April 1994

Deep Purple Tribute  

People involved

Deen Castronovo (drm); Todd Jensen (bss); Jens Johansson (kbr); Russ Parrish (gtr); Reb Beach (gtr); Don Dokken (vcl); Paul Gilbert (vcl/gtr); Tony Harnell (vcl); Glenn Hughes (vcl); Kelly Keeling (vcl); Richie Kotzen (gtr); Tony MacAlpine (gtr); Yngwie Malmsteen (gtr); Robert Mason (vcl); Vinnie Moore (gtr); John Norum (gtr); Jeff Scott Solo (vcl); Joe Lynn Turner (vcl); Mike Varney (gtr); Kip Winger (vcl).

The BBI guys (though not being credited as such) recorded a Deep Purple Tribute, where various rock veterans appear. Turner sings lead on "Lazy" with Yngwie on guitar -- best track on the album! (Alongside Kotzen's rendition of "Rat Bat Blue".)

Albums & singles

Smoke On The Water - A Tribute [cd] : US 1994 Shrapnel/Roadrunner RR 8697-2

Smoke On The Water - A Tribute [cd] : Canada 1994 Attic/Shrapnel SHR-1076-2