Deep Purple is an English rock band that was formed in Hertford in 1968. They are often credited as one of the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal music, alongside other bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.
Celebrity Quotes About Deep Purple
Lars Ulrich (Metallica): “Deep Purple was my first musical love. When I was nine years old I bought the ‘Fireball’ album, and since then they’ve been a constant part of my life.”
Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs): In an interview with Vintage Guitar Magazine, he said: “Deep Purple to me has always represented the high-energy connection between rock and classical music, especially because of Jon Lord’s background.”
Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden): During an interview with BBC Radio, Bruce spoke about Deep Purple’s “Made in Japan”: “It was the album that really made me want to be a singer… It had everything – virtuosity, intensity, melody, power, and immense volume!”
Gene Simmons (KISS): In an interview with Rock Hall, Simmons noted, “Deep Purple’s place in the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll, hard rock, is well deserved. They’ve been overlooked for far too long.”
Brian May (Queen): On Deep Purple’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Brian May said, “Guys who made such a great contribution to rock music in general… It’s great to see them get recognition.”
Slash (Guns N’ Roses): Slash has often credited Ritchie Blackmore’s playing in Deep Purple as a significant influence, saying, “Deep Purple was one of the first albums I ever got, and ‘Black Night’ was one of the first songs I ever learned.”
Joe Satriani: On replacing Ritchie Blackmore in a Deep Purple tour, Satriani said to Music Radar: “I learned so much! There’s nothing like being in a band with a 30-year history to make you feel humble about the music you play and what you can learn from the players.”
Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow): “I’ve always admired Ritchie’s playing and Deep Purple’s songwriting. They influenced an entire generation of musicians.”
Yngwie Malmsteen: Known for his neoclassical metal style, Malmsteen has often cited Ritchie Blackmore’s work with Deep Purple as an inspiration, once saying, “I thought Ritchie Blackmore was God.”
Jon Bon Jovi: On the band’s influence, he noted, “You know, bands like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, I listened to that stuff growing up, and it’s part of my rock ‘n’ roll DNA.”
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth): He once stated in an interview, “When I think about it, bands like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin had a big influence on me.”
Ian Gillan (Deep Purple): Speaking of his own band’s work, Gillan once said, “We were just a band that made it very, very big, that’s all.”
Ozzy Osbourne: Ozzy has spoken about touring with Deep Purple early in his career with Black Sabbath, saying, “Deep Purple were always a good band. They had a big influence on Sabbath, and we played a lot of shows with them.”
Joe Elliot (Def Leppard): On Deep Purple’s live performances, Elliot once remarked, “Deep Purple were at the top of their game when we saw them live – they were an absolute monster of a band.”
Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine): Morello has talked about the influence of Deep Purple’s riffs in his guitar playing, mentioning, “I was hugely influenced by bands like Deep Purple who made riff-based songs.”
David Coverdale (Whitesnake, Deep Purple): As a former member of the band, he spoke highly of his time with Deep Purple, saying, “Working with Deep Purple was a fantastic learning experience that I’ll always treasure.”
James Hetfield (Metallica): He once stated, “Jon Lord from Deep Purple was one of the first to truly integrate the sound of a rock band with a classical approach.”