Ian Paice
Nottingham, England, UK
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Ian Anderson Paice (born 29 June 1948) is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the English rock band Deep Purple. He has been the band's only constant member since its foundation. Born in Nottingham but moving south in early childhood, Paice got his first drum kit at 15. He began his professional career in the late 50s playing drums in his father's dance band. The first band he was in was called Georgie & the Rave-Ons, which after being renamed for The Shindigs released their first single featuring the 17-year-old Paice and George Adams. In 1966 Paice joined The MI5, which soon changed its name to The Maze. Primarily a club band, The Maze produced a number of singles, recorded mainly in Italy and France. The Maze featured vocalist Rod Evans, who alongside Paice was to form the original line-up of Deep Purple in March 1968. Evans had responded to an ad for a lead singer published by Deep Purple management, and showed up for his audition with Ian Paice in tow. Given that Deep Purple's first choice for a drummer, Bobby Woodman, had expressed dislike for the band's musical direction, the group hastily arranged an audition for Paice and he was hired on the spot. Paice has remained a member of Deep Purple through every formation of the band, including up to the present day. During this time, Paice was also involved in doing sessions for producer Derek Lawrence. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006
Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
