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From their earliest incarnation to their later lineup featuring Whitesnake singer David Coverdale, this independent critical review of Deep Purple offers a comprehensive look at one of rock music's most enduring and beloved acts. The road to fame wasn't an easy one for the band that rocked stadiums with such bona-fide classics as "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'," and now fans can find out just how their favorite arena rock band evolved throughout the years through rare archival footage, previously unseen footage, and vintage concert performances that offers telling testament to the band that has kept the music alive for over thirty years.