Historical Artist Profile
Deep Purple
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2016
Biography & Overview
Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical style has varied throughout their career. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound with their 1970 album Deep Purple in Rock.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Hush"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #4
"Smoke On The Water"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #4
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
14 Charted Tracks
"Black Night"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #2
"Strange Kind Of Woman"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #8
"Fiball"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #15
"Smoke On The Water"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #21
"New Live And Ra (Ep)"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #31
"Never Befo"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #35
"Burn"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #45
"New Live And Ra Volume 3 Ep"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #48
"Perfect Strangers"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #48
"Love Conquers All"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #57
"Hush"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #62
"Knocking At Your Back Door"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #68
"King Of Dams"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #70
"Call Of The Wild"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #92