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Deep Purple are an English 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.
- 1968–1976, 1984–present
- London, England
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Apr 9, 2024 · Deep Purple = 1 More Time – Celebrating 50 Years of Smoke On The Water In North America. April 9, 2024. Deep Purple will be shaking the walls of U.S. amphitheatres this summer with an explosive lineup of unforgettable hits taken from their repertoire of rock, spanning half a century.
Deep Purple, from top to bottom, in 1968 (Mark I), 1970 (Mark II), 1976 (Mark IV), 2013 (Mark VIII) and 2022 (Mark IX). Deep Purple are a British hard rock band originally from Hertford. Formed in March 1968, the group originally included vocalist Rod Evans, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian ...
ImageNameYears ActiveInstruments1968–1976 1984–2002 (died 2012)keyboards occasional backing vocals ...all Deep Purple studio albums from Shades ...1968–1975 1984–1993guitarall Deep Purple studio albums from Shades ...1968–1969lead vocalsShades of Deep Purple (1968) The Book of ...1968–1969bass guitar backing vocalsShades of Deep Purple (1968) The Book of ...With a body of work spanning seven decades, Deep Purple has helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre while progressively moving into new areas, both keeping their sound fresh and attracting new fans to the legions who have remained loyal since the band’s inception.
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Band. Deep Purple has surrendered to the ‘Rapture’; now it’s your turn. By Jeff Miers. The first time I heard Deep Purple – or perhaps felt Deep Purple is a better way to describe the experience – it was the mid-70s. I was 8, and Ritchie Blackmore’s sinewy, sinister riffing on the “Made In Japan” version of “Child In Time ...
1 day ago · Deep Purple will spend the first half of the summer touring around the U.K. and Europe. The band will then join forces with Yes for a North American tour beginning Aug. 14 in Hollywood, Florida.
