Deep Purple

Deep Purple is an English band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are part of the Unholy Trinity of English bands that pioneered Heavy Metal in the late 60s/Early 70s alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. In addition, they're also the only band from the unholy trinity who are still together. 
Initially a heavy Psychedelic band with Vocalist Rod Evans and Bassist Nick Simper, they eventually turned into a much Heavier band with the addition of Ian Gillan and Roger Glover. They also created Smoke on the Water, which despite being the easiest song to play on the guitar that isn't Lil Wayne's Lollipop is no doubt a very good song.
If any of that wasn't enough, this band gave birth to such amazing bands as Rainbow (which was Dio's first real band) and Whitesnake.
Category:Bands
Category:1960s