Ian Paice

Ian Paice

Acting

Born 1948-06-29Nottingham, England, UK

Biography

Ian Anderson Paice (born 29 June 1948) is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the English rock band Deep Purple. He has been the band's only constant member since its foundation. Born in Nottingham but moving south in early childhood, Paice got his first drum kit at 15. He began his professional career in the late 50s playing drums in his father's dance band. The first band he was in was called Georgie & the Rave-Ons, which after being renamed for The Shindigs released their first single featuring the 17-year-old Paice and George Adams. In 1966 Paice joined The MI5, which soon changed its name to The Maze. Primarily a club band, The Maze produced a number of singles, recorded mainly in Italy and France. The Maze featured vocalist Rod Evans, who alongside Paice was to form the original line-up of Deep Purple in March 1968. Evans had responded to an ad for a lead singer published by Deep Purple management, and showed up for his audition with Ian Paice in tow. Given that Deep Purple's first choice for a drummer, Bobby Woodman, had expressed dislike for the band's musical direction, the group hastily arranged an audition for Paice and he was hired on the spot. Paice has remained a member of Deep Purple through every formation of the band, including up to the present day. During this time, Paice was also involved in doing sessions for producer Derek Lawrence. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Movies (56)

Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux

Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux

Deep Purple: Perihelion

Deep Purple: Perihelion

The Sunflower Superjam 2012

The Sunflower Superjam 2012

Deep Purple - Now What!?

Deep Purple - Now What!?

Count Me In

Count Me In

Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011

Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011

Deep Purple: Made In Japan

Deep Purple: Made In Japan

Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011

Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011

Deep Purple: Perihelion - Live in Florida

Deep Purple: Perihelion - Live in Florida

Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London

Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo

Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo

Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona

Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona

Deep Purple: Bombay Calling

Deep Purple: Bombay Calling

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club

Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club

Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken

Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising

Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising

Deep Purple: Live in China

Deep Purple: Live in China

Deep Purple at Hellfest

Deep Purple at Hellfest

Gettin' Tighter: The Story of Mark IV Deep Purple

Gettin' Tighter: The Story of Mark IV Deep Purple

Deep Purple - California Jam 1974

Deep Purple - California Jam 1974

Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall

Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water

Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water

Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023

Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023

Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra

Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

Celebrating Jon Lord

Celebrating Jon Lord

Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken

Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken

Whitesnake: Live in Landover 1980

Whitesnake: Live in Landover 1980

The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One

The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One

Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76

Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life

Highway Star: Journey In Rock

Highway Star: Journey In Rock

Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006

Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006

Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan

Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan

Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73

Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73

Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite

Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite

Chad Smith & Ian Paice

Chad Smith & Ian Paice

Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing

Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing

Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000

Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live

Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996

Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996

Deep Purple special

Deep Purple special

Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition

Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition

Deep Purple: Total Abandon

Deep Purple: Total Abandon

Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes

Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes

Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers

Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers

Deep Purple in Montreux

Deep Purple in Montreux

Deep Purple: Live at the NEC

Deep Purple: Live at the NEC

Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972

Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972

Deep Purple In Rock

Deep Purple In Rock

Deep Purple - Deepest Purple

Deep Purple - Deepest Purple

TV Shows (4)

Morgenmagazin

Morgenmagazin

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet

4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet

MetalXS

MetalXS