Happy birthday! Ian Paice turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 78 on Monday, Jun. 29, 2026.

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Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Ian Paice has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Paice, a cultural icon

Born Ian Anderson Paice in Nottingham on June 29, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Paice's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ian Paice as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Ian, you're the best!

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