Purpendicular and Ian Paice

Ian Paice, born in Nottingham, England, is Deep Purple's influential drummer, known for his powerful style in hard rock and heavy metal. He joined Deep Purple in 1968, contributing to iconic albums like "Machine Head." Throughout the '70s and '80s, he worked with artists like the Velvet Underground and Paul McCartney, and bands like Whitesnake. His drumming left a lasting mark on rock music.