Deep Purple
Deep Purple is a legendary British rock band that has left an indelible mark on the world of rock music since the late 1960s. Formed in Hertford, England, in 1968, the band’s early sound mixed elements of rock, psychedelic, and progressive music, evolving over time into the hard rock and heavy metal genres.
**Band Members:**
– Current members:
– Ian Gillan (vocals)
– Roger Glover (bass)
– Ian Paice (drums)
– Steve Morse (guitar)
– Don Airey (keyboards)
**Key Former Members:**
– Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
– Jon Lord (keyboards)
– Glenn Hughes (bass, vocals)
– David Coverdale (vocals)
– Tommy Bolin (guitar)
**Albums:**
1. “Shades of Deep Purple” (1968)
2. “The Book of Taliesyn” (1968)
3. “Deep Purple” (1969)
4. “Deep Purple in Rock” (1970)
5. “Fireball” (1971)
6. “Machine Head” (1972)
7. “Who Do We Think We Are” (1973)
8. “Burn” (1974)
9. “Stormbringer” (1974)
10. “Come Taste the Band” (1975)
11. “Perfect Strangers” (1984)
12. “The House of Blue Light” (1987)
13. “Slaves and Masters” (1990)
14. “The Battle Rages On” (1993)
15. “Purpendicular” (1996)
16. “Abandon” (1998)
17. “Bananas” (2003)
18. “Rapture of the Deep” (2005)
19. “Now What?!” (2013)
20. “InFinite” (2017)
21. “Whoosh!” (2020)
**Top UK Hits:**
1. “Black Night” (1970) – UK #2
2. “Strange Kind of Woman” (1971) – UK #8
3. “Fireball” (1971) – UK #15
4. “Smoke on the Water” (1972) – UK #21
5. “Woman from Tokyo” (1973) – UK #16
6. “Never Before” (1972) – UK #35
7. “Highway Star” (1972) – UK #42
8. “When a Blind Man Cries” (1972) – UK #60
9. “Hush” (1968) – UK #4 (A cover of the Joe South song)
10. “Kentucky Woman” (1968) – UK #21
**Key Achievements:**
– Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
– Grammy Hall of Fame inductee for “Smoke on the Water.”
– “Smoke on the Water” ranked No. 434 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
– The album “Machine Head” is considered one of the greatest hard rock albums of all time.
– Known for their intense live performances and improvisational skills, Deep Purple is often credited as one of the pioneers of heavy metal and hard rock music.
Deep Purple’s enduring influence on the rock music scene is evident in their innovative and powerful sound, iconic hits, and passionate performances. With a career spanning over five decades, the band continues to captivate audiences around the world with their electrifying music and dynamic stage presence.
