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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
Deep Purple's Mark II line-up in 1971. Left to right: Jon Lord, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice.
Deep Purple Mark I in 1968. Standing left to right: Nick Simper, Ian Paice, Rod Evans; seated left to right: Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord.
Ian Gillan in 1970
Roger Glover in 1971
Ian Gillan
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Ian Gillan is an English singer who is best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the rock band Deep Purple. He is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice.
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…Ian Paice. After three studio albums, the "Mark I" line-up came to an end in 1969 when Evans and Simper were dismissed from the band and replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover respectively, forming the classic "Mark II" line-up of Deep Purple. Following the orchestral collaboration Concerto for Group and…
Gillan performing live with Deep Purple in Germany, July 2022
Gillan onstage with Deep Purple in Hamburg, 1971
Gillan in Barcelona, 1983
Gillan performing live with Deep Purple at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, 1985