Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist, replacing Ian Gillan for the Mark III line-up.
Role range: 1973-1976
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
David Coverdale Biography and Timeline
Follow David Coverdale through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
David Coverdale, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1973–1978Years on this page
1973
1974
Burn
Makes his Deep Purple studio debut on Burn, sharing vocals with Glenn Hughes.
Role range: 1973-1976
1976
Deep Purple
Leaves Deep Purple as the band collapses after the troubled Mark IV period.
Role range: 1973-1976
1978
Whitesnake
Founder Member of Whitesnake
Records, sources and methodology
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