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32 music & musicians ISBN: 978-0-7643-6991-9 $60 00, £54 99, 86 00 CAD hardcover • 640 pp • 7" x 10" (178 x 254 mm) 420 color and b/w photos NOW AVAILABLE Seven Decades of Deep Purple An Unofficial History By Martin Popoff Seven Decades of Deep Purple tells the electrifying story of one of the most iconic bands in rock history. From the band’s explosive formation in 1968 to the classic Mk. II lineup— Gillan, Blackmore, Glover, Lord, and Paice—and through all the iterations to the present day, this book delves deep into the band that brought the world unforgettable hits like “Hush,” “Speed King,” “Smoke on the Water,” “Highway Star,” and “Perfect Strangers.” Through nearly 50 interviews by the author with Purple alumni, plus dozens more with others who are part of this story, readers will journey through the group’s formation, lineup changes, album sessions, and live performances. Album by album, it’s Deep Purple’s music that gives this book its solid-rock foundation. Starting with 1968’s Shades of Deep Purple , the book discusses all their genre-defining albums, including In Rock , Fireball , Machine Head , Burn , Purpendicular , and 2024’s =1 . Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to explore the legacy of one of rock’s most enduring and relentlessly vital and creative forces. ISBN: 978-0-7643-7101-1 $29 99, £2799, 42 99 CAD hardcover • 224 pp • 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) 40 color and b/w photos AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2026 Street Corner Talking, The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds The Life and Music of the Founder and Guitarist of Savoy Brown By Kim Simmonds, with Debbie Lyons Simmonds, Foreword by Mike Vernon, MBE ISBN 978-0-7643-7101-1 ISBN 978-0-7643-6991-9 In this candid autobiography, Kim Simmonds, legendary guitarist and founder of Savoy Brown, shares his six-decade journey in blues-rock. From discovering the blues in post-WWII Wales to leading one of Britain’s most enduring bands, Simmonds recounts Savoy Brown’s rise to international fame, particularly in the US, where albums such as Street Corner Talking and Hellbound Train became classics. With honesty and humor, he reflects on the ever-changing music scene, encounters with legends such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, and the challenges of keeping a band together. Even after a cancer diagnosis, his passion for music never wavered. Featuring a foreword by producer Mike Vernon, MBE, and contributions from Kim's wife, Debbie, this book is filled with behind-the-scenes stories and personal reflections. A must- read for music lovers, it offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true blues-rock pioneer who played until his final note. Kim Simmonds (1947–2022) was a British blues-rock guitarist and the founder of Savoy Brown and was known for his fiery solos and pioneering British blues from the 1960s onward. Debbie Lyons Simmonds met Kim in 1991 at, as you guessed, a gig. They were together for the next 31 years, until Kim’s passing. Kim’s dream was publishing this book, and working on this has brought her even closer to him. She is thrilled to make this book a reality and is even more excited to share it with everyone. She resides in New York with her family and pets. Mike Vernon ’s credits include producing some of the all-time great artists, such as Savoy Brown, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, John Mayall, Ten Years After, Peter Green, and Fleetwood Mac. Vernon still works in music to this day, most recently with his new formed band Cat Squirrel. Martin Popoff has penned approximately 115 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, prog, punk, and record collecting. He was editor in chief of the now- retired Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles and has also contributed to Revolver , Guitar World , Goldmine, and Record Collector . He lives in Toronto, Canada.