Right after giving heartfelt, emotional induction speeches, Deep Purple took the stage at the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Deep Purple's manager apparently let Ritchie Blackmore know that the band will not allow him to take part in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan has issued a statement regarding the band's decision to perform with only the current lineup when it's inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April .
Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan isn't happy that some long-tenured members of the current lineup are being left out of the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.