The longest
Mk VIII
2002–2022
Ian Gillan, Steve Morse, Don Airey, Roger Glover, Ian Paice
The members
VocalsIan Gillan1969–1973 · 1984–1989 · 1992–
GuitarSteve Morse1994–2022
KeyboardsDon Airey2002–
BassRoger Glover1969–1973 · 1984–
EVERY MKDrumsIan Paice1968–1976 · 1984–
The story
With Don Airey on keyboards, Mk VIII became the longest-lived line-up in the band's history – 20 years, from 2002 to 2022.
The band toured steadily all over the world and released Bananas, Rapture of the Deep, and – with producer Bob Ezrin – Now What?!, Infinite and Whoosh!.
Turning to Crime (2021), an entire album of covers, was the last with Steve Morse.