Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as bassist and records the band's first three studio albums before leaving in 1969.
Role range: 1968-1969
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Nick Simper Biography and Timeline
Follow Nick Simper through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Nick Simper, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1968–1969Years on this page
1968
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
The Book of Taliesyn
Records bass parts for The Book of Taliesyn, the band's second album during the original Mark I line-up.
Role range: 1968-1969
1969
Deep Purple
Completes his final Deep Purple studio album before being replaced as the band changes musical direction.
Role range: 1968-1969
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