Joins Deep Purple as bassist, replacing Nick Simper and forming the classic Mark II line-up.
Historical person
Roger Glover Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Roger Glover, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
Chronological biography
1969
1971
Plays bass on Fireball, the band's 1971 studio album and a major release by the Mark II line-up.
1973
Leaves Deep Purple after the Who Do We Think We Are period as the Mark II line-up breaks apart.
1984
Returns to Deep Purple as bassist and helps restore the classic Mark II sound on Perfect Strangers.
Titles and roles
Member of Deep Purple
Record provenance
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