On this day in 2006 Whitesnake released "Live... In The Shadow of The Blues" in Germany. Doug Aldrich and David Coverdale celebrated this with acoustic sessions in Cologne and Munich. The Cologne gig is part of the "Unzipped" box.

Episode 345 is now live on all platforms! This week we take a listen to what would have been Paice Ashton Lord's second studio album that was unfortunately never completed. Listen to this rough mix of the tracks and let us know what you think!

On this day in 2006 Blackmore's Night released "Winter Carols" in Germany. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite songs.

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On this day in 2021 it was announced that Tanya O'Callaghan would be the new bass player for Whitesnake replacing Michael Devin. Did any of you get a chance to see Whitesnake live with Tanya on bass?

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On this day in 2019 Bruce Dickinson performed at the 50th anniversary of the Concerto for Group and Orchestra conducted by Paul Mann in Quebec. How many of you were there? What did you think of the performance? @BruceD_Maiden @ArnoldSociety

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On this day in 2021 it was announced on Whitesnake's social media channels that Michael Devin was leaving the band. Devin was Whitesnake's longest serving bass player. What are your favorite albums or tracks featuring Michael Devin?

On this day in 1948 jazz fusion drummer Alphonse Mouzon was born. Mouzon teamed up with Tommy Bolin in 1974 to record the album "Mind Transplant" which was released the following year. Sadly Mouzon passed away in 2016. What are your favorite albums or songs by Mouzon?

On this day in 1993 Dio released "Strange Highways" in Japan. This was Dio's sixth studio album and wouldn't be released in the US until January of the following year. What do you think of this release?

On this day in 1969 Trapeze released their debut single "Send Me No More Letters." The release featured the original five-piece lineup of the band. What do you think of this release?

On this day in 2000 David Coverdale released his solo album "Into the Light" in the US. What do you think about this release?

On this day in 1969 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice released the single for "Superstar" from their upcoming musical "Jesus Christ." The B-side was "John Nineteen Forty-One." Does anyone out there have a copy of the original release? @OfficialALW @SirTimRice

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On this day in 2020 "Phenomena: Still The Night" is released by Cherry Red Records. The release is a compilation featuring all 17 tracks with Glenn Hughes on vocals. What do you think of Glenn's work with Phenomena?

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On this day in 2021 Roger Glover's Snapshot+ was release on vinyl by EarMusic. What do you think of this release? What are your favorite tracks? Anyone out there have the vinyl version?

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On this day in 2021 Blackmore's Night re-released their 2006 album "Winter Carols." The re-release features a remaster of the original album, a full color booklet, and additional tracks. What are your favorites from this re-release?

On this day in 1982 Hughes/Thrall played a show at Rissmiller's ("Country Club") in Reseda, California with special guest RATT. Would love to hear from anyone who was at this show! @glenn_hughes

On this day in 1976 Eddie Hardin's "Wizard's Convention" was released! This phenomenal album features Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Glenn Hughes, David Coverdale, and many, many other Purple family greats. What are your favorite tracks from this release?

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On this day in 2003 Joe Satriani released "The Electric Joe Satriani: An Anthology," a two disc anthology of his work. What are your favorites from this anthology of Joe's work? @chickenfootjoe

On this day in 1993 the official press release went out announcing Ritchie Blackmore's departure from Deep Purple. They were supposed to play a show that day in Moscow but that leg of the tour was cancelled until they could find a replacement.

On this day in 1950 Rudy Sarzo was born. Rudy would go on to play with Don Airey in Ozzy's band as well as joining Whitesnake in the late 80s as well as working with numerous other groups. What are your favorite songs featuring Sarzo on bass? Happy birthday, Rudy! @rudysarzo

On this day in 1974 Roger Glover released "The Butterfly Ball," his album based on the book of the same name by Alan Aldridge. The album features many present and former Deep Purple members. What are your favorite tracks from the studio release of this album?

On this day in 1993 Ritchie Blackmore played his last show ever with Deep Purple at Icehall Jäähalli in Helsinki, Finland. It was the end of the Mark 2 lineup forever. Were any of you at this final show?

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On this day in 1975 Tommy Bolin released "Teaser," his debut album. What are your favorite tracks from this release? How do you think it stacks up against Tommy's other work?

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On this day in 2017 "The Infinite Live Recordings" were released on vinyl. The recording is a full show of the band playing at Hellfest in Clisson, France on June 16, 2017. What are your favorite tracks from this performance?

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