Derek Lawrence discusses how the early Deep Purple recordings, album & publishing deals were made.

Derek Lawrence remembers his first involvement with Deep Purple in 1968

Derek Lawrence provides some insight into Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple & the bands management.

Derek Lawrence gets to make some Hot Chocolate

Derek Lawrence records early Purple and Jethro's Toe

Derek Lawrence discusses the genesis of Deep Purple in 1968

Derek Lawrence discussing working with Ritchie Blackmore and producing the hit song HUSH