Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. The band is considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide…
Flipside is a Danish/Swedish duo who play ultrachilled cinematic music. Their unique blend of Scandinavian melancholy and baleric chillout makes them sound like nothing else - the sound is pure deluxe - heavenly, smooth and thrillingly crisp. With their trademark sound of acoustic guitars, trumpet, cello and wordless vocals combined with electronic beats, sounds and smooth vibes has Flipside already established themselves in the Premier league of chill out. Since the release of their four track EP in 2002, Flipside has had tracks on compilations such as Real Ibiza, IChill, Cassagrande, Sky Lounge, Klassik Lounge, Les Ambassadeurs and the History Of Chill Out…
Irreverent yet accurate, Mark Steele takes people who have made a mark in history (or at least are mentioned often enough that their names are familiar) and gives you the highlights of their lives in a way that makes you remember the important bits.