Ian Paice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ian Paice
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Paice in 2017
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| Birth name | Ian Anderson Paice |
| Born | 29 June 1948 Nottingham, England |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock, progressive rock |
| Occupations | Drummer |
| Years active | Early 1960s–present |
Ian Anderson Paice (born 29 June 1948) is an English musician. He is best known as the drummer for the famous rock band Deep Purple. He is the only member of Deep Purple who has been in every version of the band since it started in 1968. This means he has played on every album and at every live show!
In 2016, he was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple. Besides Deep Purple, Ian Paice has also played with other bands and musicians. These include Whitesnake, Paice Ashton Lord, Gary Moore, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison.
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Ian Paice's Early Life and Music
Starting with Drums
Ian Paice was born in Nottingham, England. When he was young, his family moved south. He got his first drum kit when he was 15 years old. He started playing drums professionally in the early 1960s. His first band was called Georgie & the Rave-Ons. They later changed their name to the Shindigs. At just 17, Ian Paice played on their first single.
In 1966, Paice joined a band called the MI5. This band soon changed its name to the Maze. The Maze was mostly a club band. They recorded several songs, mainly in Italy and France.
Forming Deep Purple
The Maze had a singer named Rod Evans. In March 1968, Rod Evans and Ian Paice helped form the first version of Deep Purple. Rod Evans had answered an advertisement for a lead singer. He brought Ian Paice along to his audition.
Deep Purple's first choice for a drummer didn't like the band's music style. So, they quickly set up an audition for Paice. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore was very keen on him. Blackmore later said he had been looking for Ian Paice for about a year after seeing him play in Hamburg. He called Paice "an incredible drummer" and "the motor of the band." Ian Paice is the only original Deep Purple member still in the band today.
Ian Paice's Other Bands
Playing with Whitesnake
Deep Purple broke up in 1976. They later got back together in 1984. During the time Deep Purple was split up, Paice started a new band called Paice Ashton Lord in 1976. This band included singer/pianist Tony Ashton and Deep Purple's organ player Jon Lord. They recorded one album and played only five live shows. The band stopped in 1977 and later broke up.
In 1979, David Coverdale asked Paice to join his band, Whitesnake. Paice stayed with Whitesnake for almost three years. He played on several Whitesnake albums, including Ready an' Willing (1980) and Come an' Get It (1981). During this time, three members from different Deep Purple lineups were in Whitesnake: David Coverdale, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice. Ian Paice left Whitesnake in 1982 due to musical differences.
Joining the Gary Moore Band
In 1982, Paice joined guitarist Gary Moore to record an album called Corridors of Power. Gary Moore's manager suggested they form a band together under Moore's name. This partnership was very successful. They made a few albums and went on many tours. Ian Paice left Gary Moore's band in April 1984. This was because Deep Purple was getting back together, and he rejoined them. He has been with Deep Purple ever since.
Special Music Projects
Working with Famous Musicians
Ian Paice has played drums for many other famous musicians.
- In 1973, he played on the Velvet Underground's last album, Squeeze.
- He also joined George Harrison (from The Beatles) in 1989 for a recording session. They recorded three songs for Harrison's album Best of Dark Horse 1976-1989.
- In 1999, Paice joined Paul McCartney (also from The Beatles) at Abbey Road Studios. They recorded the album Run Devil Run. Other famous musicians like David Gilmour from Pink Floyd also played on it. Ian Paice even performed with McCartney at the famous Cavern Club.
Charity Concerts and Events
Ian Paice often takes part in special performances and charity events.
- In 1992, he played at a charity concert in Oxford to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
- He also played at the John Bonham Tribute in New York in 1992. John Bonham was the drummer for Led Zeppelin.
- Since 2006, Paice has been involved with The Sunflower Jam. This is a charity in London started by his wife, Jacky Paice. It raises money for children with cancer. He often plays in the Sunflower Jam house band with other rock legends like Robert Plant, Brian May, and Alice Cooper.
- In 2008, he played at the ChildLine Rocks charity concert in London. He performed live with former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes for the first time in many years.
- In 2012, he performed at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert in London. Buddy Rich was a very famous jazz drummer.
Ian Paice's Personal Life
Ian Paice is married to Jacky. They have three children: James, Emmy, and Calli. Interestingly, his wife Jacky is the twin sister of Vicky, who was married to the late Jon Lord (Deep Purple's organist).
Ian Paice usually wears glasses with blue, green, or purple tinted lenses. He is a big fan of the England rugby team. His son James also played rugby for a long time.
Health Update
On 14 June 2016, Ian Paice had a minor stroke. This caused Deep Purple to cancel two concerts in Sweden. He later said that there was "no serious or permanent damage." He was able to return to performing in July. He mentioned that these were the first Deep Purple shows he had ever had to cancel since the band started in 1968.
Ian Paice's Drum Kit
Today, Ian Paice mainly uses Pearl drum kits. He uses Paiste cymbals, Remo drumheads, and Pro-Mark drumsticks. In the 1970s and early 1980s, he used Ludwig drum kits. He switched to Pearl in 1982 because he got a better deal and liked their new developments. He likes to use a single bass drum setup for both live shows and studio recordings. Pearl Drums even makes a special snare drum with his name on it!
He has also released DVDs for drummers and music fans. These DVDs show his drumming techniques and performances.
Ian Paice's Drumming Style
Influences and Technique
Ian Paice was influenced by many jazz and rock drummers when he was young. Some of these include Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, and Ringo Starr (from The Beatles). Later, he was inspired by drummers like Ginger Baker.
He is mostly left-handed. He sets up his drum kit for a left-handed player and uses a "matched-grip" style. He is famous for his incredibly fast and smooth single and double-stroke rolls. He is also known for his speed with a single bass pedal. He even perfected a special "one-handed roll" technique.
Many other famous rock drummers have said that Ian Paice influenced their playing. These include Dave Grohl (from Foo Fighters) and Simon Phillips.
Awards and Recognition
- On 5 November 2007, Ian Paice and his wife Jacky received the ChildLine award at the Classic Rock Awards. This was for their charity work with The Sunflower Jam, helping children with cancer.
- On 2 April 2012, Paice received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert.
- He was added to the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2015.
- In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 21st on their list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time."
- As a member of Deep Purple, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 8 April 2016.
Discography
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Images for kids
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Paice in 2017
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Paice with Deep Purple at the Labatt Centre in London, Ontario, Canada (2005)
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Paice with Deep Purple in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Ian Paice para niños
