One of Britain’s most influential bands returns to the road in November 2024, as DEEP PURPLE brings the “=1 More Time Tour” to the UK
They will be shaking the walls of UK arenas, lighting up Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow with an explosive lineup of unforgettable hits taken from their repertoire of rock, spanning half a century.
Fronted by the legendary Ian Gillanwhose vocals have defined generations and accompanied by the masterful bassist Roger Gloverthe powerhouse drummer Ian Paicethe maestro on keyboards Don Aireyand the sensational guitarist Simon McBride, DEEP PURPLE guarantees a musical journey like no other. Since joining the band in 2022, McBride you have already played to DEEP PURPLE audiences totaling more than half a million people.
Selling over 100 million records and laying the ground for hard rock and metal, the band continues to tour arenas the world over and release hit albums. Their last studio album, 2020’s “Whoosh!” was their highest charting in 46 years, making No. 4 in UK album charts.
Combining “Now WHAT?!” (2013) and “Infinite” (2017) and “Whoosh!”, DEEP PURPLE returned as one of the best-selling hard rock bands around, with sales exceeding one million copies.
They have been touring the globe consistently since forming in 1968, traveling through rock genres and line ups to become a British institution. A measure of their influence can be seen in their fans, who count Bruce Dickinson of IRON MAIDEN and METALLICA among their most ardent numbers.
Hit songs “Hush”, “Black Night”, “Speed King”, “Fireball” and “Smoke On The Water” helped define heavy rock, riffs and all. They remain true to the band’s origins and their ever-forging future.
Joining DEEP PURPLE on their UK leg are the irreplaceable 1990s indie-rock legends REEFmaking each stop on the tour an unmissable event for rock fans everywhere.
“=1 More Time Tour” dates
Nov. 04 – Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
Nov. 06 – London, The O2
Nov. 07 – Leeds, First Direct Arena
Nov. 09 – Manchester, AO Arena
Nov. 10 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
DEEP PURPLE was induced into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in April 2016.
In July 2022, guitarist Steve Morse officially left PURPLE to care for his wife, Janine, who was battling cancer. He has since been replaced by McBride.
DEEP PURPLE‘s latest album, “Turning To Crime”came out in November 2021 via earMUSIC. The LP contains DEEP PURPLE‘s versions of great rock classics and musical jewels — including songs originally recorded by Bob Dylan, FLEETWOOD MAC, Bob Seger, CREAM and THE YARDBIRDS — carefully chosen by each member of the band.
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