Band-members, Musicians and Performers Band/Musicians
- Ritchie Blackmore lead guitar
Ritchie Blackmore an English guitarist who has been active as a Rock guitarist from the 1960's until mid 1990's. As lead guitarist he performed a important role in the band
"Deep Purple"
. In 1994 he left "Deep Purple" and started his own rock band
"Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"
. During 1997 he switched to folk rock together with his girlfriend Candice Night.
Ritchie Blackmore
Full-name: Richard Hugh Blackmore was born in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, United Kingdom on 14 Apr 1945. He is the first child of Lewis J. Blackmore and Violet Short.
He married Margit Volkmar in BET 1965 AND 1969. He married Bärbel in BET 1969 AND 1971. He married Amy Rothman in BET 1981 AND 1983. He married Candice Night 8 MAY 1971 in AFT 2008. He was 22 years old when he married Margit Volkmar. He was 25 years old when he married Bärbel. He was 37 years old when he married Amy Rothman. He was 63 years old when he married Candice Night, who was 37 years old at that time.
During 1968 he works as a guitarist player in Shades of Deep Purple, Deep Purple. He was 23 years old at that point. During 1969 he works as a guitarist in Self-Titled ( Mk I ), Deep Purple. He was 24 years old at that point. During 1970 he works as a guitarist player in Deep Purple & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orig 1970 Conducted By Malcolm Arnold, Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point. During 1970 he works as a guitarist player in In Rock, Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point. During 1971 he works as a guitarist player in Machine Head , Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. During 1971 he works as a guitarist player in Fireball, Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. During 1972 he works as a guitarist player in Made in Japan, Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. During 1973 he works as a guitarist player in Who Do We Think We Are , Deep Purple. He was 28 years old at that point. During 1974 he works as a guitarist player in Stormbringer, Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. During 1974 he works as a musician in Burn, Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. During 1975 he works as a guitarist player in Made in Europe, Deep Purple. He was 30 years old at that point. During 1975 he works as a Musician in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 30 years old at that point. During 1976 he works as a lead guitar in DEEP PURPLE III Self-Titled, Deep Purple. He was 31 years old at that point. During 1976 he works as a musician in Rising, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 31 years old at that point. During 1979 he works as a musician in Down To Earth, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 34 years old at that point. During 1980 he works as a guitarist player in In Concert Unreleased BBC-Tapes, Deep Purple. He was 35 years old at that point. During 1981 he works as a musician in Difficult To Cure, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 36 years old at that point. During 1981 he works as a musician in Straight Between The Eyes, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 36 years old at that point. During 1983 he works as a musician in Bent Out of Shape, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 38 years old at that point. During 1984 he works as a guitarist player in Perfect Strangers, Deep Purple. He was 39 years old at that point. During 1987 he works as a musician in The House of Blue Light, Deep Purple. He was 42 years old at that point. During 1988 he works as a guitarist player in Nobody's Perfect, Deep Purple. He was 43 years old at that point. During 1990 he works as a guitarist player in Slaves and Masters , Deep Purple. He was 45 years old at that point.
- David Coverdale vocals
David Coverdale a renowned English rock singer, songwriter, and musician who has made a significant contribution to the rock music industry. He was born on September 22, 1951, in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England, and grew up in Redcar. He first gained recognition in the early 1970s as the lead singer of the hard rock band Deep Purple before embarking on a successful solo career and forming his own band, Whitesnake.
Coverdale's career began in 1973 when he replaced Ian Gillan as the lead vocalist of Deep Purple. He recorded three studio albums with the band, "Burn," "Stormbringer," and "Come Taste the Band," before the group disbanded in 1976. During his tenure with Deep Purple, Coverdale developed his unique style of blues-based rock and roll, which would later become a signature sound of his own band, Whitesnake.
After Deep Purple, Coverdale formed Whitesnake, which quickly gained popularity in the United Kingdom and the United States. The band's first album, "Trouble," was released in 1978, followed by "Lovehunter" in 1979. In 1982, Whitesnake released their self-titled album, which contained the hit single "Here I Go Again." The song topped the charts in the United States, propelling the album to multi-platinum status. The album also included the hit singles "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love."
Throughout the 1980s, Whitesnake continued to release successful albums, including "Slide It In" and "Whitesnake." The band's lineup changed frequently, with Coverdale being the only constant member. The band's music continued to evolve, incorporating elements of glam rock, hard rock, and heavy metal. Whitesnake's live performances were also legendary, featuring impressive guitar solos, powerful vocals, and a high-energy stage presence.
In the 1990s, Coverdale continued to release solo albums and worked on various side projects. He also reunited with Deep Purple for a short period, performing on their 1984 album "Perfect Strangers" and their 1987 album "The House of Blue Light." In 2003, Coverdale released an album titled "Whitesnake - The Silver Anniversary Collection," which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the band's formation.
Coverdale's music has influenced many artists in the rock and roll genre, and his powerful vocals and stage presence have made him a true rock icon. He has won numerous awards, including a Grammy for the song "Still of the Night" and an MTV Video Music Award for the video "Here I Go Again." He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 as a member of Deep Purple.
- Glenn Hughes bass guitar and vocals
- Jon Lord hammond organ and keyboards
Jon Lord
was a British composer, keyboard player and best known for his performances with the bands Whitesnake, Deep Purple and many solo albums
Jon Lord (fullname:John Douglas Lord) was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom on 09/06/1941. He was the first child of Reginald Charles Lord 18/12/1907 and Miriam Hudson 16/10/1912.
When he was 54 years old, his mother Miriam Hudson died (1995). When he was 55 years old, his father Reginald Charles Lord died (1996).
