1301 - Deep Purple Hard Lovin' Man 1970

"Deep Purple in Rock" (also known as "In Rock") is an album by English rock band Deep Purple, released in June 1970. It was their fourth studio album and the first with the classic Mk II lineup. Rod Evans (vocals) and Nick Simper (bass) had been fired in June 1969 and were replaced by Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, respectively. Two power chords kick off the album’s strong closer, before Glover’s bass provides the rhythmic intro. Blackmore’s guitar is folded in, then Paice and Lord join in before the vocals start.