Derek Lawrence discusses his involvement with Deep Purple Management.

We celebrate the work and times of Derek Lawrence who unfortunately passed away in May 2020. We can now watch Derek in conversation at Abbey Road Studios London discussing the early days with Deep Purple and his relationship with founding managers Tony Edwards and John Coletta.

[@orange70383]

They all knew Ritchie was the key, the central core in which success emanated.

[@cornucopia8591]

No it was Jon's band

[@fcarnes4525]

Derek was a dear friend. I miss him every day...

[@SymonSumanHead]

❤️❤️❤️ deep purple = legends

[@yumikofuse100]

I didn't know him, but I knew he was a great producer.May he rest in peace.

[@darrendawson4800]

Derek also produced US band Angel's 1st 2 records too.

[@cocktailhotel]

Helluva Band !

[@darrendawson4800]

@@cocktailhotel he sure did.

[@patrickmichels7888]

He’s talking about purples co managers: tony Edwards and John Coletta

[@sihartobing9570]

Best Lagend Rock Band Explain Story : Derek Lawrance*🌠 Deep Purple🌠 ~ Best Talk Experien On The Band Late Story'' & Best Live Studio Show : Bigolive Show By ~ Deeppurlelous*🌠 ...... Cheerio.🌠🎼🎸🎤🎻🎼🌠👍👍👍🌠🌠🌟🌠🌠.

[@deepindercheema4917]

I have Derek's own copies of his Purps singles. I could not pass the opportunity of getting the demo Parl and Harvest pictures sleeves at long last.

[@barryrammer7906]

Awesome collection pieces 👌

[@josefreitasoliveira4547]

😍😮🥰💕👏🙏😷

[@goodman2121]

Кто был на концерте в Киеве 2004г. Есть ли видео? Фото? Собираю архив для себя и друзей! Сам был там. Поделюсь своими фото.

[@antonellaamalfitano5359]

they don't know