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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 Paice ("Mark I"). In mid-1969, Evans and Simper were replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover ("Mark II").
Rod Evans. Rod Evans was the lead vocalist for Deep Purple from 1968 to 1969. He sang on the band’s first three albums, Shades of Deep Purple, The Book of Taliesyn, and Deep Purple. Evans’s vocal style helped shape the band’s early sound, including their hit cover of “Hush.”.
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Jul 29, 2011 · Deep Purple's most successful lineup, "Mark II," was active from 1969 to 1973 and consisted of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, vocalist Ian Gillan, bassist Roger Glover, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice. Below is a visual guide to all Deep Purple members, past and present. Image 1 of 14.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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 Paice ("Mark I"). In mid-1969, Evans and Simper were replaced by Ian Gillan and ...
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About. Considered a pioneer of heavy metal, the British hard rock outfit was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. In 1975, they were listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre.
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— Ritchie Blackmore on the hiring of Roger Glover. Mark II's first release was a Roger Greenaway – Roger Cook tune titled "Hallelujah". At the time of its recording, Nick Simper still thought he was in the band and had called John Coletta to inquire about the recording dates for the song. He then found that the song had already been recorded with Glover on bass. The remaining original ...
