Episode #104 - Tony Ashton & Jon Lord - First of the Big Bands

<p>The Deep Purple Podcast</p> <p>Show Notes</p> <p>Episode #104</p> <p>April 12, 2021</p> <p>Tony Ashton &amp; Jon Lord - First of the Big Bands</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Anchor.fm, Breaker,&nbsp;</p> <p><br></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 (Donate one time or click “make this a monthly donation” box)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Welcoming Our Newest Patron(s):</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>Lead up to the Album:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Personnel</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tony Ashton - Hammond organ, piano, vocals</p> <p>Jon Lord - Hammond organ, piano</p> <p>Carmine Appice - Drums</p> <p>Cozy Powell - Drums</p> <p>Terry Cox - Drums</p> <p>Ian Paice - Drums</p> <p>Frank Ricotti - Percussion, vibraphone</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jim Cregan - Guitar</p> <p>Jerry Donahue - Guitar</p> <p>Peter Frampton - Guitar</p> <p>Mick Clarke - Guitar</p> <p>Pat Donaldson - Bass guitar</p> <p>Part of the folk group Fotheringay with Jerry Donahue</p> <p>Dave Caswell - Trumpet</p> <p>Mike Davis - Trumpet</p> <p>John Mumford - Trombone</p> <p>Dick Parry - Saxophone</p> <p>Howie Casey - Saxophone</p> <p>Featured on Malice in Wonderland</p> <p>Also worked with Paul McCartney in Wings</p> <p>Madeline Bell - Backup vocals</p> <p>http://www.madelinebell.com/</p> <p>Vocalist also featured on Jesus Christ Superstar album</p> <p>Worked with the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker</p> <p>Tony Ferguson - Backing vocals</p> <p>Jimmy Helms - Backing vocals</p> <p>Vocalist from The Butterfly Ball</p> <p>Also a member of Londonbeat</p> <p>Kenny Rowe - Backing vocals</p> <p>Graham White - Backing vocals</p> <p>Jo Ann Williams - Back