Deep Purple on tour
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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (1968 – 1976, 1984 – present)
Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968. Together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath they are considered to be heavy metal pioneers. Especially influential to heavy metal were Ian Gillan ’s powerful screams and Ritchie Blackmore ’s virtuoso solos. Deep Purple were also very influential to progressive rock . More…
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- Tags:
- hard rock, classic rock, rock, progressive rock, heavy metal
- Similar to:
- Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Ian Gillan, Whitesnake
