Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach has changed over the years. The band has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US. They are also known for their live performances and have been listed by the Guinness World Records as 'the globe's loudest band'.
Formed in Hertford in 1968
Pioneered heavy metal and modern hard rock
Sold over 100 million albums worldwide
Listed in the Guinness World Records as the globe's loudest band
Another iconic English rock band with a similar sound and influence on heavy metal and hard rock.
A British heavy metal band considered to be one of the pioneers of the genre, with a darker and heavier sound than Deep Purple.
Another British heavy metal band that emerged around the same time as Deep Purple, with a similar influence on the genre.
Their sixth studio album, released in 1972, considered to be one of their best and most influential records.
One of their most famous songs, released in 1972, with one of the most recognizable riffs in rock history.
Their fourth studio album, released in 1970, considered to be a classic of heavy metal and hard rock.
Deep Purple formed in Hertford, England, in 1968.
Deep Purple is known for pioneering heavy metal and modern hard rock, and for their live performances. They are also listed as 'the globe's loudest band' in the Guinness World Records.
Smoke on the Water is probably Deep Purple's most famous song, released in 1972 with one of the most recognizable riffs in rock history.
Deep Purple has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, with 7.5 million certified units in the US.
Some similar bands to Deep Purple include Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest, all of whom emerged around the same time and had a similar influence on heavy metal and hard rock.