Deep Purple
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1967
Roundabout Conception
Chris Curtis conceived a band called "Roundabout"
1968
Band Formation
Deep Purple officially formed in London
1968
Debut Album Release
Shades of Deep Purple released
1968
Album Release
The Book of Taliesyn released
1969
Album Release
Deep Purple album released
1969
Lineup Change
Ian Gillan and Roger Glover joined the band
1970
Album Release
Deep Purple in Rock released
1971
Album Release
Fireball released
1972
Album Release
Machine Head released
1972
Live Album Release
Made in Japan released
1973
Lineup Change
Gillan and Glover departed
1974
Album Release
Burn album released
1974
Album Release
Stormbringer album released
1975
Lineup Change
Blackmore left, Bolin joined
1975
Album Release
Come Taste the Band released
1976
Band Disbanded
Deep Purple disbanded
1984
Reunion
Classic Mark II lineup reunited
1984
Album Release
Perfect Strangers released
2016
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Deep Purple inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2022
Lineup Change
Simon McBride replaced Steve Morse on guitar
2024
Album Release
=1 album released