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
Acted in 21
2020s
- 2024
Deep Purple: Rock in Rio 2024
Drums
2010s
- 2017
Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
Movie
- 2014
Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona
drums
Celebrating Jon Lord
Drums
- 2013
Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Drums
- 2011
Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
Drums
Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Druma
Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
Drums
2000s
- 2009
Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
Movie
- 2006
Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
Movie
Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
drums
- 2005
Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Drums
- 2002
Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Drums
Deep Purple: Perihelion
Drums
- 2000
Deep Purple: New, Live & Rare - The Video Collection 1984-2000
drums
Deep Purple: Bombay Calling
Drums
1990s
- 1993
Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
Drums
1970s
- 1974
Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
drums
- 1970
Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
drums
No release date
Deep Purple - Now What!?
Drummer
Deep Purple: Around the World Live
Movie
Sound 1
2010s
- 2012
The Soulful Spirit
Music Score Producer
Appearances38
2020s
- 2023
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Self
Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023
Self
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
- 2017
Deep Purple at Hellfest
Self
Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
Self
- 2015
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken
Self
Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo
Self - Drums
- 2014
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Self
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Self
- 2013
The Sunflower Superjam 2012
Self
- 2012
MetalXS
Self · 1 episode
- 2011
Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes
Self
Whitesnake: Live in Landover 1980
Self
Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Self
Gettin' Tighter: The Story of Mark IV Deep Purple
self
- 2010
Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Self - Drums and Percussion
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Self
- 2006
Deep Purple: Live in China
Self
Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux – Live at Montreux 2006
Self
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life
Self
- 2005
Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London
Self
- 2004
Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Self (Archive Material)
- 2002
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Self
Deep Purple: Perihelion - Live in Florida
Self - Drums
- 2001
The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
Self
- 2000
Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Self - Drums
1990s
- 1999
Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club
Self - Drums
- 1997
- 1994
Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Self - drums
- 1992
- 1991
Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Self
1980s
- 1985
Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan
Self
1970s
- 1972
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Self
- 1971
Deep Purple in Montreux
Self
- 1970
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra
Self - Drums