Deep Purple to turn the town red
Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members have tried not to categorise themselves as any one genre.
The band also incorporated classical music, blues-rock, pop and progressive rock elements. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's loudest band and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
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Hide AdDeep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. Deep Purple line up includes originals Ian Gillan, Roger Glove and Ian Paice. Deep Purple play Custom House Square on Monday June 28 2010, tickets are on sale now priced 38.00 inc booking fee from www.cdcleisure.com and 0844 277 44 55. Full supporting bill to be announced.