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The bedrock of hard rock since 1968

Deep Purple

Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical style has varied throughout their career.

Deep Purple was formed in Hertford, England, in 1968.

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Coming anniversaries

  1. Last Concert in Japan49
    Last Concert in JapanLive album · 1977Turns 49 today
  2. Live at the Rotterdam Ahoy25
    Live at the Rotterdam AhoyLive album · 2001Turns 25 in 3 days
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  8. Live in Rome 20137
    Live in Rome 2013Live album · 2019Turns 7 on Dec 6
  9. The Official Deep Purple (Overseas) Live Series: Paris 197514
    The Official Deep Purple (Overseas) Live Series: Paris 1975Live album · 2012Turns 14 on Dec 7
  10. La Dernière Séance, Live in Paris 197523
    La Dernière Séance, Live in Paris 1975Live album · 2003Turns 23 on Dec 21
  11. Live in Concert at the 2006 Montreux Festival20
    Live in Concert at the 2006 Montreux FestivalLive album · 2007Turns 20 on Jan 1
  12. Perfect Strangers Live14
    Perfect Strangers LiveLive album · 2013Turns 14 on Jan 1

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Current line-up – Mk IX

Ian GillanVocalsSimon McBrideGuitarDon AireyKeyboardsRoger GloverBassIan PaiceDrums

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