Gettin' Tighter Deep Purple '68'76 Author:Martin Popoff Deep Purple are responsible for some of the greatest classic crunch rockers of our time, and Getting' Tighter: Deep Purple '68 - '76 examines those songs - all of them - indeed every last recorded track throughout the band's celebrated albums from the '60s and '70s, along with b-sides and key solo career moments. Highway Star, Smoke On The Water... more », Space Truckin', Fireball, Stormbringer, Hush... these are iconic tracks the world over, and herein lie the tales of their fanciful forgings.
Celebrated hard rock journalist has interviewed members of Deep Purple past and present over 30 times. In addition, he's surveyed many of the band's contemporaries, acquaintances and collaborators to bring you the definitive story of the band's early years. Popoff's perceptive critical analysis is also part of the fun, as the complicated story of the band's many hirings and firings unfolds. Prepare to get rocked like Jon Lord's hoary Hammond!« less
Informative bio! My copy is autographed by author and gives overdue props to innovative guitarist/singer/songwriter Tommy Bolin (who's also featured on the cover); the book is in mint condition!