Only 30 minutes late, the press conference began on the Four Season in Mexico City, animated and in a good mood waiting for questions from the audience.
Casually dressed, smiling they began by answering what would be the best album for each member of the band, which provoked the same reaction - you cannot choose just one - Ian Paice (sole founding member) said: "A collection of various tracks over the years would be more accurate." Although some members leaned toward Fireball and Machine Head.
Some questions referring to the age of those who attend their concerts, what to see a concert of Deep purple you do it sitting and there is not the same energy in them. To which with sarcasm and good humor Roger Glover He replied that in the 60's at festivals people sat down to listen to concerts and that was not the reason why there was no intensity or great energy.
Then began certain questions aimed at causing controversy, referring to the age of the band members and that if they only did it for money, what the vocalist -Ian Gillian - Something annoying said in the kindest way that it was not that way that they were focused on making their music and that nowadays nobody buys records anymore and that the bands have to find the best channels that allow reaching their fans. And referring to the fact that he was offended by the tone of the questions, they continued with the session.
Finally, referring to the fact that the current lineup has been stable since 1994, which coincides with the first time they saw Mexico, it has also been one of the most productive in terms of albums. Since he was added to the band Steve Morse and Don Airey in 2002 he took the keyboards from Jon Lord who left the band for personal projects.
So thanking the attendees and that there is no expectation of the concert until you see it live, a short series of questions ended where there was a bit of tension and where the translator was on duty, since she did not translate enough and did not ask the questions how they were generated. With smiles they said goodbye to the attendees, but not before giving some autographs and photos for those present.
The band will return to step on a Mexican stage tonight, when they perform at the Mexico City Arena.