TV talent show here in Northern Ireland many years ago when he was a young teenager . Simon played a Joe Satriani song ( 'Satch Boogie' I believe) flawlessly. I knew that he would go on to big things and so it has proved !

[@isinsutalipler7258]

It was a wonderful concert, both the audience and the band. It was a time to remember.

[@grigornachkov3011]

Bravo Simon McBride! Deep Purple изглеждат абсолютно завършени!

[@Высоцкийиточка-л8к]

Simon and "DP" - grasiya !!!!!👍👍👍👍💜

[@ДмитрийСурский-ч1ф]

чертовски хороши!👍

[@jesse2d]

This guitar player retains more of Blackmore's style than Steve Morse.

[@wurm90125]

He's got elements of both.

[@angusorvid8840]

@@wurm90125 I agree. Simon McBride is absolutely stellar. Morse is great too, one of the best. But so is this guy. Morse will always sound like Morse. He's just got that sort of style. McBride is much more adaptable to the vibe Blackmore set down with classic era purple.

[@zulkifly1968]

Very true...i like this guy.He bring back the real DeepPurple.

[@TheGuitarRoom]

I agree that comparing him to Morse over Blackmore in that context. He picks every note with flawless crossover picking, similar phrasing to Morse. Ritchie was/is more working off of his left hand. Trills pull offs etc. this guy also plays humbuckers and gets the punch and clarity of single coils. He’s really really good.

[@simonedeians3474]

Yes..it's true

[@titodwinanto6174]

Guitar sound like blackmore....amazing guitar player..bravo

[@davidpirkola1547]

Simon is a great replacement. I understand some people don't see Steve Morse as a good fit in Deep Purple, but you really need to listen to their recent catalog of original music. The band has been having a great time writing new music together...I hope they can continue when Steve's wife gets a clean bill of health. Best wishes to the family!

[@fredandpattychandler4130]

Steve Morse is a true innovator in his own right. He never was or will be a Ritchie impersonator. Love Morse era Purple. Seems like the stubborn fans who want Ritchie, have the same temperament as Ritchie. I still listen to early Purple. I also have all the Morse albums as well.

[@davidpirkola1547]

​@@fredandpattychandler4130 I haven't heard every original album from the 2000s yet, but I will eventually. Like them all, especially WHA?, INFINITE and PURPENDICULAR. Need to listen to SM Band, love Dregs as well!

[@kevwoods6827]

20 years and finally a guitarist for the band 🎸🎸🎸

[@joemcgraw5529]

Ian I have been praticing your Voice since I was a Kid when my sister got Deep Purple In Rock yearsago and I must say you definately still have it brother so awesome to see especially being 16 years older than me ,The band is very tight and Love Simons Riffs wow what a treat !!!!1

[@jameskthomson3939]

I've been a Deep Purple fan since 1970. This is the first time I've heard of Simone McBride. He's the best fit for the band since Richie's heyday. Steve is good but his style just does work with these guys. Just my opinion.

[@rickykirby7452]

I'm like you 1970 this band changed my music direction and I was 15 at the time

[@larsrook]

totally agree

[@vectragt2310]

He´s insane! And the band is enjoying it. Sometimes you just need some change/freshness. Same happened with the band with Don.

[@russellgeorge1993]

Agreed!

[@andyjordanmusic3129]

I completely agree. I've been a fan since '72...Morse is a great player, but in my opinion too 'flash' for Purple...! Simon has just right sound...! 👍

[@mauro6676]

Excellent performance of the guitarist, SUPER, I did not know him, not to mention Don Airey on keyboards, Glover, Paice and Gillan is the old lineup .

[@sicksquid3258]

Ireland have given us some wonderful guitarists,Bravo Simon.

[@motorbikingaustria2439]

... aaaahhh! ... wonderful goose-pimps on my skin when guitar blends in !! ... CHEERS !!🍺🍺🍺🎸🎸🎸... GREAT legendary song!

[@alessandroveneziani6271]

It's almost 40 years I'm a Purple fan... An always be, they are absolutely the best.

[@czeslawbednarek]

WHATS YOUR EKIPA ITALIA IM IN PURPLE LIKE YOU IN POLAND WAS GROUP 11 X

[@roybean7166]

I'm a Purple fan as well, but much longer than 40 yrs ! Roy B, Cape Town, South Africa.

[@hugq14]

52 years a fan here!!

[@roybean7166]

@@hugq14 good for you ! Keep it up.

[@georgerobertson4914]

@@hugq14 Hiya, Snap !

[@michelarreckx2784]

En boucle chaque fois que j'entends LAZY .... EXCELLENT

[@selcukanar4723]

As in many songs of Deep Purple guitar and organ go together while drums and bass do similar in parallel. Great concert and thank god I was there finally in Istanbul.

