Владимир Колиниченко

Founded in 1968 in Hertford, England, Deep Purple is considered one of the legendary bands of the 1970s, alongside Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. With frequent lineup changes, listing the members of the group can be quite challenging. Known for their charisma and talent, they have had an undeniable influence on rock music, particularly in hard rock and heavy metal. They are often referred to as one of the loudest bands in the world, but they are, above all, a legend in their own right. "Soldier of Fortune" is a rock ballad written by Ritchie Blackmore and David Coverdale and originally released on Deep Purple's 1974 album Stormbringer. Although Deep Purple has never released the song as a single and it has never placed on the record charts, it has developed a cult following over the years and has been covered by many artists and bands. Whitesnake's version first appeared on the 1997 live album Starkers in Tokyo, then later on The Silver Anniversary Collection 2003, 30th Anniversary Collection 2008, and then in a studio version on their 2015 album The Purple Album, which was also released as a single. #purple #davidcoverdale #soldieroffortune #deep #nostalgia #oldsong #oldmusic