Ian Paice

Biography

Ian Paice was born on June 29, 1948, in Nottingham and began his professional music career at 15 with a drum kit. He joined The Maze in 1966, later forming the original line-up of Deep Purple with vocalist Rod Evans in 1968. Paice has remained a constant member of the band since its inception, playing on every album and live appearance, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple in 2016.