Deep Purple returning to Israel
Veteran British rock band to visit country for fourth time, give one concert in Tel Aviv's on February 22
Two years after its last successful visit, veteran British rock band Deep Purple is returning to Israel
this winter for one concert at Tel Aviv's Nokia Arena on February 22.
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The band will arrive in Israel as part of its "The Best of Deep Purple" concert tour, which will include performances of its greatest hits as well as songs from its new album, "Now What?!"
Ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, with prices ranging from NIS 199 ($56) to NIS 999 ($280), depending on the seat's location in the arena.
Back in Israel this winter. Deep Purple (Photo: Jim Rakate)
This is in fact Deep Purple's fourth visit to Israel. Its first performance in the country was in 1991. In 2008, the band members held a successful mini-concert tour in Caesarea and Tel Aviv, and returned again in 2011.
This time, the band will arrive directly after a concert in Bucharest, Romania, as part of its tour in Europe which includes Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary and Serbia.
Since its establishment in 1968, Deep Purple has been among the leading names in the world of classic rock. The band has released some 20 studio album, live albums and different compilations.
Over the years the band split and reunited several times, with the last reunion taking place in 1994. Since then, its members have resumed their activity together, recording albums and going on concert tours.