[@кошимперия]

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[@kleemusic546]

Simon McBride - AWESOME!

[@barrywilson871]

I just can't stop watching this clip, awesome guitar 🎸🎸

[@davecody5997]

Amazing keyboards and drums as always!!!!

[@juancayupe1435]

Realmente son los ave fénix del rock. Pasan los años y siguen siendo unos maestros insuperables. Ningún grupo en estos tiempos y su edad no suenan así. Duela a quien le duela son insuperables.

[@dinfulofsin8525]

this guitarist is GREAT!!! i could listen to him solo forever very interesting

[@someweirdguy101]

I’m Glad Simon is finally getting his due as the amazing player he is.

[@kingeagle5045]

Great guitarist love his playing style and sound !

[@Kevin.Hearty]

Looks like Northern Irish guitarist Simon McBride. He's a great solo artist in he's own right. Wonder what happened to Steve Morse?

[@viniciusienne1385]

@@Kevin.Hearty he had to get out from the band for a while, his wife has a cancer and he is helping! lot of a respect !

[@sonnyblu6299]

I never understood Steve Morse in Deep Purple... But this guy... whoever he is... is actually playing the RIFFS! Obviously with a real appreciation for Richie Blackmore... Yea! Damn! It's good to hear! Been way to long... Steve Morse sounds better doing his own thing... which is awesome too.

[@babakhomayounfal]

American are in different altitude.you cannot get the enrgy from them.specially in Rock Metal and rock'nroll.but in Blues it is different.

[@Lawyer419]

Yes, I agree with you. At Steve Morse, the guitar is always squeaking and howling; he doesn't can the handwork of playing guitar and he never had any feeling of hard rock, rhytmn and blues. It were lost years for Gillan, Paice and Glover ... and for Lord.

[@haegar1402]

I disagree. Steve Morse is at the right place there!

[@babakhomayounfal]

@@haegar1402 deep purple is too big for him,evenSatriani found out that he cannot compete with Ritchie.being creative is important,since he joint the band they make boring songs.for him is the right place ,but when you see Depp purple with Ritchie then you will miss the best influence of Rock music.

[@BlackWhirlies]

You articulated my thoughts perfectly!

[@СержПитов]

Новый гитарист, просто улётный!!! Ставлю лайк из-за него. Каждая нотка - как горошинка отлетает! Технарь! Высший пилотаж!

[@vjaceslavp2731]

Ничё так. ;) Морс вернётся ;))

[@bghsteelmuller4971]

@@vjaceslavp2731 лучше пусть дома сидит. Новый гитарист просто огонь.

[@more77]

Что с Моссом ? У него проблемы с рукой?)

[@vjaceslavp2731]

@@more77 С женой вроде бы. Она болеет, он остался с ней.

[@viktorzhuravel5577]

@@vjaceslavp2731 Cтив по духу не подходит для DP. Наконец-то услышали гитару более подходящую для DP. Но надо признать, Blackmore is DP, and DP is Blackmore. Без Ритчи - это тени DP

[@ВладимирШестаков-й7н]

Новый гитарист просто ЧУДО!!!!!В 2019 году он выступал в Москве с Гилланом,с оркестром.Концерт шикарный!!!

[@dimmer4955]

Мне его игра нравится гораздо больше чем Морс. И достойный ответ Риччи. Незаменимых нет. Чтобы не зазнавался.

[@Barra7482]

Да вот ни разу. По технике игры - на уровне, хотя Бонамасса ЛУЧШЕ исполнил. На кой чёрт этот поц схватил Лес Пол вместо Страта?! Вот этот картонно-фанерный звук хамбеккеров просто всё убивает. Прям протыкает ухо, это невозможно. Короче. Он может и чудо, но испоганил хорошую вещь. Чудо с минусом.

[@dimmer4955]

@@Barra7482 Да, честно говоря никто лучше чем Риччи в Дип Пёрпле не играл. Зря он ушёл. Столько вещей могли ещё сделать. Всё деньги- денги. И амбиции. Хотя конечно в таком возрасте и он бы в такой технике и с такой энергетикой не сыграл

[@joekruger8033]

Simon rips! Love the fills as well as the solos!

[@sasaadamovic5963]

Hmmm....copy- paste style of Blackmore!

[@andrewatwood1172]

What a perfect stranger!

[@zdenkarendosova3781]

Deep Purple !!!! Forever our beloved legend !! I hope you will perform with us for a long time to come! I heard you were in Istanbul, beautiful! I am grateful to you even for the strumming of guitars, you are the best of the best! I wish the whole band a lot of health and concerts. With love, Zdenek 🙏👌👌👌👌♥️♥️🇸🇰🇸🇰

[@jimmer1047]

That is one BADASS guitar player!

