Deep Purple is one of those bands whose music has had lasting listening quality through the years. They started out back in 1968 in England, and they’ve since become certified legends in the hard rock ...

In 1968, Blackmore co-founded Deep Purple with keyboardist Jon Lord, drummer Ian Paice, singer Rod Evans, and bassist Nick Simper. The group was initially heavily influenced by psychedelia and ...

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Father Time was given a swift kick in the rear by a pair of stalwart classic rock acts on Thursday night, Aug. 22, at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre. Deep Purple and Yes have been around since 1968 ...

There are a plethora of reasons why musicians leave bands, but musical differences amongst the members is perhaps one of the biggest. Ritchie Blackmore was one of the founders of Deep Purple in 1968, ...

With all apologies to Taylor Swift, Deep Purple has racked up a few eras of its own during its 56-year history. With guitarist Simon McBride replacing Steve Morse during the spring of 2022, the “Smoke ...

I’m a highway star!” At 7 p.m. on the 18th, Deep Purple opened their performance with their signature song *Highway Star* at ...

Jon Lord, the keyboardist, organist and composer best known as a key founding member of heavy metal forefathers Deep Purple, died on Monday in London after suffering from pancreatic cancer. He was 71.