


This line-up was active from 1969 to 1973 and was revived from 1984 to 1989 and again from 1992 to 1993. Their second and most commercially successful line-up consisted of Ian Gillan (vocals) and Roger Glover (bass), who joined founder members Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums) and Ritchie Blackmore (guitar). The 1968–1976 line-ups are commonly labelled Mark I, II, III and IV. ĭeep Purple have had several line-up changes and an eight-year hiatus (1976–1984). They were listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as " the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid- seventies". Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound with their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock.

They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. 2 New Live & Rare Live on the BBC In Concert Best of Deep Purple: Live & Stereo Platinum Collection Gold Made in Japan Total Abandon Live at Montreux 2006 Singles A's & B's Around the World Live Live in Japan The Deep Purple Collection History, Hits and Highlights 1968-1976 The Deep Purple Singles Space Truckin' Round The World 68-76 Live in Denmark '72 Very Best Deep Purple Album Ever Black Night Nobody's Perfect Singles & E.P.Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1968. Hard Rock Heroes Live '85 Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple Singles A's & B's Shades 1968-1998 24 Carat Purple Nobody's Perfect Knebworth 1985 Greatest Hits The Best on Stage 1970-1985 The Very Best of Deep Purple The Very Best of Deep Purple In Concert Soldier of Fortune: The Greatest Hits Live in Japan Live in Japan Live in Japan Very Best of Deep Purple New Live & Rare: The Bootleg Series 1984-2000 New Live & Rare: The Bootleg Series 1984-2000 New Live & Rare: The Bootleg Series 1984-2000 Singles Box Set Purple Chronicle: The Best Selection 25th Anniversary Listen Learn Read On Live Denmark 1972 The Essential Made in Japan Mk 1 & 2 Greatest Purple Greatest Purple The Best of Deep Purple Live in Europe Live and Rare New Live & Rare, Vol. Saturday nights from now on baby you're my star On Wednesday mornings boy you can't go far I want you I need you I gotta be near you She said I ain't for takin' won't you ever learn She loved everyone and gave them good return The kind that gets written down in history
