Deep Purple are a British hard rock band originally from Hertford.Formed in March 1968, the group originally included vocalist Rod Evans, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, bassist Nick Simper, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice.When they broke up for the first time in July 1976 (“Mark IV”) the band featured Lord, Paice, vocalist David Coverdale, bassist / vocalist Glenn Hughes and guitarist …
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