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7 hours ago · deep-purple .com. Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. [1] They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, [2] [3] although their musical style has varied throughout their career. [4] Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound ...
- 1968–1976, 1984–present
- London, England
7 hours ago · The Who is an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century.
- London, England
- 1964–1982, 1985, 1988–1991, 1996–1997, 1999–present
1 day ago · Slade are an English rock band formed in Wolverhampton in 1966. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era in the early 1970s, [1] achieving 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. The British Hit Singles & Albums names them the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles.
- 1966–present
- Wolverhampton, England
- Dave Hill, John Berry, Russell Keefe, Alex Bines
7 hours ago · Next week, the original version of Michael Lindsey-Hogg’s behind-the-scenes Beatles film ‘Let It Be’ is released, while an app is turning John Lennon’s music into psychedelic mixes. Mark ...
7 hours ago · May 11 – Johnny Hodges, jazz musician, 62 (heart attack) [26] May 14 – Jack Fina, pianist and bandleader, 56 (heart attack) May 22 – John Waterhouse, Canadian violinist, conductor, and music educator, 92. May 23 – Nydia Westman, actress and singer. June – Calvin Boze, trumpeter and bandleader.
1 day ago · George Harrison MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle", Harrison embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation of Indian instrumentation ...
1 day ago · Tupac Amaru Shakur ( / ˈtuːpɑːk ʃəˈkʊər / TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and songwriter. Considered to be one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time, [1] [2] academics regard him as one of ...
