Deep Purple
Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in London in 1968, recognized as pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock. Initially a psychedelic and progressive rock band, they transitioned to a heavier sound with their 1970 album "Deep Purple in Rock." They are part of the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal" alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Known for their loud performances, they were listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band." They have sold over 100 million records worldwide and inspired several successful spinoff bands, including Rainbow and Whitesnake.
The original lineup, known as "Mark I," included Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore, Nick Simper, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. In 1969, Evans and Simper were replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, forming the "Mark II" lineup. This lineup produced influential albums such as "Deep Purple in Rock," "Fireball," "Machine Head," and "Who Do We Think We Are," along with the live album "Made in Japan." Gillan and Glover left in 1973, replaced by David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes, leading to the "Mark III" lineup, which recorded "Burn" and "Stormbringer." Blackmore departed in 1975, and Tommy Bolin joined for the "Mark IV" lineup, which released "Come Taste the Band" before disbanding in 1976. The "Mark II" lineup reunited in 1984, releasing "Perfect Strangers" and "The House of Blue Light."
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