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Deep Purple drummer happy to be used for AI

The Guardian

July 01, 2026

Deep Purple’s drummer, Ian Paice, has said he would be happy for his drumming to be copied by AI, if it is done so with his consent.

- PA Media

The 78-year-old, who is the only member of the band to have played on every Deep Purple album, was speaking ahead of the release of the group’s latest LP, Splat!, on Friday.

This story is from the July 01, 2026 edition of The Guardian.

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