Deep Purple survived a seemingly endless series of lineup changes and a dramatic mid-career shift from
grandiose progressive rock to ear-shattering heavy metal to emerge as a true institution of the British hard rock
community; once credited in the Guinness Book of World Records as the globe's loudest band, their revolving-door
roster launched the careers of performers including Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, and Ian Gillan. Despite
numerous lineup upheavals during their career, Deep Purple remains alive and well in the 21st century.
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