Deep Purple's seventh studio album, "Stormbringer," saw the band experimenting with funk and soul influences, a departure from their earlier hard rock sound. The album marked the final recording to feature original guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
- "Stormbringer" reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and number 30 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
- The title track, "Stormbringer," was notably covered by Billy Squier in 1981.
- This album was the first for Deep Purple to feature bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes and drummer Ian Paice.
Deep Purple was a British rock band formed in London in 1968. They are known for pioneering the genre of hard rock and heavy metal.
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