The 2007 lineup consists of: Ian Gillian - Vocals, Steve Morse - Guitar, Ian Paice - Drums, Roger Glover - Bass, Don Airey - Keyboard
"Perfect Strangers" got its influence from Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir."
Rod Evans is given the most credit for Deep Purple's revival.
The inspiration behind "Smoke On The Water" was a fire during a Frank Zappa concert.
The "Classic" lineup consisted of: Ian Gillian - Vocals, Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar, Ian Paice - Drums, Roger Glover - Bass, and Jon Lord - Keyboard.
Ian Gillian was ranked number 6 on rock.com's Top 100 Greatest Vocalists of All Time.
Ian Gillian was replaced by Glenn Hughes as lead singer in 1974.
Deep Purple's exceptional ex-Guitarist, Ritche Blackmore, has formed a duo with his sibling, Candice Night. They record Rock and World Music under the name Blackmore's Night.
Deep Purple's covers: Smoke On The Water was covered 6 times, Highway Star 5 times, and Mistreated 4 times.
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