Deep Purple’s hall of fame impact on rock music extends to a number of related bands, from Rainbow and Trapeze to Quatermass and Whitesnake.

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Enter bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes and vocalist David Coverdale.

Reports of the switch first leaked on social media, prompting an official statement.

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