Ian Paice

The Profile

British drummer, founding and only continuous member of Deep Purple, renowned for swing-infused precision and power. Beyond Deep Purple, he has recorded and toured with Whitesnake, Gary Moore, and Paice Ashton Lord.

Founding and only member to appear on every Deep Purple lineup and studio album; signature jazz-rooted technique within hard rock; collaborations include Whitesnake, Gary Moore, and Paice Ashton Lord.

A single, fan-fired review recounts Ian Paice’s guest appearance with the Italian tribute band Forever Deep in S. Giovanni Lupatoto. The set echoes Made in Japan with extra staples like Burn and Black Night. Paice’s jazz-inflected rolls and powerhouse groove dominate, highlighted by a moving The Mule drum solo. The band impresses; the reviewer leaves with a photo and autograph.