The soap opera known as Deep Purple has always been one of petty differences getting overblown into major ego clashes. While many individuals and bands have managed to gain some perspective and set aside the clashes of the past, DP members continue to behave in an only slightly more mature manner than other infantile groups. The most recent display of Jr. high school behavior came over the group's induction into the RockHall Of Fame. In fairness to the goup, the inducting institution was no better behaved than the band. Surprisingly, Ritchie Blackmore came off as being measured and reasonable about being absent from the event. He gained added cred by resisting the temptation to go off on other DP members and the Hall by saying he feels Joe Lynn Turner deserved recognition from the Hall.
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