WatchTower - Freewill (Rush cover)
Tech-metal pioneers WatchTower perform Rush's 'Freewill' at The Exotic Garage in Austin, Texas with original guitarist Billy White - October 31, 1985. In preparation for their gig the next night (November 1, 1985) celebrating the release of their debut album 'Energetic Disassembly', WatchTower performed a Halloween set of Rush cover songs in a virtually empty warehouse. The band payed tribute to their early 'backyard party' roots where they would perform a mix of original material and covers by Rush, Saxon, Iron Maiden, and Deep Purple.
About Deep Purple
Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical style has varied throughout their career. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound with their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock. Deep Purple have been referred to as being part of the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-'70s", alongside Led ...
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