Mr. Simper: I really enjoyed going through your web pages and your comments on early Deep Purple. I always liked the first incarnation of that band, with favorite songs being "Why Didn't Rosemary," the last part of "April," and "The Shield." I have loved all incarnations of Purple, and for different reasons. In the original band I loved what you guys did with covers and some of the forays into literate psychadelia. It seemed like a band that was a band, not one visionary. By the way, I love the bass line on "Chasing Shadows." Take care and keep making music! Stephen Berg Minnesota (USA)