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UNCOVERED: 3 - The Untold Story

Should you purchase a mattress online during Amazon Prime Day?

Online shopping is the new normal, but is it a good idea if you're buying a mattress in the Prime Day sales?

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From con artist to reality star: the unbelievable story of Anna Delvey

As Anna Delvey — better known as the “fake heiress” — is eliminated after a short-lived stint on Dancing With The Stars, Emma Loffhagen charts the dramatic story of the fraudster convicted of stealing more than $200,000

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Purple vs Puffy Cloud:Which boxed mattress is right for your sleep?

We look at the key differences between the Purple and the Puffy Cloud to see which performs best on price, design, comfort, and support.

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"I hear this screaming from behind me: Simon! Simon! Start the bloody song!" How Deep Purple entered their Mk IX era, inspired by the tedious complications of modern life

Deep Purple might never have been fashionable, but with a new guitarist on board and a brand new album, they look likely to be around for some time yet

Louder

Team behind Purple launch new $999 foam mattress that could transform your sleep

The Ziwi ZiPP mattress has just launched — and it's an innovative take on all-foam designs from the maker of Purple beds

Tom’s Guide

“We had collapsed financially – I couldn’t pay the wages. I was on the verge of bankruptcy”: The chaotic story of Ian Gillan’s erratically brilliant solo career

Jazz-funk, solo hits and near-bankruptcy – this is the turbulent story of Ian Gillan’s post-Deep Purple career

Louder

“There’s no point trying to compete withSteve Morse or Ritchie Blackmore… One of the things that the guys in the band like about me as a player is I do my own thing”: How Simon McBride brought new color to Deep Purple's iconic sound

Stepping into a role once occupied by Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Morse could be intimidating, but when McBride joined Purple, he never thought twice. And yes, he'll play Smoke on the Water his way

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Nectar mattress vs Purple: Which brand offers the best Labor Day deals?

Deciding between a Nectar Mattress and a Purple? We’re comparing quality and discounts in time for Labor Day.

Tom’s Guide

“He sent me home in a taxi with a towel”: Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson once threw up on Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan’s shoes

The Iron Maiden man deems the messy faux pas the most embarrassing moment of his life

Metal Hammer

“I’ve played Smoke On The Water with some heavy metal drummers and not one of them has played it right. Ian lets the music do its work. He’s probably the most important member of the band”: Ian Gillan bigs up Deep Purple colleague Paice

Ian Gillan and Roger Glover talk about Deep Purple's past and present

MusicRadar

"Harking back to their early-70s pomp and the early-80s MKII rebirth": Deep Purple rediscover their purpose on the invigorating =1

Deep Purple are getting older and, remarkably, they’re getting better again

Louder

“There's one little lick which annoyed me for a long, long time”: Deep Purple’s Simon McBride on the Ritchie Blackmore lick he found most difficult to learn

McBride has also discussed where he thinks Blackmore's compositional strength lies

Guitar World

“We’d arranged to do an album of new material together. He called me… ‘I’ve got cancer; do you mind if we put things on hold?’ Sadly it never happened”: Rick Wakeman’s tribute to Jon Lord

Deep Purple icon, who inspired Yes counterpart to remake Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, had a wicked sense of humour and was a true progger at heart

Louder

The Beethoven-inspired throwaway that become the most famous riff of all time: “We didn’t make a big deal out of it and it wasn’t being considered as a track for the album”

Now Deep Purple return to Montreux... with added smoke

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Guitar World

“I get more volume and power when I play with a pick. I’d never be able to play Highway Star with my fingers”: Roger Glover’s isolated bassline on Deep Purple’s Highway Star is a masterclass in high-velocity picking

Highway Star presents the best route to the heart of Deep Purple’s riff-driven righteousness

Louder

"Even now, I have no idea how we got Vincent Price or Twiggy": The night Roger Glover assembled three Deep Purple singers and a cast of stars for a performance based on an old children’s poem

When Roger Glover was asked to soundtrack a film based on a poem by a 19th century botanist, little did he know that soon it would become a one-off live extravaganza

Louder

“Tony Iommi was calling me a lot. Sabbath are amazing at what they do, but it wasn’t something that I wanted to do’”: an epic interview with Whitesnake’s David Coverdale

From Deep Purple to Whitesnake, via his solo career, a union with Jimmy Page and a near miss with Black Sabbath, this is the life and times of David Coverdale

Tom’s Guide

What is a Purple mattress and are they worth the money? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think

Purple is a premium sleep brand known for its unique pressure relief. But are Purple mattresses worth the money?

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“Bowie drove me down to the audition to meet Tommy… I saw this guy with green and purple hair”: Glenn Hughes recalls meeting Tommy Bolin at his tense Deep Purple audition

Glenn Hughes might not be on the best of terms with Deep Purple, but he fondly remembers his friendship with guitarist Tommy Bolin

Louder

"I will never speak to any of them again":Glenn Hughes slams Deep Purple for "hurtful" behaviour at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony

"I was the only sober man there. I don't care about those guys" - Glenn Hughes

Louder

"The freedom and joy we had, and the confidence in each other, is remarkable": Ian Gillan looks back at Deep Purple's Machine Head era

With Deep Purple’s original plans for their sixth album having literally gone up in smoke, Machine Head was a triumph snatched from the jaws of disaster

Tom’s Guide

Are 4th of July sales the best time to buy a new mattress? I'm a sleep writer — here's my take

Independence day is the next major mattress sale event — but will it be any good? Here’s what you need to know, plus 5 tips to shopping the best deals.

Louder

“Nothing’s worse than hearing someone say, ‘Deep Purple? They’re just like Black Sabbath, knocking out riffs’”: the birth of Deep Purple Mk II and the transformation that changed rock

How Deep Purple went from one-hit-wonders to become one of the greatest rock bands in history

Tom’s Guide

Purple vs GhostBed:Which luxury cooling mattress is best for your sleep?

How to choose between the Purple RestorePremier Hybrid and the GhostBed Luxe, two of this year's top-rated cooling mattresses for hot sleepers.

Tom’s Guide

Tempur-Adapt vs Purple Restore: Which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you?

We put the Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore head to head to find out which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you

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