What Ever Became Of Rod Evans Of Deep Purple/Capta
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Topic: What Ever Became Of Rod Evans Of Deep Purple/Capta
Posted By: Kentucky_Hawkwindage
Subject: What Ever Became Of Rod Evans Of Deep Purple/Capta
Date Posted: February 22 2014 at 11:29
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Since i am a Deep Purple and Captain Beyond fan i've always wondered what became of lead singer Rod Evans.I have read crazy stuff like he's been spotted as a gas station attendant.Read on line that he has been or still is a paramedic.Even read once he might even be a Doctor practising medicine.
I do know he attempted a revival of his version of Deep Purple in the early 80's,toured some and then got sued by Blackmore & company which i thought was appaling on their part to do Rod like that.
His whereabouts are always listed as "Unknown"
Just wondering if anyone on here knows anything about him or has heard of any recent reports of Rod Evans sightings?
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: February 22 2014 at 12:40
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I understand that he has no interest in courting any publicity or musical appearances. Whilst he has not "disappeared", nor has he "done a Sid Barrett", it is clear that the man simply wishes to be left alone to lead a "normal" life. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Kentucky_Hawkwindage
Date Posted: February 22 2014 at 12:59
| I respect his privacy-its just a shame no more music came with him involved,he had such a great voice for rock. |
Posted By: Jzrk
Date Posted: March 17 2014 at 21:17
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I loved his singing on the early DP albums.
Sounds like he's in the rock and roll witness protection plan! Too bad he gave up since he did have a great voice. |
Posted By: KingCrInuYasha
Date Posted: March 17 2014 at 21:27
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While there's no way he would have fit later works like In Rock, he had a good voice for the early albums. A shame about the lawsuits in the '80s. I wish him luck in whatever endeavors he's pursuing. ------------- He looks at this world and wants it all... so he strikes, like Thunderball! |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: March 17 2014 at 22:10
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Great voice and he was excellent on the Captain Beyond lp's especially the first one, and frankly I like that album better than most of the Deep Purple albums. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: March 18 2014 at 00:38
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This is the same question I ask of Nick Greenwood ......
Whatever happened to such a tremendous bassist/vocalist who disappeared after such albums as Crazy Workd Of Arthur Brown, Space Shanty and his one and only solo release Cold Cuts ???? Perhaps they just want to distance themselves from the whole ' classic rock bizz' that goes with all our precious music of yesteryear ???? |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: March 18 2014 at 04:05
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The memories of a man in his old age Are the deeds of a man in his prime. ------------- What? |
Posted By: Kentucky_Hawkwindage
Date Posted: March 22 2014 at 09:09
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dr wu23 wrote:Posted By: Toaster Mantis
Date Posted: March 22 2014 at 14:12
------------- "The past is not some static being, it is not a previous present, nor a present that has passed away; the past has its own dynamic being which is constantly renewed and renewing." - Claire Colebrook |