Nostalgia

While I was aware of their music earlier, I first became enamored of Deep Purple by name when, as a freshman in college, my Russian friend, Eddie Dubinsky, played Child in Time for me.

During the 70s, I had spent hours upon hours listening to and memorizing Jesus Christ Superstar and, upon hearing Child in Time, I immediately recognized Ian Gillan's distinctive wail.

Since I haven't paid much attention since, I wasn't aware that they were still producing new music and touring. At least, not until I got an email yesterday announcing that they'll be appearing at the Belly Up here in Aspen on August 20.

I've already got my tickets.