Deep Purple Speed King, Child In Time Live 1970

After recording the album In Rock, Deep Purple continued touring, playing 50 UK gigs in the first half of 1970, plus 15 more in Europe. The group then performed this live television special for Granada TV’s Doing Their Thing. In Rock by Deep Purple was released on June 5, 1970, and was the first studio album recorded by the Mark II line-up of Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. Work on In Rock began shortly after Gillan and Glover joined the band in June 1969, with rehearsals at Hanwell Community Centre. The music was intended to be loud and heavy, and accurately represent the group’s live show. Recording took place at various studios around London in between extensive touring, during which time songs and arrangements were honed into shape. #deeppurple In Rock was the band’s breakthrough album in Europe and peaked at No. 4 in the UK, remaining in the charts for over a year. Source: Wikipedia