Ian Paice: Deep Purple’s Drumming Genius

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Video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V93JXlGXLV4&t

Often overshadowed by his louder peers, Deep Purple’s Ian Paice quietly shaped the sound of hard rock drumming. Combining swing-era finesse with unmatched speed and precision, Paice built grooves that were as musical as they were powerful.

In this video essay, we explore how Paice’s technique, tone, and phrasing helped define a generation — and why his influence is still heard across modern rock.

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