Deep Purple is an English hard rock band that formed in Hertfordshire in 1968. Together with groups such as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, they're considered as heavy metal pioneers. Especially influential to later metal bands were Ian Gillan's powerful screams and Ritchie Blackmore's virtuoso solos. Deep Purple were also very influential to progressive music as well, with their style evolving over the years and incorporating a variety of genres from art rock to blues to psychedelia and more.
The Early Days:
Members
198020002020
Ian Paicedrums (drum set), original, percussion
Roger Gloverbass guitar
Ian Gillanharmonica, lead vocals, percussion
Don Aireykeyboard, organ
Simon McBrideguitar
Steve Morseguitar
Jon Lordbackground vocals, keyboard, organ, original
Ritchie Blackmoreguitar, original
Glenn Hughesbass guitar, lead vocals
Joe Lynn Turnerlead vocals
David Coverdalelead vocalsNick Simperbackground vocals, bass guitar, original
Rod Evanslead vocals, original
Tommy Bolinbass guitar, guitar, lead vocals
Joe SatrianiguitarFans
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Discography
1969
1971
1972
1974
1974
1996
1998
2003
2013
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2020
2021
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