Today marks a significant moment in rock history as three prominent members of the legendary band Deep Purple—Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice—have officially announced their departure from the group. This news echoes the band’s turbulent history, particularly when Gillan and Glover left in 1973, leading to the formation of the “Mark III” lineup with David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes.
The departures come after decades of contributions to the band’s legacy, with Gillan having been the voice behind many of Deep Purple’s iconic tracks and Glover’s role as a key bassist and producer. Paice, the band’s drummer, remains the last original member as of this announcement.
This news brings an end to an era for Deep Purple, and it remains to be seen how the band will proceed without these foundational members (SuperSport Update) (Sky Sport) (Wikipedia).
