Deep Purple backstage having fun at Wembley in early 1987

Deep Purple having a little fun with the press at their infamous 1987 Wembley show. The band were on tour supporting 'The House Of Blue Light' album. They are being helped out by their friend, Don Bernstein from The Hard Rock Cafe. Ritchie Blackmore refused to play the encore and the band played Smoke On The Water without him. Purple were always on the edge which gave it the excitement that we know of today. Enjoy!