Being the prime minster of Japan has its perks: Sanae Takaichi got to meet her all-time favorite band, Deep Purple. The recently-elected PM hosted the iconic English rock band in Tokyo on Friday (per ...

Japan's prime minister told the band she had been listening to their hard rock music since she was in primary school The British rock band Deep Purple met a long-time super fan in Tokyo on Friday - ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short — and happy — break on Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer. “Welcome to Japan .

“Welcome to Japan ... Uh-oh, I can’t believe Deep Purple are here,” Takaichi said as she walked into a guest room at the Prime Minister’s Office with open arms and all smiles to welcome the band ...

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Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi attends a meeting with members of British rock band Deep Purple at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo Reuters British rock band Deep Purple paid a brief visit to Japanese ...

Deep Purple has announced 2026 tour dates featuring Kansas as the very special guest. Jefferson Starship will also appear at many of the upcoming concerts, which begin Aug. 4. Presale tickets will be ...

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Deep Purple just unveiled a 24-night North American tour slated to visit Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan this summer. Hard rock staple Deep Purple will kick off their upcoming North ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The legendary rock band Deep Purple is coming to Las Vegas this fall. According to a release, Deep Purple will perform at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Thursday, Sept. 10, ...

The popular hard rock band Deep Purple is keeping their touring momentum going this summer with a major North American leg. Joining the legendary rock band is another genre-defining group, Kansas.

Members of the current iteration of Deep Purple are pictured. On Monday, the band announced a tour with rock band Kansas with a stop in Salamanca in August. SALAMANCA – Two legendary classic rock ...