Deep Purple announce symphonic UK tour

Rock legends Deep Purple have today reported that they will be hitting the roads with a 38 piece orchestra for the first time this November.

With a new album planned for 2012, Ian Gillian and co. will offer concerts in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London, respectively, and as part of the “The Songs That Built Rock” tour to perform their all time hits, Smoke on the Water, Highway Star, Space Truckin’, Hush or My Woman From Tokyo, and to present  the tracks for their upcoming record.

The band, which has sold over 100 million albums worldwide since it was formed in Hertford  back in 1968, visited Russia in March for their eight time where they made early inroads as a touring act and performed at the personal request of the country’s president Dmitry Medvedev.

Tickets go on sale 9am on Friday 15th April 2011 priced at £45.00 Reg/£50.00 and are available from www.livenation.co.uk.

Deep Purple’s “The Songs That Built Rock” tour:

Saturday 26 - Glasgow Secc
Sunday 27 - Birmingham LG Arena
Tuesday 29 - Manchester Mena
Wednesday 30 - London 02 Arena