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I saw what Purple meant to people and I still hear it now when I'm in Europe. I'm always shocked that I'm still asked about Purple because it was such a long time ago.

David Coverdale

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David Coverdale
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: September 22
Guitarist
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Saltburn
David Jack Coverdale
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