Deep Purple

For over five decades, DEEP PURPLE has been one of the most defining and influential rock bands in music history.

With classics like “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star,” they have had a decisive influence on hard rock—and in 2026, they will once again take the world’s biggest stages with undiminished energy.

With more than 100 million albums sold and countless sold-out arenas worldwide, the British band is one of the most enduring acts in rock history.

Since their formation in 1968, Deep Purple has regularly released chart-topping albums and embarked on worldwide tours—without ever losing sight of their musical roots.

Their success has continued unabated into the new millennium:

Over the past ten years, the band has sold over 2 million albums, and their last four studio albums—including their latest release, “=1” (2024)—have reached No. 1 on the German album charts four times in a row.

Across Europe, these releases topped the charts and cemented Deep Purple’s status as one of the most important rock bands of our time.

The current lineup:

• Ian Gillan (vocals)
• Roger Glover (bass)
• Ian Paice (drums)
• Don Airey (keyboards)
• Simon McBride (guitar)

– combines experience, virtuosity, and fresh energy.

McBride, in particular, has been bringing new creative momentum to the band since 2023:

“The Irish-born musician has added a great deal of energy to the band and has been able to put his own spin on many of the well-known classics” (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay).

Their distinctive sound—an eclectic blend of hard rock, blues, and progressive elements—remains timeless and continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans worldwide.