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Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
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  2. Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising

Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising

2011
1h 25m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

1h 25m

Storyline

"Getting Tighter"

This documentary examines the period of Deep Purple's career when Ian Gillan and Roger Glover left the band, but the group forged ahead by hiring David Coverdale. Included is a wealth of live footage from the mid and late seventies, as well as a detailed explanation of how the band finally sputtered to an end due to a drug overdose.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Jun 28, 2011
Languages
English

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Ian Gillan

Ian Gillan

Self

David Coverdale

David Coverdale

Self

Roger Glover

Roger Glover

Self

Ritchie Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore

Self

Jon Lord

Jon Lord

Self

Ian Paice

Ian Paice

Self

Glenn Hughes

Glenn Hughes

Self

Tommy Bolin

Self

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