Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II Poster

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

Not Rated Music Documentary

Starring: Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Ian Paice

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
September 12, 2014
Ratings:
7.4 / 10
Director:
Drew Thompson & Ian Carmichael
Companies:
BBC Four

Overview

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.