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Roger Glover. (born Brecon, Wales, November 30 1945) The bass player and composer, joined Deep Purple from Episode Six in 1969, then left to become head of A&R at Purple Records. He wrote the ‘The Butterfly Ball’ (1974) concept album which yielded the hit song ‘Love is All’ sung by Ronnie James Dio.
(born Brecon, Wales, November 30 1945) RogerGlover.com. The bass player and composer, joined Deep Purple from Episode Six in 1969, then left to become head of A&R at Purple Records. He wrote the ‘The Butterfly Ball’ (1974) concept album which yielded the hit song ‘Love is All’ sung by Ronnie James Dio.
Aug 7, 2020 · Lord passed away on July 16, 2012. Roger Glover is a veteran of Rainbow, Whitesnake, and his own solo works, like the concept album and live rock opera The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper’s...
This category is for songs written or co-written by Roger Glover.
Feb 20, 2015 · The Real Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Roger Glover. By Geoff Barton. ( Classic Rock ) published 20 February 2015. The legendary bassist on joining the band who wore black, being kicked out, and returning to the “family” once more.
The celebrated MKII line up of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore were responsible for creating many of the defining rock albums of the early 70’s, including “Made In Japan”, universally accepted as one of the most important and influential live albums of all time.
Mar 1, 2024 · It’s been 52 years since Machine Head dropped, but for Deep Purple’s bassist, Roger Glover, who was there through it all, it’s still fresh in his mind. “I don’t quite know how to put this,” Glover says. “There are so many stories attached to it [Machine Head]. The actual story of Machine Head is catastrophe after catastrophe.
