Together

Biography & Overview

Glenn Hughes (born 21 August 1951) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and singer in the hard rock band Trapeze and as a member of Deep Purple in the lineups known to fans Mk. III and IV, as well as briefly fronting Black Sabbath in the mid-1980s. Hughes is renowned for his funk inspired bass playing and his soulful and wide-ranging countertenor vocal range.

In addition to being an active session musician, Hughes maintains a notable solo career. He fronts the supergroup Black Country Communion, and fronted California Breed from 2013 to 2015 and The Dead Daisies from 2019 to 2023. In 2016, Hughes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple.