Deep Purple is a band that has made many swings through Michigan during their long history. Now one of those performances has seen the light of day for the first time in over 30 years.
Check out this recording of Deep Purple at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo from 1987, it was part of the House of Blue Light tour, according to Setlist.fm.
The night was May 7 and the band put on a 1:40 set which opens with Highway Star.
There are no opening remarks just the first chords of that classic track. The band first addresses the crowd after the third number, a cover of Jesus Christ Superstar. Lead singer Ian Gillian asks: