Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

59 mins | Documentary, Music | Sept. 12, 2014

Deep Purple is one of the most influential and important guitar bands in history, one of the godfathers of the heavy metal genre, with over 100 million album sales worldwide to their name. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Deep Purple's groundbreaking double live album Made in Japan, this documentary explores these recordings and Deep Purple Mark 2, the line-up between 1969 and 1973.

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

59 mins | Documentary, Music | Sept. 12, 2014

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Deep Purple is one of the most influential and important guitar bands in history, one of the godfathers of the heavy metal genre, with over 100 million album sales worldwide to their name. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Deep Purple's groundbreaking double live album Made in Japan, this documentary explores these recordings and Deep Purple Mark 2, the line-up between 1969 and 1973.
Producers BBC Four
Original title Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Directors Ian Carmichael, Drew Thompson
Writers

Cast

Ian Gillan

as Himself

Richie Blackmore

as Himself

Roger Glover

as Himself

Jon Lord

as Himself

Ian Paice

as Himself