Band: Deep Purple
Deep Purple's 'metalness' may be doubted by many these days, but during the first half of the 1970s they were surpassed only by Black Sabbath in the heavy stakes. While grounded in the same rock as Sabbath was, Purple was arguably a far more diverse band and many, many bands may well have never existed if not for them. Deep Purple's first four albums are certainly not heavy metal, being strange combinations of late 60s hard rock, progressive rock, and pop--the fourth is actually a classical album! With 'In Rock' the band changed their sound to the overblown, sometimes pompous, primeval metal style they became famous for. After Blackmore left late in 1974 the band's creative heart was torn out and they split up in 1976. Reforming in 1984, Deep Purple has continued ever since, remaining not only active but producing work of consistent quality. The discography list below is selective, and includes all the official releases and a selection of compilations and live albums. There are literally hundreds of Deep Purple albums to choose from beyond these listed, mostly live and rare/archival compilations.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Don Airey | Keyboard | Living Loud | Fastway, Iommi, MSG (Michael Schenker Group), Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow | Alaska, Anthem, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Living Loud, Metalium, Sinner |
Ian Gillan | Vocals | Black Sabbath, Gillan | Pretty Maids | |
Roger Glover | Bass | Rainbow | ||
Steve Morse | Guitar | Living Loud | Jordan Rudess | |
Ian Paice | Drums | Whitesnake | Pretty Maids |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Discography (35 Releases)
2005 - Rapture of the Deep by Deep Purple
Don Airey | Keyboard |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Steve Morse | Guitar |
Ian Paice | Drums |
2003 - Bananas by Deep Purple
Don Airey | Keyboard |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Steve Morse | Guitar |
Ian Paice | Drums |
2000 - In Concert With The London Symphony Orchestra by Deep Purple
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Steve Morse | Guitar |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1998 - 30:Very Best of (comp.) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Tommy Bolin | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Rod Evans | Vocals |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Steve Morse | Guitar |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Nick Simper | Bass |
Joe Lynn Turner | Vocals |
1998 - Abandon by Deep Purple
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Steve Morse | Guitar |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1996 - Purpendicular by Deep Purple
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Steve Morse | Guitar |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1993 - The Battle Rages On by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1990 - Slaves And Masters by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Joe Lynn Turner | Vocals |
1988 - Nobody's Perfect (live) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1987 - Call of the Wild (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1987 - The House Of Blue Light by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals, Harmonica |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1984 - Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1980 - Deepest Purple: The Very Best of Deep Purple (comp.) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1978 - Last Concert In Japan (live) by Deep Purple
Tommy Bolin | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1975 - Come Taste The Band by Deep Purple
Tommy Bolin | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1974 - Stormbringer by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1974 - Might Just Take Your Life (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1974 - Burn by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1974 - Burn (EP) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
David Coverdale | Vocals |
Glenn Hughes | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1973 - Who Do We Think We Are? by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1973 - Smoke on the Water (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1972 - Made in Japan (live) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1972 - Never Before (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1972 - Machine Head by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1971 - Strange Kind of Woman (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1971 - Fireball by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1971 - Fireball (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1970 - In Rock by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1970 - Black Night (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1969 - Concerto For Group And Orchestra by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Ian Gillan | Vocals |
Roger Glover | Bass |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
1969 - Deep Purple by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Rod Evans | Vocals |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Nick Simper | Bass |
1968 - Kentucky Woman (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Rod Evans | Vocals |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Nick Simper | Bass |
1968 - The Book Of Taliesyn by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Rod Evans | Vocals |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Nick Simper | Bass |
1968 - Hush (single) by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Rod Evans | Vocals |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Nick Simper | Bass |
1968 - Shades of Deep Purple by Deep Purple
Ritchie Blackmore | Guitar |
Rod Evans | Vocals |
Jon Lord | Keyboard |
Ian Paice | Drums |
Nick Simper | Bass |