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Nick Simper

Foundation member of Deep Purple in 1968. Was replaced 1969 by Roger Glover.

Nick Simper was member of the 'Flowerpot Men' back in 1968. Line-Up: Tony Burrows: vocals Neil Landon : vocals Robin Shaw: vocals Pete Nelson: vocals Ged Stone: guitar Carol Little: drums Nick Simper: bass Jon Lord: organ