[@andya857]

Simon has the soul and talent of a Real Player.. do you know what a Player is?🎸

[@SifetFelic]

Deep Purple Forever ,Gretings from Bosnia... 🎸

[@ratamacueseven]

Superb Creative Guitar Mind, absolutely brilliance in his style !

[@YouRock777]

Наконец-то появился гитарист, манера игры и звукоизвлечение которого идеально подходит для Deep-Purple и с лихвой компенсирует нехватку Блекмора!!!

[@janisliekne2688]

Вот, не в обиду Морсу, я такого же мнения.

[@СержПитов]

Да и Бэкмор, и Морс - тут по технике явно не дотягивают.

[@more77]

You, ты прав на все сто! Мосс гитарист не для этой группы. Здесь каждый звук резкий и пронзительный. Этот гитарист то, что надо! Жалко Блекмора с его скотским характером🥴🤧🫣

[@YouRock777]

@@more77 Согласен на все 1000!

[@Slyfox1302]

@@СержПитов Хрень сгородил...знаток бля....Лучше Блэкмора не сыграть...

[@CarlFalcon-g3x]

Great rendition ! ♦️

[@Gbhbbgvsbnjhhdchhb]

Happy for Deep Purple that they found the right guy. Morse is a great player but never quite hit the mark… for what he was brought into the band for. Simon is a monster guitar player and closer to Blackmore’s legacy than anyone IMHO. I hope he doesn’t get buried in this role, Gillan’s vocals won’t last forever and HE cannot be replaced. Simon is a great songwriter and no overnight success. I wish him and the band the best of fortunes. I’m actually now tempted to go and see them now.

[@13458073]

Não me canso de ouvir essa banda maravilhosa, a maior banda de hard rock que já existiu.

[@hectorandresfernandezgonza131]

Sencillamente... Un deleite escucharlos 🙏👏

[@fredsmink1625]

This is so much more Purple! Love it!

[@patrickfarley8036]

That organ solo intro sounded just like Kieth Emerson! But Don has always been a more prog leaning keyboardist than Jon Lord so it's no surprise really!

[@InnocentVictim64]

Love that man 🎸 respect, one of the best Purple duelling, genius

[@ВладимирМеньшиков-у2я]

Наконец-то в группе появился хороший гитарист 👏💪

[@valerybogatyr679]

А шо это за чувак, как зовут и вообще откуда он взялся ? И куда делся Стив Морс ? Лабает, однако , клёво ... :-)

[@yuriyositrov1617]

Сглузду сдвинулся А Мурс?А Рожер?

[@Viktor.V.P]

Они по прежнему мега круты!👍👍👍

[@davidschecter5247]

Hope Steve's wife is doing as well as possible during this difficult time. Steve breathed life into Purple almost a quarter of a century ago and helped make DP one of the greatest long-running bands in history. More relevant than almost all other "classic bands." Had no idea who Simon was -- but WOW! He is brilliant. I read somewhere where he was worried how Richie or others might feel about his playing. All I can say is the fans can recognize greatness, and Simon definitely has it in spades.

[@cuninglinguist]

I could not say it better .

[@martinfranco3716]

Gillan, Glover, Paice. 3 of 5 from the definitive lineup. Airey a phenomenal keyboard player continuing on from Jon. And now with Simon , I think this sounds like the Purple we all know and love. Simply awesome.

[@everteijndhoven3323]

This is the gitarist from The Don Airey and Friends band, isn't it??

[@tomislavtomanovic3095]

Apsolutno tačno, nakon više decenija, zvuk Deep Purple je opet na sceni. I to uživo !!!

[@petertazky]

@@everteijndhoven3323 Snakecharmer

[@financialprospects3058]

@@everteijndhoven3323 Yes, Simon McBride from sunny Belfast

[@laurannpelletier]

Oui...la c est du DP ....pure jus..a l ancienne....presque du vrais de vrais... Super

[@paulofreire7520]

Well done lads, well done Simon 👍🏻 Deep Purple, always 🙏🏻

[@vladimirgolikov287]

ДИП ПЁРПЛ - НАВСЕГДА !!!!!!!!!! КУМИРЫ ДЕТСТВА !!!!!!!!!!! ОГРОМНОЕ СПАСИБО !!!!!!!!! ВЫ ПОМЕНЯЛИ ВСЮ МУЗЫКУ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@niksnikin4717]

Сидеть без концертов неугомонные Пёпл уже не могут.Но старость берёт своё))

[@Высоцкийиточка-л8к]

Спасибо,что Вы были и есть !!!!!👍💖 Deep Purple - forever !!!!! Гловер,Пейс.Гилан,БЛЭКМОР и др. .........Царствие Небесное Лорду. Все кто был в группе - таланты !!!!!!💖

[@czeslawbednarek]

katyn mowi coś tobie 40 tys morder in rossia oficerow ty barbar

[@ВладимирЖирнов-г5ч]

Я не понял, почему гитарист другой?

