IVOX RADIO Presents ● The Story & Music of Deep Purple MK I-IV
Deep Purple Mark II / Publicity Photo - Polygram Records - Mercury / station collection
Deep Purple are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound with their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock, have since had several line-up changes over the years.
The BBC stated Deep Purple “made up the ‘unholy trinity’ of British hard rock and heavy metal during the genre's 1970s golden age,” together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide and were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 8, 2016.
KWXY Presents ● The Music of Deep Purple Mark I to IV features the music of the first four line-ups, which constituted the band's original 1968–1976 run. Deep Purple’s lineups are officially indicated as follows:
Mark I (1968–1969) The founding members of Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Rod Evans (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums) and Nick Simper (bass).
Mark II (1969–1973) Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Ian Gillan (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums) and Roger Glover (bass).
Mark III (1973–1975) Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), David Coverdale (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums) and Glenn Hughes (bass).
Mark IV (1975–1976) Tommy Bolin (guitar), David Coverdale (vocals), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums) and Glenn Hughes (bass).
IVOX RADIO Presents ● The Story and Music of Deep Purple Mark I to IV hosted by Louie Comella, on KWXY Music Radio 92.3FM ● 1340AM ● streaming at kwxy.com and ivoxradio.com