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Don Airey has played with everyone from Ozzy to Deep Purple, and he’s finally explaining how he survived the absolute chaos of the rock industry. In this exclusive highlight, Airey breaks down the “day’s notice” call to join Deep Purple and why modern bands will never capture the magic of the classics. Stop listening to generic radio garbage and hear how real legends were made.
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– How Don joined Deep Purple with zero rehearsal and 27,000 people waiting. No pressure, right?
– The “audition” for Jethro Tull where Ian Anderson got bored and made them play Don’s songs instead.
– Working with the legendary Cozy Powell and the “lilac Jaguar” that changed Don’s life.
– Pranking David Coverdale by dressing up as Jon Lord just to see him collapse.
– Don Airey drops the hammer: Why modern heavy rock is dying because nobody knows “the way” anymore.
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Don Airey has played with everyone from Ozzy to Deep Purple, and he’s finally explaining how he survived the absolute chaos of the rock industry. In this exclusive highlight, Airey breaks down the “day’s notice” call to join Deep Purple and why modern bands will never capture the magic of the classics. Stop listening to generic radio garbage and hear how real legends were made.
WATCH UNFILTERED & UNCENSORED ON THE CMS VIP ROOM: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com
– How Don joined Deep Purple with zero rehearsal and 27,000 people waiting. No pressure, right?
– The “audition” for Jethro Tull where Ian Anderson got bored and made them play Don’s songs instead.
– Working with the legendary Cozy Powell and the “lilac Jaguar” that changed Don’s life.
– Pranking David Coverdale by dressing up as Jon Lord just to see him collapse.
– Don Airey drops the hammer: Why modern heavy rock is dying because nobody knows “the way” anymore.
Grab the gear that defined the era before modern rock totally sucked:
Don Airey A Light In The Sky: https://amzn.to/3OwNN80
Black Sabbath 70-75 Box Set: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg
Dio 84-94 Collection: https://amzn.to/44pyUJz
Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood 35th Anniversary: https://amzn.to/3Je81AA
CMS Pint Glass: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-pint-glass
Little Victories by Chris Akin: https://amzn.to/46UxCYg
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
BOOK CHRIS AKIN ON CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin
JOIN THE SUBSTACK REVOLUTION: https://cmspn.substack.com
TUNE IN EVERY SATURDAY: The Classic Metal Show Live from 9 PM – 3 AM EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com.

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