Today's band
Mk IX
2022–
Ian Gillan, Simon McBride, Don Airey, Roger Glover, Ian Paice
The members
VocalsIan Gillan1969–1973 · 1984–1989 · 1992–
GuitarSimon McBride2022–
KeyboardsDon Airey2002–
BassRoger Glover1969–1973 · 1984–
EVERY MKDrumsIan Paice1968–1976 · 1984–
The story
Northern Irishman Simon McBride stood in for Steve Morse in 2022 and quickly became a permanent member.
The album =1 (2024) was the first with McBride, and the band keeps touring the world.
Ian Paice has been there from day one – in all nine line-ups.