[@igorv359]

@@ВладимирЖирнов-г5ч у Стива Морса жена больна раком, временно ушёл, чтобы за ней ухаживать. Заменит Морса на сцене на ближайших концертах ирландский гитарист Саймон МакБрайд, который ранее сотрудничал с Иэном Гилланом и Доном Эйри в их сольных проектах.

[@Splashadian]

Dude has just improved the live experience. His playing has a tougher edge which I really like.

[@bungopony]

This guitar player is awesome! At first, I was thinking "Wait, a Les Paul...in Purple?" Then this guy commenced to win me over. Maybe they should record with this guy?

[@iwct]

I could be wrong but Simon McBride usually uses a PRS, not a Les Paul. The PRS can coil tap to sound more like a Strat, and also has the whammy bar, so better for sounding like Richie.

[@Zombie-Tog]

Simon plays PRS...has done for many, many years

[@cryptoking7093]

I've never seen this guitar player before but he's really excellent! Praying for a full recovery for Steve Morse's wife and the best to Steve and his family🙏

[@Straydogger]

Simon McBride

[@cryptoking7093]

@@Straydogger thank you✌

[@pascalpieters5915]

simon is super!

[@magomedakhmedov809]

Deep Purple как птица-Феникс. Изумительно!

[@johnnywomack548]

They need to hire Simon permanently! He fits Purple FAR better than Steve does. Steve is a monster, but he needs to go back to being a solo artist.

[@Anjohl]

While I agree that Simon is a much better fit for the MKII material, I'm not sure if would write DP material as good as Morse, and replacing Steve while his family is going through this hardship would be extremely cruel.

[@C0zyDunt]

@@Anjohl Name one classic DP song featuring Steve Morse.

[@tcrane8630]

I love how McBride keeps signature sections of the iconic solos butbthen adds his style and modernization. It's a fantastic hybrid that works seriously well. I'm a fan for sure

[@armandoribeiro918]

Yeahhh....this gona be a better tribute Band....

[@lionelalias4561]

@@armandoribeiro918 Replacing Gallon by Oliver Hartmann and it will be perfect.

[@ольгак-е7м]

Рада встрече с любимым DP! Моя вечная ЛЮБОВЬ!!!)

[@alangordon348]

always loved this song and that is a pretty good rendition !

[@VedranaPerlinger]

The greatest Rock , N Roll band of all time !!🇭🇷🇭🇷🎸🎸🇩🇪🇩🇪🥁🥁💖💝💕!!

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

I think you might be right

[@pjones8404]

FINALLY, someone worthy of trying to fill Blackmore's shoes! This is so refreshing and encouraging to hear. Totally different band now!!!!

[@Pacstorm]

Yes but a little bit slower

[@PhreddCrintt]

Brilliant! Keep Simon!!!

[@dougie2112]

The guitarist is Simon Mcbride, his new album is amazing, buy it you won’t be disappointed

[@bannsidereddie]

Fantastic album it is,hopefully tourin' way Purple Simon will get alot a new fans

[@orelhabonham]

Que trimbre! Lembra demais o som de Blackmore, mas sem imitar. Interpretação maravilhosa. Bela aquisição para a banda. Vida longa ao DP!

[@Anjohl]

I am so jealous of the people who get to see this tour with Simon sitting in on guitar! What a treat!

[@markusaurelius777]

I was going to say! What happened to Steve Morse? I was not expecting to see this dude on guitar. Brilliant player I might add. cheers

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

@@markusaurelius777 from what I've heard Steve is at home taking care of his sick wife 😓

[@sasaadamovic5963]

@@michaelkarlsson5966 Steve Morse is one of the Great guitarist ever!

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

@@sasaadamovic5963 yes, he's great. I've never said that he isn't 😀

[@Wastelander13]

Simply great! 👍👍👍💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥

[@ritterlecomedy-satire1740]

Heavens..!! - Performing this, half-a-Century after it's Release.. - Must be 'Deep Purple'! 😉

[@Ghost_BC]

Welcome Simon! He is really amazing.

[@bdinev]

Phenomenal guitar player ...

[@srubel59]

What a great fit Simon is. Lots of awesome riffs to swipe!