
Ian Paice
Acting
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
TV Shows(5)
Movies(53)

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Self
2023

Deep Purple - Jazzopen Stuttgart 2023
Self
2023

Count Me In
Self
2021

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
2018

Deep Purple at Hellfest
Self
2017

Deep Purple: From The Setting Sun To The Rising Sun Limited Edition
2017

Deep Purple: From Here To Infinite
Self
2017

Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun... in Wacken
Self
2015

Deep Purple: ...To the Rising Sun in Tokyo
Self - Drums
2015

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
2014

Deep Purple with Orchestra - Live in Verona
drums
2014

Celebrating Jon Lord - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Self
2014

Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Self
2014

Celebrating Jon Lord
Drums
2014

Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Live
Drums
2013

The Sunflower Superjam 2012
Self
2013

Whitesnake: Box 'O' Snakes
Self
2011

Deep Purple with Orchestra: Live at Montreux 2011
Drums
2011

Deep Purple: Total Abandon
Druma
2011

Deep Purple: Phoenix Rising
Self
2011

Deep Purple & Orchestra - Live At Montreux 2011
Drums
2011

Deep Purple - Deepest Purple
Self - Drums and Percussion
2010

Deep Purple - History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76
2009

Deep Purple In Rock
Self - Drum
2008

Deep Purple - They All Came Down To Montreux
2008

Highway Star: Journey In Rock
Self
2007

Deep Purple: Live in China
Self
2006

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

Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life
Self
2006

Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996
drums
2006

Deep Purple: Live at Hard Rock Café, London
Self
2005

Deep Purple: Live in concert 72/73
Drums
2005
Chad Smith & Ian Paice
Self
2005

Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969-1972
Self (Archive Material)
2004

Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
Self
2002

Deep Purple: Live at the NEC
Drums
2002

Deep Purple: Perihelion
Drums
2002

The Best of Musikladen: Vol. One
Self
2001

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

Deep Purple: Bombay Calling
Drums
2000
Deep Purple special
Self - drums
2000

Deep Purple: In Concert with The London Symphony Orchestra
Self - Drums
2000

Paul McCartney: Live at the Cavern Club
Self - Drums
1999

Deep Purple: Knocking In Saarbrücken
Self - drums
1994

Deep Purple: Come Hell or High Water
Drums
1993

Deep Purple: Heavy Metal Pioneers
Self
1991

Deep Purple: Rises Over Japan
Self
1985

Deep Purple - California Jam 1974
drums
1974

Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Self
1972

Deep Purple in Montreux
Self
1971

Deep Purple – Doing Their Thing
drums
1970

Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra
Self - Drums
1970

Deep Purple - Now What!?
Drummer



