Rod Evans
English singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Rod Evans?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For other people named Rod Evans, see Rod Evans (disambiguation).
Roderic Evans (born 19 January 1947) is a retired British singer known as the original vocalist of the rock bands Deep Purple and Captain Beyond.
Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ...
Rod Evans | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Birth name | Roderic Evans |
Born | (1947-01-19) 19 January 1947 (age 77) |
Origin | Eton, Buckinghamshire, England |
Genres | Psychedelic rock, progressive rock, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1964–1973, 1980 |
Close
Evans began his professional career in The Maze before becoming a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968, with whom he recorded their first three studio albums. After recording a solo single, he co-founded Captain Beyond in 1971, with whom he recorded their first two studio albums. Following a brief legal battle with Deep Purple in 1980, Evans retired from music.