Rod Evans
Roderic Evans (born 19 January 1947) is a retired British singer known as the original vocalist of the rock band Deep Purple.
Rod Evans | |
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Evans with Deep Purple in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roderic Evans |
| Born | 19 January 1947 |
| Origin | Eton, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, progressive rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1964–1973, 1980 |
Evans began his professional career in The Maze before becaming a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968, with whom he recorded three studio albums. After recording a solo single, he co-founded Captain Beyond, who recorded two studio albums. Following a brief legal battle with Deep Purple in 1980, Evans has avoided publicity.
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