Episode #115 - Eddie Hardin - Wizard's Convention (Part 1)

<p>The Deep Purple Podcast</p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p>Episode #115</p> <p>June 28, 2021</p> <p>Eddie Hardin - Wizard’s Convention (Part 1)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Anchor.fm, Breaker,&nbsp;</p> <p>PodBean, RadioPublic, Amazon Music, or search in your favorite podcatcher!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>How To Support Our Show:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts</p> <p>Buy Merch at Our Etsy Store!</p> <p>Become a Patron on Patreon</p> <p>Donate on Paypal</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcoming Our Newest Patron(s):</p> <p><br></p> <p>Steve Coldwell (joined at the $6.66 tier last episode but came in right under the wire)</p> <p>Tim “Southern Cross” Johnson from Australia!</p> <p>Flight of the Rat Bat Blue Light</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks to Our Executive Level Patrons:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Social Media Update:</p> <p><br></p> <p>A Note From Jeff Breis:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Butterfly Ball &amp; Wizard’s Convention CD release from “Darker Than Blue” in 1989:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Lead up to the Album:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Personnel:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Eddie Hardin - vocals, various instruments</p> <p>Ray Fenwick - vocals, guitar, backing vocals</p> <p>David Coverdale - vocals</p> <p>Roger Glover - bass</p> <p>Glenn Hughes - vocals</p> <p>Jon Lord - piano</p> <p>Mark Nauseef - percussion, drums, bells</p> <p>Tony Ashton - piano, vocals</p> <p>Mo Foster - bass</p> <p>Les Binks - drums</p> <p>Henry Spinetti - drums</p> <p>Ric Lee - drums</p> <p>Rick van der Linden - piano, various instruments</p> <p>Pete York - drums, percussion</p> <p>Mike D'Abo - vocals</p> <p>Mike Smith - vocals</p> <p>Jimmy Helms - vocals</p> <p>John Crocker - alto sax</p> <p>John Slaughter - guitar</p> <p>The Chris Barber Band - various instruments</p> <p><br></p> <p>Technical:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Engineer [Assistant] – Bob Broglia</p> <p>Engineer [Recording], Remix – John Acock</p> <p>Executive-Producer – John Craig (5)</p> <p>Founded Safari Records with Tony Edwards.</p> <p>Man