DEEP PURPLE News: JON LORD Says Reunion Of Mk. III Lineup Of DEEP PURPLE Is Just A 'Dream'

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Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has told U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine that he can't ever see a reunion of PURPLE's Mk. III lineup �" featuring Lord, bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes, vocalist David Coverdale, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and drummer Ian Paice.

"I think it's a dream too far," Lord said. "I know a lot of people would like it to happen, but it would have to have Ian Paice involved, and right now he's committed to the current PURPLE lineup. And I know they are planning a new studio album, as well as more touring."

He added, "I got an email...