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Jan 12, 2026

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 12 1987 - The House of Blue Light by Deep Purple Was Released.

On this day January 12 1987, The House of Blue Light by Deep Purple was released, marking the band’s twelfth studio album and a continuation of their reunited 1980s era. The record leaned into classic hard rock foundations while embracing a tighter and more polished sound that fit the decade’s production style.

The House of Blue Light reflected how veteran rock bands adapted to the mid 1980s without...

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