Deep Purple were founded by vocalist Rod Evans, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice.

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With three successful singles – ‘Portable Door’, ‘Pictures of You’ and ‘Lazy Sod’ – already making waves, listeners worldwide have eagerly been awaiting Deep Purple’s 23rd studio album.

The supergroup known as Deep Purple, featuring players from what came to be known as the Mark II era, delivered the world one of the heaviest, most important guitar riffs since the invention of...

In this fascinating archival interview, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore talks about his life and career, including his early beginnings, session work, forming and working with Deep Purple, the …

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 …

Formed in early 1968 by Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore, and Nick Simper, Deep Purple released their debut album, Shades of Deep Purple, in July of that year.

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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 …

Rather than going softly into the long goodnight of “classic rock” middle-age, Deep Purple had reinvented itself. It took no more than a cursory listen to the likes of “Ted the Mechanic,” Loosen My …