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Ian Paice

Acting 77 years old Nottingham, England, UK ★ 0.2
Born: June 29, 1948

Biography

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.

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Known For

Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
Deep Purple - California Jam 1974 drums 1974
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water Drums 1993
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996 drums 2006
Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club
Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club Self - Drums 1999
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC Drums 2002

Filmography

Acting Credits (59)

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake Self 2023
Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023
Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023 Self 2023
Count Me In
Count Me In Self 2021
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 Self 2018
Deep Purple at Hellfest
Deep Purple at Hellfest Self 2017
Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition 2017
Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite Self 2017
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken Self 2015
Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo
Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo Self - Drums 2015
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall Self 2014
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona drums 2014
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall Self 2014
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II Self 2014
Celebrating Jon Lord
Celebrating Jon Lord Drums 2014
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live Drums 2013
The Sunflower Superjam 2012
The Sunflower Superjam 2012 Self 2013
MetalXS
MetalXS Self 2012
Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes
Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes Self 2011
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011 Drums 2011
Whitesnake: Live in Landover 1980
Whitesnake: Live in Landover 1980 Self 2011
Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Deep Purple: Total Abandon Druma 2011
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising Self 2011
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011 Drums 2011
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple Self - Drums and Percussion 2010
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76 2009
Deep Purple In Rock
Deep Purple In Rock Self - Drum 2008
Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Highway Star: Journey In Rock Self 2007
Deep Purple: Live in China
Deep Purple: Live in China Self 2006
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux 2006
Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006
Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006 Self 2006
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life Self 2006
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996 drums 2006
Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London
Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London Self 2005
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73 Drums 2005
Chad Smith & Ian Paice
Chad Smith & Ian Paice Self 2005
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972 Self (Archive Material) 2004
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head Self 2002
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC Drums 2002
Deep Purple: Perihelion
Deep Purple: Perihelion Drums 2002
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One Self 2001
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000 drums 2000
Deep Purple: Bombay Calling
Deep Purple: Bombay Calling Drums 2000
Deep Purple special
Deep Purple special Self - drums 2000
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra Self - Drums 2000
Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club
Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club Self - Drums 1999
Classic Albums
Classic Albums Self 1997
Kulturzeit
Kulturzeit self 1995
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken Self - drums 1994
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water Drums 1993
Morgenmagazin
Morgenmagazin Self 1992
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers Self 1991
Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan
Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan Self 1985
Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
Deep Purple - California Jam 1974 drums 1974
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Deep Purple: Made In Japan Self 1972
Deep Purple in Montreux
Deep Purple in Montreux Self 1971
Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing drums 1970
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra Self - Drums 1970
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet Self 1966
Deep Purple - Now What!?
Deep Purple - Now What!? Drummer

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