Glenn Hughes Recounts Big Year For Deep Purple

Deep Purple star Glenn Hughes has shared his thoughts about the year that was in 2016 for himself and the band. They earned entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and he says that he is thrilled for the honor.More »

By on January 1, 2017

Deep Purple star Glenn Hughes has shared his thoughts about the year that was in 2016 for himself and the band. They earned entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and he says that he is thrilled for the honor. “I was very, very honored to be welcomed into the fabric of that wonderful place,” Hughes tells Ultimate Classic Rock, looking back on the experience. “It definitely ticks a lot of boxes in America. I think more people are very much aware of who Deep Purple are again and who I am – as my fanbase, strangely enough, keeps getting younger and growing each year. So, there’s nobody more grateful than I am right now.” He also remembered the early years of the band noting: “I remember all of those years ago, obviously my fanbase when I was in my 20s, they were the same age as me,” he says. “Over the course of the years, I see, I mean, I still have old girlfriends that I’ll get in touch with and I have a really strong fanbase on the internet, as you know. They’re bringing their kids, you know? And their kids are bringing their boyfriends and girlfriends. There’s cross-generations of people coming, and it’s amazing how many new fans I get. And it is me on the internet who responds to – I mean, I do have a web team of people – but it’s me genuinely talking to them and answering their questions. It’s part and parcel of who I am, really. I have the time to do that, and I really love connecting with fans on a one on one basis.” Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «