Deep Purple

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Details

Genre hard-rock, heavy
Theme life, love, relationships, rock 'n' roll, society
Country Of Origin United Kingdom
Location Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Status Active
Formed In 1968
Genre Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Themes Rock 'n' Roll, Love, Relationships, Life, Society
Years Active 1967-1968 (as Roundabout), 1968-1976, 1984-present
Current Label earMUSIC

Line-up

current
Ian Paice Drums, Percussion (1968-1976, 1984-present)
Roger Glover Bass, Vocals (1969-1973, 1984-present)
Ian Gillan Vocals (1969-1973, 1984-1989, 1993-present)
Don Airey Keyboards, Organ (2002-present)
Simon McBride Guitars (2022-present)
past
Nick Simper Bass, Vocals (1968-1969)
Ritchie Blackmore Guitars (1968-1975, 1984-1993)
Jon Lord Keyboards, Organ (1968-1976, 1984-2002)
Rod Evans Vocals (1968-1969)
Glenn Hughes Bass, Vocals (1973-1976)
David Coverdale Vocals (1973-1976)
Tommy Bolin Guitars, Vocals (1975-1976)
Joe Lynn Turner Vocals (1989-1992)
Steve Morse Guitars, Vocals (1994-2022)
past (live)
Christopher Cross Guitars (1970)
Chas Hodges Bass (1971)
Joe Satriani Guitars (1993-1994)
Candice Night Vocals (backing) (1993)
Ronnie James Dio Vocals (additional) (1999-2001)
Don Airey Keyboards, Organ (2001)
Nick Fyffe Bass (2011)
Jordan Rudess Keyboards (2020)
Simon McBride Guitars (2022)
Adam Wakeman Keyboards (2023)