He married Judith Feldman in 1969. He married Vickie Gibbs in AFT 1975. He was 28 years old when he married Judith Feldman. He was 34 years old when he married Vickie Gibbs. He got divorced from Judith Feldman in 1975. He had one son with Judith Feldman: Sarah Lord. He had one son with Vickie Gibbs: Amy Lord.
Since 1968 he worked as a musician in Shades of Deep Purple, Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1969 he worked as a musician in Self-Titled ( Mk I ), Deep Purple. He was 28 years old at that point. Since 1970 he worked as a musician in Deep Purple & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orig 1970 Conducted By Malcolm Arnold, Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1970 he worked as a musician in In Rock, Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1971 he worked as a musician in Machine Head , Deep Purple. He was 30 years old at that point. Since 1971 he worked as a musician in Fireball, Deep Purple. He was 30 years old at that point. Since 1972 he worked as a musician in Made in Japan, Deep Purple. He was 31 years old at that point. Since 1973 he worked as a musician in Who Do We Think We Are , Deep Purple. He was 32 years old at that point. Since 1974 he worked as a musician in Windows Continuo On Bach, Album by Jon Lord. He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1974 he worked as a musician in Stormbringer, Deep Purple. He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1975 he worked as a musician in Sarabande, Album by Jon Lord. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1975 he worked as a musician in Made in Europe
, Deep Purple. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1975 he worked as a musician in Come Taste The Band, Deep Purple. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1976 he worked as a musician in DEEP PURPLE III Self-Titled, Deep Purple. He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1977 he worked as a musician in Last Concert in Japan, Deep Purple. He was 36 years old at that point. Since 1978 he worked as a WHITESNAKE - Trouble in Trouble, Whitesnake. He was 37 years old at that point. Since 1980 he worked as a WHITESNAKE - Live in Heart of the City in Live in Heart of the City, Whitesnake. He was 39 years old at that point. Since 1980 he worked as a musician in In Concert Unreleased BBC-Tapes, Deep Purple. He was 39 years old at that point. Since 1981 he worked as a WHITESNAKE - Come An' Get It in Come An' Get It , Whitesnake. He was 40 years old at that point. Since 1982 he worked as a Musician on Before I Forget (Album) in Before I Forget, Album by Jon Lord. He was 41 years old at that point. Since 1984 he worked as a Musician in Perfect Strangers, Deep Purple. He was 43 years old at that point. Since 1987 he worked as a musician in The House of Blue Light, Deep Purple. He was 46 years old at that point. Since 1988 he worked as a musician in Nobody's Perfect, Deep Purple. He was 47 years old at that point. Since 1990 he worked as a musician in Slaves and Masters , Deep Purple. He was 49 years old at that point.
On 16/07/2012, he died in London, England, United Kingdom when he was 71 years old. In 2012, he was buried in Hambleden (St. Mary) New Churchyard, Hambleden, Wycombe District, Buckinghamshire, England.
- Ian Paice drums
Ian Paice (Full-name: Ian Anderson Paice) a British drummer who is the only musician who has performed in all the line-up of the "Deep Purple" band and is on all their studio and live albums
Mini-biography: Ian Paice was born in Nottingham, City of Nottingham, England, United Kingdom on 29 JUN 1948.
Since 1968 he works as a drummer in "Shades of Deep Purple", Deep Purple. He was 20 years old at that point. Since 1969 he works as a drummer in "Self-Titled ( Mk I )", Deep Purple. He was 21 years old at that point. Since 1970 he works as a drummer in "Deep Purple & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Orig 1970 Conducted By Malcolm Arnold", Deep Purple. He was 22 years old at that point. Since 1970 he works as a drummer in "In Rock", Deep Purple. He was 22 years old at that point. Since 1971 he works as a drummer in "Machine Head", Deep Purple. He was 23 years old at that point. Since 1971 he works as a drummer in "Fireball", Deep Purple. He was 23 years old at that point. Since 1972 he works as a drummer in "Made in Japan", Deep Purple. He was 24 years old at that point. Since 1973 he works as a musician in "Who Do We Think We Are", Deep Purple. He was 25 years old at that point. Since 1974 he works as a drummer in "Stormbringer", Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. Since 1974 he works as a musician in "Burn", Deep Purple. He was 26 years old at that point. Since 1975 he works as a drummer in "Made in Europe", Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1975 he works as a musician in "Come Taste The Band", Deep Purple. He was 27 years old at that point. Since 1976 he works as a drummer in "DEEP PURPLE III Self-Titled", Deep Purple. He was 28 years old at that point. Since 1977 he works as a musician in "Last Concert in Japan", Deep Purple. He was 29 years old at that point. Since 1978 he works as a drummer in "Trouble", Whitesnake. He was 30 years old at that point. Since 1980 he works as a drums in "Live in Heart of the City", Whitesnake. He was 32 years old at that point. Since 1980 he works as a drummer in "In Concert Unreleased BBC-Tapes", Deep Purple. He was 32 years old at that point. Since 1981 he works as a drummer in "Come An' Get It", Whitesnake. He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1982 he works as a drummer in "Before I Forget", Album by Jon Lord. He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1983 he works as a musician in "Victims Of The Future ", Gary Moore Band. He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1984 he works as a drummer in "Perfect Strangers", Deep Purple. He was 36 years old at that point. Since 1987 he works as a drummer in "The House of Blue Light", Deep Purple. He was 39 years old at that point. Since 1988 he works as a drummer in "Nobody's Perfect", Deep Purple. He was 40 years old at that point. Since 1990 he works as a drummer in "Slaves and Masters", Deep Purple. He was 42 years old at that point.
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