Deep Purple

Deep Purple are an English heavy metal band formed in London in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered one of the pioneers of heavy metal and hard rock^.  The band has gone through many line-up changes, as well as an eight years split and two reunions. Their second and most commercially successful line-up featured: Ian Gillan (lead vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboard), Roger Glover (bass guitar) and Ian Paice (drums).  In July 2005 the Deep Purple played at the Live 8 concert in Park Place (Ontario) and, in October of the same year, released their next album Rapture of the Deep. Although recorded in just a few weeks, this was considered to be their most progressive and adventurous work for many years and was followed by the presently ongoing Rapture.  See Deep Purple LIVE!  Purchase your Deep Purple tickets today!